Property is more than just a roof over your head — it’s where you live. And there’s more to it than four walls and great amenities. Residents, especially long-term residents, look for more from their surrounding area than practicality. They also look for a place where they don’t have to venture far to enjoy their leisure time. This is why developers have started to focus more on lifestyle elements when they plan new projects. We’ve rounded up some of the top new attractions and residential developments set to launch in the lead-up to Expo 2020 that meet this higher demand from property seekers.
Azizi Riviera
Azizi Riviera is a planned residential development consisting of 69 mid-rise residential buildings and two hotels situated alongside the Dubai Canal in Meydan One. The residential blocks will contain a total of 16,000 studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with handover expected in Q2 2019. It will have a mix of waterfront promenades, green parks, long boardwalks, and retail, as well as amenities like a dog park and venue for yoga.
Deira Night Souq
Stretching 1.9 kilometres along Deira Islands’ waterfront, this night market is a modern interpretation of the traditional Arabic souk set right next to Deira Mall, on Deira Islands, according to its developer Nakheel. Set to open at the end of 2018, the Deira Night Souq will have 5,300 shops and 96 waterfront cafés and restaurants, and will be within walking distance of residences, hotels, and Deira Mall.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
ASGC
Set to be the largest library in the Arab world when it opens this year, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will boast one million square feet, costing upwards of one billion dirhams to build, and host a phenomenal 4.5 million books. Located by the Dubai Creek, organisers anticipate nine million visitors annually.
Warner Bros World
Miral Asset Management
Now open, the indoor amusement park on Yas Island adjacent to Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld is owned and developed by Miral Asset Management. The park features characters such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, and others. An adjoining hotel is also being built at the centre of Yas Island, and the park contains 29 rides, restaurants, attractions, shops, and shows.
Dynamic Tower
Dynamic Architecture
The world’s first completely rotating skyscraper is planned to open in time for Expo 2020. After being in the pipeline since 2008 the new Dynamic Tower is contracted to be constructed by architect David Fisher at Dynamic Group. All 80 floors will be able to move independently, making a 360 degree rotation in three hours. Renewable energy like wind turbines will be used to help power each floor as it rotates.
Just when we thought the UAE had everything, it continues to surprise us with new attractions and residential options. If you are a long term resident in the UAE or are planning to stay for the long term, you can rest assured that the options for entertainment and lifestyle will only continue to improve.
To check out more new developments in the UAE check out our New Projects section:
– New projects & Off-Plan in Dubai
– New Projects & Off-Plan in Abu Dhabi
