Old Town:
The launch of The Old Town in Downtown Dubai adds an authentic Arabic aspect to one of the world’s most talked of developments. Much has been made about the intricacies and technical advancements that have been involved in projects such as the Burj Dubai tower and the Dubai Mall, both will be structures of incredible importance and significance. The traditionally designed Old Town community will articulate inspirational Arabic culture within the most influential address on earth.
The classical outline of Old Town, is beginning to take shape in Downtown Dubai, offering a flavour of the privileged lifestyles formerly enjoyed by a few.
The Old Town is a mixture of low-rise three-storey apartment buildings and mid-rise towers with penthouses, and offers a counterpoint to the sharply modern style of most of Burj Dubai, the heart of emerging Downtown district.
Burj Dubai
Burj Dubai is set to be the world's tallest building and the centre piece of the Gulf regions most prestigious urban development, entitled Downtown Dubai. The Arabic meaning for the word Burj is 'tower', which gives Burj Dubai a meaning of 'Dubai Tower' or 'Tower of Dubai'. Its exact height has not been disclosed but it has been confirmed that it will be over 700 meters tall and its design was influenced by the six-petal desert flower
Downtown Burj Dubai is an inspired urban concept, which will reconfirm Dubai’s status as a global player. Burj Dubai is the pivotal axis for this revolutionary development. Giving the world a new point of reference, the plan provides the answer to modern city living.
The tallest building and the largest shopping mall in the world will give unprecedented dynamism and scale to the overall project, but this is not just about size. It’s about awesome design solutions shaping our lives for the better.
Every world-renowned city has its own distinctive downtown: the focal point which defines the character and tempo of city. This is the place where momentous business decisions are made and, at the end of a rewarding day, the location of choice to relax and have fun.
Burj Dubai:
Shaping the future, the Burj Dubai will be the world’s tallest tower when completed. The triple-lobed design of the high rise tower is based on an abstracted version of a desert flower, while the silhouette of the lobes resonate the onion-dome constructions of an Islamic culture.
Like the six-petal flower, the base of the tower blossoms as it reaches skyward, tapering gracefully into a spire at the top where visitors will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Observation Deck.
The dome shaped plan accentuates a series of steps that lead up the vertical height of the building.
The Burj Dubai Community
Radiating out in a series of ellipses, the sky breaking tower will feature residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment, and the world largest shopping mall. Burj Dubai is the focal point of Old Town, a large scale development highlighting the traditional culture of Dubai with its intimate streets and architectural detail.
Sky Living
Burj Dubai will feature a limited number of luxury apartments located almost in the sky. The exclusive Sky Living residences will be customized using the latest technology and the best designers, ensuring that each living space is unique.
Downtown Dubai is the historic district that will come to symbolize Dubai’s progress when completed. The district is home to Burj Dubai, The Old Town and The Dubai Mall.
The Boulevard
This avenue is the central system of the Downtown and features a striking gateway, lawns, trees and lake. Pedestrians and cars mix harmoniously through the wide boulevard.
The Residences
These are nine exclusive towers providing luxurious apartments to the sophisticated homeowner with stylish furnishing and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Parks
Creatively landscaped greenery and open water symbolizes The Parks, which provides a relaxing atmosphere after a long day. It is the Downtown’s backyard for sports, picnics and boating.
The Old Town
Arabic tradition shines through in these low-rise housings that form a village within the city. At day it is teeming with people and shoppers while the vibrant clubs and restaurants come alive after sunset.
Burj Residence (The Residence)
The Burj Dubai Residence will be one the residential area of Downtown Dubai containing nine luxury freehold apartment towers with open water, calming greenery, state-of-the-art gyms, pools and spas. These towers will contain 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites, penthouses, or villas.
The Lofts (Loft Living)
The Lofts will be a series of double-storey freehold apartments along the 3.5 km (2.2 miles) long, 73 meter (240 feet) wide Burj Dubai Boulevard. It will be situated within an exclusive 3-tower complex of 27 to 30 storeys and raised from a 6-storey podium. The Lofts tower complex will offer one and two bedroom units with a maximum of 6 suites per floor, each with panoramic windows and outdoor balconies.
Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai's major retail outlet will also be the world's largest shopping mall, which will cover 9 million square feet (836 thousand square meters). Burj Dubai Mall will have areas for leisure pursuits, including a world-class aquarium, fashion show arena, gold souk and an ice rink, as it intends to revolutionize the modern shopping experience.
DownTown Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
Location - in United Arab Emirates
DownTown Dubai
