The Downtown Dubai district is home to a number of major attractions, including the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. The area also features some of the most luxurious property developments in the world.
The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the world, featuring more than 1,200 shops and restaurants. It’s also home to a water park, aquarium and amusement park.
The Burj Khalifa is a 2,717-foot tall building that was built in 2008 as part of Dubai’s goal to become a hub for tourism and trade. It’s currently the tallest man-made structure in existence and has been named one of the wonders of the modern world by The New York Times.
Main landmark attractions :
- Address Downtown Dubai
Address Downtown Dubai is a supertall skyscraper rising 306 m (1,004 ft) alongside the Dubai Mall, the Old Town, and the Burj Khalifa Lake in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This hotel and the residential tower contains a total of 63 floors. The tower is another supertall structure in the massive development of Downtown Dubai, which includes the centerpiece supertall building, Burj Khalifa. The tower was topped out in April 2008, becoming the 6th-tallest building in Dubai and the 36th-tallest in the world. In September 2008, the tower was completed.
· Dubai Opera
In August 2016, Emaar opened Dubai Opera, a 2,000-seat, multi-format, performing arts center located within The Opera District of Downtown Dubai. Styled on the classic Arabian dhow, the project was developed by Emaar Properties in collaboration with architect Janus Rostock. The venue hosts a wide array of performances coming from countries around the world, including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, musicals, stand-up comedy shows and various seasonal events. Its plans were announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2012. It opened on 31 August 2016 with a performance by Plácido Domingo.
· Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
Encircling Downtown Dubai, the 3.5 km road was previously known as Emaar Boulevard based on the area’s developer. In December 2012, Emaar renamed the boulevard to pay tribute to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The thoroughfare is famous for an impressive array of restaurants, cafes, and outdoor art exhibitions by Art Emaar, a cultural initiative of Emaar Properties.
· Forte Towers
In May 2015, Emaar announced the twin tower project called Forte Towers – one of which will be a 70-storey building, making it the third tallest tower in the District.
· Burj Vista
In 2013, Emaar has launched two identically designed towers located on Muhammad Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. One tower is 20 storeys high and the other is 65 storeys. Both towers consist of 640 apartments. Burj Vista offers lavish terraces that open onto stupendous views of the city’s skyline. Completion and handover is scheduled for February 2018.
· Grande
In September 2018, SSH has been chosen by Emaar and appointed WSP Burj Park Lake Dubai’s Opera District. Tower 78 storey and 866 apartments for 30 June 2022.
· Il Primo
In May 2016, Emaar announced the twin tower project called Il Primo Towers – one of which will be a 77-floor building.
