Forte

The Forte Towers are two residential buildings. The project will consist of two residential buildings (Forte 1 & 2) and is located directly opposite the Opera House. The building will feature 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, many of which will have direct views onto the Burj Khalifa. Tower 1 is 71 storeys tall and Tower 2 is 41 storeys tall.

Designed by internationally renowned and world-class architecture practice Nikken Sekkei, the dual-tower complex reflects the Japanese firm’s values of community credibility, selective design and collective independence. Each apartment is generously appointed and finished to the highest possible standards, as is the hallmark of any Emaar development.

– Two residential towers

– 7 level podium which will have building amenities on Level 5 (pool, gym etc). The podium levels will also house retail and a planned museum (this is in keeping with the artistic nature of the Opera district).

– Tower 1 will rise 71 floors and consist of 505 units

– Tower 2 will rise 41 floors and consist of 284 units

– 110 one bedroom units with sizes starting from 650 sq. ft.

– 363 two bedroom units with sizes starting from 1,050 sq. ft.

– 276 three bedroom units with sizes starting from 1,600 sq. ft.

– Limited number of four bedroom units

– Launch prices of Forte 1 & 2 ranged from AED 1900 – 2500 per sq. ft.

Approx Unit Sizes

2 Bedrooms: 1,004 – 1,130 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms: 1,555 – 1,709 sq. .ft.

Feasibility on Launch (May 2015)

– Units in Standpoint Towers (ready), a ready complex close to Forte currently have an average transaction prices psf of AED 2,400 – 2,800, with certain premium units selling for even higher.

– Units in The Lofts (ready) which is typically among the cheaper units in Downtown Burj Dubai currently have Standpoint Towers, a ready complex close to Forte currently have average transaction price psf of AED 2,200 – 2,400 psf.

Positives of Forte 1

Master Community: Forte
Property Types Available: Apartments
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
Status: Under Construction
Year Launched: 2015
Estimated Completion Date: October 2021
Developer: Emaar
Title Type: Freehold
Quality Classification: High-end
Height Classification: High-rise
Life Cycle: Under Construction
Under-Construction Apartments: 505
Floors: 70