Rahat

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Rahat is referred to as phase 1 of Mudon. A gated community by Dubai Properties, Mudon community is one of the most revered residential real estates in ‘New Dubai’. Rahat offers a peaceful and private lifestyle as well as engaging outdoor activities. It is an ideal residential area for professionals, families and pet-owners.

Rahat is a sub-community designed for families who appreciate living in a close-knit community. Residents get the privacy they require as well as the freedom to lead an active lifestyle. There are around 400 residential properties in Rahat that consist of 3, 4 and 5-bed detached villas, featuring Arabian-style architecture and layouts. Popular points of interest in Rahat include:

  • Green surroundings of landscaped parks
  • Arabic-themed designs of the houses
  • Multiple streets that connect to the main access road
  • The sub-community is surrounded by multiple amenities such as gyms, supermarkets, schools, mosques and nurseries.
  • Several engaging outdoor facilities can be found such as jogging tracks, swimming pools, football fields and basketball courts.
  • The streets that run between villa clusters offer great connectivity to the internal main road as well as Al Qudra Road (D63).

PROPERTIES IN RAHAT

  • The 3, 4 and 5-bed houses in Rahat are built with Arabian-themed layouts and optimal usage of space.
  • Set on a parkland, these properties are arranged around courtyards and come with their own private green spaces.
  • The size of the three-bed villas lies between 3,716 sq. ft. and 4,260 sq. ft.
  • The four-bed houses measure around 4,755 sq. ft.
  • Bigger families can go for five-bed villas that have a covered area of around 5,457 sq. ft. – 5,760 sq. ft.

 

Mudon

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  • Mudon is a gated residential project developed by Dubai Properties. In Arabic, Mudon is known as ‘cities’, it was originally a highly ambitious project planned to be three times the size it is now. The original plan was to replicate five ancient Middle Eastern cities – Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus and Marrakech – making Mudon one large city within Dubai.
  • Today, the area is a new housing development on the edge of the desert in Dubailand, at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the Emirates Road (E611). Mudon has a collection of ready to move in townhouses and villas, with more off-plan additions to be delivered by 2021.
  • Mudon is a gated community with 24-hour security, it offers residents a family-friendly environment. Located in the heart of Dubailand it provides a tranquil yet active lifestyle with the many amenities throughout the area. Residents have access to a dedicated shopping centre, supermarket, schools, nursery, health club, medical centre, mosque, multiple swimming pools and a 1.8 million sq. ft. park.
  • Al Salam Town Centre is a 64,000 sq ft mall that opened in February 2016 and is home to various outlets including Milestone Supermarket, Blossom Nursery Mudon, BinSina Pharmacy, Magrabi Optical, and Champion Cleaners.

Communities in Mudon
There are a total of five sub-developments in Mudon:

  • Al Salam: Al Salam was the first phase of Mudon and handover of 72 of its townhouses began on December 15 2014.
  • Al Naseem Townhouses: The second phase of Mudon. The Arabic themed villas come in three-, four- and five-bedroom variants, and there are also semi-detached four-bedroom townhouses measuring 3,808sq ft. Handover of the first 112 townhouses in Al Naseem began on 15 December 2014.
  • Rahat Villas: Villas in the Rahat neighbourhood in Mudon have been designed in an Arabic architectural style. There is a choice of three-, four- and five-bedroom villas. Rahat propertiess come in the following sizes: three-bedroom villas from 3,716 to 4,260.00sq ft; four-bedroom villas 4,755sq ft; five-bedroom villas from 5,457 to 5,760sq ft. The 450 villas were launched in October 2013.
  • Arabella Townhouses Phase 1: Arabella 1 consists of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom townhouses and semi-detached houses that include a maid’s room.The two-bedroom townhouses are 1,669sq ft in size; the three-bedroom townhouses are from 1,991 to 2,400sq ft; the four-bedroom townhouses are 2,603sq ft; and the five-bedroom townhouses are 3,068sq ft.
  • Arabella Townhouses Phase 2: Arabella Phase 2 includes exclusive two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom townhouses. The two-bedroom townhouses are 1,669sq ft in size; the three-bedroom townhouses are from 1,991 to 2,400sq ft; the four-bedroom townhouses are 2,603sq ft; and the five-bedroom townhouses are 3,068sq ft.
  • Arabella Townhouses Phase 3: Arabella Townhouses Phase 3 includes semi detached three- and four-bedroom townhouses and detached five-bedroom villas surrounded by green gardens. The project is scheduled to handover in 2020. The size of three-bedroom townhouses range from 1,964sq ft to 2,281sq ft; four-bedroom townhouses are 2,683sq ft; five bedroom villas are 3,041sq ft.
  • Mudon Views: Mudon Views is a group of new seven-storey buildings containing one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments and two-storey duplexes. It is the only apartment complex available in Mudon community. Launched in 2017; comprises of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Delivery in 2020.

Project Synopsis

  • Consists of villas and townhouses with an apartment complex under development
  • Landscaped parks and gardens
  • Easy access to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E66)
  • Neighbours Arabian Ranches, Remraam and Dubai Studio City

Casa Viva

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Following the highly successful Casa Dora and Bella Casa, Casa Viva is the highly anticipated third community of Serena by Dubai Properties. Reflecting the preeminent Mediterranean lifestyle that has made Serena Villas in Dubai one of the most desirable properties in UAE, Casa Viva is a delightful family-centered community that offers relaxing natural vistas and a full suite of attractive amenities.

  • Bella Casa Viva in Serena offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom villas and townhouses with a maid room.
  • Casa Viva will be a family-centred community of over 400 two- and three-bedroom townhouses.
  • The masterplan envisages ‘beautiful, lush greenery, unique Spanish architecture and a host of conveniences’ with plenty of recreational spaces for children to play, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
  • The lively Spanish Plaza will be ‘a desirable destination for residents and visitors alike’. It will be situated at the point where Serena meets Emirates Road and promises ‘an enticing array of restaurants, neighbourhood cafés and retail variety’.
  • Serena’s three state-of-the-art community centres will have community pools, gyms and fitness facilities, healthcare clinics, sporting courts, and a wide variety of essential shops.

Unit Types:

There are four types in Casa Viva:

  • Type A+: 196 Units; 4 Bedroom + Maids room Semi-detached unit. Built up area of 2,462 sq. ft.
  • Type B+: 66 Units; 4 Bedroom + Maids, End-unit Townhouse. Built up area of 2,216 sq. ft.
  • Type A: 25 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids room Semi-detached unit. Built up area of 2,569 sq. ft.
  • Type B: 33 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids, End-unit Townhouse. Built up area of 2,272 sq. ft.
  • Type C: 96 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids, Middle Townhouse. Built up area of 2,155 sq. ft.
  • Type D: 78 Units; 2 Bedroom Middle Unit Townhouse. Built up area of 1,877 sq. ft.

Nearby

  • 5 mins in Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
  • 7 mins in Global Village
  • 7 mins in IMG Worlds
  • 15 mins in Al Maktoum Airport
  • 15 mins in Expo Site
  • 20 mins in Business Bay

Positives of Casa Viva

  • Affordable townhouse community offering an exceptional payment-plan for both investors and end-users
  • Located very close to established and emerging communities such as Arabian Ranches, Ranches Phase 2, Liwan, Waha Villas and Dubai Sustainable City.

Bella Casa

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The first phase, Bella Casa, was launched in February 2016 and contains contains two and three bedroom townhouses and three-bed semi-detached villas, with homes being arranged around clusters that each contain four to six units.The architectural style is inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean themes. Bella Casa has already been handed over.

There are four property types in Bella Casa:

  • Type A: 182 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids room Semi-detached unit. Built up area of 2,271 sq. ft.
  • Type B: 31 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids, End-unit Townhouse. Built up area of 1,936 sq. ft.
  • Type C: 103 Units; 3 Bedroom + Maids, Middle Townhouse. Built up area of 1,820 sq. ft.
  • Type D: 142 Units; 2 Bedroom Middle Unit Townhouse. Built up area of 1,472 sq. ft.

Serena

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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

  • Serena is one of the top communities for buying villas in Dubai. Besides the elegant residential units, one can find three community centres in the development featuring amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, wellness centres, BBQ areas, gyms, play areas, retail outlets and a clinic. There are jogging and walking trails for fitness enthusiasts. The recreational areas and swimming pools present a nice opportunity to spend some quality time with family.
  • Serena is a brand new project in Dubai by Dubai Properties. The community is located at the intersection of Dubai Bypass Road and Al Qudra Road. Presently, construction is underway for the third phase of the charming neighbourhood. Featuring luxurious semi-detached 3-bedroom villas and 2, 3-bedroom townhouses with affordable price tags, the project was launched in three phases.
  • The first phase of the development is Bella Casa. The second phase has gained the most popularity and is called Casa Dora. The third phase is the Casa Viva. All these three phases consist of residential properties boasting stunning architectural designs and lush, green landscaped surroundings.
  • As stated earlier, Serena enjoys an ideal location in the emirate. Residents will be pleased that the community can easily be accessed from Academic Road, Al Qudra Road and Emirates Road. Reaching the bustling communities such as Downtown Dubai, Sustainable City and Arabian Ranches only requires a short drive.
  • The community, has been launched in three phases: Bella Casa, Casa Dora and Casa Viva.

IN A NUTSHELL

  • A brand new community in Dubai
  • Developed by Dubai Properties
  • The development consists of three phases – Bella Casa, Casa Dora and Casa Viva
  • In proximity to Downtown Dubai, Sustainable City and Arabian Ranches
  • Easy access from Academic Road, Emirates Road and Al Qudra Road
  • Offers semi-detached villas and townhouses

 

PROPERTIES IN SERENA
Properties in Serena consist of villas and townhouses in 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. These spacious units have a unique themed architecture and are surrounded by landscaped areas. There are four types of properties in Bella Casa, Casa Dora and Casa Viva. 

  • Type A units have 3 bedrooms along with a maid’s room. These semi-detached houses have covered areas ranging from 2,271 sq. ft. to 2,569 sq. ft.
  • Type B townhouses have 3 bedrooms and a maid’s room. The covered area for such units ranges from 1,936 sq. ft. to 2,272 sq. ft.
  • Type C units have a maid’s room and basically are townhouses occupying 1,820 sq. ft. to 2,155 sq. ft. of covered area.
  • Type D units include the 2-bedroom townhouses with covered areas ranging from 1,427 sq. ft. and 1,877 sq. ft.

 

DubaiLand

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Dubailand is massive residential, entertainment and tourist destination developed by Dubai Properties. It spans 3 million sq. ft. in total and is divided into different residential communities. This large area is located just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), and many sub-communities are in different stages of completion and maturity. This leads to Dubailand becoming one of Dubai’s most popular areas, as seen in the 2019 Dubai Real Estate Market Report by Bayut. Also, as a freehold district, Dubailand emerged as the third most popular area to buy villas in Dubai.

Dubailand is a loosely used to define the land bank of Dubai Holding Group on Mohammad bin Zayed Road, Al Qudra Road and beyond. As a master-developer, Dubai Holding has sold/parcelled large pieces of land for the development of various themed projects, those include the following:

  • Falcon City of Wonders
  • Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
  • Al Barari
  • Layan
  • Majan
  • Sky Court Towers
  • Winsdor Residence,
  • Villanova,
  • Dubailand Oasis,
  • Rukan,
  • Fiora at Golf Verde,
  • The Tiger Woods Dubai
  • Living Legends
  • The Villa project
  • Dubai Sports City
  • Motor City
  • Al Waha
  • Dubai Sustainable City
  • Remraam
  • Mudon
  • Serena

 

IN A NUTSHELL

  • Features a mix of apartments, villas and townhouses
  • Sprawls across multiple communities
  • The area features over 50 visitor attractions

Palm Jumeirah

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Palm Jumeirah, artificial offshore islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the site of private residences and hotels. From the air, the archipelago resembles a stylized palm tree within a circle. Palm Jumeirah was built in the early 21st century and was largely financed from Dubai’s substantial income from petroleum.

Trunk, spine, fronds, and crescent are the names by which the principal sectors of Palm Jumeirah are known. The broad trunk, connected to the mainland by a bridge, serves as the entrance to the development. Another bridge connects the trunk to the spine, a narrow central axis from which 17 fronds protrude. The crescent is a breakwater that nearly surrounds the other sectors. It is divided into three sections so as to facilitate the circulation of seawater. A vehicular tunnel connects the spine to the crescent, and a transit monorail runs about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the mainland to the crescent through the spine and trunk. The crescent is 650 feet (200 metres) wide and about 10.5 miles (17 km) long altogether. At least 1,380 acres (560 hectares) of new land were created in all, within an area about 3.1 miles (5 km) in diameter.

The developer of Palm Jumeirah was Nakheel, a real estate company now owned by the government of Dubai. The master plan was drawn up by Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock, an American architectural firm. The islets were made mostly from sand dredged from the floor of the Persian Gulf, but the side of the crescent that is exposed to the open sea was shored up with stones and boulders from the mainland. Work started in 2001, and land and basic infrastructure were in place by 2004. Construction of the buildings began in 2006, and the first residents arrived in 2007.

Apartments, retail facilities, and a few hotels are situated on the trunk. Closely spaced villas line the long fronds, while most of the hotels and resorts are located on the crescent. In the second decade of the 21st century, at least 10,000 people lived in Palm Jumeirah; some estimates were much higher.

Palm Jumeirah was intended to be the first of three similarly shaped offshore developments in Dubai. The others, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira, are both much larger than Palm Jumeirah but remain uncompleted because of economic uncertainty. Also incomplete is the World, a grouping of artificial islands that is intended, upon completion, to resemble a map of the world.

Downtown Dubai

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Downtown Dubai, previously was also referred to as Downtown Burj Dubai. Downtown Dubai is a sizeable large-scale, mixed-use complex (Residential and Commercial) development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Downtown Dubai has the distinction of hosting iconic and world-renowned landmarks like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain amongst many others. It covers an area of 2 square km at a reported estimated cost of US$20 Billion (AED 73 Billion) upon completion. As of 2017, Downtown has a resident population of 13,201.

Downtown Dubai development is situated along the vibrant Sheikh Zayed Road, across from the traditional Al Wasl locality on the northwest. It is bound to the south by another upcoming development Business Bay and to the northeast by Financial Centre Road, which separates it from Zabeel 2 and Trade Center 2.

In line with local traditions, Arabic low-rise vernacular style of architecture is present in the Sub development of Old Town, whilst high-rise contemporary styled buildings dominate the rest of the development. Downtown Dubai offers a range of high-end hotel brands such as Address Downtown, Vida Downtown, Al Manzil Downtown, as well as attractions such as a luxury Arabian market, Souk Al Bahar and a 3.5 km-long strip of restaurants and cafes on Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard. Souk Al Bahar has over 100 shops and over 20 restaurants, cafes and lounges adjacent to the Dubai Fountains.

Landmarks –

Burj Khalifa: Burj Khalifa is the centerpiece attraction of Downtown Dubai. At 828 m (2,717 ft), it is the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure to date. Construction on this gigantic project began on 21st September 2004, and was completed and ready for occupancy by 4 January 2010. Burj Khalifa is estimated to have cost US$1.5 Billion. In addition to being the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa holds many other world records, including ‘tallest free-standing structure in the world’, ‘elevator with the longest-running distance in the world’ and ‘highest number of storeys in the world’ etc.

The Dubai Mall: Another centerpiece attraction is The Dubai Mall, which is the world’s largest shopping mall by total area. The Mall is home to 1,200 shops in addition to numerous other attractions, including an Olympic-size ice rink, an aquarium and a water zoo. In March 2018, the owner of The Dubai Mall, Emaar Malls opened an entertainment complex by the name of VR Park, which blends augmented reality and virtual reality (VR). Access to the mall is provided via Doha Street, rebuilt as a double-decker road in April 2009. The Dubai Mall opened on November 4, 2008, with about 600 retailers. The Dubai Mall is the most visited retail destination in the United Arab Emirates with approximately 80,000,000 visitors annually. In March 2018, Emaar Malls unveiled a new extension of The Dubai Mall dedicated to fashion and luxury shopping. The 440,000-square-foot Fashion Avenue offers over 150 prestigious brands, including Burberry, Cartier, Miu Miu, Prada, Gucci, Mikimoto, Faberge, Valentino, Christian Louboutin, to name a few.

Dubai Fountain: At the center of Downtown Dubai and built at a cost of AED 800 Million (US$217 Million). The Dubai Fountain is the largest choreographed system in the world. It was designed by WET Design (California-based company and also responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas). It is colorfully Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors, it is 275 m (902 ft) long and able to shoot water 150 m (490 ft) into the air, accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. On 26 October 2008 Emaar announced, based on results of a naming contest, the fountain would be named the Dubai Fountain.

Address Downtown Dubai: Address Downtown Dubai is a supertall skyscraper rising 306 meters (1,004 feet) 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 a classic Arabian dhow, the project was developed by Emaar Properties in collaboration with world-renowned architect Janus Rostock. The venue is presently operational and 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 an opening performance by Plácido Domingo.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
Encircling Downtown Dubai, the 3.5 km road was previously referred to as Emaar Boulevard based on the area’s developer. In December 2012, Emaar renamed the boulevard to pay tribute to His Highness 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.

The New Year’s Gala
Held in the center of Downtown Dubai every year, Dubai’s New Year’s Gala is one of the most awaited events on the international calendar. The celebration usually comprises a massive firework and laser show display and gathers hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic residents and tourists. Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. In a mesmerising story, the Burj Khalifa transformed through animation, light, sounds and a synchronized fountain show taking viewers on a journey at the onset of a new decade. Those lucky enough to view the show, were treated to the longest set of consecutive fireworks in the history of the Burj Khalifa NYE shows, timed at over five minutes. The show featured a total of 1,371 kg of fireworks, which were placed across a colossal 207 firing locations. To mark the dawn of a new decade, the show on Burj Khalifa was conceptualized by Emaar. Every second of the show was as enchanting as previously billed and incorporated fireworks, animations on the Burj Khalifa LED façade, music compositions and a beautiful fountain show. The highly anticipated event welcomed over one million onlookers in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship mega-development, to witness 15,000 perfectly choreographed fireworks showcasing 48 pyrotechnic patterns, signalling the start of a new decade.

Following unprecedented demand, Emaar granted people from all over the world the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their New Year wish displayed on the LED façade of Burj Khalifa during the Emaar NYE 2020 celebration. The show’s ‘Burj Wishes’ social media campaigns reached tens of thousands of users, with those participating posting their wish to the world on Emaar’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts @EmaarDubai using the hashtag #EmaarNYE2020. Emaar’s NYE 2020 social media campaign, in partnership with TikTok, continued the close relationship between the brands, with Emaar’s 2020makeawish TikTok challenge, engaging with over an astounding 30 million users in the lead up to the New Year celebrations.