Dubai - in 360 degrees IS LIVE!, “world’s largest interactive city tour”

DUBAI // Anyone with an internet connection can take a virtual tour of Dubai as Dubai360.com went live today.

The website boasts of allowing viewers to explore every angle of the city from the comfort of their homes.

Developed over 18 months and using 1,298 pieces of panoramic video and photo content, it claims to be the “world’s largest interactive city tour”.

“Dubai 360 is illustrative of what Dubai stands for. It started off as an idea and was brought to life through the passion of talented and committed individuals. The project showcases the very best of what Dubai has to offer and we will continue to use the platform to demonstrate the progress the city makes,” said Ismaeil Al Hashmi, project manager for Dubai360.

“With Dubai360.com, whether you live in Dubai or are planning a visit, you can discover something new in the city every day. From the cultural area of Bastakiya to luxury hotels and the Dubai International Airport, this project has something for everyone, making it an exciting way to explore Dubai,” Mr Al Hashmi said.

The Dubai360 project was created by professionals equipped with best-in-class medium format, DSLR and video cameras.

A total of 500,000 individual photographs were needed to create the still and time-lapse panoramas and over 8 terapixels (8,000,000 megapixels) of imagery were required not including the videos.

From helicopters to rooftops, the making of Dubai360 provided the team with unprecedented access to city landmarks.

The Dubai360 team said it developed a custom interface for the website that enables viewers to interact with Dubai’s landmarks providing a number of viewing options including “rectilinear”, “Little Planet” or “fish eye” views.

Users can share their favourite views with their friends through such social media channels as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and over email.

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/technology/dubai---in-360-degrees 

VISIONARY 'BREATHING ARCHITECTURE' A PENTHOUSE ON EVERY LEVEL

A Tribute to a City of Firsts.

Celebrated for where the remarkable happens, Dubai seamlessly fuses culture, commerce and creativity to nurture prosperity.

Just Picture Perfect (Bathroom)

I have seen a vast of developments in Dubai Real Estate but this blew me away, it was officially launched in June and comprises 234 hotel rooms, 234 one and two bedroom apartments and 33 penthouses. All the apartments were sold out but I have re-sale market starting from 1,100aed per sqft.

Tower Side Downtown

The 117 one-bedroom hotel apartments in the project will have an outdoor sky garden and a Jacuzzi while the 117 two-bedroom units will include an 18 square feet swimming pool and floor to ceiling windows with cascading water, the developer said.

2 Bedroom Terrace

The four bedroom penthouses, spread across 3,000 square feet each, will include a 2,600 square feet sky garden with a soil depth of 4.2 feet that allow trees to be planted, an outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi accommodating up to eight people.

Podium Level

The development will also feature five dining venues including an all-day dining concept, a lobby café, pool bar and grill, sports bar and a rooftop Chinese restaurant.

Other amenities include paddle tennis, gymnasium, fitness centre with outdoor yoga terrace and swimming pool, sauna and steam room and boutique spa.

1 Bedroom Terrace

The hotel tower will also include 17,000 square feet of retail space, a five-level podium car park, meeting facilities, and a kids club.

Construction of the hotel will begin in September 2014 while it is scheduled to be operational by 2017, the developer said.

 

Tower Centre

 

Terrace Pool View

 

Living Room

 

Bedroom

  

Tower Hero

   

1 Bedroom Terrace Close-up

  

Hotel Suite

 

Tower Hero Evening

 

Penthouse Living room

 

Penthouse Kitchen

 

Penthouse Terrace

 

Penthouse Bedroom

 

Hotel Room Bathroom

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Off Market Investment Opportunity On The Palm Jumeirah 8-12% ROI

 In 2013, it is estimated that more than 10 million visitors arrived in Dubai, pushing hotel occupancy rates up to 80% on a city-wide basis. With aggressive plans to reach its goal of 20 million visitors by the end of the decade, it’s expected that Dubai’s hotel supply will need to nearly double from 68,000 to 120,000 rooms. Only a small percentage of those rooms are able to be built on the emirate’s most highly-sought destination and home of the resort the Palm Jumeirah. 

I am writing to offer you an exclusive “OFF MARKET” unlaunched investment opportunity on the Palm Jumeirah!  Allow me to introduce you to the Exquisite Beach Resort Project.

Exclusive stock of 30 units available to purchase (10 already booked since Thursday), not yet available on the market in the Luxurious  Project on the Palm Jumeirah – we can offer you the opportunity to “cherry pick” the best units on this ocean front development!

This is a rarely available investment opportunity to buy into a “rental pool” serviced hotel apartment offering.  The developer is highly regarded with two existing developments in conjunction with the Fairmont Hotel group on the Palm Jumeirah.  This is their most exclusive development to date with the highly sought after “Miami Style” Hotel apartment living (featuring Kenzo Maison for the lobbies and communal areas) with all the amenities and luxuries offered by a hotel environment.  This type of product is particularly popular amongst investors who appreciate the rental yield of between 8 and 12% pa along with having available weeks for your personal disposal.

We would recommend entering into the hotel rental pool although there are separate residences available too

Payment Schedule for these units is very attractive with 10% on reservation of the unit, 10% 90 days later and then 10% payments upon completion of stages of contraction as per rules of RERA.

We would advise committing to the project until at least 70% completion to see maximum returns on your investment or better still take advantage of the yield and sell one year post completion.  The current similar rental pools which exist in the Address Hotel Brand both in the Marina and Downtown both have at least one year waiting lists to enter the rental pools, rarely come available for sale and when they do the units are sold with a premium for the privilege of being part of the pool.

When comparing these prices to ready Emaar apartments in Downtown and Dubai Marina, you can really grasp the investment potential here. Those projects are currently AED2200 + however they do not offer hotel resort environments, on the beach on the Iconic Palm Jumeirah.  They also do not provide yields of 8-12% which are expected with this development if entered into the hotel rental pool.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further and would like to receive a brochure or to visit the development,  then please do not hesitate to contact me and I shall be delighted to assist you and choose the best unit available for your investment!

edithmakena@gmail.com or +971557162933. Edith.

Dubailand "Many Experiences, One Destination"

Things to do

"Many Experiences, One Destination"
Come and experience the amazing variety of attractions at DUBAILAND. Whether your interest is  adrenalin sports, a round of golf, racing action, thrills, sampling world cuisine, outdoor dining, shopping for great bargains, horse riding or simply browsing through ethic markets, it’s all available at DUBAILAND.

Flower watching at Dubai Miracle Garden

 

The world's most extravagant flower garden, with over 45 million blooming flowers in 45 different varieties and color. Dubai Miracle Garden has earned itself recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records to having the largest vertical garden.

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Shopping at Global Village, DUBAILAND 

 

Experience thrills, rides, world cuisine, culture, live performances and international shopping pavilions all in one place

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Autodrome at MotorCity

 

Calling all speed junkies, bring in you cars and motor bikes to a place where there are no radars, no speed breakers and especially no cops. Kids and people without a driver’s license, cheer up as you can head to the karting zone to have your share of the adrenaline.

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Golfing at The Els Club at Dubai Sports City

Enjoy a round of golf at the Els club where the course stretches 7,538 yards with four sets of tees, 81 beautifully shaped bunkers and sublime contoured greens providing a real test for the professional and at the same time, an equally fair challenge for the average player from the forward tees.

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Shopping at Dubai Outlet Mall

Snap up discounts from 30-90% every single day of the year at Dubai Outlet Mall – the only value concept outlet mall in the Middle East.

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ICC Global Cricket Academy at Dubai Sports City 

Improve your cricket skills and gain professional excellence at the ICC Global Cricket academy.

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Butch Harmon School of Golf at Dubai Sports City

Kick start your passion for golf or enhance your already acquired golfing skills with the help of the top golf teacher Butch Harmon and his team of qualified and professional golf teachers.

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Laser tagging at MotorCity 

Love paintball game but don’t really enjoy the mess involved in it, then come for a game of Laser Tag. Best known as paintball without the paint, laser tag is a whole new form of paint ball.

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Horseback riding at Al Sahra Equestrian Centre

Enjoying the freedom, the beauty and the excitement of riding on horseback through the natural desert environment. This unique desert resort and equestrian centre is a perfect desert getaway for all ages.

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Shopping at MotorCity 

Come to the retail strip at MotorCity for a delightful shopping experience, with over 50 shops, restaurants and cafes. The main piazza also hosts Friday Markets that are reminiscent of European street markets, featuring a wide range of products.

Rugby and Football feilds at Dubai Sports City

The Football and Rugby feilds are up for rent. So you can organize private or corporate matches.

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DUBAILAND Experience Centre

Visit the DUBAILAND experience centre and get captivated as you witness the awe inspiring vision of DUBAILAND. The experience centre in itself up of what DUBAILAND currently is and what it is destined to become.
 The centre showcases a number of mega projects in DUBAILAND through an array of exhibits ranging from a large ‘Vision Model’ to images, models and re-creations of open attractions such as Global Village, The Desert Ranch, Desert Camps, Dubai Sports City, MotorCity and Dubai Outlet Mall.

Future attractions are also represented by a variety of fantastical displays of dinosaur eggs, incubators, roller coasters and space shuttles to entice visitors. The visitor centre receives hundreds of visitors on a daily basis - ranging from international tourists to local residents who are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience in Dubai. 

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FUTURE ATTRACTIONS;

FIFA Approved Football Complex Brought to DUBAILAND 

Dubai, UAE, August 21 2013: DUBAILAND, an entertainment, retail and residential destination, managed by Dubai Properties Group (DPG), today confirmed it will host a FIFA approved Football complex.

The project will be brought to DUBAILAND by Corner General Trading, a company who specializes in sports project investments. The complex will include indoor and outdoor football fields, game zones, and will further contribute to DUBAILAND’s existing sports portfolio which currently hosts world class events and academies including Dubai Sports City and Arabian Ranches Polo Club. The development is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. 

 IMG Worlds of Adventure in City Of Arabia

 o IMG Worlds of Adventure: Comprising of four dazzling zones set to thrill any adrenaline seeker or take a family on an amazing journey in this must visit attraction. Soon to be the world’s largest indoor themed entertainment facility, spanning well over 1.5 million square feet.
o The 350,000 sq.ft. MARVEL Zone will feature the Super Hero Icons of the Marvel Universe including Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and The Avengers to name a few; offering an enthralling interactive experience for all in an immersive character and themed environment.
o The 230,000 sq. ft. Cartoon Network Zone will deliver a number of world’s first themed attractions such as The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Ben 10, and other branded experiences and unique environments for visitors.
o The 270,000 sq.ft. Lost Valley Dinosaur Adventure Zone will bring the pre-historic kingdom of dinosaurs back to life existing millions of years ago. This fully themed lost world is designed to exhilarate and excite all audiences through astonishing dinosaur rides and attractions.
o The 200,000 sq.ft. IMG Boulevard Zone will take you in an ecstatic world of adventure with its unique leisure and fun concepts. Envisaged to be a one-stop destination for family fun, the entertainment zone will also feature retail outlets, dining facilities and a range of interactive entertainment experiences for enormous fun.
For more information visit www.imgwoa.ae www.cityofarabia.ae

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