- Arjaan Hotel and Offices
Where Dubai Media City
Good for Business travellers and media types
Overview One commercial and one residential/hotel tower. The latter is managed by Rotana and consists of 167 serviced apartments and two six-bedroom penthouses, each of which has a private pool and Jacuzzi.
Facilities Temperature controlled swimming pool, gymnasium, health club, children's play area, business centres, 24-hour concierge service and valet parking.
Nearby amenties Restaurants and facilities at the One & Only Royal Mirage, The Westin and Radisson SAS Media City.
Average rent Dh450,000 (penthouse)
Highlights Excellent views of Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, easy access to Media City, Knowledge Village, Dubai Marina, the Palm and Madinat Jumeirah.
- Park Place
Where Shaikh Zayed Road near the Fairmont Dubai hotel
Good for Executive types who want to be close to the business end of town.
Overview A luxurious mixed-use building with 118 units, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Facilities Business centres, 24-hour security with CCTV, a children's pool and a 40-metre swimming pool with superb views across to Jumeirah.
Nearby amenities Restaurants and facilities at Fairmont Dubai, and it's across the road from the Dubai International Conference and Convention Centre.
Average rent Currently Dh230,000 per year for a three-bedroom apartment.
Highlights Apartments have views of either Shaikh Zayed Road or the Arabian Gulf.
- Le Reve
Where Al Sufouh Road, opposite the Dubai International Marine Club
Good for Well-to-do families, socialites and celebrities.
Overview A 52-storey residential tower with 82 luxury apartments and penthouses. Floors 4-39 feature the 6,100ft² five-bedroom presidential apartments (two per floor), each with a terrace. On floors 40-48 are the 13,440ft² royal apartments which occupy the entire floor, while the 17,200ft² super penthouse occupies floors 49 and 50, with three terraces and four private elevators.
Facilities Temperature controlled swimming pool, gymnasium, health club, children's play area, chauffeur accommodation, 24-hour concierge service and valet parking.
Nearby amenities Spinneys and cafes on Marina Walk, the facilities and restaurants of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, The Westin and the Marriott Harbour Hotel.
Average rent From Dh500,000
Highlights Gorgeous views of Palm Jumeirah, easy access to Mina Seyahi's hotels, Dubai Marina and Marina Walk.
- Burj Khalifa
Where Downtown Burj
Good for Executives and social butterflies
Overview On levels 9 to 16 are the 144 Armani Residences, luxury apartments designed by Giorgio Armani and furnished with a custom-made product range. The one- and two-bedroom residential suites range in size from 1,068 ft² to 2,237 ft² with finishings such as zebrawood, Venetian plaster and leather wall coverings.
Facilities At The Top observation deck on level 124, an upcoming restaurant on level 122, a four-storey fitness and recreation club and at ground level an 11-hectare park with water features. Residents will also have access to a library, cigar club, gourmet market, gourmet convenience store and valet parking for both guests and visitors, not to mention access to the world's first Armani Hotel.
Nearby amenities In close proximity are the Dubai Mall, The Address, Souq Al Bahar, Old Town and the upcoming metro station.
Average rents While residential rents have not been revealed yet, commercial units are being leased out at Dh700/ft².
Highlights: Needless to say, residing or working in the world's tallest building is a highlight in itself.
Shorooq Mirdif
Where Near Uptown Mirdif
Good for Families who want to live in a community-focused neighbourhood, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Overview Spread over 8 million ft², Shorooq Mirdif is a unique alternative to high rise living with spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom villas.
Facilities Gated community with landscaped areas and 24-hour security.
Nearby amenities Easy access to the Rashidiya metro station, Dubai International Airport, Uptown Mirdif, Mirdif City Centre, Star International School and Welcare Clinic.
Average rents A December statement from the developer puts the rents at Dh49,000 for a studio, Dh65,000 for a one-bedroom and Dh79,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.
Highlights Walking distance from the restaurants at Uptown and the play area at Mushrif Park. Overall, a big plus is being in the midst of a family-friendly environment.
- Sky Gardens
Where Dubai International Financial Centre
Good for Blue chip yuppies who want to live, eat, work and play in the same area.
Overview The first freehold project to be handed over in DIFC, this 36-storey building features smart studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and seven penthouses.
Facilities There is 24-hour security and residents have access to a rooftop pool, fitness centre and sauna.
Nearby amenities Gate Village's shops, galleries and restaurants, Financial Centre metro station and Emirates Towers.
Average rents While studios begin at just under Dh60,000, one-bedroom apartments are about Dh77,000 and the average two-bedroom unit is about Dh103,000 per year.
Highlights Some apartments have expansive views that stretch from Zabeel to Deira. Commercial buildings at DIFC are a stone's throw away, and exclusive retail outlets, shaded walkways and green areas are at your doorstep. Residents working in DIFC will save on taxi fares, fuel and parking fees.
- Marina Residences
Where: The Trunk, Palm Jumeirah
Good for: Young professionals, couples and second homeowners
Overview: Six residential towers with two- and three-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom penthouses (the largest is set over four floors and is more than 14,000 ft2.)
Facilities: Residents have exclusive access to swimming pools, Jacuzzis, saunas and gyms.
Nearby amenities: Restaurants at the upcoming Mövenpick Oceana Hotel and Spa next door. Retail and food outlets at the Shoreline Apartments.
Average rents: Two bedroom apartments are from Dh160,000-175,000; three-bedroom units Dh200,000
Highlights: The vast majority of units have views of the Palm and the sea. Apartments feature with Bosch appliances.
