Project vs. Project

Where: 8 Boulevard Walk is located in Downtown Burj Dubai, just off Shaikh Zayed Road.

What: Situated just off the unfinished 3.5km Burj Dubai Boulevard, this project sits atop a five-storey podium. It offers a central location at reasonable prices.

Accommodation: The building has 347 units which comprise studio, one- and two- bedroom flats with sizes ranging from 465 ft² to 1,408ft².

Facilities: The lower floors of the building house two swimming pools, a gym and fitness centre, gaming arenas and a play area for children. Residents will also be able to enjoy the boulevard which, upon completion, will feature a tree-lined walkway surrounded by parks and water features.

Security: The building has round-the-clock security. There are also closed circuit TVs placed at the entrance of every apartment.

Access: It's just off Shaikh Zayed Road,so access is easy, if a bit dusty. When the area is complete, more access roads will open to connect the building directly to Old Town and to the exit road via Dubai Mall that leads to Doha Road.

Taxis: As the building currently stands alone amid construction work, taxis are hard to flag down. But because of the various hotels and shopping areas close by, cabs come quickly when booked by the phone.

Shops: The bottom floor features a number of retail outlets that are yet to be opened. Residents have access to the shops in the nearby Souk Al Bahar and Dubai Mall.

Eating: When completed, the boulevard will feature many restaurants and cafes, none of which have yet been announced. The nearby Burj Residence houses Nando's and Hey Pesto Italian restaurant.

Entertainment: The in-house gym and gaming arena offer entertainment for residents. There will soon be a cinema in Dubai Mall.

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Where: Horizon Tower is situated in Dubai Marina, just off Interchange Five on Shaikh Zayed Road. Centrally located, it is five-minute drive from Internet City, Media City and Palm Jumeriah, ten minutes from Jebel Ali Free Zone and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

What: It is a 45-storey building that was completed in 2006 and offers views of the Arabian Gulf and JLT.

Accommodation: The tower has 156 residential units comprising four-bedroom units and eight deluxe duplex apartments.

Facilities: Residents have access to women's and men's gymnasiums, sauna and steam rooms, two swimming pools and an additional pool with water jets, a landscaped garden and sunbathing areas on the pool deck. It also has a helipad on the roof.

Security: The tower has 24-hour security and a card entry system.

Access: The building is easily accessible from Shaikh Zayed Road. A recently completed interchange (between Interchanges Five and Six) provides another exit point on to Shaikh Zayed.

Taxis: These are relatively easy to hail in the area, although this may become difficult during rush hour.

Shops: The nearby Marina Mall offers many shops such as Accessorize, New Look and Aldo. The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence also has a number of boutique shops.

Eating: There are a number of dining options on The Walk and at nearby hotels such as Grosvenor House, Hilton Dubai Jumeriah, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach and the Habtoor Grand.

Entertainment: The nearby beach offers a large variety of water sports.