Meydan City Corporation has brought two of its major real estate developments to life in an interactive exhibition stand at Cityscape Global, the region’s premier property showcase event, which opened today in Dubai, UAE.

The star attraction on the 792-sq-m stand is Meydan One, recently launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at a VIP event.  A 3,671,000-sq-m leisure, residential and hospitality destination, it is set to become a leading Dubai destination when the first phase opens in 2020.

Meydan One will become home to more than 78,000 residents and feature the 711-m-tall Dubai One Tower, Meydan One Mall, a Civic Plaza with dancing water features, a 4-km canal and 100-berth marina.

Set to break at least seven world records, Meydan One has already earned high levels of international interest and the large-scale model of the development is drawing thousands of visitors and potential investors to the Meydan stand at Cityscape Global, a statement said.

Progress on the Dubai Water Canal development, a joint venture project with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Meydan City Corporation and Meraas, is also being highlighted at the real estate exhibition, running between September 8 and 10 at Dubai World Trade Centre.  

The Canal, which runs 2.9 km connecting Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf, will include the development of the Crystal Lagoons in Safa Park as well as 8.1 km of waterfront.  With 8.2 million sq ft of open space, the Dubai Water Canal project will feature a 5.7-km boardwalk, 1.1-km natural beach and pedestrian connectivity between Safa Park and Jumeirah Beach Park.  

The Crystal Lagoon Towers, situated between Sheikh Zayed Road and Safa Park, play an integral role in the creation of the Dubai Water Canal project.  The two prestigious residential towers, both more than 35 floors high, will feature townhouses with private gardens facing Safa Park on the ground floor, and a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, two-storey Sky Villas and three-storey Penthouses. Shared amenities in each tower will include an infinity swimming pool, gym, event space, day care and children’s play area.

Management from Meydan are also providing an update on Horizon, a 180-hectare development located south of the Ras Al Khor Sanctuary.  With a gross floor area of 3,660,000 sq m, Horizon is a world-class mixed-use district which will accommodate more than 72,000 residents.

Adopting a street and block urban planning pattern, the development will enable human interaction, business and trade, residence and community living.

The northern half of Horizon will feature a cluster of high-rise towers running parallel to a canal and boardwalk, offering a range of al fresco dining and shopping options, while the southern side will see mid-rise buildings created around a central park and boulevard. A generous provision of schools and other community facilities will deliver high ‘live-ability’ value, a critical component in making a city competitive in the global market place.

Meydan chairman Saeed Humaid Al Tayer said: "This is a significant year for the Meydan City Corporation and one which I believe will be a landmark phase for us. The response to the launch of Meydan One has been inspiring, making our presence at Cityscape Global even more important as we continue to communicate the sheer scale of the development to investors and the wider real estate market.

“Furthermore, projects such as Dubai Water Canal and Horizon show the capabilities that Meydan has in conceptualising and delivering a range of quality, mixed-use communities which help to turn the ambitions of Dubai into a reality.”  - TradeArabia News Service