Set in an incredible 800-hectare development, Dubai International City is a pre-designed complex that will be a world-class hub for international investors, traders and retailers from across the globe. Providing excellent business opportunities, superb tourist attractions and a selection of unique residential options with varied country themes, International City`s scale and scope is matched only by its ambition and purpose.
Years of feasibility studies resulted in the conceptual formulation of International City, which will play host to more than 60,000 residents. This community will blend in with an equally critical aspect of International City`s conception - tourism. Incredible replicas of iconic structures like the Forbidden City are recreated in intricate detail. With Dubai playing host to five million visitors annually, a figure that is expected to double by 2007, International City promises to be an incredible melting-pot of world culture, commerce and lifestyle.
The Residential District
Set in 300 hectares of ideal residential atmosphere and spread across the development, the Residential District features 21,000 expertly planned yet affordable 44.5 square metre studio and 66.5 square metre one bedroom apartments featuring the unique architectural styles of the different cultures of the world. Freehold properties are currently selling in the neighborhoods of England, France, Persia, China, Morocco and Greece. Divided into Large and Medium sized neighbourhoods, it will be home to more than 60,000 people. Developers have the flexibility to convert the apartments into 2-bedroom flats. The residences based around the Lake District will feature two and three bedroom duplex apartments with enchanting views of the lake. Other architecture styles featured in International City include Italy, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia and Russia.
The Central District
International City`s bustling Central District is spread over 21 hectares and complete with infrastructure of the highest standards. With security and service systems firmly in place, the multi-purpose Central District will be the nerve centre of International City`s commercial activity and also house a variety of residential and leisure amenities.
Ample space is available for wholesalers and retailers to set up shop and thrive in regulated market conditions. The Central District will comprise of 34 plots that will be sold to independent developers. The owners have the flexibility to develop their own projects. Eleven-storey office and residential blocks with retail outlets on the ground floors and basement car parking for 130 cars each will predominate the development. An impressive 30-40 floor feature tower covering 50,000 square metres will house corporate offices and also have a mall at its base.
Dubai Gate
Bordering this enormous development on three sides will be an exclusive area for permanent and temporary exhibitions. Facing three prime roads the Dubai/Hatta Road, Emirates Road and the Academic Road Dubai Gate will be a state-of-the-art hub for varied exhibitors to showcase their products to a truly international audience. Two quality hotels with 300 to 400 rooms each will be on-site to accommodate exhibitors and visitors alike.
The Dragon Mart
Spread across 50 hectares, the Dragon Mart is a large trade mall designed in the form of a colourful dragon with a 1.4 kilometre long Central Spine. The Dragon Mart will serve as a permanent exhibition and commercial area for more than 3,000 Chinese companies and traders to display their wares and brands.
The dragon`s head will serve as its main entrance with access from the Dubai/Hatta road. With 2,000 parking spaces, this development will house showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants and will be a tourist attraction in its own right. Due to the sheer size of the complex, it is cleverly devised to incorporate thoroughfares for battery-powered cars.
The Forbidden City
This magnificent recreation of a monolith that was once off-limits to most of the world is destined to become a must-see tourist attraction. Spread over 240,000 square metres with parking facilities for 2,000 cars, this replica of the biggest and best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China will accommodate authentic residential and retail outlets set amidst awe-inspiring gardens, museums and performance courts. An impressive Central Court comes with a Pagoda that houses an authentic Chinese restaurant.