Dubai, UAE, September 8, 2006: Emaar Pakistan, the country-arm of global real estate major Emaar Properties, has unveiled Mirador homes, a neighbourhood of Portuguese-styled villas at its first master-planned community project in the country, Canyon Views in Islamabad.
Perfectly suited for families, each stand-alone Mirador villa recreates the flourish of Portuguese architecture with terracotta walls, gabled roofs and wrought iron detailing. Wide-open green spaces, meandering walkways and tree-lined streets set the stage for an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of typical urban quarters. The stylish homes, located in close proximity to the city centre, are created to meet the requirements of the country’s population seeking unique living environments.
“Mirador homes form the first component of Canyon Views, Emaar’s first master-planned community in Pakistan,” said Mr Mohammed Al-Falasi, Managing Director, Emaar Pakistan. “With Mirador, Emaar is bringing in the best of Portuguese style living quarters, the architectural components of which are perfectly suited for the warm climes of Pakistan.”
Mirador offers its residents a range of community and sports amenities such as cricket grounds, swimming pools and tennis courts. The streetscapes are ideal for a leisurely stroll or cycling. Children have dedicated play areas and swimming pools. The town centre will feature retail outlets, restaurants, fitness facilities, schools and a mosque.
Spanish or Portuguese style decorative elements complement the pitched colourful roofs in the exteriors. The villas, designed with a meticulous eye for details, boast modern fittings and elegant finishes. Large kitchens come fitted with extensive cabinetry and granite countertops. Residents have a choice of colour palettes for the interior.
Ceramic tiles are standard throughout the villa. Ten-feet high ceilings in living spaces and 9-ft high ceilings in principal spaces assure cooler ambient temperatures. All bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms, have built-in wardrobes. The villas have special living quarters for service staff and two car parks.
Advanced entertainment and communication facilities are offered including hi-speed Internet access. All villas have private yards enclosed by boundary walls. Twenty-four hour security and maintenance services will also be provided.
“Emaar has a track record of handing over 14,000 homes in varied master-planned community projects in Dubai, and we are expanding on the same model in Islamabad with the Mirador homes at Canyon Views,” said Mr Al-Falasi. “These villas mark a celebration of life by offering residents a proportioned living quarter with large balconies opening to lush green landscapes and a wide range of community amenities.”
Canyon Views is part of a PKR145 billion (US$2.4 billion) development outlay by Emaar in Pakistan and is located in the Defence Housing Authority Islamabad (DHAI) Phase 2 extension.
The sales center for Mirador homes is located at DHA Phase 2 extension, off Islamabad highway. Potential investors and home-owners can visit the centre from September 10 for more details on the project or log on to www.emaar.com to register interest.
Emaar is also developing the Highlands in Islamabad and Crescent Bay in Karachi apart from having signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port Qasim Authority to develop a mixed-use project in Karachi.
Emaar’s Pakistan development initiatives are in line with the company’s Vision 2010 of becoming one of the world’s most valuable companies through focused expansion and diversification.
