Dubai, UAE, July 23, 2007: Emaar Properties has announced the opening of a new access road to its flagship Downtown Burj Dubai development. The new road will add to the convenience of residents and guests visiting the newly opened retail outlets and hotels within the 500-acre mega-project. In addition to two new hotels and a number of leading retail outlets, Downtown Burj Dubai is already buzzing with community life, with Emaar having handed over several residential projects to buyers.
The new access road from Sheikh Zayed Road, near the Millennium Tower, complements the existing access road to Downtown Burj Dubai via Doha Road. The road enhances traffic access to The Old Town and The Residences, two residential developments, which has welcomed its first residents. It will also provide greater accessibility to Burj Dubai Square, a dedicated commercial development.
“One of the important considerations in any residential and commercial development is the traffic infrastructure it provides,” said Fred Durie, Executive Director – Development, Emaar Properties. “We have been working in co-operation with the Roads and Transport Authority to enhance the road network that connects to Downtown Burj Dubai. We are thankful to them for completing the new access road swiftly and in adding to the convenience of our residents and visitors.”
He added: “Downtown Burj Dubai is now fast gaining ground as the new downtown of Dubai. Its mix of hotels – Al Manzil and Qamardeen, which are already open – and retail outlets have greatly boosted traffic flow to the area. With the Souk Al Bahar and The Palace hotel to open at The Old Town Island later this year, Downtown Burj Dubai will be the must-visit destination for residents and tourists.”
Downtown Burj Dubai now features supermarkets, DVD rental facility, bank and ATM, opticians, dry-cleaners and hairdressers, in addition to a series of cafes and restaurants that have opened at Al Manzil and Qamardeen. Several innovative dining concepts and a spa will open at The Palace, The Old Town, managed by Sofitel.
Al Manzil and Qamardeen have swiftly established as business and leisure hotels and enjoy strong occupancy levels. The Arabesque-style Al Manzil is linked to a traditional shopping mall and has 197 rooms, fully-equipped business centre, meeting facilities and themed restaurants. Qamardeen also reflects the Arab architectural ethos, and has 186 spacious rooms, leisure facilities, meeting rooms, boutique shops and F&B outlets. Both are managed by Southern Sun Middle East, a renowned hospitality group.
Downtown Burj Dubai, an AED 73 billion (US$20 billion) development has a detailed mix of residential, commercial, leisure, retail and hospitality components, set amidst a long boulevard, landscaped gardens and a lake. Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, forms the center of the project. Another key component is The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations, ready for completion next year.
