International City is destined to become the business and cultural hub of the Middle East and surrounding regions. This unique 800 hectare development combines an exotic mix of commercial, residential, retail and tourism elements from different parts of the world. The name is derived from its own Residential District which encompasses a variety of country-specific architectural themes that add to the international essence of the project. The project comprises of four main districts including the Central District, Residential District, Lake District and Forbidden City . Neighbouring projects include Dragon Mart Complex & Dubai Design Centre.
Location:
Situated 12 Km from Dubai International Airport - in Al Warsan, Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Project Type:
Mixed use commercial, residential, retail and tourism development
Completion Date: 2007 - 2008
Apartment Features:
Studio apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, in 2 to 4 - storey buildings that come in 9 distinct architectural styles.
Project Features:
Comprised of the Central District, Residential District, Lake District and The Forbidden City
Central District: Spread over 21 hectares, this district serves as the nerve center of the project. It comprises of 34 plots, where investors can develop their own projects (in line with International City 's themes and aesthetics). All 10 storey towers in the Central District will house retail outlets on the ground floor and each tower will have basement parking for 130 vehicles
The Residential District consists of several country- specific and themed residential developments including a total of 387 buildings, 22,235 residential apartments and 5200, retail outlets. The Residential District will host commercial shops, restaurants, medical centers, post office, police station, two civil defense units and transportation services
The Lake District is being built around Al Warsan Lake which is a 100 hectare natural eco system and home to over 186 species of birds including some of the most exotic and rare birds found in the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Asia
Forbidden City consists of a 240,000 square meter replica of the iconic Forbidden City in China . This development will host a variety of entertainment facilities, in addition to retail and restaurant outlets, public squares and authentic Chinese-themed displays