A new frontier for luxury living

Our Correspondent
EMIRATES BUSINESS

The Al Habtoor Group has grown with the United Arab Emirates. What started out as a small engineering firm in 1970, is today one of the region’s most respected conglomerates with interests in the hospitality, automotive, real estate, education and publishing sectors. The Al Habtoor Group has earned itself a solid reputation both locally and internationally due to the vision of its Chairman, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor.
The Al Habtoor Group is one of the UAE’s most respected and successful businesses. Today it operates in the UAE and international markets. It employs thousands of highly-qualified, experienced professionals. Just as the name of the UAE has become synonymous with trade and enterprise all over the world, the name of the Al Habtoor Group has become synonymous with dynamic growth, evidenced by its commitment to develop and grow businesses in multiple sectors.
The real estate division includes Al Habtoor City’s Residence Collection, currently

under development. The upmarket lifestyle destination embodies exclusivity and style. The three residential towers comprise of deluxe apartments, lofts and penthouses, ranging from 1-7 bedrooms in a unique neighbourhood. Residents will have access to all Al Habtoor City’s amenities, which include the largest swimming pool podium in the UAE, a state-of-the-art gym, luxury spa, signature restaurants and have the added bonus of all being right on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal. In addition they can benefit from three five-star hotels right on their doorstep.
Al Habtoor City is an upscale residential, hospitality and leisure development consisting of three five-star hotels (The. St Regis Dubai; W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City), three luxury residential towers on Sheikh Zayed Road and on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal with unparalleled amenities, and spectacular leisure and entertainment
venues.
Stunningly located on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal, Al Habtoor City — the new landmark lifestyle destination that will evolve into a vibrant and cosmopolitan leisure metropolis, offering a universal appeal for Dubai residents and visitors alike. Designed to offer the ultimate destination for elegant living, shopping, dining and entertainment, Al Habtoor City will be a celebration of luxury consumption. In total, this luxury lifestyle destination spans over 10 million square feet and will feature over 40 restaurants and leisure venues upon completion, representing the dawn of a new era of dining and entertainment enjoyment, right in the heart of Dubai.
At the epicenter of this world-class city will be The Atrium, with seven distinct restaurants and lounges over five levels, providing a truly cosmopolitan complex that will offer a universal appeal. Reflecting the exciting diversity that Dubai is famous for, the outlets are a cross section of global and home-grown concepts, cuisines and cultures.
Amongst the venues, due to open over the course of the summer, will be Blind Dragon Dubai — an A List luxe Asian Cocktail lounge with private karaoke suites from West Hollywood; ZOCO — a soulful Mexican come Latin-American Restaurant & Lounge; and The Rose & Crown — a traditional English Pub, with further details to be released shortly.
Adding to the superb venues recently opened within The St Regis Dubai will be a further 10 dining and nightlife venues at the soon-to-launch and much-anticipated W Dubai — Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
Kamal Naamani, Managing Director — Hospitality and Leisure Projects UAE at the Al Habtoor Group, said, “Each of the new venues will have its own distinct personality. The mix of concepts has been carefully crafted to ensure that Al Habtoor City will offer an unforgettable experience that every visitor will enjoy, reflecting the brilliant mix of cuisines, cultures and nightlife that Dubai is renowned for.”