Boutique real estate - combining prime location, award-wining architecture, designer interiors and exceptional finish - is increasingly grabbing the attention of buyers looking for properties better able to hold their value in the long term. Abyaar, a name that is now synonymous with extremely high-quality projects that veer away from the everyday, is showcasing three new developments at Cityscape 2008, which are set to become icons of Dubai's burgeoning skyline. Marzooq Al Rashdan, vice chairman and managing director of Abyaar, said: “This year Cityscape is providing us with a launch pad for three out-of-the-norm projects - ICE and Pier 8 Towers - set within Dubai Marina - and the Dubai Arts District, set within IMPZ. All offer a different spin on lifestyle-living and, as always, we have partnered with accomplished suppliers and service providers to bring our buyers truly signature developments.” “Our aim is to continually outdo customer satisfaction, and offer design and quality conscious buyers property which surpasses their expectations in terms of luxury and excellence. Our projects are end-user focused, aimed at those wanting to live in less mainstream environments, with enduring high-quality,” he added. All Abyaar projects are constructed with the highest standards in environmental sustainable design, personal comfort, visual beauty and amenity. Based on the shores of Dubai Marina, 30 levels of angular glass will house 103 spatially-unique apartments. Among the state-of-the-art aspects to this project are an in-house cinema, male and female saunas and sun lounge. Designed by Atkins, Pier 8 rises up some 39 floors within Dubai Marina offering 234 units, ranging from studios to apartments, with two sky villas located on the 38th & 39th floors and three exclusive townhouses grace the waterfront podium with terraces looking out over the marina.
