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ANWA-Factsheet-2.Pdf THE EXPRESSION OF INFINITUDE The first tower that stands tall on the new Dubai Maritime City residential district, ANWA is a sanctuary, your bubble in the heart of the city. ANWA is a place where you can disconnect and still be at the centre of all the action. Rising 44 floors, ANWA captures views of the sea and the glamorous Dubai city like no other. OWNERSHIP Freehold HANDOVER DATE Q2 2021 DEIRA ISLANDS MINA RASHID DU BAI C REEK DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DIFC D OA R D E AY Z H IK THE DUBAI MALL HE S BURJ KHALIFA H A IR E JUM DUBA I WATER CANAL PROJECT FEATURES • The tallest tower in Dubai Maritime City • The best views of the sea and the city • All apartments have the sea view • Floor to ceiling height of 3.3m • Apartments are accented with double height areas that have 6.3m high ceilings • Connected to Mina Rashid via an active promenade • Walking distance from Michael Johnson’s Performance Gym • All leisure and entertainment acitivities in Jumeirah are within 5 to 10 minutes SIZE RANGE PER UNIT TYPE TYPE NO. OF UNITS SIZE RANGE Studio 30 436 - 566 1 Bedroom 86 847 - 1,382 2 Bedroom 75 1,347 - 2,436 2 Bedroom Double Height 12 1,347 - 2,436 3 Bedroom 10 1,885 - 1,940 3 Bedroom Double Height 12 1,885 - 1,940 4 Bedroom Duplex Penthouse 4 1,900 - 3,500 UNIT FEATURES • Flooring - Marble stone throughout all FOH living areas • Walls and ceiling - High quality paint finish • Kitchens - Fully fitted European kitchens by Porcelanosa with integrated cooking, cooling and cleaning appliances by Gorenje. • Bathrooms - Fully finished bathroom with Travertino ceramic tiles, tapware from Bagno Design • Wardrobes & doors - Durable, American timber-look HPL • Sanitary ware - Bagno Design • Brand of Ironmongery - Euroart • Brand of the Glazing system - Alico System • Staff Accommodation - 2b and 3b units, typically with natural light • External Storage - A limited number available in podium parking. Sizes 4-8sqm. • Ceiling height - General areas 2.6m, living areas 3.3m, double height living units 6.3m • Home Automation - Intuitive and intelligent automation by Control 4 AMENITIES • Infinity pool • Landscaped gardens • Kids play area • Yoga/ Pilates room • Kids pool • Gym with sea view • Wet deck PARKING • Studio, 1 bedroom / 1 parking space • 2 & 3 bedrooms / 2 parking spaces PAYMENT PLAN % % % on5 booking on20 signing SPA 6 months5 form signing SPA % % over 5 years in on20 completion 50 quarterly installments ESCROW DETAILS ESCROW INFORMATION Bank: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Internet City Branch, Dubai, United Arab Emirates IBAN: AE020500000000016650376 Account Name: The Anwa By Omniyat Account Number: 1-665037-6 SWIFT CODE: ABDIAEAD WATERFRONT PROMENADE An impressive waterfront promenade connects the serene Dubai Maritime City residential District to Mina Rashid, The Dubai Mall at The Sea, Queen Ellizabeth II and a variety of dining experiences. Take a 5 minute walk, a 2 minute drive or a ferry to entertainment on the other side of marina. BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN DUBAI Dubai has undergone incredible transformations over the last three decades, becoming a sought-after investment destination, with its low tax environment, world class infrastructure, stable political and economic environment, and its leisure and retail offerings. Dubai enjoys a strategic location and serves as a bridge between the Far East, Europe, the CIS and Africa. Activities such as trade, transport, tourism, industry and finance have shown steady growth and helped the economy achieve a high degree of expansion and diversification. Committed to a progressive vision, Dubai has placed itself at the forefront of smart cities worldwide and continues to innovate in cutting-edge technologies in healthcare, transportation, renewable energy, sustainability, education, security and urban planning. FINANCIAL FACTORS Currency pegged to USD Safe haven Political stability No corporate Global financial hub Open economy or income tax SOCIAL FACTORS Safe & UNESCO’s creative Smart city initiatives healthy environment city of design Govt. focus on sustainability Low crime rate High standard of living SOURCE: DUBAI STATISTICS CENTER ONE PALM DORCHESTER COLLECTION DUBAI THE RESIDENCES DORCHESTER COLLECTION DUBAI THE STERLING THE OPUS BY OMNIYAT BY ZAHA HADID One of the most visionary real-estate development and service groups in the Gulf Region, Omniyat creates living canvases of residential, commercial, hospitality and retail spaces – a one-of-a-kind premium experience. We For more information approach the design, development and management of each Omniyat property as if it were a unique work of art. For Customers Just as there is no mistaking a Picasso or a Van Gogh, 800 666 UAE there is no mistaking that you are anywhere but in an +971 4 511 5004 International Omniyat property. [email protected] We nurture and maintain close relationships with the For Agents world’s leading architects, engineers, interior designers +971 4 511 5032 and artists. Each project is unique, designed to create [email protected] a superior return on investment and to give every home owner the Omniyat guarantee of living in a bespoke space that reflects their personality, achievements www.omniyat.com and ambitions. Omniyat’s impressive portfolio, with a combined gross realization of over USD 6.4 billion, includes stars such as One Palm managed by Dorchester Collection, The Opus by Zaha Hadid, The Sterling, Langham Place Downtown Dubai and The Residences Dorchester Collection Dubai..
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