{"id":12681,"date":"2025-02-21T04:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T03:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/?p=12681"},"modified":"2025-02-21T04:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T03:56:16","slug":"dubai-changes-the-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/2025\/02\/21\/dubai-changes-the-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai changes the rules: Meydan bets on luxury without skyscrapers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Skyscrapers are part of the essence of Dubai, and major companies aim to build the tallest in the world. However, there is a <strong>trend in Dubai that goes beyond expanding upwards<\/strong>, focusing on generating new developments that transform everyday life and bring residents closer to nature, beyond luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this direction, the company <strong>Amwaj Development and Octa Properties took on the challenge of creating a low-rise complex<\/strong> located in District 11 of Meydan, facing the Dubai lagoon. This will be the first of its kind, standing out from others in the city and redefining the concept of urban living beyond skyscrapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the low-rise building in Meydan, Dubai, will look like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-1024x706.webp\" alt=\"How the low-rise building in Meydan, Dubai, will be\" class=\"wp-image-12648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-1024x706.webp 1024w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-768x529.webp 768w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-150x103.webp 150w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-218x150.webp 218w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-696x480.webp 696w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2-1068x736.webp 1068w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cube-hero-img-scaled-1-2.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: amwaj-development.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This building by <strong>Amwaj Development and Octa Properties features just five floors with 1 or 2-bedroom apartments<\/strong> overlooking the well-known <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/category\/dubai\/\" title=\"Dubai\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"886\">Dubai<\/a> lagoon. Despite its smaller size, the amenities won&#8217;t be left out, and the complex will feature shopping centers, dining spaces, and many other options for its residents. Additionally, the project will include a large rooftop and a swimming pool, allowing residents to enjoy its facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this project unique is that it is located in a community that promotes healthy living alongside an impressive swimmable lagoon, which <strong>is surrounded by green spaces, pathways, and spots to relax under the trees<\/strong>. This aligns with one of Dubai&#8217;s main initiatives to ensure a different way of life with sustainable and eco-friendly developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All the opportunities to explore in Meydan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-1024x599.webp\" alt=\"All the opportunities to explore in Meydan\" class=\"wp-image-12650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-1024x599.webp 1024w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-768x449.webp 768w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-150x88.webp 150w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-696x407.webp 696w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430-1068x625.webp 1068w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-20-140430.webp 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: realestate.meydan.ae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amwaj Development and Octa Properties chose Meydan to carry out their ambitious project. This area is located at Ras Al Khor Road and Dubai \u2013 Al Ain Road and <strong>is one of the most thriving spots for Dubai&#8217;s real estate market today<\/strong>. Its name, which translates to &#8220;meeting place,&#8221; reflects its unique proximity to prominent entertainment centers such as horse racing and the Dubai World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meydan offers a wide variety of projects that align with the luxury standards of the United Arab Emirates. It includes off-plan developments to meet the needs of growing demand, which rose significantly during 2024. The consulting firm Bayut describes this location as <strong>a place with excellent residential options, including apartments, villas, and townhouses<\/strong>. This community is also an ideal hub for free zone businesses and is one of Dubai\u2019s freehold areas, &#8220;which is becoming a complete residential destination.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meydan City, one of Dubai&#8217;s most attractive communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-1024x636.webp\" alt=\"Meydan City, one of Dubai's most attractive communities\" class=\"wp-image-12644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-1024x636.webp 1024w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-768x477.webp 768w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-696x432.webp 696w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1-1068x663.webp 1068w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_3_f1406ea7e9-1.webp 1237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Bayut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meydan City began to take shape in 2007, with plans including luxury hotels, special spaces for tourists, high-end restaurants, and more conveniences to simplify the lives of its residents. So far, this place in Dubai <a href=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/2025\/01\/13\/meydan-concept-luxury-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">features sub-communities<\/a> <strong>such as Meydan One, The Polo Residences, The Polo Townhouses<\/strong>, Millennium Estates, Meydan Avenue, and Meydan Heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meydan was developed with the idea of bringing citizens and visitors closer to sporting events, while also serving as a neighborhood where luxury is a key feature. For those who choose this location as their home, they will find <strong>residential properties with access to shopping centers such as Meydan Avenue<\/strong>. Undoubtedly, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dubai_Meydan_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an ideal place in Dubai<\/a> for significant investments and achieving a luxurious and tranquil lifestyle in a natural setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skyscrapers are part of the essence of Dubai, and major companies aim to build the tallest in the world. However, there is a trend in Dubai that goes beyond expanding upwards, focusing on generating new developments that transform everyday life and bring residents closer to nature, beyond luxury. In this direction, the company Amwaj Development [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,43],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12681","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dubai","8":"category-portada-2-4-noticias"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12681"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12681\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}