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Dubai Harbour has risen rapidly to become one of the UAE’s most in-demand real estate addresses - and W Residences is further ramping up the attention.
Thriving homegrown developer Arada, in partnership with Marriott International, recently confirmed the Dh5 billion triple-tower project, which it says will join the country’s “striking architectural marvels” upon completion in 2027.
The dynamic addition to Dubai Harbour is being described by Arada as “a statement investment” and a “glorious invitation to a life less ordinary”.
Dubai continues to raise the bar for luxury living and this emerging address has become “the talk” of the local property market, says the developer.
Prime location combined with exemplary amenities, a glamorous design brief, and the promise of the internationally savoured W lifestyle, has put the W Residences at Dubai Harbour in the sights of prime investor circles, including high-net-worth individuals, according to Arada.
W Residences is designed to “take luxury to new heights”, not least through its more than 400 impeccably designed residences. These range from stylish one-bedroom apartments to sprawling five-bedroom penthouses with private rooftop pools.
Floor-to-ceiling windows seek to make the most of the “wow factor” location by framing breathtaking views, while smart home technology and high-end finishes are set to yield a seamless and sophisticated living experience.
The W brand has long been associated with A-list amenities that underpin an upscale, on-trend lifestyle experience.
Those same values will curate W Residences which Arada says will deliver an “unprecedented array of offerings” designed to elevate the lifestyle of the people occupying this new addition to Dubai’s famous skyline.
W Residences will embody the W Hotels brand’s signature “Whatever/Whenever” service philosophy, adding up to a playful and polished lifestyle with exclusive access to W Hotel’s world-class facilities, amid a cosmopolitan community and luxurious finishings.
For a start, residents can dive into the city’s longest infinity pool - it will stretch 200m across the project’s podium level.
There’s also the opportunity to unwind at the exclusive W Lounge, or indulge in fine dining, and work out in a state-of-the-art Wellfit gym, Arada’s popular fitness and wellness brand.
Add to that a recording studio, an in-house cinema and a wellness spa, a sports simulator room, a games room, a yoga and pilates studio, guest suites, co-working spaces, and a kids' club, and there’s a lot to grab and maintain the attention of all who plan to live in these landmark towers.
But with a prime position in the heart of Dubai Harbour, owners and residents will want to head out to explore and enjoy a vibrant city destination Arada places among “the world’s most coveted playgrounds”.
The seafront district is host to a growing number of memorable restaurants and bars, as well as home to the most advanced cruise terminal, and the largest marina in the region.
Dubai Harbour is at the intersection of Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, and close to some of Dubai’s best-known landmarks and attractions, including Dubai Marina, and popular beaches, such as the sandy shores of Jumeirah Beach Residences.
As well as providing the opportunity to wake up to panoramic views of the iconic skyline of a global city fringed by the glistening Arabian Gulf, the “redefined waterfront luxury” of W Residences promises owners a “stellar” return on investment.
The development is slated to be a spectacular addition to Dubai Harbour, an address where values are soaring.
And a new bridge that will connect 6,000 vehicles an hour to Sheikh Zayed Road for routes to the rest of Dubai is set to make this an even more compelling investment opportunity - as well as a stylish and convenient location to live and play.
Jetour T1 specs
Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
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2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
Company Profile
Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut
Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees
Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Rating: 4/5
Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai
16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.
5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls
4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership
Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.
Zones
A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs
B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full
Singham Again
Director: Rohit Shetty
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone
Rating: 3/5
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
Evacuations to France hit by controversy
- Over 500 Gazans have been evacuated to France since November 2023
- Evacuations were paused after a student already in France posted anti-Semitic content and was subsequently expelled to Qatar
- The Foreign Ministry launched a review to determine how authorities failed to detect the posts before her entry
- Artists and researchers fall under a programme called Pause that began in 2017
- It has benefited more than 700 people from 44 countries, including Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Sudan
- Since the start of the Gaza war, it has also included 45 Gazan beneficiaries
- Unlike students, they are allowed to bring their families to France
GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh149,900
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
