Overview

Downtown Dubai is the city's bustling central district, famed for its impressive array of stunning skyscrapers, luxurious residences, and buzzing commercial hubs. Billed as “The Centre of Now,” it has provided an immense contribution to Dubai's inspiring character as a truly global city.

Extending across 500 acres of land, it is Emaar’s flagship mega-development in the heart of Dubai. Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, it is bounded by Business Bay to the south and Financial Centre Road to the northeast. Over the years, Downtown Dubai transformed into a dynamic city hub famed for being the center of luxury living and lifestyle that goes beyond the ordinary.

Home to some of Dubai's most exclusive addresses, Downtown Dubai offers a complete community experience. Its residential properties are perfectly suited for young professionals and families as they vary from stylish apartments and penthouses to a collection of beautiful villas offered in different designs and configurations. Residents of Downtown Dubai benefit from an abundance of lifestyle experiences, all housed in a single destination, starting from a host of food and social options to a selection of five-star hotel choices mere minutes away.

Downtown Dubai also serves as a popular tourist destination due to its fine collection of breathtaking landmarks. At its centerpiece is the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure ever built and the tallest building in the world. Rising majestically at 828 meters, this magnificent skyscraper has broken all barriers and is truly a feat of engineering like no other. The Dubai Opera, a 2,000-seat multi-format, performing arts center located within The Opera District, is also a sought-after destination celebrated for its iconic dhow-shaped design and remarkable series of spectacular events.

The colossal Dubai Mall is another famed attraction in Downtown Dubai and is known as one of the world’s largest and most-visited retail and entertainment destination. Spanning over 13 million sq. ft., it houses over 150 luxury shopping and dining experiences and the world-class Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, a first-of-its-kind attraction in the Middle East featuring a 270-degree walkthrough tunnel that showcases a great variety of aquatic animals.

Downtown Dubai continues to evolve, promising sophisticated city living at its fullest.