Emaar Pakistan launches Portuguese-style Mirador homes at Canyon
Views
Dubai, UAE, September 8, 2006:
Emaar Pakistan, the country-arm of global real estate major Emaar
Properties, has unveiled Mirador homes, a neighbourhood of
Portuguese-styled villas at its first master-planned community
project in the country, Canyon Views in Islamabad.
Perfectly suited for families, each stand-alone
Mirador
villa recreates the flourish of
Portuguese architecture
with terracotta walls, gabled roofs and wrought iron detailing.
Wide-open green spaces, meandering walkways and tree-lined streets
set the stage for an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of
typical urban quarters. The stylish homes, located in close
proximity to the city centre, are created to meet the requirements
of the country’s population seeking unique living environments.
“Mirador
homes form the first component of Canyon Views, Emaar’s first
master-planned community in Pakistan,” said Mr Mohammed Al-Falasi,
Managing Director, Emaar Pakistan. “With Mirador, Emaar is
bringing in the best of Portuguese style living quarters, the
architectural components of which are perfectly suited for the warm
climes of Pakistan.”
Mirador offers its residents:
-
a range of community and sports
amenities such as cricket grounds, swimming pools and tennis courts.
-
the streetscapes are ideal for a leisurely stroll or cycling.
-
children have dedicated play areas and swimming pools.
-
the town
centre will feature retail outlets, restaurants, fitness facilities,
schools and a mosque.
-
Spanish or Portuguese style decorative
elements complement the pitched colourful roofs in the exteriors.
The
villas, designed with a meticulous eye for details, boast
-
modern fittings and elegant finishes.
-
Large kitchens come fitted with extensive cabinetry and granite
countertops.
-
Residents have a choice of colour palettes for the interior.
-
Ceramic tiles are standard throughout the villa.
-
Ten-feet high ceilings in living spaces and 9-ft high ceilings
in principal spaces assure cooler ambient temperatures.
-
All bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms, have built-in wardrobes.
-
The villas have special living quarters for service staff and
two car parks.
-
Advanced entertainment and communication facilities are offered
including hi-speed Internet access.
-
All villas have private yards enclosed by boundary walls.
-
Twenty-four hour security and maintenance services will also be
provided.
“Emaar
has a track record of handing over 14,000 homes in varied
master-planned community projects in Dubai, and we are expanding on
the same model in Islamabad with the Mirador homes at Canyon Views,”
said Mr Al-Falasi. “These villas mark a celebration of life by
offering residents a proportioned living quarter with large
balconies opening to lush green landscapes and a wide range of
community amenities.”
Canyon Views
is
part of a
PKR145 billion (US$2.4 billion)
development outlay by Emaar in Pakistan and is located in the
Defence Housing Authority Islamabad (DHAI) Phase 2 extension.
The
sales center for Mirador homes is located at DHA Phase 2 extension,
off Islamabad highway. Potential investors and home-owners can visit
the centre from September 10 2006.
Emaar is also developing the Highlands in Islamabad and Crescent Bay
in Karachi apart from having signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Port Qasim Authority to develop a mixed-use project in
Karachi. Emaar’s Pakistan development initiatives are in line with
the company’s Vision 2010 of becoming one of the world’s most
valuable companies through focused expansion and diversification.
PROJECT FEATURES:
The Canyon Views 'lifestyle' community. Key Components include.
-
A town centre that includes convenience shopping, fine dining
restaurants, mosque, gymnasium and school.
-
Gated community
-
Plenty of parks and open spaces
-
Comfortable, pleasant and safe streetscapes
-
Ideal for strolling and cycling
-
Private yards enclosed by boundary walls
-
Neighbourhood centre with swimming pool and children's play area
-
Proximity to the town centre
-
Schools
-
24-hour maintenance
-
24-hour security
