Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 3 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I en vogue contemporary artists, is staffed by a 24-hour doorman and concierge. Each of the building’s 94 residences was meticulously designed by Danish architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, laid out with gracious dimensions and materials of the highest level, including rich hardwood flooring, slabs of Italian marble, and custom hardware and light fixtures. Oversized doors and soaring ceiling heights provide an elegant setting for entertaining. Bespoke kitchens, created by Smallbones of Devizes, feature cabinetry with walnut ebonised frames, and exterior surfaces of macassar, a sustainable, renewable African timber, in natural pure wood grain or a neutral white. Each is finished with sixteen coats of high-gloss polyurethane that is hand-rubbed between each cured coat. Thoughtfully curated stone, wood and fixtures are also integrated into the bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas. One57 is the only luxury tower along 57th Street that offers five-star hotel services and is available for immediate occupancy. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer incomparable panoramic views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, Hudson and East Rivers, as well as the mountains of Pennsylvania beyond. No matter what time of year, the park below makes for stunning vistas: in the spring, one can see the tops of the cherry trees blossom; in summer, the paddle boats take to the pond; in fall, the light reflects the golden hues of autumn leaves; in winter, ice skaters flock to Wollman Rink for a time-honoured New York tradition. The neighbourhood encompassing One57, also known as the Plaza District, is one of the most coveted in all of New York City. Surrounded by world renowned cultural institutions such as MOMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, there is no shortage of entertainment. World-class shopping is located just steps from the front doors of One57 – with iconic shops including Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Prada, Armani, Hermes, Brioni, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, and Van Cleef & Arpels. The culinary scene is one of the best in the world, boasting Michelin Star chefs and cutting edge cuisine the likes of Jean Georges, Per Se, Daniel, and Le Bernardin. One57 is also home to the two most expensive residences in all of New York City. The duplex penthouse spanning the 89th and 90th floors sold for an impressive $100.5 million and the Winter Garden Unit on the 75th and 76th floors sold for $92 million, making history and headlines around the world. The building has been the focus of international admiration as the first residential tower in New York City to ever reach above 1,000 feet. Now more than 80% sold, One57 serves as the New York City home for both domestic and international residents. For more information or to schedule a visit, go t o www.One57.com o r call 212-570-1700.