Simply Abu Dhabi XXIX

2 3 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I L ocated in the heart of Dubai’s new lifestyle hub, The Opera District, Act One|Act Two is Emaar Property’s latest residential opportunity within its flagship 500-acre Downtown Dubai mega- development. Providing prime luxury living in the UAE’s cultural and entertainment hub, its Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard location – the main thoroughfare for Downtown Dubai – overlooks the Dubai Opera (which opened last year to great fanfare, with a performance by Placido Domingo) and the Burj Park. Formed of two residential towers, providing a combined 718 apartments and penthouses, this luxury residential scheme is an icon in the making. Featuring standout design, the landmark towers sit above a podiumwhich connects the scheme at ground and lower levels, and provides a dramatic entrance foyer, forming a fitting frame for visitors to view Burj Khalifa as they pass through it. The elevated podium is also home to luxurious cafes and eateries, as well as exclusive resident leisure facilities, an infinity pool, spa, gymnasium, and a 24-hour concierge service, which serves residents in both towers. With Dubai Opera on its doorstep, the development provides an exclusive place to live and enjoy both culture and the arts, with residences at Act One|Act Two assured of easy access to all the cultural offerings, internationally renowned restaurants and world-class retail. Since Dubai Opera’s opening last year, an array of museums, art-themed hotels, design studios and galleries all take centre stage. The Dubai Opera itself has 21,530 sq ft of floor space and serves as a state-of-the-art 2,000 seat multi- purpose performing arts venue and cultural hub. The opera house hosts varied and prestigious events comprising all aspects of modern performance art, with 2017 witnessing the Welsh National Opera’s performance of La Boheme, and the inaugural BBC Proms Dubai. Designed with technology at its core, the Dubai Opera has moveable floors that enable the space to be converted into different formats, from an opera house or theatre to concert hall, banquet hall and even exhibition space. Formed of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 680 sq ft up to 1,500 sq ft, Act One|Act Two’s design is inspired by one of Dubai’s most popular attractions and embodies the dynamic features of the dancing Dubai Fountain. The architecture has an innovative stepped design on the upper levels, creating a silhouette that recalls the dancing shapes of the fountain and provides the towers with a unique and dynamic profile. Creating a distinctive exterior facade while maintaining a practical purpose, the stepped design of the towers also serves to create a range of balconies and roof terraces for a selection of the apartments, each offering a unique view. The horizontal stepping creates wider views of Burj Khalifa,