Aldar has started the handover of its Gate Towers development, a key test of demand for new homes on the capital’s Reem Island, with a first group of 60 tenants given their keys.
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An indoor pool in one of the penthouse apartments at Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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A kitchen in one of the 21 penthouses of Aldar’s Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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The Tower 1 lobby of Aldar’s Gate Towers project on Reem Island. Clint McLean for The National
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The Gate Towers project was designed by the US architect Arquitectonica, which includes the world’s highest penthouse bridge structure. Clint McLean for The National
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Gate Towers has a height of 245 metres, including the penthouse bridge structure. Clint McLean for The National
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An outdoor pool at the Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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Three-bedroom flats similar to this mock-up would be rented at Dh160,000 a year. Clint McLean for The National
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An indoor pool in one of the penthouse apartments at Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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A kitchen in one of the 21 penthouses of Aldar’s Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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The Tower 1 lobby of Aldar’s Gate Towers project on Reem Island. Clint McLean for The National
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The Gate Towers project was designed by the US architect Arquitectonica, which includes the world’s highest penthouse bridge structure. Clint McLean for The National
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Gate Towers has a height of 245 metres, including the penthouse bridge structure. Clint McLean for The National
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An outdoor pool at the Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
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Three-bedroom flats similar to this mock-up would be rented at Dh160,000 a year. Clint McLean for The National
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An indoor pool in one of the penthouse apartments at Gate Towers. Clint McLean for The National
In pictures: The Gate Towers development on Reem Island
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