Culture Village
Culture Village is intended to be a world-class
destination that mixes old-world pleasures and entertainment with a
modern, sophisticated ambiance.
Culture Village will feature wide open spaces, traditional
wind towers, cobble stone walkways, unique sculptures, waterways topped
with bridges, creekside souks, restaurants and cafes, an amphitheater
for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and
museums, and a dockyard where traditional dhow building will be on
display. It will blend Middle Eastern history with the rich heritage
of Dubai, offering an inspired mix of Arabic and old Dubai architecture.
Murals, sculptures and pottery will adorn the facades of buildings
and street corners.
Culture Village's master plan has been divided into
residential, commercial and retail zones with hospitality and entertainment
sub-districts. The residential district will feature traditional low
to medium-rise buildings offering studio, one, two, three, and four-bedroom
apartments with contemporary interiors, including loft-style apartments
with work areas.
The commercial district will house cultural institutions,
schools, academies for art, music, dance, pottery and other crafts.
World-class infrastructure and facilities will be available for each
organization.
The retail district will feature luxury hotels,
designer boutique-style restaurants and coffee shops, as well as rare
book shops and art and craft galleries. A rustic traditional souk,
offering Arabian crafts, antiques, and spices and herbs, will be the
focal point of the retail district.
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