Think über luxury, exclusivity and an inspiring lifestyle set on the crystal clear waters of the Arabian Gulf – and you have Nurai. Nurai is an ultra exclusive private island residential community of limited edition beachfront estates and water villas set off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Nurai, according to Newsweek Magazine is the ‘Most Luxurious Project in the World’.
Location
Being the Emirates most sought after island, Nurai offers timeless elegance for residents. Travel to and from Nurai is easy, it takes barely 5 minutes by boat from the exclusive Nurai terminal lounge that would be on the planned Saadiyat Island marina and 5 minutes by helicopter from the international airport.
The Villas
Nurai offers three limited edition luxury residential dwellings – Shoreline Villas, Seaside Villas (both of which are situated on the Beachfront Estate) and Water Villas (which are over-water residences). All villas were designed by New York based Studio Dror. They are all characterized by abundant loft like open spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows and free flowing light in every room. Paris-based AW2 are responsible for the interior design of the residences.
Here is some photos and some more info on each residential villa type:
Shoreline Villas
Shoreline Villas are huge 6 bed / 7 bath villas set on 35,000 – 65,000 SQ. FT (or 3,252 – 6,039 SQ. M) land plots with the built-up area of each villa spanning 17,707 SQ. FT (or 1,645 SQ. M). With the shoreline villas’ located slightly aback the beach, each villa affords a luxurious private tropical garden with a distinctive green carpet roof that blend each villa with the island’s lush greenery. Every shoreline villas also has – a private beach with unobstructed sea views, an infinity pool, a cinema/multimedia room, an outdoor barbeque area as well as a gym, sauna, and steam room. Note that the images above are actual photos of a Shoreline Villa on Nurai.
Seaside Villas
The limited-edition Seaside Beachfront Villas are sizeable 5 bed / 6 bath villas set on land plots of between 35,000 – 65,000 SQ. FT (or 3,252 – 6,039 SQ. M) with the built-up area of each villa spanning 18,730 SQ. FT (or 1,745 SQ. M). Externally, they feature a unique green carpet roof that blends with the island’s lush greenery. Internally, they feel spacious with abundant natural lights from their floor to ceiling windows that gives residents a sense of openness.
Seaside Villas are only separated from the beach by an infinity pool and terrace. Each seaside residence includes a private beach with unobstructed sea views, a private infinity pool, a cinema/multimedia room, an outdoor barbeque area as well as a gym, sauna, and steam room.
Water Villas
The limited-edition Water Villas are truly at the cutting edge of contemporary living. They are 28 – 4 bed / 4 bath Water Villas with an internal build area of 10,011 SQ. FT set on 21,000 – 51,000 SQ. FT land plots each. Each Water Villa has a unique 360 degree terrace, floor to ceiling windows and a roof top lounge/garden with infinity pool, multiple decks and a barbeque area suitable for ‘al fresco’ dining or simply lazing in the sun whilst enjoying the panoramic views of the Ocean and Abu Dhabi sky line. Concealed service quarters and the latest technology allow for easy living.
Masterplan
Click on the image below to view the masterplan in high resolution:
Amenities
All Nurai residences and their guests alike, benefit from a range of luxury services and amenities, these include:
- A floating marina with arrivals lounge for residents and guests,
- Service access from the hotel,
- A private helipad,
- A celebrated full service luxury spa,
- A world class fitness centre with activities like – squash, kite-surfing, running, biking, scuba diving and more,
- A multitude of water sports,
- A Shisha Lounge,
- The Middle East’s first Café Del Mar (world famous Ibiza’s beachside café)
- 3 world class international restaurants, exclusively for residents of the island and guests.
Summary
- The Island of Nurai is 130,000 square metres,
- There will be one boutique luxury hotel resort with 45 suites,
- There will be 21 Beachfront Estate Villas and 28 Water Villas,
- Scheduled for completion in December 2011, at which point the hotel on Nurai will open.
- Nurai represents an outstanding long term investment opportunity with prices expected to appreciate strongly upon construction completion.
- Sales of the villas are still on-going.
Contact us
To get detailed information about buying a Beachfront Estate Villa or Water Villa in the Nurai Island Resort, Abu Dhabi please use the following contact form. We will rush all relevant details to you.
