Eastern Mangroves Residences attract high interest from Abu Dhabi residential market

The residences, ready for tenants to move into by end of September 2012, are receiving increased interest from visitors who have experienced the property's luxury lifestyle through the fully furnished show apartment available for viewing.

Phase One of this luxurious Eastern Mangroves Residences consist of a limited number of 50 residences including 48 three-bedroom apartments and two four-bedroom penthouses, offering the exclusivity of resort-style living in the convenience of a prime city location - only 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Set across six low-rise buildings with only two apartments per floor, residents can enjoy high levels of privacy. TDIC has been offering a special launch period annual leasing price staring from AED 260,000.

These exclusive residences form part of the Eastern Mangroves complex which also features the 222-room five-star Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, opened in June 2012.

The second residential phase, named the Eastern Mangroves Promenade Apartments, and the Eastern Mangroves Promenade retail complex are both scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2013.

Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, Sales and Leasing at TDIC, stated: "Due to the Eastern Mangroves Residences' resort-style offerings and high-end architectural and design standards, we are really proud of the great level of interest we have received so far from potential residents and the remarkable success of leasing out 70% of these apartments in such a short time. We had anticipated great feedback from the Abu Dhabi market for this exclusive product, especially since these luxurious residences are situated in a very beautiful and prime location overlooking the natural mangroves and the Arabian Gulf."

Residents can enjoy a number of private facilities, including a swimming pool area, gymnasium and extensive parking spaces. A number of numerous other privileges and benefits are offered through the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, including the hotel's á la carte services and restaurant offerings, in-residence housekeeping, and special discounted rates on Anantara Spa treatments and products, laundry and dry cleaning, hotel limousine services, and bookings of any Anantara Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. Residents will also receive complimentary dinner and spa vouchers upon moving into the Eastern Mangroves Residences, as well as an additional 3-month free membership at the Lifestyle Membership Club upon booking a 12-month subscription. Special packages on cleaning, botanical, butler and room services are offered, as well as discounts for membership at the highly-exclusive Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat.

In addition, residents who wish to experience other high-end residences will have the opportunity to transfer from the Eastern Mangroves Residences to any of TDIC's real estate portfolio including the prestigious St. Regis Apartments, St. Regis Villas, Saadiyat Beach Villas and Saadiyat Beach Residences with no exit penalty and minimum notice period.

"The fully furnished Eastern Mangroves Show Apartment is now available for viewing to allow potential residents the opportunity to walk through their potential home for a glimpse of the property's luxury experience. Designed and finished to exceptionally high standards with elegant furnishings by the Italian interior design company Selva, this apartment allows potential residents to truly feel the luxury, comfort and exquisite lifestyle that distinguishes these unique properties in the Abu Dhabi market," said Al Fahim.

Meanwhile, as part of the second residential phase, the Eastern Mangroves Promenade Apartments offer a selection of 170 sleek and spacious apartments set across two buildings and that are available in studios and, one-, two- and three bedrooms, as well as in one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouses.

The apartments feature two swimming pools and two gymnasiums, as well as extensive car parking facilities with sizes ranging from 57sqm for studios to 170sqm for the three-bedroom. Phase Two is soon to be launched for leasing and the first tenants will be able to start moving in the first quarter of 2013.

Residents of the apartments, as well as visitors, will also enjoy the convenience of having a vibrant retail complex right at their doorstep. The Promenade will feature an eclectic variety of outlets, including six restaurants to suit a range of tastes and price points, with a supermarket and ladies beauty salon. The Promenade features a souk-type avenue with its arch-fronted open colonnade providing a pedestrian zone specifically for the retail areas, where residents can enjoy jogging, biking and various social activities.

The location of the retail area will also provide an inviting, enjoyable and open-air environment for customers and visitors who can benefit from extensive parking facilities including 370 parking spaces and a dedicated valet parking service.