Cipriani just announced their newest luxury residential project located in Jumeirah, Dubai. The complex, titled Mr. C Residences, was thoughtfully designed by Miami-based architecture firm, Arquitectonica, and features interiors by Meyer Davis. Davis’ innovative design style works with many elements of the property including space, form, texture, and light to create a powerful visual story.

The fourth generation of the Cipriani family, well versed in the hospitality industry, clearly has a strong idea of what they want to deliver with this residential complex. Ignazio Cipriani explains, “Living in Mr. C Residences Jumeirah is like embarking on a journey on a classic Italian yacht through the Arabian Gulf every day. It’s a perfect combination between the quintessential European style and the grandiose comfort of living in Dubai.”

Photo Credit: Mr. C Residences

Photo Credit: Mr. C Residences

Mr. C Jumeriah embodies the glamourous and futuristic nature of the city it’s located in. The luxury of living in Dubai becomes apparent in this stunning development which offers unique views of the Burj Khalifa and a contemporary style all within the heart of Jumeriah. Its unique curved exterior mimics the canal below it, offering residents a breathtaking view from the exterior as well as the interior.

All units offer residents a luxury living experience with an open floorplan, private terraces, rooftop gardens, and more. Each feature combines to reflect the Cipriani vision, Maggio & Ignazio Cipriani explain, “Our vision emerges from the idea that the good life is timeless, it’s where modernism meets the art of European living. Mr. C Residences Jumeirah takes cues from these notions, and from the character of its location, to curate a modern take on the classic idea of sophistication and style.”

Aside from the impeccable design, the property is also set to include exceptional dining options. One of those options is a Cipriani staple, the Bellini Café, which dates back an impressive ninety years. The Italian eatery offers a variety of menu options from homemade pasta to tasty gelato. With all these curated elements of extravagance, the Cipriani family is sure to make their mark on the city of Jumeirah with this development.

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The construction of One57 at 157 W 57th St in 2014, saw the term “Supertall” (referring to anything over 1,000 feet) first bandied about. When others of a similar ilk — 432 Park Ave., 53 W 53rd, and 220 Central Park South — also took to the skies, a pattern started to emerge and the name Billionaires' Row started to stick.

The ceilings on height were not only being shattered but along with them, sales numbers, too. Recently, Michael Dell, founder of the computer giant, reportedly spent $100.47 million on his One57 penthouse, making it the most expensive home purchase in New York to date. Word has it that 220 Central Park South, still under construction will host a $250 million quadruplex penthouse. Already topped out is the 53W53. Skyline neighbors include 432 Park Avenue and 30 Hudson Yards.

One of the newest members to this fraternity is the yet to be completed, Central Park Tower, at 217 West 57th Street, which is due to reach 1,550 feet. Many of the apartments will be asking more than $20 million.

Detractors often cite quality of life for the average New Yorker on the street  as an issue. The buildings cast huge shadows down below and traditionally have required enormous amounts of energy to heat and cool. Also as the sales numbers increase, the figures filter down through the rest of New York real estate and into the outer boroughs. Already cited as a city for the rich, the disparity between rich and poor increases.

432 Park Avenue

Amenity wise, as you would imagine, the super rich in the supertalls have everything imaginable. Pools, spas, gyms, wall-length aquariums, lounges, screening and performance rooms, dining and conference rooms make these hotels in the sky. But many would argue what’s the point of living in New York, the vibrancy, the neighborhoods and culture when you are closeted away in the clouds? If you have an apartment on Billionaire’s Row, that’s probably not your reason for owning NY real estate.

Who can actually afford these buildings? Clearly popping into your local high-street bank and asking for a mortgage on a $100-million condo isn’t going to work. Many of the sales are, unsurprisingly for all, cash purchases with foreign investors looking for a safe haven to park their money in a market, which historically has only ever gone up in value. Many of the condos often stay vacant for much of the year.

The advent of advanced architectural technology to counteract the effect of high winds means that supertall towers are not only here to stay but may be destined to go even higher. 

Chicogo-based architect Adrian Smith, who along with his partner, Gordon Gill, has formed one of the pre-eminent architecture firms with expertise in designing supertall towers such as the Burj Khalifa and Jeddah Tower (the world’s tallest) in Dubai feels, naturally, that going higher can only be viewed as a positive.

“The supertall tower can be a symbol of success and optimism for the future of any city.,” he told  curbed.com. “If cities don’t continue to build and improve their conditions, they will usually go into decline…I think the visionary leaders are saying, 'Build it right and they will come.'” 

Even if they don’t stay.

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