Huge 48-storey tower with restaurants and high-octane attractions coming to Dubai
Updated: 7 days ago
When Amaal 8 launched in October 2024, Time Out Dubai covered the new tower from a lifestyle angle: what it would offer residents and the wider public. This is a short summary of that coverage.
What Time Out Dubai highlighted about Amaal 8
Restaurants and retail at street level
The base of the 48-storey tower was planned with shops, restaurants and cafés open to the public, not only to residents.
Resident amenities
Time Out listed a wide range of facilities for residents:
Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
Wellness | Gyms, spa and a dedicated yoga studio |
Leisure | Indoor cinema and dedicated leisure zones |
Sport and games | Padel court, mini golf course, golf and racing simulators |
Family | Kids' pools and play areas |
Location near Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Time Out pointed to the tower's setting in Mohammed Bin Rashid City next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a short drive from Downtown Dubai and Dubai Design District and about 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The article also introduced Amaal's chairman, Abdulla Lahej, former Group CEO of Emaar.
Amaal 8 key facts (October 2024)
The main details reported at launch:
Detail | As reported (October 2024) |
|---|---|
Project | Amaal 8, Amaal's first project |
Developer | Amaal, chaired by Abdulla Lahej |
Location | Mohammed Bin Rashid City, next to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary |
Storeys | 48 |
Residences | 512 homes: 1- to 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses on the upper floors |
Construction | Under way |
Distance to DXB airport | About 20 minutes by car |
Note: Amaal 8 has since been renamed MANSORY Residences. Read Amaal's own Amaal 8 launch announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Amaal 8, based on Time Out Dubai's October 2024 coverage.
What amenities were announced at Amaal 8?
Infinity pools, gyms, a spa, a yoga studio, an indoor cinema, kids' pools and play areas, a padel court, a mini golf course, and golf and racing simulators.
Will Amaal 8 have restaurants and shops?
Yes. The base of the tower was planned with shops, restaurants and cafés open to the public as well as residents.
What is near Amaal 8?
The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Design District, with Dubai International Airport about 20 minutes away by car.
How many storeys does Amaal 8 have?
Amaal 8 was announced as a 48-storey residential tower in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
Who is the chairman of Amaal?
Abdulla Lahej, former Group CEO of Emaar, chairs Amaal, the developer of Amaal 8.
