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Falconcity of Wonders
Updated: 21st September, 2023

Falconcity of Wonders

A vast residential, tourist, entertainment and recreational complex in DubaiLand shaped in the form of the UAE’s Falcon emblem.
Falconcity of Wonders
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Overview
Falconcity of Wonders is an area located within DubaiLand, Dubai.
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The developer
The project was developed by Falconcity of Wonders.
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Guide

Falconcity of Wonders is a vast 380 hectare residential, tourist, entertainment and recreational complex shaped in the form of the UAE’s Falcon emblem. The development is situated on the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) to the west of the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and is themed around several ‘wonders of the world’.

It was first proposed as part of the DubaiLand project in 2005, but like so many other schemes at that time it ground to a halt during the 2008 global financial crisis. The project is now picking up speed thanks to interest from a number of Indian investors, and the first residential buildings are finished and occupied, although the Wonders are not yet built.

Falconcity’s proposed wonders are a mix of buildings inspired by the classic and more recent wonders of the world with the Eiffel Tower, a theme park and a shopping mall thrown in for good measure. Oh, and Venice.

Although no construction work on any of the Wonders has begun, two residential districts have been built, Western Residence South and North, and people have already moved in. There have been mixed reviews about the build quality of the villas, but residents seem happy with the spacious floor plans.

The Wonders

Pyramids Park

Apparently the large Pyramid, named Saam Antares, is to be the largest pyramid ever built. How it compares in size to the Great Pyramid at Giza we are not told, but it will be a mixed use complex of residences, offices and recreational attractions. Two more pyramids will complete the wonderful illusion, Saam Polaris and Saam Vega, structures of 20 and 10 storeys respectively that will house serviced hotel apartments managed by ‘a world class hospitality chain’.

Taj Arabia

A ‘multidimensional’ development of freehold apartment buildings, mixed-use office/residential buildings, and buildings providing fully serviced apartments. The centre piece of this neighbourhood will be the Taj Arabia Palace Hotel, ‘a breathtaking look-a-like of the original and yet four times larger!’ It will be surrounded by Mughal inspired landscaped gardens full of greenery and water features.

The Tower of Pisa

A mixed use residential and office buiding cleverly disguised as a tourist attraction. Unlike the original this tower, it is hoped, will not begin to lean. Also unlike the original, The Tower of Pisa will, rather curiously, be located in ‘the city of Rome’ where visitors and residents alike ‘will enjoy the Grand Structure and the Engineering Marvel of the Historical Wonder’. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

The Dubai Hanging Gardens of Babylon

We don’t have much to say about this wonder, except that it is an eco-friendly complex of luxury flats, open-air restaurants and coffee shops, and, yes, a garden overlooking the Falconcity Mall.

The Dubai Light House

Like its ancient forebear the new Dubai Light House will serve as a landmark for Falconcity. The design of the tower is based on the detailed descriptions of the Lighthouse of Alexandria recorded in 1166 CE by Arab travellers two hundred years before it fell into ruin. The Dubai Lighthouse will contain commercial, residential, recreational and retail elements.

The Great Wall

Higher than a three storey building and 1,700 meters in length this high-rise jogging track will provide a ‘buffer zone’ (ie sound barrier) between the theme park and the residential area. A definite must-see attraction.

The Dubai Eiffel Tower

This is to be the central feature of the Falconcity commercial sector, home to a variety of commercial, residential, recreational and retail elements. Surrounding the tower will be the landscaped Falcon Elysees with its parks, cafes, gardens and fountains. A circular shopping arcade ‘enriched by famous brands of fashions and styles’ will run around the perimeter of the tower complex.

The Town of Venice

In the developer’s own words, ‘The most romantic place in the Falconcity would be Town of Venice situated by the waterfront. Developed with wonderful waterfront, open-air cafes, gondolas and pedestrian shopping, Town of Venice brings to you a unique Italian dreamy experience.’

Theme Park

Not much is known about the content of the Theme Park except that it is ‘a tourism, hospitality, entertainment, leisure and retail mega project’ covering an area of 4 million square feet. Its modest claim to be ‘the most ambitious tourist destination ever created’ hints at what we might expect.

Falconcity Mall

Fast forward a few years and imagine you are flying over Falconcity of Wonders. Below you you see the shape of a Falcon formed by housing, roads and attractions. What looks like the head of the Falcon is the shopping mall.

Falconcity Towers

These 24 towers will be at the feet of the Falcon and comprise apartments, offices and hotels. They will be surrounded by such international cities ‘as Rome, Venice, Beirut, and India’, together with a miniature (1,000,000 sq ft) version of New York City’s Central Park.

Villas

There will be over 5,500 apartments and villas located in the Falcon’s wings. The villas come in various sizes of detached, semi-detached and townhouses and are available in a choice of four styles, Aegean (Greek), Andalusia (Spanish), New World (North American), and Santa Fe (Mexican). Family centres, sports facilities and schools are also included in the master plan.


Transport & Access

Commute times by car

From Falconcity of Wonders it takes roughly 20 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 29 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 29 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 33 minutes to The Walk JBR.*

Airport proximity

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 29 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 37 minutes' drive.*


Sub-communities

There are four sub-communities in Falconcity of Wonders. Learn more in the following guides.

Falconcity of Wonders Location

The map below shows the location of Falconcity of Wonders and just below are summaries of the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, golf clubs and cinemas.

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Attractions
IMG Worlds of Adventure, 2.8 km
Global Village, 4.8 km
The Storm Coaster, 9.8 km
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Parks & beaches
Amaranta Park 7, 2.9 km
Amaranta Park 6, 3.0 km
Amaranta 2 Park, 3.0 km
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Golf clubs
The Track Meydan Golf, 7.5 km
Dubai Hills Golf Club, 8.0 km
Arabian Ranches Golf Club, 9.0 km
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Cinemas
Novo Cinema IMG Worlds of Adventure, 2.9 km
Novo Cinema Dragon Mart 2, 11.7 km

Local Schools

Falconcity of Wonders has many schools nearby including GEMS Winchester School, Dubai at 2.2 km and Kent College Dubai at 3.4 km.

In terms of performance there are two schools nearby that have achieved either of two highest government inspection rating of 'Very Good' or 'Outstanding' including Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou which has a rating of 'Very good' and GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai Silicon Oasis which also has a rating of 'Very good'.

GEMS Winchester School, Dubai
2.2 km, DubaiLand
AED 26,500  •  British
Kent College Dubai
3.4 km, Nad Al Sheba
AED 77,500  •  British, IB
Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé – Meydan
3.4 km, Meydan
AED 41,000  •  French
Dunecrest American School
3.5 km, Al Barari
AED 77,000  •  American, IB

Things to Do

We've partnered with LadiesNightDubai.com and BrunchCrunch.ae to give an overview of the current Ladies Nights and Brunch offers in the vicinity of Falconcity of Wonders.

QUBE Sports Bar, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand • Ladies Night • QUBE Sports Bar (0.0 km)
Heels and Martinis, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand • Ladies Night • Iris Dubai (0.0 km)
Unlimited Sushi, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand • Iris Dubai (0.0 km)
Iris Brunch
Brunch • Meydan Racecourse Grandstand
Iris Dubai (0.0 km)
Brunch At The Hills
Brunch • Dubai Hills Golf Clubhouse
Hillhouse Brasserie (0.0 km)

Nearby neighbourhoods

Explore communities that are either adjacent or close to Falconcity of Wonders.

The Villa
The Villa (2.5 km)
A community of luxurious Spanish-style courtyard villas with mature trees, established lawns and shady green spaces beside the desert.
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Majan
Majan (2.5 km)
Read more
Liwan
Liwan (3.2 km)
A freehold township in DubaiLand comprising 100 residential complexes, six iconic towers, mixed-use units and four hotels.
Read more
Living Legends
Living Legends (4.2 km)
A 14 million square foot freehold project in DubaiLand containing 500 villas and 12 high-rise buildings housing over 2,000 apartments.
Read more
DubaiLand Residence Complex
DubaiLand Residence Complex (4.2 km)
Read more
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis (5.0 km)
A state of the art technology park and free zone. Offices, warehouses and manufacturing plus apartments, town houses and villas.
Read more
Meydan
Meydan (6.9 km)
A 40 million square foot development underway in MBR City, home to the world famous Meydan Race Course which  hosts the annual Dubai Cup.
Read more
The Polo Residence
The Polo Residence (7.3 km)
A small gated community in Meydan City comprising 29 five-storey luxury apartment blocks, sports courts, swimming pool, a spa and shops.
Read more
Falconcity of Wonders Milestones
Date Launched
April 2005
Companies Associated with Falconcity of Wonders
Developer: Falconcity of Wonders

Masterplan

A look at the original masterplan published by the developer at the time of the launch of Falconcity of Wonders.

Design Stage

Images depicting the initial concept designs for Falconcity of Wonders.

Projects often go through a number of design revisions as they progress and developers may or may not honour their original plans when it comes to architectural designs, amenities and landscaping. The images below are provided as a means to compare the original plans with the realised development.

Construction History

Phase 1, Western Residence South, has been completed. It consists of 215 villas and 131 townhouses.

Phase 2, Western Residence North, has also been completed. It consists of 214 units.

In 2018 foundation work began on the medium and small pyramids.

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