Through the keyhole

Developed by Rami Malhas, the mastermind behind one of Dubai’s original ultra-luxury residential buildings, Le Rêve, the 35-storey Volante tower in Business Bay is yet another exceptional and sought-after address.

Home to 45 high-end apartments with unobstructed views overlooking Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa, the current owner of this stunning penthouse was one of the first residents and invested off plan. “This meant we could choose exactly which floor and direction we wanted, which is why we opted for the sunset view orientation of the 10 th floor,” he shares.

Married to an interior architectural designer whose high-profile project portfolio includes residences in London and New York, the couple had an exciting blank canvas to work from.

“She made numerous changes to the design and multiple upgrades. Most significantly, we opened up the living room to create an unbroken panoramic view of the Dubai Canal. We also installed a Boffi kitchen, used light oak wood throughout, installed specialist art lighting sourced from London and created ‘floating walls’ in the main living space.”

The result is a calm zen-like space where the couple’s art can shine. From the sophisticated comfort of the main living space, which encompasses the show kitchen and dining and lounge areas, the absence of dividing walls means that space is “the ultimate luxury.”

“Opening up the apartment showcases volume, light and airiness. It seamlessly combines zen and wow elements that bring joy to every moment. This is complemented by the ever-changing view, that takes in the unbroken arc of the canal, the coast in front of the Four Seasons Resort Dubai and Burj Khalifa,” he shares.

An added bonus is access to the Volante Club area on the fourth floor with its cinema, spa, sauna and restaurant facilities rounding out the upscale lifestyle offering. “We recently held a party there for 60 guests and all it took was one phone call.”

Prime Need To Know

• 10th floor penthouse

• 5,040 square feet

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• For sale fully furnished

• Balcony with Business Bay and Dubai Canal views

• Show kitchen with built-in appliances and wet bar

• Separate wet kitchen

• En suite maid’s room

• Two parking spaces

• Exquisite interiors featuring Italian travertine marble flooring, Zebrano wood panelling and Jordanian limestone

• Access to Volante Club facilities including in-house spa, cinemas, barbecue area, yoga room, gyn, sauna and steam, conference room, coffee bar, garden and 25-metre infinity pool

AED23 million