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A showcase of the modern face of Iraq
from June 2023
Project Design and Consultancy: VX Studio
Owner Lalav Group
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Article by: Mohamed Omar, Landscape Architect
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Pavilion Erbil transforms more than 170 hectares of land into a luxurious residential and commercial district with one of the largest artificial lagoons and shopping malls in the Middle East. The project intertwines villas, apartments, islands, canals and generous open green spaces with commercial and community amenities such as world-class sports facilities, an international school, 5-star hotels, restaurants, and much more.
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The island escape presents a radically new offering to contemporary luxury living in Erbil, Iraq. As apartment buildings ribbon across the green edge of the masterplan and luxury villas line the canal-side around the lagoon, residents can unwind and soak up the cooler climes in summer with views across the lagoon fountains.
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Location
Pavilion Erbil is strategically located right next to Erbil International Airport and witin easy reach to the city’s most prominent landmarks. Direct access to the 120m and 100m ring roads allows residents and visitors to reach anywhere in Erbil within minutes, including the routes that link to other cities in Iraq.
Located within the city’s golden zone, Pavilion Erbil also neighbors the Ankawa district —both are considered the most ethnically diverse areas within the province. The renowned Sami Abdul Rahman Park is a mere 5-minute drive to the southern edges of Pavilion Erbil, while the city center which houses Erbil’s historic citadel can be easily accessed within minutes. Whether it is in the bustle of high-end shopping, playing sports in an outdoor court or a relaxing afternoon in one of the lagoon islands, there is a place to accommodate every degree of social interchange at Pavilion Erbil.
Blue Lagoon And Canals
A fresh and cool atmosphere is created by the water’s gentle glittering on the 320,000 m2 of the large lagoon and canals.
Elite Sports Facilities
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Keep fit with the 20,000 m2 of top-notch sporting venues, which include a football stadium, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and more.
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Open Green Spaces
Unwind with fountains and air music, a promenade of 300,000 m2 green islands linked across the water, and public parks and green spaces.
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Excellent Shopping Experience
One of the largest malls in the Middle East, the Pavilion Mall brings the highest quality goods and services to the area covering 570,000 m2 of ground.
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Imited Household Area
Only 30% of the land is allocated to housing, leaving a sizable amount for the lagoon, canals, and green spaces.
The villas are designed to create a coherent streetscape where the architecture follows one serene contemporary style to establish a distinguishable identity for the area. Through a world-class approach to planning and execution, the streets leading to the villas promise walkable promenades lined with greenery, all impeccably maintained with an in-built irrigation system. The villa is a premium ten-bedroom residence offering lagoon views and international standards of luxury living, equipped with smart home technologies to minimise energy consumption and deliver optimum energy savings. This relaxed three-floor residence has the space and ambience for family living, with considered spaces for your lifestyle, all kept at the perfect temperature with smart system temperature controls.
Masterplan components
The Pavilion Mall
Pavilion Islands
International School
Sales Complex
International chain 5-star hotels
Sport Facilities
Residential Towers
Business Towers
The 400m2 Collection Villas
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The 500m2 Collection Villas
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The 700m2 (2 Storey) Villas
The 700m2 (3 Storey) Villas
THE 1000m2 (2 Storey) Villas
THE 1000m2 (3 Storey) Villas
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