Dubai – Mubasher: Deyaar Development announced on Monday that the Afnan District of its Midtown grand development at International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) will open for bookings in September this year.

The UAE firm said it appointed multinational design and engineering consultancy Hyder as lead consultant alongside international multidisciplinary office for contemporary architecture, planning and interior design U+A Architects as lead architect for Midtown.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015, Deyaar revealed in a filing to the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), adding that its Midtown development will consist of 27 buildings that share a one-level podium covering retail, parking, and essential services. It also close to several utilities including the Dubai Metro and is close to multi-utility mall City Centre Me’aisem.

“Afnan District includes seven residential developments ranging from G+6 to G+16 buildings comprising a total of 659 apartment units in varying sizes,” Deyaar revealed in its statement, adding that the development comprises 132 studios, 374 one-bedroom apartments, 143 two-bedroom apartments, and 10 three-bedroom apartments, with the size of units ranging between 425-2,033 square feet.

“Afnan District is a residential area with a children’s playground, retail spaces and a fitness centre all in close proximity for the convenience and peace of mind of the residents. The neighbourhood is set to create a green and aesthetically pleasing community environment by incorporating 400,000 square feet of landscaped terrain,” according to Saeed Al-Qatami, CEO of Deyaar.