Land of Popes, painters and poets, the Vatican, the Colosseum, the leaning tower of Pisa, Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi Gallery, the canals of Venice, vineyards, piazzas and pizzas, Italy is synonymous with beauty and style. Renaissance art, famous fashion houses, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, this nation is always at the forefront of design - be it in cars, fashion or architecture. Countless parks, museums and fountains are set off by the country's dreamy light and sumptuous landscapes.

International City's 'Italy' features two, three and four storey residential blocks which adhere to the Italian passion for style. Terracotta roofs evoke a rustic Tuscan charm, while the facades are simple and pleasing in their fluidity.

International City's unique design has attracted strong interest from a variety of leading retail outlets, and the development will feature 5,000 shops, some of which will be located on the ground floor of certain residential blocks. Other facilities include three schools, several entertainment facilities and outdoor theatres. Restaurants, medical centres, a post office, police station and transportation services; and a huge parking area will also help ensure a high standard of living and utmost convenience for residents.

The neighbouring DragonMart Complex comprises eight fully equipped warehouses offering customers the widest range of Chinese goods outside mainland China. Packed with every conceivable retail product for both the trade and consumer markets, it serves as a permanent exhibition and commercial venue for over 3,000 Chinese companies to display and sell their wares. A tourist attraction in its own right, the complex will house showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants.

The neighbouring 12 million square foot Dubai Design Centre is aimed to be a world-class central hub for all products designed to improve both internal and external spaces, including everything from furniture and kitchenware to building material and supplies. DDC will also offer attractive residential and commercial opportunities.