The Essence of Russia:- Land of snow and bitter winters, Tchaikovsky, Nijinsky and the Kirov and Bolshoi Ballets, Lake Baikal and the ornate domes of St Basil's Cathedral, Russia's cultural traditions have emerged from a long Winter hiatus to bloom in the Spring of a cultural revival. Russia today is a nation of enormous diversity and tremendous vitality. The Winter Palace, the Tsars, the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg - everywhere you look, you see a country forged from an unforgettable past and overwhelming sense of history. International City's 'Russia' features two, three and four storey residential buildings characterised by cool whites and greys that make for a refreshing change from the heat of the desert.

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.