The Essence of Spain:- Land of Flamenco, fiestas and siestas, Carnaval, sizzling parties, narrow twisting streets, bullfights, the guitar, paella and tapas and fantastic beaches. Spain is also renowned for its artistic heritage, from the inspirational Dali to the legacy of Picasso and El Greco. Music and dance live on in daring modern architecture and the Spanish zest for life.

International City's 'Spain' features three and four storey buildings boasting the traditional stucco exterior finish, with Mediterranean oranges/peaches contrasting with brightly tiled, low-pitched roofs. Arched windows and raised entryways call to mind traditional elements of Spanish architecture, while authentic-looking balconies bring a sense of the outdoors into some of these flats. Arched doorways, windows, porches and entries round off the Spanish look.

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.