RA1N

About the project

RA1N is a 25-storey building in Jumeirah Village Circle by Object 1 Development. The design uses a light-grey and white façade, transparent blue interior elements, pools and water lines. RA1N is presented as Object 1 Development’s first architectural project.

The project and its architectural concept

RA1N takes its name from rain, with the architectural concept centred on water, cool-toned finishes and a restrained façade palette. The 25-storey building has a façade combining light grey and white. Transparent blue elements are used within the interiors, while pools and water lines form part of the project’s visual language. Object 1 Development describes its approach to contemporary architecture through aesthetics, construction quality, human-centred design and technologies intended to sustain natural resources. RA1N brings this approach to a building in Jumeirah Village Circle, a district characterised by villas, townhouses and low- to mid-rise residential buildings.

Lobby, lounge and library spaces

The ground floor includes a welcoming lobby for residents and guests. A soft lounge waiting area and a library are identified within the shared spaces. The lobby is conceived as an arrival area where residents and visitors can wait and relax. The use of transparent blue elements, pools and water lines continues the water-led design concept described for RA1N. These features sit alongside the building’s light-grey and white exterior treatment, linking the common areas to the wider architectural identity of the project.

Jumeirah Village Circle setting

RA1N is located in Jumeirah Village Circle, commonly known as JVC. JVC is a freehold master community launched by Nakheel in 2005 and organised into six districts across more than 870 hectares. Its housing mix includes apartment buildings, townhouses and villas, with continued construction and new services across the community. The district sits near the junction of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. JVC also has access to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Barsha Road and Al Khail Road. New entry and exit points to Hessa Street opened in October 2016 as part of road improvements in the community.

Local shops, dining, parks and schools

Circle Mall JVC and Al Khail Avenue Mall are among the malls identified in and around JVC. Circle Mall is listed at a travel time of 2 minutes from RA1N. Dining options named in the area include McCafferty’s Jumeirah Village, Il Forno Restaurant, Smart Cook Restaurant, The Coffee Mug, Sticky Rice and Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant. Supermarkets listed locally include Nesto Hypermarket, Spinneys, Choice Mart, Nine Star Supermarket, VIVA Supermarket and Aswaaq Mart. Parks in JVC include Circle Community Park, JVC District 16 Community Park, Halool Community Park, Khansour Community Park and JVC Halfa Park.

Education, health and fitness nearby

Schools and early-years facilities identified in JVC include Sunmarke School, Arcadia Secondary School, JSS International School, Kids World Nursery JVC and Stepping Stones Playschool JVC. Health providers named in the area include Right Health Karama Medical Center, Dr. Joy Dental Clinic, SmileWorks Dental Clinic, Apex Dental & Orthodontic Clinic JVC and Magnum Clinic – JVC. Fitness and sports venues listed locally include Dubai Sports City, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Wellfit, Sukoon Yoga Center, Gators Swimming Academy, Tennis Court 2 and JVT Tennis Court 1. The area also includes basketball courts and swimming facilities.

Connections to Dubai destinations

Dubai Hills Mall is listed at a travel time of 7 minutes from RA1N. Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai are each identified at 10 minutes. Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab are listed at 15 minutes, while Jumeirah Beach and the Museum of the Future are listed at 20 minutes. The Green Planet is listed at 24 minutes, Dubai World Center at 28 minutes and UMG World Adventures at 19 minutes. At district level, JVC is primarily car-oriented. The nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station, R34, is 6,139 metres from central JVC locations.

Object 1 Development

Object 1 Development is part of the international TSZ Group. The company presents contemporary architecture as an innovative work of art and places emphasis on aesthetics, construction quality, human-centred design and technologies for sustaining natural resources. Its stated development principles include creating safe, comfortable and green urban environments, alongside high-quality urban planning. RA1N is identified as the company’s first architectural project. The development is located in Jumeirah Village Circle, where Object 1 Development positions the project within a community of villas, townhouses and elegant low- to mid-rise buildings.

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