The Centurion in New York City. Courtesy The Centurion
The Centurion in New York City. Courtesy The Centurion

Slice of Big Apple Pei in the sky



Designed by IM Pei, the architect behind Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art, and topped by a Dh143 million (US$38.9m) three-storey so-called "Mansion in the Sky", New York's latest block of uber-luxury flats to come to the market is aiming at the rich overseas investor market - especially those from the Arabian Gulf.

The developers, US-based Stillman Development International and Antonio Development, one of the largest property companies in Asia, are hoping that Centurion, their new block of 48 designer apartments located two blocks from Central Park on West 56th Street, will pull in a few wealthy Arab buyers.

Certainly the project has been prestigious - or lucrative - enough to tempt the 95-year-old Pritzker Prize winner IM Pei, also the designer of the pyramid at the Louvre, out of semi-retirement to take on the job with his son.

The marble-clad top floor penthouse, which comprises three apartments combined, stretches to a expansive 9,098 square feet which includes nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, working out at US$4,287 (Dh15,747) per sq ft.

Sandi, IM Pei's son and collaborator on The Centurion, has put his visions to paper and created preliminary designs for the penthouse in a traditional, modern, defined-room and open-loft style. However, the developers say that whoever buys it is also welcome to work hand-in-hand with the world-renowned architect to create his own custom-couture home.

The price tag also comes with all the services and facilities one would expect from a multimillion-dollar condominium such as in-suite massage services, pet care and maid and butler services.

And what's more, if the three-storey apartment is bought by one purchaser, it would win one lucky broker a potential commission of Dh8.4m.

Thomas Guss, the president of the Centurion's marketing and sales agent New York Residence, says "the Centurion will set a new standard in privileged living".

"It will be home - or the home away from home - for some of Manhattan's most sophisticated and indulged in international and domestic residents and visitors."

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Sunday, December 8, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v USA

Monday, December 9, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – USA v Scotland

Wednesday, December 11, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v Scotland

Thursday, December 12, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v USA

Saturday, December 14, ICC Academy, Dubai – USA v Scotland

Sunday, December 15, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v Scotland

Note: All matches start at 10am, admission is free

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Director: Lulu Wang

Stars: Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Diana Lin, Tzi Ma

Four stars

Squid Game season two

Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk 

Stars:  Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon and Lee Byung-hun

Rating: 4.5/5

David Haye record

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Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4

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Name: ARDH Collective
Based: Dubai
Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
Sector: Sustainability
Total funding: Self funded
Number of employees: 4
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
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The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre V6

Power: 295hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 355Nm at 5,200rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km

Price: Dh179,999-plus

On sale: now