'We are extremely excited by this, the first of several major launches of quality, freehold condominiums to be announced by the Oryx Apartments stable in the coming months. Our aim is to create stylish, contemporary, homes in the best locations Dubai can offer - ensuring our customers get both value-for-money and a genuine, appreciating asset,' said Ray Hogan, Managing Director, Oryx Apartments. The Atlantic, as it is known, is an 18-storey glass, marble and granite structure built to give residents the ultimate in creature comfort, a truly inspiring vista to look out on, all the amenities one would expect from a five star project - and the world's most sumptuous five star hotels within walking distance. Every apartment is large by today's standards. Three bedroom homes have five bathrooms, a lobby/study, maid's rooms, and a total space of up to 3,324 square feet (with balcony area of up to 900 square feet). Two bedroom apartments have three bathrooms a family room/study and a total area of up to 1,883 square feet (with a balcony area of up to 339 square feet). One bed homes have two bathrooms, a total area of up to 965 square feet with a balcony of up to 119 square feet. Add the rooftop swimming pool and open-air Jacuzzi; the lounger comfort of the sun deck; a 1,000 square feet gymnasium with the latest equipment; his and hers saunas and steam rooms; a children's play area with playpens and toys - as well as sensor lit, allocated basement parking, and you have a place you can call home - or home away from home. Each apartments comes with a free, pre-installed, 42' plasma television and high definition home theatre system; multi-programme washing machine; American-specification fridge; microwave; dishwasher, ultra-modern cooker - and is Internet and cable ready. Master bathrooms house marble counters; marble basins; granite flooring; adjustable lighting, vanity mirrors and powerful shower fittings. Guest bathrooms use the same materials. Kitchens have been carefully designed, with smooth, ergonomic granite surfaces interlocking to make cooking a pleasure. Easily accessible cupboards are recessed to allow maximum storage space. Bedrooms are beautifully big and comfortable, with floors of decorative granite tiles, low-key lighting; walk in, walk through or deep, and recessed wardrobes adding space and glamour. The location is superb. The Marina Mall's extravagant boutiques and eateries are literally a lift's ride away. The Ritz Carlton, le Royal Meridian, Sheraton, Hilton and Grosvenor House hotels a short jaunt. And you can walk to the beach in a couple of minutes.