One of the brightest galaxies in the southern sky is known as Centaurus. True to the origin of its name, The Centaurus is projected to become an equally bright addition into the skyline of Islamabad (at present this Gamma city has no real skyscrapers, though some towering buildings are under construction or at least in pipeline). The developers of this project WS Atkins have Burj Ul Arab on their credit, which is accredited as the icon for Dubai city, therefore when WS Atkins claim that The Centaurus will become the identity of Pakistan, it should not be considered a mere hyperbole. The best thing about this complex is that the construction work is going on unstopped, in spite of all the chaos-like-situations Pakistan has to face these days. Going by the construction work, The Centaurus is all set to be completed at the end of 2010 (or maybe a little later).

The Centaurus is actually a combination of four soaring buildings and one shopping mall, with one seven-star hotel, two residential towers, a huge shopping mall and one separate tower for offices. All of these buildings have been incorporated into one magnificent design. The land purchased for this project was most likely the most expensive land purchase in the history of Pakistan.

Seven Star Hotel:

The Centaurus complex will be hosting a luxurious hotel with 350 rooms. A high rising building, The Centaurus Hotel will be the tallest of these four buildings (hotel, two residency towers and one corporate tower). This hotel will offer a huge ballroom, spectacular central atrium, limousine service, pools and spa facilities. With plenty of world class services, this hotel will be a good place for foreign tourists coming to visit one the most well-planned cities in the world.

The Centaurus Residence:

What’s better than residing in a seven star Centaurus hotel? Perhaps, residing permanently in equally stunning apartments? The Centaurus Residence offer 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Two towers having 22 storeys in each tower, with first rate security, back-up systems for uninterrupted power supply, health clubs and swimming pools. Even though the prices of these apartments and penthouse are rocketing high, more than half of these residencies are said to be sold, already.

The Centaurus Corporate:

Shortest of the four buildings (22 floors), The Centaurus corporate is an exquisite location for multinational firms and offices. This centrally air conditioned building will provide all up to the minute facilities and services, making it a world class place to set up your business office.

Centaurus Mall:

When completed, Centaurus mall will be the biggest shopping mall in Pakistan, offering a huge variety of stores including well known brands, restaurants and a cinema.

William King is the director of UAE Dubai Property & Dubai Real Estate Properties Portal: http://www.bayut.com/ , Property & Real Estate Directory: http://www.propertydir.com, UK Wholesale Suppliers, Distributors, Dropshippers & Manufacturers: http://www.wholesalepages.co.uk and Pakistan Real Estate & Pakistan Property Portal: http://www.zameen.com . He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers, entrepreneurs and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements.