A view of the 5-bedroom duplex apartment in Palm Jumeirah.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai is a city of superlatives. The world’s tallest building, the globe’s biggest Ferris wheel, the largest flower garden, the highest tennis court on the planet, and in a city of gold, the largest gold ring on earth.

These are just a few records Dubai has broken, and do not make the complete list.

Breaking records is second nature to Dubai, which is why the world comes flocking to this iconic emirate.

Now we just heard that another record has been shattered, this is happening in the world of real estate. The most expensive penthouse in the city was sold for a whopping Dhs85 million!

The stunning 21.300 square-foot, 5-bedroom duplex apartment sits on the top floor of one of the most luxurious  residential buildings in Palm Jumeirah, One at Palm Jumeirah by Omniyat. High-end living has hit a new high in Dubai.

What makes it so special? Apart from the stunning panoramic view of the Marina and the Arabian Gulf, a truly unique feature of this architectural masterpiece is the serene rooftop garden. Landscaped terraces and infinity pools offer a unique feeling of being in your own private island in the middle of the city.

The broker behind this jaw-dropping sale is Kianoush Darban, Associate Partner at Driven Properties, who has been handling some of the most luxurious projects Dubai has to offer.

This transaction comes after the best quarter the company had in its nearly 10-year history, showcasing once again that Dubai is the number go-to hotspot for the world’s elite.