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Empire Heights 1, Business BayReady

Empire Heights 1, Business Bay

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HIGHLIGHTS

About Empire Heights 1

Empire Heights 1 is a 19-storey building located in Business Bay. It is a part of the commercial twin towers named Empire Heights. The complex is developed by GDP Investment, a European Property Investment and Development Group operating currently in the UAE, London and Geneva. Empire Heights 1 has a height of 85 metres and it offers fitted and shell-and-core offices. Empire Heights 1 has three podium levels that feature restaurants and cafes.

Business Bay is one of the most popular commercial areas in Dubai. It is located along the Dubai Canal in the neighbourhood of Downtown Dubai. It is a major residential and commercial hub of the city and the 9th most popular area to buy apartments in Dubai as per Bayut’s 2019 Dubai Real Estate Market Report. Business Bay aims to become the central business hub of the city like Manhattan in NYC. The area houses famous hotels such as the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel.

IN A NUTSHELL

  • Type of building: Commercial
  • Location: Business Bay
  • Developer: GDP Investments
  • Number of floors: 19
  • Unit type: Fitted and shell-and-core offices
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BUILDING DETAILS

Facilities in Empire Heights 1

Empire Heights 1 is a commercial building that offers numerous amenities and facilities to its tenants.

Parking 

There is covered parking in Empire Heights 1. Every office is given parking slots as per its size. The building also has public parking outside it.

Elevators 

There are separate service and passenger elevators in Empire Heights 1.

Security and Concierge Services 

CCTV cameras are installed in the building to facilitate the security staff of the building. Empire Heights 1 also offers 24-hour concierge service. Guests and visitors are welcomed at the lobby where they are asked for their identity and purpose of visit.

Fitness Amenities

There is no gym in Empire Heights 1 but people working in the building can visit Dhyana Yoga and Pilates Studio, Urban Yoga, B-Toned and Motion as they are among the best gyms in Business Bay.

Properties in Empire Heights 1 

Empire Heights 1 is a commercial building and the entire tower only has offices. Most of the offices have double-glazed glass windows that offer views of Business Bay.

There are a few types of offices in Empire Heights 1:

  • Shell-and-core offices 
  • Fitted offices

Shell-and-core offices are non-fitted offices. These are designed in a way that the owner and tenant can choose the finishing on their own. Fitted offices are those that are ready to move in. These offices are fully furnished and are a little costly than the shell-and-core ones.

Offices in Empire Heights 1 

Empire Heights 1 is a part of the twin tower named Empire Heights. The building is located in Business Bay and is a popular location to rent or buy an office. Offices in Empire Heights 1 range from 210 sq. ft. to 8,856 sq. ft. with a rental range of AED 30k to AED 625k. Most of the offices have a kitchen and multiple washrooms while for other offices there are shared facilities on the floor. Majority of offices come with double-glazed windows that offer views of Business Bay.

Rental price for shell-and-core offices in Empire Heights 1 is around AED 140k for an area of 2,444 sq. ft.

The rent for fitted offices in Empire Heights 1 starts from AED 30k for an area of 210 sq. ft. and goes up to AED 625k for 8,856 sq. ft. of space.

Offices for sale in Empire Heights 1 range from AED 925k to AED 2M. You can also compare offices for sale in Business Bay for comparison.

Rental Trends in Empire Heights 1  

  • Shell-and-core offices in Empire Heights 1 have a rental price of around AED 140k per year for an area of 2,444 sq. ft. 
  • Rent for fitted offices in Empire Heights 1 is from AED 30k to AED 625k per annum.

Apart from these rental offices, you can also check other offices for rent in Business Bay for comparison.

Sale Trends in Empire Heights 1 

  • Investors can buy a fitted office in Empire Heights 1 from AED 925k to AED 2M.

Service Charges in Empire Heights 1

SERVICE CHARGESPRICE PER SQ. FT. IN AED
Services
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General upkeep of the building Read more
2.03
Maintenance
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General repairs and replacements
2.61
Utilities Services
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Charges for using DEWA/district cooling facilities and meters
8.21
Management Services
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Owner’s association charges for managing the property
1.30
Insurance
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Charge for the insurance of the building
0.26
Master Community
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Fees for communal facilities in the neighbourhood
0.50
Adjustment
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The difference between the estimated amount charged the previous year vs the actual amount spent
1.91
Reserved Fund
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Funds used for major repairs and to help maintain the yearly service charges fees
0.75
Total 17.57

These figures are based on the services charges for Empire Heights 1* as per the Dubai Land Department.

Different charges for services in Dubai have to be paid. You can read the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

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NEARBY AMENITIES

Transportation near Empire Heights 1

Empire Heights is located in Business Bay close to the Dubai Canal. The building can be reached using various modes of transportation. People using public transport can reach the building via metro and buses.

Bus Stops near Empire Heights 1

Different bus stops are located a few minutes away from the building. Empire Heights and Coral Tower 1 bus stops are at walking distance from the location.

Metro Stations near Empire Heights 1

Emirates Tower Metro Station, Business Bay Metro Station and Financial Centre Metro Station are under a 10-minute drive from the building.

Restaurants near Empire Heights 1  

Business Bay is a commercial area that houses numerous restaurants and cafes. Some of the popular restaurants near Empire Heights 1 are:

  • ROKA
  • Grand Treat Restaurant and Cafe
  • Bombay Brasserie
  • Bay Inn Restaurant

Fine dining restaurants near Empire Heights 1 include:

  • La Postreria 
  • Tresind Dubai 
  • Zuma 
  • The Cavendish Restaurant 
  • Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai

La Postreria is an Italian restaurant that is 6 minutes away from the location. Another popular fine dining place near Empire Heights 1 is Tresind Dubai. It is famous for its Indian and Contemporary cuisines.  Zuma is also close to the building. The Cavendish Restaurant is slightly away from the location and serves international dishes. Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai offers Japanese and Italian cuisines.

Nightlife options near Empire Heights 1 include:

  • Vault  
  • Royal Club 
  • 1 Oak
  • The Lounge 
  • Cabana

Vault is a cocktail bar that is located on the 71st and 72nd floor of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. In the same hotel, there is 1 Oak Dubai, a popular night club. Other nightlife options include Royal Club that is a disco club. The Lounge and Cabana are famous bars located close to the building. They offer different cuisines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Nearby Buildings

  • B2B Office Building – commercial building
  • ENI Coral Tower – residential building
  • Damac Maison Canal Views – hotel apartments
  • Burj Al Najoom – residential building

Some of the buildings near Empire Heights include B2B Office Building, ENI Coral Tower, Damac Maison Canal Views and Burj Al Najoom.

Things to Consider

Empire Heights offers numerous facilities to its tenants but it should be considered that there are no shared offices in the building.  Living in Business Bay also has numerous benefits but the area gets congested during rush hours.

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