Icon Tower 1, JLT

Icon Tower 1 is a residential building in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT). Its architectural height is 151 metres and it features 40 floors above ground and 3 floors below ground. There are 400 apartments in Icon Tower 1 and these come in studio, 1-bed and 2-bed configurations. The building’s construction began in 2005 and was completed in 2008 and it is a project of Mazaya Holding Company. It is located within the territory of Cluster M but is also quite close to Cluster L. The tower is situated along First Al Khail Street that connects it with main Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

JLT is a mixed-use community, named after the waterfront promenades that surround the area. The district is popular with pet owners, as there is a dog park within JLT. The area is considered one of the most pedestrian-friendly districts in Dubai. Thus, it can be an ideal place to live for those who don’t own a vehicle or prefer to walk.

• Located in Cluster M, JLT
• 151 metres high with 43 floors in total
• A total of 400 apartments including studio, 1 and 2-bed units
• 4 high-speed elevators
• Availability of swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms
• Designated children’s play area
• BBQ cooking station for outdoor parties
• CCTV monitored premises with security staff on standby
• Apartments have intercoms

Flats in Icon 1 Tower, JLT are offered in several configurations, the following is an overview of these floor plans.

• Studio apartments in Icon Tower 1, Dubai consist of 3 different unit types
• 1-bedroom apartments in Icon Tower 1, Dubai consist of 12 different unit types
• 2-bedroom apartments in Icon Tower 1, Dubai consist of 13 different unit types

To see how these floor plans are configured, one can view the 2-D and 3-D floor plans for Icon Tower 1, Dubai available on Bayut.

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

There are many different types of service charges in Dubai, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

There are several options for public transportation near Icon Tower 1. For those commuting in private vehicles, Icon Tower 1 is just a few metres away from First Al Khail Road. Residents commuting in their own vehicle can link to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in a matter of few minutes.

Within a walking distance of 3 minutes, one will find JLT – The Dome Tower bus stop. Another bus stop nearby is JLT – Dubai Star Tower Bus Stop which is 4 minutes away on foot.

DAMAC Properties Metro Station and DMCC Metro Station on the Red Line can be reached within 5 minutes by car or tram.

Nearby casual restaurants include:

• Wendy’s
• Ying Yang Restaurant
• Shrimpy Dubai Marina
• Bait Maryam

At a 10-minute drive, there is Wendy’s, which is a popular American fast-food chain serving burgers made with freshly prepared beef patties, served with a side of fries. For those who prefer Chinese, there is Ying Yang Restaurant which is a 4-minute drive away. For seafood lovers, there is Shrimpy Dubai Marina which serves various types of seafood and fast food items. Bait Maryam is a Lebanese eatery, located just 6 minutes away from this tower. It is one of the best restaurants in JLT.

Fine dining restaurants nearby:

• Zest
• Stay by Yannick Alleno
• Quattro Passi Ristorante

At a distance of 22 minutes in Palm Jumeirah, there is the Zest fine dining restaurant. This restaurant has an international menu along with a full bar. Some menu choices include Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian. Also 22-minutes away, and right next to Zest is Stay by Yannick Alleno. It offers contemporary cuisine with a fine selection of exclusive wines. The restaurant is under the leadership of world-famous chef Yannick Alleno. 13-minutes away, located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, there is Quattro Passi Ristorante, which serves Italian food

Supermarkets near Icon Tower 1 include:

• Spinneys JLT Cluster J
• Carrefour Market JLT Palladium
• Zoom Supermarket

At a 6-minute drive, there is Spinneys JLT Cluster J. Here one will be able to find both local and imported grocery with a wide selection of bakery items such as sandwiches, hot pockets, pizzas and other freshly prepared meals and snacks. At a 4-minute drive, there is Carrefour Market JLT Palladium. Other supermarkets in the area include Zoom Supermarket at a 5-minute driving distance.

Similarly equipped residential buildings nearby include:

• Green Lakes
• New Dubai Gate
• Lake Terrace

Those looking for a larger selection of apartments that are similarly equipped can consider looking at flats in Green Lakes, New Dubai Gate and Lake Terrace.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Address Montgomerie
• Jebel Ali Racecourse
• Dubai International Stadium

At a 9-minute distance, there is Address Montgomerie, this is a luxury hotel with a large golf course — considered to be one of the largest golf courses in Dubai. Here, one can enjoy a round of golf with friends or family and it is an ideal place to spend the weekend. At a 14-minute drive, there is Jebel Ali Racecourse, residents can buy tickets here and attend major horse racing events which can be an exciting and thrilling experience. At an 18-minute drive, there is Dubai International Stadium where major sporting events take places such as football, cricket and other major programs.

Icon Tower 1 is ideally located and offers a wide range of amenities that many will think twice about passing up. However, people who commute often may experience heavy traffic during peak hours.