Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai

• Parking
• Elevators
• Renting property
• Buying property
• Getting around
• Restaurants nearby

Emaar Square is a commercial complex in Downtown Dubai. With a total area of 2.6M sq. ft., the development is split across six low-rise buildings. The construction of the Emaar Square project began in 2005 and was completed by 2007. Headed by Emaar Properties, the assigned architect and structural engineer behind this six-tower complex was DAR (Design and Architecture Bureau) Consult.

Completed in two phases, Emaar Square features two clusters of three buildings assembled around a landscaped courtyard. Housing headquarters of several businesses, the total commercial area rounds upto 629,816 sq. ft. with a total retail space of 62,000 sq. ft.

The self-containing commercial complex houses several cafes, restaurants, food courts and meeting rooms. The project being close to the famous Dubai Mall, provides easy access to the Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station that directly connects to the mall through a travelator.

• Located in the prestigious of Downtown Dubai
• Developed by Emaar Properties 
•  A low-rise complex consisting of six buildings
• Properties include offices, shops and commercial floors
• Home to several business headquarters
• Includes food courts with multiple dining options
• Parking facility is operated by GreenParking
• Easy access to The Dubai Mall and Dubai Mall Metro Station

The project includes a range of recreational features that ensure a pleasurable experience for business owners, their employees and clients. Some of the top-notch facilities in Emaar Square include a VIP drop-off area, pedestrian walkways and landscaped courtyards.

Designed as a self-contained development, the complex includes amenities such as banks, cafes, restaurants and retail shops. There are also two landscaped courtyards in the complex, providing an invigorating environment.

Parking spaces in Emaar Square are distributed across the basement floor. These are available for both tenants and visitors. A leading provider of eco-friendly car parking solutions, GreenParking operates and manages over 560 parking spaces in the building. Some of the ultra-modern features this facility offers include barriers with secure access, state-of-the-art ANPR (Automatic Number-Plate Recognition) technology and identification via a QR code.

There are six high-speed elevators in each building of Emaar Square, providing smooth and timely vertical transportation.

Emaar Square, Dubai is equipped with a 24-hour advanced security system that includes CCTV coverage. The central reception provides 24-hour concierge services to the clients.

A 62,000 sq. ft. of retail space with 629,816 sq. ft. of corporate space make up the commercial properties in Emaar Square, Downtown. The types of offices available in Emaar Square include:

• Shell and core offices
• Fully-fitted offices
• Coworking spaces

The number of shell and core offices in the complex is comparatively less than fully-fitted offices. These have a basic structure and allow tenants to personalize their office setups in accordance to their own convenience. The fully fitted offices in Emaar Square, Downtown are equipped with high-speed internet connectivity, cutting-edge telecommunication systems, central satellite television and video conference facilities. Some of these units are also furnished with high-standard office furniture such as comfortable chairs, work desks, conference tables and partitions. Apart from bathrooms, a few units also include pantries and prayer rooms.

There are also co-working space options in Emaar Square, Dubai. These are furnished and include facilities such as cleaning, internet connectivity, maintenance and intercoms.

A shell and core office in Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai with a total area around 8,600 sq. ft. can be rented for an annual amount of AED 1.03M. The annual rents include Chiller and DEWA fees while service charges are to paid by tenants.

Renting a fitted office space will require a yearly payment of anywhere between AED 462k and AED 3M. There is also an option for renting an entire commercial floor in Emaar Square. A commercial floor spread across an area of 8,359 sq. ft. with two bathrooms is charged for the annual price of approximately AED 1.3M. However, a commercial floor that spans over an area of 25,196 sq. ft. and includes seven bathrooms that can be rented for an annual amount of AED 3.9M.

The co-working spaces in Emaar Square are available for annual rents lying between AED 45k to AED 80k. These have built-up areas starting from 50 sq. ft. and can go up to 250 sq. ft. The co-working spaces come with parking spaces and have facilities of shared internet, high-quality furniture, 24-hour security, meeting rooms, pantries and bathrooms.

A 62,000 sq. ft. of retail space is spread across the ground level of the complex. The average area of shops range from 3,953 sq. ft. to 9,518 sq. ft. These shops in Emaar Square are available for sale as well as rent and feature ample parking space for visitors and staff.

There are many shops and offices available for rent in Emaar Square. These have the following price trends:

• The average rent for a shell and core office in Emaar Square is AED 1.03M
•  Fully-fitted offices in Emaar Square are available for annual rents ranging between AED 350k and AED 3M
• A co-working space can be rented for an annual amount ranging between AED 45k and AED 80k
• Shops for rent in Emaar Square have average annual price of AED 1.01M

Offices for sale in Emaar Square are freehold and can be purchased by both locals and expats. The sale trends include the following:

• A fully-fitted office in Emaar Square can be bought for an average price of AED 9.5M

The most convenient options for transportation near Emaar Square include bus and metro services.

The nearest bus stop, Dubai Mall MS Land Side A is on approximately a nine-minute walk away. The bus lines that stop by there include D03, D03A and F13. Other options include Mazaya Centre 2 Bus station which is at a 20-minute walk from the complex.

Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station is just 11-minute away, on foot. Other metro stations include Business Bay Metro station and Financial Centre Metro station located 5-minute drive away from Emaar Square.

Al Sufouh Tram station is just 17-minute drive from Emaar Square. Other nearby tram stations include Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 and Palm Jumeirah, accessible within 19-minute, by car.

There is a myriad of popular Downtown Dubai restaurants in and around the complex. Easily accessible to professionals, the restaurants in Emaar Square in the food court area include:

• Pret To Go
• Subway
• Sushi Art
• Taqado Mexican Kitchen

Cafes in and around Emaar Square include:

• La Maison du Cafe-Najjar
• Café Bateel
• Starbucks

Pret To Go is a healthy dining option available at Building 4. Subway, a popular fast-food chain that serves customised submarine sandwiches, is also based in Building 4. Taqado Mexican Kitchen offers a range of Tex-Mex eats such as tacos, burritos, churros, quesadillas, Mexican salad, etc. It is based in Building 6 of Emaar Square.

Based in the Boulevard Plaza of Emaar Tower 2, La Maison du Cafe-Najjar is located at a walking distance of 10 minutes. It is a Lebanese coffee place where Shisha is served too. An Italian casual dining place called Café Bateel can be found in Building 1, while Starbucks and Ultra Brasserie are situated in Building 4 of Emaar Square.

Nightlife options near Emaar Square include:

• Cabana
• Double Decker Pub
• Lounge At Address Boulevard

Cabana is an alfresco lounge that features a selection of grilled skewers, bar food and exotic cocktails. It is located on the third floor of Address Dubai Mall, approximately a 6-minute drive away. The British-style Double Decker Pub is known for screening live Premiership football and hosting theme nights with comfort food. It is in Roda Al Muroor Hotel across Financial Centre Road and requires a drive of nine minutes. Lounge at Address Boulevard has a sophisticated yet laid-back ambience and features a variety of gourmet food and several licensed options. It is accessible in 8 minutes.

Downtown Dubai is one of the prestigious areas in Dubai, consisting of both commercial and residential properties. The skyscrapers in the area are known for their luxury units along with modern amenities. Some of these high-rise buildings that are close to Emaar Square are as follow:

• Sofitel Dubai Downtown
• The Lofts – Emaar
• Vida Residence Dubai Mall
• Burj view Tower C
• Boulevard Plaza Tower 1

At a walking distance of 10-minute from Emaar Square, there is a five-star hotel known as Sofitel Dubai Downtown. The skyscraper is 31-storeys and features 350 hotel rooms. The Lofts, Downtown is a multi building complex, consisting of a Central, an East and a West Tower. It is an 11-minute walk from Emaar Square and features studios to 2-bedroom apartments. Vida Residence Dubai Mall is an ongoing project that is expected to be completed by 2021.

Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 is a commercial skyscraper. It is an 8-minute walk away and offers both fully-fitted and shell and core offices. The tower has a 6-storey parking along with a swimming pool, a gymnasium and a squash court. Burj View Tower C is a residential tower, 8-minute drive away. It is also a project by Emaar and offers luxurious studios to 2-bedroom flats.

Emaar Square is located in the central area, with easy access to public transportation. The complex also offers a variety of offices to choose from a small coworking space to full floor spaces. However, Downtown Dubai is a busy locality due to its famous tourist attractions and can lead to traffic jams during peak hours.