HDS Tower, JLT

HDS Tower JLT is a commercial building located in Jumeirah Lake Towers in Cluster F. Its construction started in 2005 and was completed in 2008. The Tower is a development project of HDS Group and was designed by the National Engineering Bureau. It has 39 floors above ground and 3 basement levels. The building offers an excellent work-life balance with several lifestyle amenities within the tower for people to enjoy. The office interiors are fitted with premium marble and granite finishings while also offering an unobstructed view of Almas East Lake and Emirates Golf Club.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a district in Dubai located along Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai Marina. The neighbourhood houses 26 clusters or plots, each named after a letter of the alphabet. These individual clusters contain three high-rise towers each. Tenants have easy access to transportation, restaurants and an abundance of nightlife options nearby.

• Coffee shops in the building located on floors 1 and 36
• Dedicated atrium on the 5th floor
• Built according to the standards laid out by international building code
• Wi-Fi Hotspots throughout the building floors
• Round the clock security
• Integrated with shading technology
• Very close to waterfront cafes for late-night lounging
• Close to several parks, gardens and waterfront pathways 
• Fitness centre inside the building
• Swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms on the premises
• ATM facility inside the building
• Facilities for the differently-abled

HDS Tower offers high-end amenities to its tenants.

There is dedicated parking in HDS Tower for tenants.

The building has several high-speed elevators that can seamlessly facilitate the movement of people working or visiting the building.

HDS Tower has its own security staff and the building premises are proactively monitored through CCTV cameras. HDS Tower also has a guest lobby where visitors can wait or inquire about building-related matters.

The Gym in HDS Tower is well designed and offers the latest training equipment to facilitate occupants.

Offices in HDS Tower are configured in several layouts, offering plenty of options for those looking for specific designs.

There are a few types of offices in HDS Tower:

• Fully fitted offices
• Shell-and-core offices

Fully fitted offices will come with partitions already installed, some units will also be fully fitted and furnished. There are also units available which have basic office furniture and are ready to move in to.

Shell-and-core offices will come bare without any partitions or furniture; these are ideal for those looking to customise their office space.

Professionals can choose to rent or buy offices in HDS Tower. These spacious corporate units offer floor spaces ranging from 768 sq. ft. to 3,739 sq. ft. Many offices will come with hardwood floors, recessed lighting and panoramic windows, offering an unobstructed view of the creek. As a standard amenity, offices will have a dedicated kitchen or pantry and at least one bathroom.

HDS Tower also offers spacious retail spaces for shops, boasting an average floor space of 960 sq. ft.

• Yearly rental prices for fitted offices range between AED 50k and AED 224k
• Shell-and-core offices can range between AED 30k and AED 90k in annual rent
• The average rent for fully furnished shops in the tower is AED 100k

Offices for rent in HDS Tower are spacious units which are affordable compared to the other options. The rents of these office spaces vary based on size and type.

One can choose to invest in the offices for sale in HDS Tower. There are shell-and-core and fitted units available.

• Fitted offices in the building can cost between AED 576k and AED 1.1M
• Shell-and-core office units have prices ranging between AED 500k and AED 750k

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

Certain service charges are applicable on commercial as well as residential properties in Dubai. Those who want to invest in Dubai-based properties should read Bayut’s guide.

*These charges are subject to change.

HDS Tower is accessible via Al Sarayat Street which is directly linked with Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). This makes it very convenient for professionals to travel to and from work.

The nearest bus station, located at a 3-minute walk is the JLT, Dubai Arch Tower stop. There is also the JLT, Al Ghurair Giga Gold Refinery stop at a 10-minute walk. Additionally, JLT, Silver Tower located at an 11-minute walk also has a bus stop.

DMCC Metro Station 1 and Nakheel metro station are both located at a 6-minute drive from HDS Tower Dubai. Another nearby Red Line station is the DAMAC Properties Metro Station at a 7-minute drive.

There is a tram stop for the Jumeirah Lake Towers located at a 6-minute drive. Other nearby tram stops include the Dubai Marina stop and JBR 1 stop located 8 and 12 minutes away by car respectively.

Casual dining restaurants nearby are:

• Al Kamil 
• Sheikh & Shake – JLT
• Wendy’s 
• Tibbs Frankie – JLT
• Mr. Rizzo Restaurant – JLT

For a casual dining experience, one can take a 7-minute drive and dine at Al Kamil Restaurant and Billiard. Along with engaging in a game of billiards here, one can also enjoy various menu offerings that include Indian, Turkish and Uzbek dishes. At a 9-minute drive, there is Sheikh & Shake – JLT which serves burgers, fries, hotdogs and sandwiches in a casual setting. At 6 minutes away, there is the popular American fast-food chain Wendy’s where one can enjoy classic, grilled burgers, seasoned with a secret Wendy’s seasonings and sauces. Other nearby restaurants include Tibbs Frankie – JLT and Mr Rizzo Restaurant – JLT.

Fine dining restaurants in the area are:

• The Cavendish Restaurant
• STAY by Yannick Alléno

At a distance of a 3-minute drive, there is one of the most popular restaurants in Jumeirah Lake Towers, named The Cavendish Restaurant. Here one can enjoy a fine selection of wines, various flavours of steaks, seafood and traditional Arabian street food. Other contemporary fine dining places include STAY by Yannick Alléno which is 19-minutes away.

Nightlife options near HDS Tower:

• XL Dubai
• Amadeus Club
• Habiba Club Dubai

Nearby there are plenty of nightlife options. At a 12-minute drive, there is XL Dubai which is located inside Habtoor Grand Hotel. Here, one can dance the night away while making new friends. At a distance of 9 minutes, there is another club where live performances take place; this is the Amadeus Club. At 11-minutes away, there is Habiba Club Dubai which is most popular with Arabs. The music and vibe are completely middle-eastern themed with several well known Arab DJs having performed here.

• Indigo Tower – a mixed-use building
• Madina Tower – residential building
• Jumeirah Business Centre – commercial building

HDS Tower is located in proximity to several other commercials, mixed-use and even residential buildings. Indigo Tower is a mixed-use project located at a 6-minute drive in Cluster D. A commercial office building nearby is the Jumeirah Business Centre located in Cluster G. Madina Tower is a residential option for those looking to settle near the office. It is located in Cluster O at a 7-minute drive from the building.

HDS Tower is not only ideally located, close to major business centres, but it also offers several amenities for its occupants. However, with rental rates on the more expensive side, only the most well-off organizations will be able to afford to rent or buy an office here. Though, those who have managed to acquire an office here will certainly appreciate and enjoy working here.