Lootah Residence, International City

One of the newest developments in Phase 2 International City, Lootah Residence or Lootah Residence II is a mid-rise residential building. There are seven floors above ground and a basement level. It offers 100 residential units including studio, 1 and 2-bed units.

Lootah Real Estate Development has developed the project. Amenities in the building include a gym, kids’ play area and landscaped gardens on the ground floor. Within a short distance, residents can find nurseries, schools, eateries, bus stops and supermarkets. Academic City is 14 minutes away from the building.

Phase 2 is the most popular sub-community in the multicultural community of International City. Developed by Nakheel, International City consists of over 500 apartments available at affordable prices. The area is one of the popular areas for buying and renting apartments in Dubai, as per Bayut’s 2019 Dubai Market Report.

• Mid-rise residential building
• Consists of seven floors
• Located in Phase 2, International City
• Offers studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Developed by Lootah Real Estate Development
• Features gym, kids’ play area and landscaped gardens
• 14 minutes to Academic City

For parking in Lootah Residence, there is a basement with ample parking spaces. Each residential unit receives one parking space. Visitors can park their cars outside the building premises.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Lootah Residence, for accessing all floors in the building.

DEWA provides electricity and water services in Lootah Residence II. Along with 24-hour security services, residents also enjoy 24-hour maintenance services. Security staff makes use of CCTV cameras for monitoring the building at all times.

There are lush green communal spaces in Lootah Residence, where one can host BBQ events and parties.

Residents can keep themselves active with the help of a state-of-the-art gym in Lootah Residence. There are lockers in the gym as well.

There is an outdoor kids’ play area with swings. Children can play around and make the most of their free time.

There are benches and gazebos in the community garden. Adults can relax and breathe in the fresh air in these sitting areas.

There is a lobby in Lootah Residence, International City with front desk assistance and waiting area for visitors.

Fire extinguishers come installed in all the common spaces as well as the residential units in Lootah Residence II.

There are 38 studios, 38 1-bed units and 24 2-bedroom units in Lootah Residence. The aspect of affordability is what makes apartments for sale in International City an attractive choice amongst prospective buyers.

The apartments offer high-quality finishes such as ceramic tiling. The kitchens have built-in cabinets and cooking hoods. For storage, there are built-in wardrobes in all bedrooms.

Studio apartments in Lootah Residence occupy an average floor area of around 450 sq. ft. The foyer opens to a closed kitchen and bathroom and leads into the living and sleeping area. The balcony overlooks the lush green spaces.

Apartments for rent in Lootah Residence, Dubai are available as per the listed rental trends.

• You can rent a studio apartment in Lootah Residence for an average rent of AED 25K per year.

You can find more affordable options in the same community, by browsing apartments for rent in International City on Bayut.

There are plenty of bus stops in International City. Residents can also catch a taxi within walking distance. The community is not connected to Dubai Metro as yet. Therefore, means of transportation near Lootah Residence II are limited and it is better to have your own car for commuting.

AVON Residence Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop at a 4-minute drive. Manama Road 6 Bus Stop and International City, Greece 2 Bus Stop are 8 minutes away. You can reach International City, Civil Defence Bus Stop and Manama Road 4 Bus Stop in 12 minutes.

Metro stations near Lootah Residence, Dubai are accessible through a drive of more than 15 minutes. Rashidiya Metro Station is located at a 17-minute drive. Emirates Metro Station and GGICO Metro Station are reachable within 20 minutes.

Within a few minutes drive, you can find some of the best restaurants in International City. Each of these offers delicious cuisines at affordable rates.

Restaurants near Lootah Residence include:

• Manila Star Bakery and Noodle House – Greece Cluster
• Bella Bite Restaurant – Greece Cluster
• Warsan Mandi

Manila Star Bakery and Noodle House and Bella Bite Restaurant are 8 minutes away by car. Manila Star Bakery and Noodle House is a Filipino restaurant. Bella Bite Restaurant offers African cuisine especially BBQ items. Warsan Mandi is 10 minutes away. It is an Arabian restaurant, popular for its Kunafa, Mutton Mandi, Chicken Madhabi, Mutton Madfoon and Biryani.

There are several cafes near Lootah Residence within the community, where you can go for some refreshments and snacks.

• Mac Tea Cafeteria – Al Basha 6
• Zaytoon Restaurant & Cafe – France Cluster
• Krispy Kreme – France Cluster
• Arabyata Café – France Cluster
• Valley Café – France Cluster

Mac Tea Cafeteria is within walking distance from the building. You can reach all of other cafes in around 12 minutes by car.

For dining in an upscale restaurant, you will have to drive around 20 minutes.

• The Grill Pit – Al Habtoor Polo Resort
• The Market Place – Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf

The Grill Pit specialises in steak items. The Market Place offers a wide range of cuisines including Arabian, Middle Eastern and Caribbean as well. Other fine dining options near Lootah Residence II are more than 20 minutes away.

Few nightlife options near Lootah Residence are also available.

• Bricks Sports Lounge – ibis Styles Dragon Mart
• Mr. Toad’s Pub & Kitchen – Premier Inn, Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Qube Sports Bar – Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba

Bricks Sports Lounge is the nearest bar at a 15-minute drive. Mr. Toad’s Pub & Kitchen is 18 minutes away while Qube Sports Bar is 20 minutes away by car.

International City is home to plenty of small grocery shops and supermarkets. Other than that, residents can also shop from some of the best supermarkets in Dubai Silicon Oasis available close by.

• Kandahar Grocery – Lootah Residence
• Wadi Al Madina Minimart – Al Basha 6
• Shaklan Hypermarket – Greece Cluster
• Carrefour City – Dragon Mart
• West Zone Supermarket – Silicon Heights 2, Dubai Silicon Oasis

Kandahar Grocery is on the ground floor of Lootah Residence II. It fulfils your basic grocery requirements such as for snacks, beverages, detergents and other food items.

Wadi Al Madina Minimart is a convenience store within walking distance from Lootah Residence, International City.

Shaklan Hypermarket is 10 minutes away. This hypermarket has a wide range of items distributed under departments such as fresh food, grocery, home & décor, fashion & lifestyle and stationery & accessories.

The nearest branch of Carrefour Market is 13 minutes away from Lootah Residence, Dubai.

West Zone Supermarkets run under the West Zone Group. It is also a popular supermarket brand in the UAE. Here you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products, household items and dairy products as well.

• Al Basha 6 – residential 
• Modelux Tower 1 – residential 
• Al Basha 7 – residential 
• Hala Residence – residential 
• F49 Avenue – residential

Al Basha 6 and Modelux Tower 1 within walking distance from Lootah Residence. Al Basha 7 and Hala Residence are 2 minutes away by car. F49 Avenue is at a 4-minute drive.

By driving a few minutes, one can access some of the nearby landmarks for spending some relaxing time.

Landmarks near Lootah Residence include:

• Dragon Mart
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mushrif Park
• Dubai Outlet Mall
• Dubai Design District

Dragon Mart is the nearest landmark at a 13-minute drive. Outside of China, Dragon Mart Dubai is the largest trading hub of Chinese products. There are more than 5,000 shops in Dragon Mart along with 52 restaurants. For entertainment options, there is the Novo Cinemas with 12 theatres and Fabyland, which consists of rides, arcade games and redemption games.

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is 16 minutes away. It is located in the Ras Al Khor community and features different varieties of flora and fauna. The wetland reserve is well known for housing flamingos, black-winged stilts, sandpipers and other species of mammals, fish, birds and reptiles. The mangroves also form a large part of this sanctuary.

You can reach Dubai Outlet Mall, Mushrif Park and Dubai Design District in 20 minutes. Ranked as one of the top five shopping malls in Dubai by Forbes, Dubai Outlet Mall is the first outlet concept mall in the UAE. You can shop from discounts up to 90% in around 90 stores in this mall.

Mushrif Park is spread across 13 acres of land, making it one of the largest parks in Dubai. other than enjoying the green spaces, some of the fun things to do in Mushrif Park include exploring the botanical garden or the international village, taking animal rides or visiting the Aventura Park.

Dubai Design District is a must-visit place for art and design enthusiasts. It is an upbeat community, which features restaurants, nightclubs, the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, a LEGO workplace and The Block (a sports recreational facility).

While Lootah Residence, Dubai offers a peaceful living under modest pricing, prospective tenants and buyers will have to consider that metro stations are not very close to the community. It is better to have your own conveyance for commuting. Some other cons of living in International City include limited parking spaces. However, Lootah Residence offers ample parking spaces.