Marina Heights Tower, Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is one of the most sought-after residential and commercial districts in Dubai. It has luxurious residential towers, five-star restaurants and trendy entertainment venues. Marina Heights Tower in Dubai Marina stands 208 metres tall and offers apartments and duplex penthouses. The construction of this grand 55-storey tower begun in 2004 and the handover of units started in 2006. It is among the earliest completed residential projects in Dubai Marina. The developers, Abdul Salam Al Rafi Group chose RMJM as design consultants and project manager for Marina Heights Tower.

RMJM has put a lot of consideration into designing the tower. The building has sliding timber screen for the podium and pre-cast screens for wind and solar protection on side elevations.

380 residential apartments in Marina Heights Tower are available for rent and sale. The freehold property is popular among locals and expats alike.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Marina
• Developer: Abdul Salam Al Rafi Group
• Date of completion: 2006
• Number of floors: 55
• Number of units:  380
• Unit type: 2,3,4 and 5-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, pool, kid’s play area

The four basement floors are dedicated to parking in Marina Heights Tower. Visitors have to park their car outside the building. It is tough to find a vacant parking space in Dubai Marina as this vibrant district is mostly packed with cars.

There are high-speed elevators in Marina Heights Tower with electricity backup. A cargo elevator is also installed in the building.

The building has a vigilant security staff present 24-hour in addition to CCTV monitoring. The maintenance fee includes cleaning services, landscaping, security staff and other property management related aspects.

The well-maintained gym in Marina Heights Tower has modern equipment which fitness enthusiasts would find impressive. There are two swimming pools in the tower; an outdoor pool for adults and one for kids. Across the pool, there is a space for a table and chairs. You can also find a sauna and Jacuzzi in the building.

There is a huge sports room for sports lovers. Sports enthusiasts can head to the two squash courts. For kids, the tower has a secure, dedicated play area with fun slides.

Marina Heights Tower offers concierge services to guests and visitors.

Marina Heights Tower is pet-friendly.

• 1-bedroom apartments in Marina Heights Tower consist of two different unit types.
• 2-bedroom apartments in Marina Heights Tower consist of two different unit types.
• 3-bedroom apartments in Marina Heights Tower consist of two different unit types.
• 5-bedroom apartments in Marina Heights Tower consist of one unit type.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Marina Heights Tower floor plans.

Marina Heights Tower offers a mix of residential apartments and penthouses. The uppermost floors have 10 penthouses with exciting, luxurious features.

1-bedroom flats in Marina Heights Tower cover 860 sq. ft. Each unit has a balcony and a fitted kitchen. You will also find units that come with two bathrooms. 1 BHK units offer partial sea views and some flats are fully furnished.

These flats have a living area that is connected to the balcony. The covered area of a 2-bedroom unit ranges from 1,075 sq. ft. to 1,835 sq. ft. Some apartments have three bathrooms out of which one is a common bathroom. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet. The apartments feature a built-in wardrobe as well.

These spacious flats have a covered area of 1,721 sq. ft. to 2,062 sq. ft. Most apartments offer Emirates Golf Course views. Other than two attached bathrooms in the bedrooms, there is one guest bathroom as well in the living area. The flats have an open-plan living and dining area. The terrace is accessible from the living room and the kitchen is closed-style. In almost all 3-bedroom apartments, white marble is used for flooring.

Duplex penthouses in Marina Heights Tower span 5,000 sq. ft. and have five bedrooms. The balcony is connected to the living room and the bedroom is huge offering panoramic views of the marina. The tenants and owners of penthouses get a reserved parking space for three vehicles. The bathrooms are spacious and have a bathtub on one side. The large terrace is accessible from the living room. Some penthouses have wooden flooring while others have white marble flooring. The living area has a big double-glazed glass window. The bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and one can find built-in closets in the bathroom. The bathrooms have space for a separate bathing area and bathtub. The kitchen is open-styled and has a well-defined dining area. Most penthouses come furnished with modern furniture.

These are the services charges for Marina Heights Tower as per the Dubai Land Department. You can read more about service charges in Dubai if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*Please note that these service charges are subject to change.

Transportation near Marina Heights Tower includes taxis, RTA Dubai buses, tram and the metro.

The nearest is Mina Al Seyahi, Le Meridien Hotel 2 bus stop served by N55, 8 and 84. It is about a 4-minute walk from the high-rise.

Sobha Realty Metro Station, served by the Red Line of Dubai Metro, is a 5-minute drive away from the high-rise.

Marina Towers station of the Dubai Tram is a 3-minute walk from the tower.

Popular Dubai Marina restaurants near Marina Heights Tower include the likes of:

• Nando’s
• Stefano’s
• Shakespeare & Co.
• Wagamama
• Operation Falafel

Restaurants near Marina Heights Tower include five-star eateries and international fast-food chains. On the ground floor of the building, you will find Layaly Beirut Café and Restaurant. This restaurant is a go-to place for residents of Marina Heights Tower. As the name suggests, the restaurant serves authentic Lebanese and Italian cuisine.

One can easily spot Nando’s and Stefano’s at Emaar’s Marina Walk. At an 8-minute drive, you can find Shakespeare and Co, Wagamama, The Talk Restaurant, Operation Falafel, and Big Chefs Restaurant.

Nearest fine dining restaurants are:

• Sloane’s Grosvernor House
• Rhodes W1
• Indego by Vineet

Sloane’s Grosvernor House offers brunch and the menu includes sushi, sashimi and seafood. Indego by Vineet is an award-winning restaurant owned by Michelin star chef Vineet Bhatia. Indego and Rhodes W1 are 6 minutes away from the tower.

For grocery shopping, residents can reach out to these supermarkets near Marina Heights Tower:

• Spinneys
• Plus Point
• Fresh Plus Point Supermarket
• Caramel Supermarket

Spinneys markets in Dubai are quite popular, and there’s an outlet within a 5-minute walking distance of Marina Heights Tower. 4-minutes away are Plus Point and Fresh Plus Point Supermarket. Caramel Supermarket and Daily Gourmet are 6-8 minutes away.

• Marina Gate 2 – Residential building
• Marina Torch – Residential building
• MAG 218 – Residential building

Marina Heights Tower is close to many residential buildings. Its neighbours include Marina Gate 2 and Jumeirah Living Marina Gate project, apartment buildings that are a part of Marina Gate complex. The Torch, also known as Marina Torch Tower, offers 1 to 3-bed apartments and 4-bedroom duplexes. MAG 218 across the road is a 66-storey tower with 555 modern apartments.

Key landmarks near the neighbourhood are:

• Emirates Golf Club
• Marina Walk

Dubai Marina is an idyllic place with plenty of commercial and residential options. It is strategically close to some landmarks of the city. Emirates Golf Club is around 2 km from the tower. One of the best tourist destinations in Dubai, Dubai Marina Walk is less than 2 km away from Marina Heights Tower. It is a 7 km stretched waterfront walkway lined with renowned cafes, restaurants and retail outlets.

Marina Heights Tower is a sought-after building in Dubai Marina. The tower is close to malls, supermarkets, and restaurants.