Skyline Residence, Sheikh Zayed Road

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• Gym
• Renting property
• Getting around
• Restaurants nearby

Sheikh Zayed Road, best known as E11, is one of the major highways in the UAE that connects the seven emirates. Also one of the busiest roads in Dubai, it is home to many skyscrapers, including residential buildings, commercial towers and serviced hotel apartments.

Skyline Residence is a popular residential high-rise in the Sheikh Zayed Road neighbourhood. Designed by Cassia & Associates and Shadid Engineering Consultants, the building was completed in 1993. It stands 98 metres tall and has 24 floors dedicated to 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

The building enjoys quick access to The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and DIFC. Those with private vehicles can use Sheikh Zayed Road to areas like Bur Dubai, Jumeirah and Dubai International Airport. The building is also close to famous hotels and restaurants in the city.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
• Date of completion: 1993
• Number of floors: 24
• Unit type: 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool, squash court, community centre

Residents can find covered car parking in Skyline Residence.

There are high-speed elevators in Skyline Residence for a fast commute.

There is 24-hour CCTV cameras surveillance in the building. A 24-hour front desk is there to answer all your queries. Some tenants will have district cooling/chiller charges covered depending on their contract, while others would have to pay them separately. The district cooling supplier for Skyline Residence is Empower. On-site maintenance services are available in the building.

There is a shared gym in Skyline Residence. You can also take a dip in the swimming pool after a tiring day.

Little ones can hang out with their friends in the play area. There are squash courts within the building for those who like to improve their game.

Visitors or guests can wait in the well-maintained lobby. 24-hour concierge services are available in the building.

Sheikh Zayed Road, as stated earlier, is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the city, including Duja Tower, Latifa Tower, Ghaya Residence and Capricorn Tower, to name a few. These buildings offer apartments and offices in various configurations. Apartments for sale on Sheikh Zayed Road are priced slightly higher than the market due to their strategic location and the variety of amenities on offer.

All apartments in Skyline Residence come with premium finishings. The bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and attached bathrooms while the kitchen is fully fitted with appliances. There are spacious balconies and wide windows in these apartments offering magnificent views of the skyline.

Apartment types in Skyline Residence include 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units with marble flooring, light fittings, ceiling fans and central heating and air-conditioning systems.

1-bedroom flats in Skyline Residence come with one master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There is a balcony, a fitted kitchen with appliances and a dining room.

2-bedroom flats in Skyline Residence have two master bedrooms with built-in closets, three bathrooms, a fitted kitchen with appliances, a storeroom and a balcony.

Those looking for more space can opt for a 3-bed apartment in the tower. These units feature three master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, five bathrooms, a storeroom, a balcony and wide windows.

Residents willing to commute via public transportation near Skyline Residence can find plenty of bus and metro stations nearby.

Financial Center MS Seaside and Ghaya Residence bus stop are the nearest bus stations within walking distance of the tower. Other bus stations near Skyline Residence are Wasl, Masjid 2, Wasl, Terminus, Wasl, School 2, Emirates Tower MS Seaside, Rostamani Tower and Emirates Tower MS Landside. Residents can access these bus stations within a 3 to 7-minute driving distance.

Financial Centre Metro Station served by the Red Line of Dubai Metro is a 2-minute walk from the tower.

Restaurants near Skyline Residence include:

• Applebee’s
• Tony Roma’s
• Sadaf Restaurant

Applebee’s serves American and Mexican cuisines. Burgers and steaks are its must-try dishes. It is located in Sheikh Issa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road within walking distance of the tower.

Tony Roma’s is a steakhouse chain known for its mouth-watering ribs, onion loaf and Romarita drinks. Sadaf is a Persian restaurant on the ground floor of Al Moosa Tower 1, Sheikh Zayed Road. Al Tannour Lebanese Restaurant and Chamas Churrascaria & Bar are located in Crowne Plaza Dubai. All these restaurants are a 5-minute drive away from Skyline Residence Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road.

Other nearby restaurants are The Rib Room Restaurant, one of the best British restaurants in Dubai, Zuma Restaurant, Cipriani Dubai, Petals Restaurant and Crab Market Restaurant & Lounge. These are a 9 to 10-minute drive from the tower.

The best Greek Restaurant in Dubai is Gaia Dubai Restaurant, situated at a 10-minute drive from Skyline Residence Tower.

Fine dining restaurants near Skyline Residence, Sheikh Zayed Road include:

• Teatro
• Trèsind Dubai
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Teatro is a fine dining restaurant with chic interiors. It has an open kitchen serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Trèsind Dubai in Voco Hotel, one of the best restaurants on Sheikh Zayed Road, is around 7-minutes away.

Those looking for authentic steak can try Fogo de Chão, one of the best Brazilian restaurants in Dubai, located in Central Park Towers, Level P3 at an 8-minute drive from Skyline Residences.

When it comes to household and grocery shopping, there are plenty of supermarkets near Skyline Residence, Dubai. These include:

• Lifco
• West Hill Supermarket (L.L.C)
• ZOOM
• Choithrams – DIFC

These supermarkets are located within a 5 to 9-minute driving distance. Other supermarkets such as Prime Towers Supermarket LLC, Al Maya Supermarket, and Spinneys, one of the best supermarkets in Dubai are slightly farther, at a 9 to 10-minute driving distance.

There are plenty of mixed-use and residential apartment buildings nearby, namely:

• DXB Tower – mixed-use
• Al Rostamani Tower A – residential
• Al Rostamani Tower B – residential
• 21st Century Tower – residential

Al Rostamani Tower A and Al Rostamani Tower B are part of the Al Rostamani Towers complex. The twin-tower development offers a variety of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. 21st Century Tower, also developed by Al Rostamani Real Estate Co LLC, offers 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

Residents would never get bored as there are so many exciting things to do on Sheikh Zayed Road.

One can also visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. All these venues are located within an 8 to 10-minute driving distance.

Residents enjoy all the benefits of living on Sheikh Zayed Road. While the building has covered parking spaces for residents, visitors can find parking their cars a challenge.