The Galleries 1, Downtown Jebel Ali

• Parking
• Gym
• Renting property
• Getting around
• Restaurants nearby

The Galleries is a mixed-use complex in Downtown Jebel Ali with four commercial and four residential towers. The commercial buildings have 15 floors while all residential towers have 27 floors. The Galleries 1 is a commercial tower completed in 2008. It offers an assortment of offices and shops for rent and sale. The building is also known as The Galleries at Downtown Jebel Ali 1.

Downtown Jebel Ali is a narrow strip of mixed-use developments running along Sheikh Zayed Road. Stretching from Jebel Ali Free Zone to Dubai National Industries Park, the area is currently under development and features a few completed residential and commercial projects. At completion, it will be home to a large number of commercial, residential, leisure and medical facilities.

The Galleries Building 1, Jebel Ali offers Grade A office space with CCTV security and key card access system. There are five high-speed elevators, a service lift and basement parking equipped with escalators. The offices have pantries and washrooms whereas the ground floor retail area has a coffee shop, a restaurant, a bank and a ladies salon. For commuting, the office occupants can use Sheikh Zayed Road or settle for public transport links.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Downtown Jebel Ali
• Date of completion: 2008
• Number of floors: 15
• Unit type: Offices and shops
• Amenities: Basement parking, elevators, 24-hour security, restaurants, coffee shop, salon, bank

There are two levels of basement parking in The Galleries 1. The parking area has escalators to ensure maximum convenience. Paid street parking is available for visitors outside the development.

There is a service lift besides five high-speed elevators in The Galleries 1.

The Galleries Building 1 has 24-hour security with trained staff, CCTV monitoring and keycard access. Concierge staff is present to welcome visitors and guests.

Those who like to stay fit can use gyms near The Galleries 1. Talal Cargo Gym, Majod Idrishi Gym and Armal Life GNC are about 5-7 minutes away from the building. All these gyms have the latest equipment and personal trainers to help you achieve the desired fitness goals.

Downtown Jebel Ali, The Galleries 1 offers an assortment of offices from floors 1 to 15. The ground floor has retail shops.

Offices in The Galleries Building 1 have covered areas ranging from 8,207 sq. ft. to 16,039 sq. ft. The units are in shell and core condition and feature raised floor, structural frame, external enclosure, vertical shafts, ducts and internal walls. Offices for rent in The Galleries 1 have prices ranging from AED 820k to AED 1.6M.

Shops for rent in The Galleries 1 are priced between AED 672k and AED 775k per annum. The covered areas range from 4,477 sq. ft. to 5,166 sq. ft. There are plenty of new commercial and residential buildings nearby, with several more planned for the future, ensuring a good footfall and business opportunities.

• Offices with a covered area of 8,207 can be rented at AED 820k.
• Offices covering 16,039 sq. ft. have rental prices of about AED 1.6M.
• Shops can be rented at about AED 672k to AED 775k

It takes about 1 minute to get on to Sheikh Zayed Road. Those looking for public transportation near The Galleries 1 will find taxis, buses and the metro.

There are a lot of bus stations near Downtown Jebel Ali, The Galleries 1. The nearest ones include Lease Offices Bus Stop, Barwill Corporation 2 Bus Stop and UAE Exchange Metro Bus Stop. One can board bus 99 at all these stations while the latter is also serviced by bus F54. All these are about a 10-minute drive away from the building.

UAE Exchange Metro Station is the nearest option to travel by metro. It is about a 10-minute walk from the building. It can take you to Jebel Ali Metro Station, from where you can use the Red Line of Dubai Metro to travel around the city.

The Galleries complex has several eateries and cafes including:

• Taqado Mexican Kitchen
• Joga Let’s Eat
• 1762 Gourmet Deli
• Lounge Coffee Shop
• La Mensa Restaurant
• Starbucks

La Mensa is a popular eatery and is counted among the top restaurants in Jebel Ali.

Moreover, one can easily dine at these restaurants near The Galleries 1:

• Auberge Café
• Jafza View Restaurant
• Park View Hot n Cool Restaurant

These eateries are less than 3 minutes away and serve Italian, Mexican and Arabian cuisines. Multiple coffee and refreshment options are also present within the complex.

• The Galleries 2
• The Galleries 3
• The Galleries 4

All these commercial towers are part of The Galleries complex. One can find a wide range of offices for rent and sale in these buildings.

The Galleries Building 1, Jebel Ali is located in one of Dubai’s most important commercial hubs. Though it is at a considerable distance from the central regions of the city, the presence of Sheikh Zayed Road and multiple bus and metro stations nearby make up for it.