The Lofts West, Downtown Dubai

• Parking
• Gym
• Floor plans
• Renting property
• Buying property
• Getting around
• Restaurants nearby

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard is home to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Besides trendy restaurants, cafés, shopping venues, and apartment buildings, it has several apartment towers and complexes. Among the famous complexes, The Lofts is a high-rise residential project by Emaar Properties. It was launched in 2005 and completed in 2009. Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, this multi-building complex is close to many commercial, residential and leisure spots.

The Lofts West is the third block consisting of a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent and sale. It has 39 floors above and three levels below ground. Also, there are 174 apartments in total.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Downtown Dubai
• Developer: Emaar Properties
• Date of completion: 2009
• Number of floors: 39
• Number of units: 174
• Unit type: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments 
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool, retail and business centre at the podium level

The Lofts West residents enjoy all the perks of living in Downtown Dubai.

Residents can park their vehicles in the basement. Parking in the Lofts West is limited to residents’ use only.

The Lofts West has six high-speed elevators, providing access to all floors.

Residents can use the shared facilities of the complex. CCTV cameras are installed on residential floors. Further, only key-card access is allowed for advanced security.

The equipped gym in The Lofts West for men and women also offers the services of a professional trainer. An outdoor swimming pool for adults and kids and a maintained sauna room are also available in the high-rise.

Residents can practise squash or tennis in a multipurpose room and a sports court. At the podium level, there’s a business centre with a few retail and commercial spaces. Residents can shop for groceries and other regular items from in-house stores. Those who maintain a fitness routine or prefer living close to nature can stroll around manicured lawns and community parks. Also, a covered play area with different activities is available for kids.

A lobby leads to the elevators, where 24-hour front desk help is available. In case of inconvenience, a complaint can be sent to the round-the-clock concierge.

Each apartment gets a reserved spot in the basement. Therefore, guests may have to park their cars on the street.

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 The Lofts West floor plans.

There are 174 ready apartments in The Lofts West Tower Dubai, and each floor only has 6 units. Interested buyers and tenants can choose from 1 and 2-bedroom apartment types in The Lofts West.

1-bedroom apartments are based on four different floor plans, each designed with the same amenities. Layouts vary depending on the covered area and floor. These apartments range from 774 sq. ft. to 958 sq. ft.

Each unit features a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a modern kitchen, a guest bathroom, a balcony and a living room. Those with a larger covered area have a separate dining space next to the kitchen, connected to the hall.

Moreover, kitchens have regular appliances, cabinets, and marble countertops. There’s enough space for laundry as well. Each unit has a balcony connected to the living room. From there, you can enjoy partial views of the main road or Burj Khalifa.

There are quite a few alternatives for 2-bedroom apartments in The Lofts West Tower Dubai. These units vary in layouts, while the amenities are the same. Each is designed to enhance space and storage and allow natural light through double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows. While the covered area may vary from 1,120 sq. ft. to 1,491 sq. ft., each unit features two bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, a guest bathroom, a living area and dining hall, a kitchen, and a balcony.

Bigger units have two sun-facing balconies connected to the dining hall and living area. A standard 2 BHK flat spans 1,282 sq. ft. to 1,356 sq. ft.

Getting around the area is easy since there are many options. Motorists can get easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road within a few minutes.

Dubai Mall MS Land Side A is a 4-minute drive or an 11-minute walk from the tower. Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside is a 4-minute drive away from The Lofts West Downtown Dubai.

The prime location of The Lofts West connects it to popular Dubai Metro stations like Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall and Business Bay, located approximately 4 to 6 minutes away via car.

The following restaurants can be found within the apartment complex:

• Dahab – ​Arabic cuisine​/Mediterranean cuisine​ 
• Bab Al Mansour – ​Moroccan cuisine

Navat Tea House is located in Standpoint Tower B and serves ​Arabic and Turkish cuisine.

There are many options, from local cafes to Downtown Dubai fine dining restaurants, that can be accessed from the Lofts West. Those looking to grab a cup of coffee can check out the following cafes in the area:

• Tiramisu Cafe
• Brews Cafe
• Third Avenue Cafe

Looking for some fun indoor activities while enjoying a cup of coffee? THE SIX Board Game Cafe has many board games that residents and tourists can enjoy with their friends and families.

Fine dining options nearby include:

• Treehouse – Mediterranean
• Wakame – Asian 
• Texas Roadhouse – American/southwestern
• Taikun – Asian

Due to its central location in Downtown Dubai, many fine dining restaurants are not more than 20 to 30 minutes away from The Lofts West Downtown Dubai.

There are many supermarkets near The Lofts West, including:

• Zoom Mini Mart
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Choithrams Bay Square

Around four to five outlets of Zoom are accessible within a few minutes. Spinneys is also located at short intervals. Other local options include Al Maya Supermarket, a block away and Carrefour in Burj View Towers.

Families searching for quality schools can consider:

• GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
• Horizon English School

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail follows the National Curriculum of England. Horizon English School offers British curriculum education to children aged 3 to 11.  It is part of the British School Middle East (BSME) network.

Parents with toddlers can check out:

• Blossom Downtown Nursery Dubai
• Jumeirah International Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery DIFC

• Standpoint Tower
• Forte Tower
• Al Hikmah Tower

The Lofts West is close to many residential buildings; its neighbours include Standpoint Towers, Forte Tower and Al Hikmah Tower.

The Lofts enjoys a central location in Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. It is surrounded by famous landmarks like Dubai Opera, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall.

• Easily accessible from Dubai Opera and Burj Park
• Less than 10 minutes from Dubai Mall

Dubai Opera is the first of its kind performing arts theatre in Dubai. Visitors enjoy shows not limited to stand-up comedy, jazz performances and musical concerts here. With more than a thousand retail outlets and a range of entertainment spots, Dubai Mall is visited by thousand everyday.

The project is only a few minutes away from Burj Park by Emaar, Burj Plaza and Ramada Downtown Dubai. It can be easily accessed from Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in less than 10 minutes.

The Lofts West offers the essence of living in the centre of the city. However, residents might struggle with traffic jams on weekends and during public holidays but these are part of pros and cons of living in Downtown Dubai.

The project has 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.

2D and 3D floor plans for The Lofts West Tower, available on Bayut, will give you a good idea about how the apartments look from the inside.

Iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are less than 10 minutes away.