21st Century Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road

Living true to its name, the 21st Century Tower features a futuristic design and offers residents all the facilities required for a modern lifestyle. Ranked as the most popular residential development on Sheikh Zayed Road, the 55-storey tower has 400 apartments: 300 3-bedroom units and 100 2-bed flats. It is the 4th largest building in Dubai. Having said that, it was the tallest residential building in the world at the time of its construction in 2001-2003. One can see the Al Rostamani logo of three doves in flight on the skyscraper.

Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is one of Dubai’s main highways connecting all the UAE’s seven emirates. While being one of the busiest roads in Dubai, several high-rise residential buildings have been developed along E11. These are especially popular among professionals since the road connects them to the emirate’s many commercial areas. One such residential building is the 21st Century Tower.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
• Date of completion: 2003
• Number of floors: 55
• Number of units: 400
• Unit type: 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Swimming pool, gym, kid’s play area

Residents have access to an adjoining nine-level basement parking in 21st Century Tower, which has a total of 412 parking spaces. Owners/tenants of each unit get one space.

Among modern facilities are seven elevators in the 21st Century Tower connected by an intelligent elevator system. This means that when you request an elevator, the system automatically directs the nearest elevator to the requested floor.

There is a full-time security and maintenance staff to facilitate residents at all times. Residents don’t have to pay additional maintenance charges. The building is also secured by CCTV coverage.

To help residents stay fit and active, developers have also built a state-of-the-art gym in 21st Century Tower.

Lifestyle amenities include a rooftop swimming pool and an outdoor playing area for children featuring swings, slides and monkey bars.

The building also has a front desk and lobby area with beautiful interiors and spacious seating facilities.

Pets are not allowed in the building.

21st Century Tower also has fire safety features such as:

• Fire alarms
• Smoke detectors
• Fire extinguishers

These are maintained routinely to ensure the safety of residents at all times.

Interested buyers and tenants will find 2 and 3-bedroom apartment types in 21st Century Tower.

To begin with, 2-bedroom apartments in 21st Century Tower Sheikh Zayed Road have covered areas ranging from approximately 1,000 sq. ft to 1,500 sq. ft. The units comprise two master bedrooms. The smaller units have two bathrooms, whereas 2-BHK flats with greater covered areas have three bathrooms.

Moving on, 3-bedroom apartments in 21st Century Tower Sheikh Zayed Road have covered areas ranging from approximately 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. The entrance leads to a spacious dining and sitting area. These units have an open-plan kitchen along with a laundry room. There are three bedrooms with closets and attached bathrooms.

It is easy to find public transportation near 21st Century Tower.

Sheikh Zayed Road connects to major destinations like Dubai International Airport and Downtown Dubai in 15 minutes. However, those who drive can expect heavy traffic during peak hours. Not to mention, public parking places also fill up quite fast. That is why using public transport proves more convenient.

There are a couple of bus stops nearby: Emirates Tower and DAMAC Park Tower. Bus lines that operate in the neighbourhood include 27, 29 and X22.

Dubai Metro Red Line station, Financial Centre Metro Station, is less than a minute away from the skyscraper. The Emirates Towers Metro Station is also located less than a kilometre away.

Residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy food and beverages. For instance, Starbucks is located on the ground level.

Restaurants near 21st Century Tower include:

• Crab Market Restaurant & Lounge
• Al Safadi Restaurant
• Zaroob

As you can see, a variety of international cuisine is available. If you are living in 21st Century Tower, then these cafes and restaurants on Sheikh Zayed Road are a must-visit.

Moving, fast-food places on Sheikh Zayed Road include:

• Subway
• McDonald’s
• KFC
• Wendy’s

For fine dining, one can head to nearby hotels. Popular options include:

• Tresind (VOCO Hotel)
• Chamas (Crown Plaza Hotel)
• Benjarong

Tresind serves Indian cuisine, whereas Chamas offers a Brazilian menu. Benjarong, on the other hand, offers the authentic taste of Thailand.

Finally, nightlife options include Level 43 Sky Lounge, Cavalli Club and Vii Dubai.

There is no shortage of supermarkets near 21st Century Tower. Examples include:

• Choithrams
• Al Maya Supermarket
• New Delma Supermarket

One can also find several other supermarkets along Sheikh Zayed Road, such as Spinneys and West Zone Fresh Supermarket. Not to mention, there is an Oasis Mini Mart located just two minutes away from the building.

For an extensive line of products, you can visit these supermarkets in Dubai offering goods and produce from different countries.

• Jumeira Baccalaureate School
• JSS Private School
• Best Kidz Nursery (DIFC branch)
• Hummingbird Nursery (DIFC branch)

Jumeira Baccalaureate School offers the IB curriculum from Pre-KG until Grade 12 to students aged 3 to 18. The school has received a ‘Very Good‘ rating on students’ achievement, facilities provided and the school management. As a result, JBS is one of the best IB schools in Dubai.

JSS Private School offers the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from KG1 to Grade 12. The school has been rated ‘Very Good‘ by the KHDA.

• Oasis Tower
• Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
• Rolex Tower

These are some prominent towers within a 5-minute walking distance of 21st Century Towers.

Due to its location, 21st Century Towers has several landmarks and places of interest nearby. These include:

• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Fountain
• Dubai Mall

Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building, and Dubai Fountain, a musical fountain, are some of the most popular landmarks where hundreds gather to enjoy breathtaking views of these man-made wonders.

Dubai Mall is the closest mall. It is the ultimate shopping and entertainment destination in the emirate. Apart from shopping at hundreds of retail outlets, you can also engage in various unique experiences, such as virtual reality, ice skating and flight simulation, to name a few.

Not to mention, 21st Century Tower is located close to DIFC and Emirates Towers.

21st Century Tower is located in a bustling area. The apartments are ideal for renters and investors alike. While the area is well-serviced by public transport, living on Sheikh Zayed Road means facing high traffic and noise pollution, especially during peak hours.

Yes, the building is equipped with fire alarms, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

Yes, Starbucks is located within the 21st Century Tower.