Al Anbar Tower, Dubai Marina

Al Anbar Tower is a 19-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina. It is part of a multi-tower complex, Dubai Marina Towers (also known as Emaar 6), and offers 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 3 and 5-bedroom penthouses. Developed by Emaar Properties, the high-rise was completed in 2004. The tower offers furnished units; residents can find covered parking, a swimming pool, a gym and a kids’ play area.

Dubai Marina is one of the most popular communities in Dubai, offering high-rise, waterfront residential and commercial properties. The area is a bustling tourist spot with upscale restaurants, hotels and spas. The location of Al Anbar Tower also provides easy access to attractions such as Dubai Marina Walk, Skydive Dubai and Dubai Marina Mall.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Marina
• Developer: Emaar Properties
• Date of completion: 2004
• Number of floors: 19
• Unit type: 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, 3 and 5-bedroom penthouses, villas
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool, kids’ play area, steam rooms & saunas, 24-hour security and concierge services

Parking in Al Anbar Tower is dedicated to residents. Depending on the unit size, some apartments and penthouses get more than one slot.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Al Anbar Tower for easy commuting between floors. There are service elevators in the building as well.

Al Anbar Tower has 24-hour security and CCTV camera surveillance. Cleaning services are also available. Utilities like electricity and water are provided by DEWA.

Al Anbar Tower has a business centre and a barbecue area. The business centre can be used for formal meetings and official events.

There is a fully equipped gym in Al Anbar Tower and a swimming pool as well for those who prefer water-based activities to keep in shape. Finding fitness facilities and gyms in Dubai Marina is easy.

The tower has saunas and steam rooms besides an outdoor children’s play area.

The grand lobby has a waiting area for guests. 24-hour concierge services are also available.

Bayut has created Al Anbar Tower floor plans in 2D and 3D formats.

Al Anbar Tower offers apartments and penthouses to interested buyers and tenants. One can choose from 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 3 and 5-bedroom penthouses. Those looking for larger flats can consider podium villas in the tower.

2-bedroom apartments in Al Anbar Tower cover 1,552 sq. ft. Some units have two bathrooms, and some have three. All units come with a kitchen and a spacious living room.

3-bedroom apartments have covered areas of about 2,437 sq. ft. These units have two to four bathrooms. Some apartments have balconies and a maid’s room. There is a semi-open kitchen that connects to the spacious living room.

Penthouses in Al Anbar Tower can have three or five bedrooms. These units have large balconies, four to seven bathrooms, bedrooms with built-in wardrobes or walk-in closets, storage space and an open-style kitchen.

3 and 4-bed villas in Al Anbar Tower have covered areas ranging from 4,000 sq. ft. to 4,994 sq. ft.

Transportation near Al Anbar Tower involves some of the most popular public transport modes in Dubai, including the metro, tram and taxis.

Mina Al Seyahi, Le Meridien Hotel 1 & 2 are the closest bus stations, approximately 4 to 6 minutes away by car. Jumeirah Beach Residence 1, Seaside, is approximately 6 to 7 minutes away from the tower. Residents can board buses 8, 84 and N55 from Mina Al Seyahi and JBR bus stations to reach their destinations.

DMCC Metro Station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro is the closest, within a 5-minute drive. Sobha Realty Metro Station and Al Khail Metro Station are a 10 to 12-minute drive.

Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Station is the closest, approximately 5 minutes away by car. Other nearby Dubai Tram stations include Dubai Marina Mall and Mina Seyahi, a 6-minute drive away.

Dubai Marina has no shortage of eateries, ranging from casual cafes to fine-dining restaurants. Restaurants near Al Anbar Tower are:

• Cafe Bateel – Continental cuisine
• Mazah – Arabic/International cuisine
• Iran Zamin – Persian cuisine
• Kobeya – Japanese cuisine
• Le Caire 1940 – Egyptian cuisine

All of these restaurants are less than 10 minutes away by car. Fast food and casual eateries such as Domino’s, Papa John’s and Nando’s are less than 5 minutes away from the high-rise.

If you are looking for fine dining eateries in Dubai Marina, head to Pier 7, which has seven restaurants specialising in different cuisines. Asia Asia offers a Pan Asian menu with a twist. Abd el Wahab is a Lebanese fine-dining restaurant in Pier 7. Other choices include Atelier M, Cargo, Mama Zonia and The Scene by Simon Rimmer.

If you want a coffee break, head to Starbucks in the complex. Lavazza is another coffee shop approximately 5 minutes away from the building.

Restaurants in Dubai Marina Mall are a short drive from Al Anbar Tower. Cafes and restaurants that residents love to visit include:

• Caffe Nero
• Shakespeare & Co.
• The Coffee Club
• Carluccio’s

• Grandiose Supermarket
• Marina Fresh
• Carrefour
• Let’s Go Mini Mart
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket

Grandiose Supermarket is within walking distance of the tower. Other supermarkets near Al Anbar Tower are less than 10 minutes away.

Al Anbar isn’t far from reputable schools, such as:

• Emirates International School Meadows
• Regent International School
• The International School of Choueifat Al Sufouh

EIS Meadows is an IB school established in September 2005 by Al Habtoor Group. It offers classes from Early Years to Year 13 for children aged 3 to 18.

Regent International School (RIS) follows the National Curriculum of England. The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Al Sufouh is a K-12 school offering an enriched SABIS curriculum.

All of these are renowned schools in the city and can be reached in less than 15 minutes approximately, depending on the traffic conditions.

Parents searching for nurseries can consider:

• Raffles Nursery
• Learning Ladder Nursery
• Dewdrops Nursery JLT
• Toddler Town British Nursery

All of these nursery schools can be reached within approximately 15 minutes via car, depending on the traffic conditions.

Al Anbar is one of the six buildings in Emaar 6. Its closest neighbours are:

• Murjan
• Al Mass
• Fairouz
• Mesk
• Yass

Other nearby buildings include Al Habtoor Tower, Marina Heights Tower and Ariyana Tower.

• Dubai Marina Walk
• Dubai Marina Mall
• Skydive Dubai

Dubai Marina Walk promenade is lined with chic eateries and popular retail outlets. It also has facilities for visitors, like cycling tracks and play areas.

Dubai Marina Mall is approximately 5 minutes away from Al Anbar Tower. The popular retail destination has many activities to offer other than shopping. Residents can watch a movie at Reel Cinemas and enjoy the XDubai zipline. For food, one can find lots of popular restaurants and cafes in the mall.

Skydive Dubai is a perfect activity for adventurers. Roughly 10 minutes away from the high-rise, Skydive Dubai is where visitors can enjoy skydiving with an experienced instructor. You can get professional photos and videos to relive the experience later. Those brave enough can try solo diving, but that requires prior training.

Al Anbar Tower is part of a six-tower complex. Residents enjoy all the advantages of living in Dubai Marina. However, traffic congestion during peak hours can be a bit of a concern.

Al Anbar Tower offers 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, 3 and 4-bedroom villas and 3 and 5-bedroom penthouses.

Head to Bayut’s official website to find 2D and 3D floor plans of Al Anbar Tower.

Residents can head to Dubai Marina Walk, Dubai Marina Mall and Skydive Dubai. Emirates Golf Club is also 15 minutes away by car.