Al Fahad Tower 2, Barsha Heights (TECOM)

Al Fahad Tower 2 is a residential tower in Barsha Heights that offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. It has two linked blocks, A and B which are equipped with modern and latest amenities to facilitate residents. The tower has two basements, one ground and 23 residential floors. It is a project by Al Fahad Holding.  Amenities wise the building houses a health club, a sauna, a gym, swimming pool, rooftop terrace and sports facilities. There are also high-speed lifts, 24-hour security surveillance, covered car parking and fire safety features available to residents.

Barsha Heights, previously known as Tecom, is a mixed-use area with apartment towers, commercial buildings, serviced hotels and skyscrapers. Barsha Heights is the first choice for families as it is well-connected to the community of the emirate and offers everything they need from local supermarkets to cafés and restaurants. The strategic position of Barsha Heights connects the neighbourhood from other areas of Dubai within a short distance. It is located between The Greens and Al Barsha and adjacent to Dubai Internet City. This family-friendly locality is a project by the TECOM Group.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Barsha Heights
• Developer: Al Fahad Holding
• Number of floors: 23
• Unit type: 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Swimming pool, sauna and steam room, gym, BBQ area, squash room and children’s play area

Parking in Al Fahad Tower 2, Tecom can be found on two basement levels dedicated to parking. In addition, residents can park their vehicles on the ground floor as well where parking space is available for 406 cars.

There are two high-speed elevators in Al Fahad Tower 2, Dubai which provide round the clock service.

Security in the building is monitored round the clock by trained staff through CCTV cameras. For the maintenance of security facilities alongside other amenities, there is a maintenance crew present onsite. The district cooling supplier for the project is Empower and the utilities are provided by DEWA.

Fitness enthusiasts will find a fully-equipped gymnasium in Al Fahad Tower 2, Tecom for both and women located on the first floor. Along with that, there are swimming pools, sauna and steam rooms with restrooms. Sports enthusiasts can try their hands on squash at the squash court in the vicinity of the building.

To meet the high-end standards of living, the tower offers open to sky terrace with umbrellas and lounge chairs, hard and soft landscape, BBQ area and a children’s play area. It also has a common garbage chute that terminates at the ground floor of the tower in the main garbage room with necessary garbage containers and compactor.

There is a 24-hour concierge and guest service available for guests. Visitors can sit in the entrance hall while waiting.

The tower also has integrated safety measures to meet high-end standards of living. The building comes with fire alarms, suppression equipment and an integrated fire escape route.

The apartments in the building come in different configurations and floor plans which are as follows:

• 1-bedroom apartments in Al Fahad Tower 2, Dubai consist of two different unit types
• 2-bedroom apartments in Al Fahad 2, Tecom consist of six different unit types
• 3-bedroom apartments in Al Fahad 2, Tecom consist of two different unit types

One can view the floor plans of Al Fahad Tower 2 to understand the layout of rooms and other physical features of a residential unit. Bayut offers simple 2D and 3D formats for viewing apartment floor plans.

The building offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All residential units are equipped with modern facilities and amenities.

1-bedroom apartments in the building cover an area ranging from 1,089 sq. ft. to 1,098 sq. ft. These residential units come with an attached bathroom and dressing room in the master bedroom. There is a spacious living and dining area, a kitchen, a powder room and a balcony in each apartment as well.

2-bed units cover an area of 1,260 sq. ft. to 1,489 sq. ft. Residents will find one or two large balconies which can be stepped into from the expansive hall. The kitchen is fitted with storage spaces and well-finished countertops. There is a dressing room and an en suite bathroom in the master bedroom, and an attached bathroom with the secondary bedroom. The apartments also feature powder rooms.

3-bedroom apartments in the building are expansive, with a coverage area of 2,218 sq. ft. to 2,952 sq. ft. There are a total of 3 bedrooms along with separate maid’s room and 4 bathrooms in these units. Residents can spend family time at the large dining and living areas with ease. The other features of these units include two or three balconies, kitchen, powder room and dressing room in the master bedroom.

With easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road, residents can travel to nearby areas of the city. Those without personal cars can find public transit stations nearby as well.

Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Al Barsha Heights Mazoon Hotel & Apartments and Al Barsha Heights Ramee Guestline Hotel Apartment are the nearest bus stations, accessible in 2-4 minutes drive.

The Dubai Internet City Metro Station is located at a 4-minute drive from the building. Other metro stations close by are 5-10 minutes away which include Mall of the Emirates, Mashreq and Nakheel.

Residents can avail the tram service at an 8-10 minute drive. Al Sufouh, Palm Jumeirah and Media City are the nearest tram stations to the building.

Popular restaurants nearby are:

• Hitchki Dubai 
• Seven Stones Restaurant
• Spotlight

Hitchki Dubai is an Indian casual dining restaurant which also offers home delivery, located at a 1-minute walk. The restaurant is also considered one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Dubai. Those craving fast food can head to Seven Stones Restaurant at a 3-minute walk which offers a variety of cuisines. Finally, there is Spotlight at a 6-minute walk which serves Italian and European cuisine in affordable prices.

Other fine-dining options include:

• Stay – One&Only The Palm
• L’Olivo Ristorante
• Maiden Shanghai

STAY by Yannick Alleno at One&Only The Palm offers French cuisine in a relaxed ambience. The three-Michelin-starred, Chef Yannick Alleno takes diners on an amazing culinary journey with his extraordinary passion for playful French cuisine.  The name of the restaurant, STAY is the acronym for Simple Table Alleno Yannick. The restaurant is accessible in a 19-minute drive.

Those who enjoy traditional Italian and Mediterranean cuisine must visit L’Olivo Ristorante. A restaurant ideal for newlyweds as it has a romantic ambience and elegant venue with a delectable choice of dishes. Guests can enjoy their food with live or classical music for an authentic Italian dining experience. It is located 24-minutes away from the apartment building at Rixos The Palm Dubai.

Maiden Shanghai is set at the heart of FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai with amazing views across the Marina. The restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist. It has a variety of dining areas including private dining rooms and an indoor bar with a selective cocktail menu. One has to drive for 11-minute to reach the restaurant.

There are ample options for grocery shopping near the residential tower. These include:

• Carrefour
• Geant
• Blue Mart

Residents can head to the outlet of Carrefour in TECOM I-Rise for monthly grocery hauls. It has fresh food items, personal care products and electronic accessories. Other supermarkets nearby are Geant, Blue Mart and LIFCO Supermarket TECOM. All these supermarkets are located within a 5-10 minute drive.

• Elegance House
• Tower 7
• Paradise Building

Many residential projects are located close to the building. The nearest is Elegance House, located at a 5-minute walk. Others include Tower 7 at a 7-minute walk and Paradise Building at a 9-minute walk.

A few notable landmarks nearby include:

• Mall of the Emirates
• Jebel Ali Racecourse
• Phobia Dubai Escape Games

Mall of the Emirates is a must-see tourist destination for adventure seekers. It features a ski field, a cinema complex and more than 630 shopping outlets of the world’s best brands. The ground floor of the mall always keeps busy with colourful fashion shows or family events. If you are in Dubai just for the sake of shopping, then stay at the Sheraton Hotel or Kempinski, located adjacent to the mall. Both hotels also offer easy access to Burj Al Arab and Umm Suqeim Beach.

For promoting the traditional sports of Arab, the grandstand and track at Jebel Ali racecourse were constructed. Following the direction by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dhruba Selvaratnam – veteran horse trainer, the racecourse was established in 1990. The racecourse offers to seat for around 2000 people at a time. It also has food stalls to entertain visitors.

Phobia Dubai is a popular leisure destination for adventure seekers. In a 60-minute game, you’ll be locked and you need to understand and complete the mission in order to escape from the room. Visitors can make their own team consisting of 2-5 persons with a minimum age of 6 years. The entry ticket price starts at AED 115 per person. Phobia Dubai is located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai.

Besides a boast of amenities the building offers, there are a few things which need to be considered before moving. The strategic position of the apartment tower makes it easy for residents to access other areas of the city but the influx in traffic during peak hours may cause exertion.