Al Manal Residence 2, Dubai Silicon Oasis

Al Manal Residence 2, DSO is a mid-rise residential building that consists of 10 floors. Apartments in Al Manal Residence 2 include studio, 1 and 2-bedroom units.

Al Manal Residence 2 is part of a residential complex Al Manal Residence. The complex consist of seven mid-rise buildings. These buildings are nine to 11 floors high. Al Manal Residence is a freehold project. Al Manal Development launched it in 2007 and completed it in 2017.

The residential cluster is located at Nadd Hessa Street, which further connects it to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Al Ain Road. Al Manal Residence is close to Cedre Shopping Centre in DSO. Residents also have quick access to neighbouring areas like Academic City and International City.

Dubai Silicon Oasis has three main parts: Technology Park, Villa Compound in the Technology Park and Residential Towers. The residential towers are dotted across the community. An expansive road network connects these sub-communities.

• Type of building: Residential-Part of a Complex
• Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Developer: Al Manal Development
• Date of completion: 2017
• Number of floors: 10
• Number of units: 120
• Unit type: Studios and apartments with 1 and 2-bedrooms
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium, spa, kid’s play area

Basement and ground floor of the building provides covered parking for the residents. Residential parking in Al Manal Residence 2 allocates a minimum of one slot for each apartment.

There are two high-speed elevators in Al Manal Residence 2. Elevators have a separate power backup.

CCTV cameras and security staff together maintain 24 hours of security in the building. Empower provides district cooling services for the whole project. It’s a centrally-air-conditioned building. The onsite maintenance team takes care of the building amenities and provide maintenance and repair services.

The building has a multi-purpose room. Residents can use it for family gatherings too.

The rooftop has an indoor fitness facility for the residents. The gym in Al Manal Residence 2 has modern exercise equipment, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room facilities.

There are separate swimming pools for adults and kids. Both swimming pools are on the rooftop. Also, there is a prayer room and a kids’ play area in the building.

The ground floor of the building has a lobby area. Desk staff on the reception offers 24 hours concierge and guest service for the visitors.

Pets are allowed in the building.

All apartments have huge double glazed windows in bedrooms and glass railing balconies. Larger units also have a balcony with the master bedroom.

Apartments have tiled flooring, while the kitchen has cabinets and stone countertops. The cooking area also has space for home appliances. Bathrooms are outfitted with ceramic tiles and quality sanitary ware.

Studio flats have a floor area of 291 sq. ft. The units come with a full bathroom and a closed style kitchen. Sleep areas have large size double glazed windows.

Spanning over the area of 780 sq. ft., 1-bed units have an en-suite bathroom and floor to ceiling windows in bedroom. There are a semi-open kitchen and a powder room. Also, the living area is connected to the balcony via a glass sliding door.

2-bedroom apartments have built-up areas ranging from 925 sq. ft. to 980 sq. ft. These units have 2 balconies, one with a living room and another with a bedroom. Only one bedroom has an attached bathroom. Instead of a guest washroom, these units have a full detached bathroom. Also, there is a spacious semi-open kitchen near the entrance.

As the residential cluster is located in one of the central districts in Dubai, DSO, residents have access to public transport. Transportation near Al Manal Residence 2 mainly includes bus and taxi services and a couple of metro stations .

Several bus routes are serving Dubai Silicon Oasis. Bus numbers 320, 321, 367, X25, 30, 50, 66 and 67 take commuters to nearby metro stations, bus stops and neighbouring areas.

As these stops are located within the community. Bus stops at DSO Operation Centre, SIT Tower and Silicon Oasis Lake are within walking distance. Bus stops reachable via a short drive of 5 minutes include Silicon Oasis Imperial Tower Bus Stop and Silicon Oasis North Park Bus Stop. Eppco, Muntazah Petrol Station 2 Bus Stop is 9 minutes away. It is the nearest bus stop outside the community.

Rashidiya Metro Station is the nearest metro station at a 14-minute drive. Creek Metro Station at Al Jadaf is 15 minutes away, whereas, Financial Centre Metro Station and Al Jadaf Metro Station are at a 16-minute drive from the building.

When it comes to dining facilities, the neighbourhood has plenty of options for its resident. Residents can choose from the leading restaurants in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Famous restaurants near Al Manal Residence 2 are:

• One Square Meal
• Copper Kettle
• Tomato & Basilico

Located within walking distance from the building, One Square Meal is a casual dining restaurant at the ground level of Spring Oasis Tower. It serves Italian, Arabian and Indian dishes.

Copper Kettle is a Pakistani eatery on the ground floor of Palacio Tower. It is reachable via a 2-minute drive. Visitors can enjoy a variety of Pakistani dishes like biryani, kababs and naan. Tomato & Basilico is 3 minutes away from the building. It’s an Italian restaurant that serves a variety of pasta, mushroom pizza, lasagne and tomato soups.

Residents of Al Manal Residence 2 can also find fine dining eateries.

• The Grill Pit at Al-Habtoor Polo Resort.

The Grill Pit is reachable via a 16-minute drive. It has a huge menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stakes, salads, sandwiches, desserts are the few most popular items served here. The fine dining also has a full bar, which serves a variety of fresh juices and alcoholic drinks like wine and beer.

The neighbourhood provides plenty of excellent retail facilities. Residents either have walking or driving access to the supermarkets in the vicinity. Supermarkets near Al Manal Residence 2 are:

• Choithrams-Spring Oasis Tower walk
• Al Maya Supermarket-Silicon Gate 1
• Carrefour Market- Souq Extra
• Spinney Supermarket-Cedre Shopping Mall

Choithrams and Al Maya Supermarket are within walking distance from the building. The Carrefour Market in Souq Extra is 3 minutes away. Also, Spinney at Cedre Shopping Mall is a 4-minute drive. Besides these supermarkets, residents can drive to the other best supermarkets in Dubai for grocery shopping.

• Axis 8 Residence – residential
• Spring Oasis Tower – residential
• Ocean Residencia – residential
• Silicon Building – residential
• Silicon Oasis Tower – residential
• SIT Tower – commercial
• Premier Inn Hotel, DSO – hotel
• Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments DSO – hotel

Al Manal Residence 2, Silicon Oasis is close to many residential and commercial buildings in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Few of them are within walking distance. These include Axis 8 Residence, Spring Oasis Tower and Ocean Residencia.

Other buildings in the vicinity are also at a drive of 5 minutes. These include Silicon Building and Silicon Oasis Tower. SIT Tower is also within walking distance. There are also a few hotels in the vicinity. Premier Inn Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments in DSO are at a 7-minute drive.

Nearby landmarks include:

• North Park DSO
• Global Village
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Located within walking distance of the building, North Park DSO is a public park near the Cedre Villas. The park has water fountains, kids play area for toddlers, walking paths and an outdoor gym for fitness enthusiasts. Visitors can also enjoy food and beverages from food stalls at the park. Also, there is a visitor parking lot for 91 vehicles.

The multicultural festival park is 14 minutes away. Global Village is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai. It has outdoor arenas of worldwide pavilions, retail and shopping facilities. Visitors will enjoy watching street performances, stunt show, live music concerts and Carnaval. They can also enjoy several rides at Global Village. Besides these, the venue offers excellent dining facilities at restaurants, cafes and street food stalls.

Reachable via a drive of 15 minutes, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland in Dubai. The natural reserve serves as a stop-over for birds migrating from Africa and West Asia during the winter season. Dubai Municipality monitors this natural reserve and ensures to maintain the perfect ecosystem for birds. It’s a must-visit for those who love nature. The powerful binocular at observation decks let visitors observe the wildlife and flora and fauna.

Before you buy or rent an apartment in Al Manal Residence 2 in Dubai Silicon Oasis, consider a few basic things like traffic congestions at the intersections of connecting highways. The absence of metro service in the community might also annoy those who rely on public transport for work. The public transport issue is expected to be resolved in the near future as RTA is working on the expansion of the Al Jadaf Metro Station route.