Al Shafar Tower 2, Barsha Heights Tecom

Al Shafar Tower 2 is a 25-storey high residential tower in Barsha Heights (Tecom). There are seven levels of podium dedicated for parking. The ground floor has retail shops and showrooms, while the rooftop has a swimming pool and a gym. The building has 18 residential floors. Apartments in Al Shafar Tower 2 consist of studios and apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

Al Shafar Tower 2, Dubai is a freehold project of Al Shafar Development. Construction work was started in 2006, whereas, the project was handed over in 2012. The residential tower is located at Al Nahar Street 2. The location of the building also gives easy access to Al Hessa Street, First Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.

Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Barsha Heights, the apartments for sale in Al Shafar Tower 2 can be a good choice for investors and homebuyers. The urban community, Barsha Heights has a number of residential and commercial buildings, service apartments and hotels. The neighbourhood is known for offering a convenient lifestyle at affordable prices.

Seamless integration of residential and commercial facilities have made Al Barsha Heights suitable for residential and commercial use. Apartments for sale in Al Barsha Heights Tecom offer not only good profits for investors but also provide a modern lifestyle for residents.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Barsha Heights Tecom
• Developer: Al Shafar Development
• Date of completion: 2012
• Number of floors: 25
• Unit type: studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Rooftop swimming pool and gym, outdoor kids’ play area

Seven podium floors offer a parking facility in the building. Residential parking in Al Shafar Tower 2 allocates a minimum of one parking slot for each apartment unit. Bigger units come with two slots. Visitors can use street parking outside the building.

There are four elevators in Al Shafar Tower 2 for the convenience of residents and visitors. Elevators have separate power backups.

Empower provides district cooling services for the tower. Also, there are surveillance cameras and security staff for 24 hours of security. Moreover, building management also provides onsite maintenance.

The rooftop has an open-air area along with a swimming pool. Residents can use it for small family events and dinner parties.

The gym in Al Shafar Tower 2 is equipped with modern exercise equipment. This is an indoor fitness facility on the building rooftop. The fitness centre also has a steam room and a sauna.

The rooftop of the building has a swimming pool and deck. Also, there is an outdoor kid’s play area. It’s a secure green area on the earth floor within the boundary wall of the project.

There is a huge reception lobby on the ground floor. Desk staff at the reception provides concierge and guest services for residents and visitors. Guests can also wait in the lounge

It’s a pet-friendly residence. Residents can keep domestic pets.

Smoke detectors and fire safety equipment is installed across the common building areas and apartments. This will help them to handle accidental fires on the spot.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. Residents and investors can find the unit and bed types by browsing Al Shafar Tower 2 floor plans.

18 residential floors have studios and 1 to 3 bedroom apartments. Most of the apartments in Al Shafar Tower 2, Barsha Heights are highly spacious and well equipped with modern home fixtures. Bathrooms are tiled and outfitted with the best sanitary ware, whereas, the kitchen has cabinets for storage.

Studios have a floor area of 400 sq. ft.  Studio flats in the building are spacious and provide a large living space. All units have a built-in wardrobe in the sleeping area. Also, there is a full bathroom and cooking area with sufficient cabinet storage and stone countertops. It also has space for a cooking range and home appliances. Studios don’t have a balcony, instead, they have a floor to ceiling window on the exterior wall.

1-bedroom apartments spread over 950 sq. ft. All apartments from this category have balconies outside the vast living room and floor to ceiling windows and built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms. The living room also has a guest washroom, whereas closed style kitchen has cabinet storage along the wall, sinks, space for home appliances and stone countertops.

Spreading over the area of 1,450 sq. ft., these apartments have two bedrooms with attached bathrooms. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and a common balcony on the exterior side. A huge size living room also has a powder room and floor to ceiling window for maximum light flow.

3-bedroom apartments in Al Shafar 2 are enormously spacious. Floor area ranges from 1,759 sq. ft. to 2,550 sq. ft. All bedrooms have attached bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows and built-in wardrobes. The living room has a guest washroom. These units have a huge semi-open kitchen. The kitchen has a lot of cabinets and drawer units for storage. Also, there are stone countertops along the walls and space of home appliances. Few larger units also have a separate laundry room.

An abundance of public transportation near Al Shafar Tower 2 facilitate residents relying on public transport for the daily commute. Residents have walking access to bus stops in the vicinity. Metro and tram service are also accessible via a short drive.

Several bus stations are within walking distance from the building. These include The Mazoon Hotel & Apartments 1 Bus Stop and Saleh Bin Lahej Building 1 Bus Stop. Commuters can find buses for different routes.  Buses 84, F31 and F34 and F35 are few bus services stopped at these bus stops.

Though metro service does not directly serve Al Barsha Tecom. Residents have driving access to nearby metro stations. Dubai Internet City Metro Station is at a drive of 5 minutes. Other metro stations located under the drive of 10 minutes. These are the First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station, Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and Mashreq Metro Station. Those who are interested in using the metro service can check this Dubai Metro guide for updated fares and timings.

A couple of tram stations are also within a short drive from the building. Tram Depot Dubai and tram stations at Al Sufouh and Knowledge Village 2 are within a drive of 10 minutes. You may also check the Dubai Tram guide for routes, timing and fares.

When it comes to dining options in Dubai, you may find both expensive and affordable restaurants in Dubai. The building itself has two restaurants on the ground floor. Wide Range and Royal Dining. Both serve a variety of food. Royal Dining serves dishes from North/South Indian and Filipino cuisines.

Wide Range also serves huge South Indian, Arabian and Middle Eastern food items.

Popular restaurants near Al Shafar Tower 2 are:

• Chin Chin Restaurant – Al Shafar Tower 1
• Spotlight Restaurant – Tamem House Building
• Copper Kettle Restaurant – Two Towers

Residents have walking access to Chin Chin Restaurant and Spotlight Restaurant. Chin Chin Restaurant serves Chinese dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can order anything from soups, starters, and hot beverages to snacks and main meals.

Spotlight is casual dining, which is serving Italian and European dishes like pizza, pasta, salads, soups and burgers. Copper Kettle Restaurant is a Pakistani eatery located within a drive of 5 minutes. You can order a variety of dishes from Pakistani cuisines.

Few nearby fine dining options are:

• Rhodes W1 – Grosvenor House
• Atelier M – Pier 7
• Cinque – Five Palm Jumeirah

Located 10 minutes away, Rhodes W1 is British fine dining. Visitors can also enjoy wine and beer at the restaurant bar. Atelier M is 12 minutes away. It offers Mediterranean and French dishes. It has a full bar serving wine, beer and cocktails in its bar.

Cinque serves Italian meals, pasta and a variety of seafood. Visitors can also enjoy fresh juices, wine and alcohol at the bar. It is reachable via a drive of 12 minutes.

The residential building itself has a Zoom Market on the ground floor. Besides this, residents have walking and driving access to some of the best supermarkets in Dubai.

Supermarkets near Al Shafar Tower 2 are:

• Safestway Supermarket – Al Shafar Tower 1
• West Zone Supermarket – Hawaai Residence
• Ajwa Mini Mart – Sheikha Noora Tower
• Lifco Supermarket – Damac Executive Heights
• Carrefour Market Tecom I – Rise Tower

Safestway Supermarket, West Zone Supermarket and Ajwa Mini Mart are a short walk from the building. Besides these, Lifco Supermarket and Carrefour Market are at a drive of under 5 minutes.

• Al Shafar Tower 1 – commercial
• Hawaii Residence – residential
• Sheikha Noora Tower- residential
• Damac Executive Heights – commercial
• Al Fahad Tower 2 – residential
• I-Rise Tower – commercial
• Icon Tower – commercial
• Grosvenor Business Tower – commercial

Al Shafar Tower 2 is well connected to several residential and commercial buildings in the vicinity. Al Shafar Tower 1, Hawaii Residence and Sheikha Noora Tower are residential towers reachable via a short walk. Moreover, Damac Executive Heights, Icon Tower, Al Fahad Tower 2 and Grosvenor Business Tower are within the drive of a maximum of 5 minutes.

Landmarks near the buildings are:

• Al Barsha Pond Park
• Dubai Marina Mall
• The Selfie Kingdom

Located at a drive of 7 minutes, Al Barsha Pond Park is a family-friendly place for people of all age group. It has a large manmade pond in the centre. Besides, lush greenery, it has the best tracks for walking, jogging and cycling. For kids, there are sandy and shaded play areas.

Besides shopping, visitors can find several things to do in Dubai Marina Mall. The shopping and entertainment destination is 9 minutes away. The iconic venue is capable to deliver the best retail and leisure experience for its visitors. Besides 143 retail outlets, the mall also has an alfresco dining area, food court, supermarket, reel cinema and kids play zone.

The Selfie Kingdom is Dubai’s first Instagram inspired selfie museum. It is located 12 minutes away. 15 Popup rooms provide vibrant backgrounds for taking perfect pictures. Since its opening in January 2020, the museum is attracting selfie enthusiasts of all age group.

Though Barsha Heights Tecom is known for its prime location and easy access to highways, prospective residents should not ignore a few important things before buying or renting an apartment in Al Shafar Tower 2. Traffic congestion during peak hours might annoy those who drive daily to other areas for work.