Al Wahda Building, Deira

Al Wahda, Deira is a mixed-use building in Port Saeed, Deira. It is located next to Deira City Centre, a famous mall in the city. The building has 13 floors above the ground floor, six of which are commercial and seven are residential. There are 2-bedroom flats with are spacious and bright. Both apartments and offices feature double glazed windows to block out the excess sunlight. The facilities in Al Wahda Building include basement parking and easy access to bus and metro stations.

Deira is one of the oldest and busiest areas in Dubai. It is a mixed-use community with both residential and commercial properties. Being an active trading hub, Deira is known for its active imports of textile and spices from Asian and African countries. Additionally, it houses the tourist famous, Deira Clocktower and Gold Souk. As per Bayut & Dubizzle’s Dubai Rental Trends Report for 2020, it is the fifth most popular area for renting flats in the emirate.

• Type of building: Mixed-use Building (apartments and offices)
• Location: Deira
• Developer: Bin Ham Properties
• Number of floors: 14 floors (G+13)
• Unit type: 2-bedroom apartments, office spaces
• Amenities: Basement parking

Al Wahda Building, Port Saeed offers basement parking to its tenants. Both employees and guests can consider street parking or a paid facility nearby to keep their vehicles safe.

Al Wahda Building, Port Saeed consists of high-speed elevators.

Al Wahda Building, Dubai offers 24-hour CCTV monitoring. Each unit, whether residential or commercial, is equipped with air-conditioning and double glazed windows. The building is well-maintained with a proper waste management system. Utilities such as electricity and water are supplied by DEWA.

The building has a single entrance for both commercial and residential floors. There is a reception area in the lobby with 24-hour staff availability.

Al Wahda Building, Deira offers 2-bedroom apartments. Each unit features double glazed windows to block in excess sunlight.

The average surface area of a 2BHK flat in Al Wahda Building, Dubai is 1,150 sq. ft. These units are bright with two or three windows in the hallway. The kitchens are closed with wooden cabinets and marble countertops. Each bedroom has a full-size closet and a bathroom. Also, the balcony has glass railings and offers community views.

Al Wahda Building, Deira has six commercial floors with office spaces.

Al Wahda Building, Deira is housed on 13B Street with easy access to Tariq Bin Ziyad Street and Baniyas Road. Residents owning a car can take these thoroughfares for getting around. There are also many bus and metro stations for people commuting via public transport.

The nearest bus station is City Centre MS A2, located at a 2-minute walking distance. Deira City Centre Bus station and Dnata 1 Bus stop are two other options, accessible within a 5-minute walk from Al Wahda Building.

Residents can catch a subway from Deira City Centre Metro station, which is a 2-minute walk away. Another option is Al Rigga Metro station, available within 18 minutes, on foot. Residents can find their preferred routes and fares of the metro services on MyBayut’s Dubai metro guide.

Residents of Al Wahda Building, Deira can find the following restaurants nearby:

• Rumaan Hyderabad Restaurant
• Deyar Restaurant and Cafe
• Mumbai Express Restaurant and Cafe
• Wadi Al Arayesh Restaurant 
• Lido Restaurant and Cafeteria

Since Deira is a densely populated area, it is provided with several casual dining restaurants and cafes. Most of these serve Indian and Pakistani cuisines and are known for large servings at budget-friendly prices. There are some other restaurants in the area such as Wadi Al Arayesh where you can find Middle Eastern and Lebanese food menus. Apart from their famous Beiruti Hummus, you will find flavourful shisha in Wadi Al Arayesh. Another Arabian restaurant is Lido Cafe where you can find a wide array of Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Lebanese dishes. Additionally, you will find many options in Deira City Centre such as The Coffee Club, Paul Bakery and Restaurant, Denny’s and P.F. Chang’s. The Coffee Club is one of the top restaurants in Deira and offers the finest sandwiches with a variety of pasta.

Al Wahda, Deira features the following supermarkets nearby:

• Best Way Supermarket
• Sunrise Supermarket
• W Mart Supermarket
• Q Mart Supermarket

Residents of Al Wahda Building can easily find several supermarkets and grocery stores within walking distance. The nearest option includes Best Way Supermarket, located a 6-minute walk away. There is an outlet of W Mart Supermarket at a 5-minute driving distance where you can find fresh groceries and vegetables. As it is one of the leading supermarkets in Dubai, you will get a wide array of imported products here. Some more options in the vicinity include Q Mart Supermarket and Sunrise Supermarket, available within 10 minutes, by car.

Al Wahda Residence, Deira has the following buildings nearby:

• Deira City Tower – mixed-use building
• Flora Park – residential building
• Al Ghurair Building – residential building
• Flora Creek Deluxe – hotel apartment building

Since Deira is a mixed-use area, you will find both residential and commercial projects in the vicinity of Al Wahda building. The majority of the buildings are long-standing and offer spacious units compared to the new projects in the community. These offer studio to 4-bedroom apartments for affordable annual rents of AED 27k to AED 118k. Also, there are several buildings nearby offering freehold apartments for sale in Deira.

Al Wahda Building stands amidst reputable landmarks in the community, such as:

• Deira Clocktower
• Deira City Centre
• Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

Residents of Al Wahda can go shopping anytime as there is Deira City Centre located next to the building. There are several high-street brands in the centre along with traditional Arabic clothing and abaya shops. There is also the outlet of Carrefour Supermarket in Deira City Centre for household shopping.

Deira Clocktower is a tourists attraction in the area, accessible within a 7-minute drive from the building. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is a great place to unwind, especially on weekends. In addition to the golf course, the club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts and gym facilities to its premium members.

Being one of the established projects in the area, Al Wahda Building offers affordable living in Deira, Dubai. However, the residence does not feature amenities as offered in the new projects such as a gymnasium and a swimming pool. Also, traffic congestion may lead to noise during peak hours.