Amna Building, International City

Amna Building is a residential building in Phase 2, International City. It faces Al Hashmi Building and consists of a ground floor and seven residential floors. It includes features like protruding balconies with glass railing. However, the characteristic that sets the building’s architecture apart from the rest of the modern buildings in the area is its colour scheme. A sharp contrast between mustard-yellow and white makes Amna Building stand out. The project features studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. The well-appointed interior space is designed to provide comfort and fine living.

International City is one of the most affordable areas in Dubai. It features ten residential complexes, that are named after the famous countries in the world. The area has an abundance of studios and 1-bedroom flats. with many supermarkets and healthcare facilities. This free-hold community is also home to Dragon Mart 1 and 2.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: International City
• Number of floors: G+7
• Unit type: Studio, 1-Bed and 2-bed
• Amenities: CCTV security, covered parking, shared gym and pool, kis play area, high-speed elevators and more

There are covered parking spaces on the ground floor for residents. Guests, on the other hand, can park their cars outside the building or use paid parking options nearby.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Amna Building, International City that provide accessibility to each floor.

Amna Building, International City provides round-the-clock security and power back-up arrangement. The water and electricity are supplied by DEWA.

Fitness enthusiasts can go to the well-equipped gym in Amna Building. Men and women are offered a separate fitness facility.

The lifestyle amenities in Amna Building include an outdoor swimming pool and children’s play area.

Amna Building, International City offers affordable living in a thriving residential district. Interested tenants get a choice of renting either a studio, 1-bed apartment or a 2-bed flat.

The studio apartments in Amna Building are built over a cosy space that ranges from 412 sq. ft. to 719 sq. ft. Each flat comes with one bathroom, a semi-open kitchen and a balcony. They all have basic features such as light fixtures, air-conditioning and fire extinguishers.

1-bedroom apartments in Amna Building are built over spacious areas that vary between 850 sq. ft. and 1,471 sq. ft. Each apartment comes with a single bedroom, two bathrooms and a living room with a balcony connected to it. Some of these bed-types include two balconies as well.

The largest property, 2-bedroom apartments in the Amna Building, International City measure between 1,322 sq. ft. to 1,631 sq. ft. These units have large bedrooms, floor to ceiling windows and elegant balconies and three bathrooms.

Those interested in renting apartments in Amna Building can rent them at the following prices:

• The price of 1-bed rental flats in Amna Building averages around AED 36k

For more comparable units with similar sizes and amenities, you can browse apartments for rent in International City. Moreover, investors and buyers can also look for options to purchase apartments in Amna Building.

The two major routes for transportation near Amna Building Dubai are located on either side of the project. They are called Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

The nearest option includes Manama Road 4 2 reachable in 11 minutes by car and Mirdiff Private School Bus Station accessible within a 15-minute drive.

Within 15 to 20 minutes of driving, one can find Centrepoint Metro Station (previously known as Al Rashidiya Metro Station), Emirates Metro Station, Airport Terminal Metro Station and Al Jaddaf Metro Station.

Residents can visit the following restaurants near Amna Building:

• Grill Palace Restaurant
• Lahori Tarka 
• Al Abaq Al Shami Restaurant
• Al Zaitoon Restaurant

A Pakistani eatery in Greece Cluster, Lahori Tarka is located at a distance of 10 minutes drive. The place has a diverse menu with a variety of Pakistani specialities. From finger-licking Nehari and mouthwatering Biryani to Peshawari mutton, chicken makni and BBQ options, South Asian expats can find it all here.

Just a 7-minute walk away from the building, one can find Grill Palace Restaurant that serves South Asian cuisine along with some local items. The place has an affordable menu with Shawarma being one of the most loved items.

Just at a 9 minutes driving distance, residents can find Al Abaq Al Shami Restaurant that specialises in Arabic cuisine with original Syrian flavours.

Apart from some of these top restaurants in International City, foodies can also find cafes in the neighbourhood. There is also no shortage of coffee places in nearby areas. A few includes:

• Valley Café
• Graffiti

People who want to dine in at a place that offers shisha can consider Valley Cafe at a 10 minutes drive. Welcoming late-night diners, Graffiti is one of the cafes that remain open till 3 am. Those who are craving for something sweet also have many options to consider. They can either visit ice cream parlours such as Baskin Robbins and Vero Gelato & Café or order cakes from Blueberry Bakery and Sweets, House of Cakes Dubai or Cake Talk Bakery.

Supermarkets near Amna Building are just a stone’s throw away for a drive and also at a reasonable distance for a walk:

• Galaxy Hypermarket
• Juma Al Madina Supermarket
• The Speedy Grocery

If a resident is short on a grocery item, they can make a quick run to Juma Al Madina Supermarket next to Rolex Building which is on a 5-minute walk away. There is also Galaxy Hypermarket at a walking distance of 7-minute. There are also grocery stores and mini-marts such as The Speedy Grocery, Farhan Al Madina Supermarket and Obeidat Supermarket. All of these are within 7 minutes to 14 minutes walking distance. To visit the nearest branch of Spinneys, one can drive to Dubai Silicon Oasis. It is a well-stocked store with fresh produce and superb quality products.

Schools and nurseries near Amna Building:

• King’s School Nad Al Sheba
• Repton School
• American School of Creative Science
• Emirates British Nursery

Within the distance of 15 minutes drive, one can find a number of schools and nurseries in the area surrounding Amna Building. King’s School Nad Al Sheba is located at a 13 minutes distance and it has scored “Very Good” ranking in KDHA’s latest rating. International School of Creative Science at a 15 minutes drive is also a renowned school chain in Dubai. Moreover, Repton School Dubai at a 13 minutes drive is another option that is consider among some of the top schools in Dubai. For those looking for nurseries for their young kids can choose Emirates British Nursery that is 16 minutes drive away.

International City 2 is a centre of many residential projects in Dubai, including:

• OST Tower 4
• Al Hikma Residence
• Citadel Tower
• Al Aswami Building

All the aforementioned buildings are reachable within a walking distance of 5-minute and boast a number of amenities for people looking for International City apartments for sale.

These are the major landmarks nears Amna Building:

• Dragon Mart
• Desert Palm Polo Club
• Dubai Safari Park

One of the reputable projects to have been built in the first phase of International City is the Dragon Mart. Shaped like a kilometre long dragon, the mart boasts the greatest number of Chinese wholesale traders outside China. Dragon Mart in International city also offers a broad range of dining options that include coffee shops, juice bars and fast-food restaurants. A part of the extension scheme of this trading complex, there is a futuristic-looking 12-screen Novo Cinemas. Accessible in 15 minutes, Dubai Safari Park in Al Warqaa is a popular attraction for families. To experience an immersive wildlife experience, residents can visit Safari Zoo in Dubai anytime between 9 AM to 5 PM.

Amna Building Dubai is ideal for tenants who want access to the advantages of living in International City. The building also facilitates those who want to live close to amenities present in Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis. However, the building does not have 3 bed apartments and that can be a problem for those who seek bigger homes.

There is no visitors’ parking in Amna Building, International City but there are a lot of parking available around the building where visitors can safely park.

Shoppers can visit Cedre Shopping Centre and Souq Extra located at a distance of 15 minutes drive.