Barcelo Residences, Dubai Marina

Barcelo Residences is a high-rise hotel apartment building in Dubai Marina, a waterfront community featuring more than 200 luxurious residential towers, a seamless road network and a picturesque marina with luxury yachts. The building is a part of the Barcelo Hotel Group. The construction of the tower started in 2009 and was completed in 2015.

Dubai Marina Barceló Residences has some of the best hotel apartments in Dubai Marina. Offering fully furnished, spacious and beautiful serviced apartments, one can choose from studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments as well as 4-bedroom penthouses. Tower amenities include a covered parking space, a kid’s play area, an outdoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium. The hotel apartment building also has a comfy lounge and offers laundry and concierge services.

One can spot Barcelo Residences Dubai near Al Falea Street and Al Mamsha Street. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Suad Street and Sheikh Zayed are in proximity to the high-rise tower.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Marina
• Developer: Barcelo Hotel Group
• Date of completion: 2015
• Number of floors: 40
• Number of units: 260 units
• Unit type: Studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and penthouses
• Amenities: Gym, spa, outdoor swimming pools and kids’ play area

Guests can use covered parking in Barcelo Residences for free. Each unit gets at least one spot in the reserved, covered parking area.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Barcelo Residences.

The high-rise tower has a 24-hour CCTV security system to ensure the safety of guests. Daily room cleaning service is offered free of charge.

Fitness facilities include a state-of-the-art gym in Barcelo Residences and an outdoor swimming pool.

Entertainment wise there is a children’s play area, landscaped garden, sauna and steam room. The hotel apartment building also has a lounge area.

There is a large lobby in Barcelo Residences to welcome guests and visitors and 24-hour concierge services.

Guests can choose from studio to 2-bed apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses in Barcelo Residences. There are a total of 260 units in the tower.

Studio flats in Barcelo Residences have covered areas of about 430 sq. ft. These units have a comfortable bed, a Wi-Fi connection, a kitchen with basic appliances like a toaster, kettle, fridge and oven and cupboards.

1-bedroom flats in Barcelo Residences have covered areas ranging from 685 sq. ft. to 700 sq. ft. There is an open-style, fully fitted kitchen, a large living room, a guest bathroom and a master bedroom with an attached bathroom and built-in cabinets. The unit has an additional smaller bathroom for added privacy.

Deluxe, superior 1-bedroom rooms have covered areas of about 968 sq. ft. These luxurious units offer stunning views of the Dubai Marina. Visitors can find a fully equipped kitchen, a double bed, two TVs, two bathrooms and a living room.

2-bedroom apartments in Barcelo Residences have covered areas of 1,325 sq. ft. There are two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and separate wardrobes. Each unit also has an open-style, fully fitted kitchen, a large living room and a guest bathroom. One bedroom has a double bed while the other includes two single beds. There are two LED TVs in the flat.

Deluxe 2-bed units have covered areas of about 1,506 sq. ft. The two bedrooms have comfy beds and the two fully equipped bathrooms have a bathtub and a range of toiletries to make the stay satisfactory. Residents can enjoy impressive views of the sea and Dubai Marina.

Penthouses in Barcelo Residence have covered areas exceeding 3,500 sq. ft. There are four bedrooms with balconies offering Marina views. Residents can find two rooms with double beds and two bedrooms with two single beds each.

The fully equipped kitchen comes with a kettle, a Nespresso coffee maker and branded cutlery and tableware. There are five fabulous LED TVs in the penthouse along with five fully equipped bathrooms, an additional bathroom and a spacious living room.

Guests can find numerous modes of transportation near Barcelo Residences, including taxis, buses, metro and tram.

Residents can find Jumeirah Royal Meridien 1, Bus Stop serviced by Bus 8, Bus 84 and Bus N55 within walking distance from Barcelo Marina.

DMCC Metro Station is just a 10-minute drive away from Barcelo Residences, Dubai Marina. The station lies on the Red Line of Dubai Metro.

The closest tram station near Barcelo Residences is Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 within an 8-minute walking distance.

Popular restaurants near Barcelo Residences include:

• Marina JBR Little Lamb Restaurant
• The Talk Restaurant
• Bistro Des Arts

There are multiple restaurants within walking distance of the building. Marina JBR Little Lamb Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, is a 7-minute walk. The Talk Restaurant serving Arabic cuisine, is a 3-minute drive away. Bistro Des Arts, a French restaurant, is a 5-minute drive away from Barcelo Residences.

Fine-dining restaurants near Barcelo Residences, Dubai are:

• Rhodes W1
• The Cavendish Restaurant
• Atelier M

Rhodes W1, which is a British restaurant and one of the best upscale restaurants in Dubai Marina, is a 10-minute walk from the tower. Atelier M is a French Restaurant at a 6-minute drive away, and The Cavendish Restaurant, which offers Mediterranean cuisine, is a 13-minute drive from Barcelo Residences, Marina.

Supermarkets near Barcelo Residences include:

• Caramel Centre Supermarket
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Fresh Deals Supermarket

Caramel Centre Supermarket is a 3-minute walk from Barcelo Residences, Dubai. Guests can find West Zone Fresh Supermarket, Fresh Deals Supermarket, News Box Supermarket and Carrefour City Supermarket, one of the best supermarkets in Dubai Marina at an 8-minute drive away from the hotel apartment building.

• Monroe’s Nursery
• iCademy Middle East Dubai
• Winchester School

Monroe’s Nursery is a 4-minute walk from the building. Fun & Play Nursery is a 9-minute walk, and Jebel Ali Nursery can be found within a 4-minute drive from Barcelo Residences.

iCademy Middle East Dubai follows the K-12 educational programme as per the US curriculum. The online private school can be found at a 12-minute drive away from the tower.

The Winchester School, Jebel Ali opened in the year 2003 and it is located in Jebel Ali. The school follows the National Curriculum for England. The school is a 13-minute drive away.

Emirates International School Meadows can be found at a 15-minute drive away from Barcelo Residences. The school follows the IB curriculum from EY1 to Year 13.

There are many residential buildings near Barcelo Residences. Popular ones are:

• Park Island – a luxury apartment complex
• DAMAC Marina Terrace – residential building
• Botanica Tower – residential building

Park Island is a four-tower designer apartment complex developed by Emaar. DAMAC Marina Terrace and One JBR Tower are residential buildings in proximity to Barcelo Residences, Marina.

Nearby landmarks include:

• JBR Beach
• Skydive Dubai
• Dubai Marina Mall

JBR Beach is a public beach with a kid’s playground, multiple toilets, showers, changing rooms and a wide range of restaurants and cafes. It is a 6-minute drive away from Barcelo Residences, Dubai Marina.

Skydive Dubai is where one can experience free-falling from the sky. The venue is a 9-minute drive away from the Barcelo Residences Dubai Marina Dubai.

Dubai Marina Mall is a 9-minute drive away from Barcelo Marina. The shopping mall offers multiple retail, dining and entertainment options. The mall is a shopping paradise for its visitors, as you can find a variety of best brand stores in Dubai Marina Mall.

Barcelo Residences offers a vibrant lifestyle in Dubai Marina. One thing to consider before moving is that residents would have to face heavy traffic as the area tends to be congested during rush hours.

Yes, residents will find covered parking in Barcelo Residences.

You can find studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and penthouses in Barcelo Residences.