Currency House, DIFC

Currency House, also known as Al Fattan Currency House, is a commercial complex of two buildings. Tower 1 has 10 storeys while Tower 2 has 34 floors. The project was developed by Al Fattan Properties. Both the buildings have high-end offices. There is a four-level basement and two-level podium parking in the complex with a capacity of 1,200 vehicles. Four levels of the complex have retail stores, cafes and restaurants. The tower is a perfect example of outstanding architectural design and modern construction.

Dubai International Financial Centre or DIFC is home to high-end retailers, internationally acclaimed art galleries and numerous restaurants. It is a major global financial hub for Africa, South Asia and the Middle East markets. It is a popular district in Dubai spread over an area of 110 hectares. Apart from commercial facilities, the area is also a residential community that is ideal for those who want to live in a buzzing and lively area.

• Type of building: Commercial complex
• Location: DIFC
• Developer: Al Fattan Properties
• Number of floors: 10 and 34 storeys
• Unit type: Shell-and-core and fitted offices
• Amenities: Gym

Currency House is a complex of two buildings that offer modern facilities to its tenants.

There is a four-level basement and two-level podium parking in Currency House. Parking of the complex has a capacity of 1,200 vehicles. Parking slots are given to every office as per its size.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Al Fattan Currency House to ensure quick movement in both buildings.

The security staff of the building monitors it with the help of CCTV cameras. The complex has a well-decorated lobby where guests can wait. They are also asked to show their identity and purpose of visit at the reception.

The Currency House is designed as per modern workplace requirements. Therefore, it has a gym to ensure that employees working in the building can enjoy their fitness routine on the go.

Four levels of the complex are dedicated to retail space, restaurants and cafes. The rest of the complex is dedicated to high-end offices. Most of the offices have glass windows that offer panoramic views of DIFC.

There are a few types of offices in Currency House:

• Shell-and-core offices 
• Fitted offices

Shell-and-core offices are those that are ready to move in but the owner or tenant can choose the final finishing as per his requirements. Fitted offices are those that are ready, the tenant or owner just has to shift their required equipment in the office.

Currency House is a modern office complex. It is famous in DIFC to rent or buy an office. Offices for rent in Currency House have an area from 310 sq. ft. to 7,600 sq. ft. with a rental range of AED 108.3k to AED 1.672M. Most of the offices in the complex have attached bathrooms and pantry while other offices can use shared facilities located on the floor. Offices located on higher floors provide views of the community. These offices can be compared to other offices for rent in DIFC.

Fitted offices in Currency House have a rental price from AED 108.3k to AED 1.673M for an area of 310 sq. ft. to 7,600 sq. ft.

Shell-and-core offices in Currency House have a rental cost of AED 737k for an area of 3,685 sq. ft.

There are various shops for rent in Currency House that can be compared with other shops for rent in DIFC.

• Rent for fitted offices in Currency House range from AED 108.3k to AED 1.673M for 310 sq. ft. to 7,600 sq. ft.  
• The cost of rent for shell-and-core offices in Currency House is around AED 737k for an area of 3,685 sq. ft.

For investment purposes, you can check offices for sale in Currency House and can compare them with other offices for sale in DIFC. Retailers can also check shops for sale in Currency House and can make their comparison with other shops for sale in DIFC.

There is no issue related to transportation near Al Fattan Currency House. People coming to the building can use buses and metro as various bus and metro stops are in proximity to the complex.

Different bus stops are located close to the complex. Damac Park Tower Bus Stop is a walking distance. Emirates Tower MS Landside Bus Stop and Dubai International Financial Centre, Gate Village Bus Stop are 4 minutes away from the location.

Various Dubai metro stations are in proximity to Al Fattan Currency House, Dubai. Financial Centre Metro Station is a 4-minute drive. Emirates Tower Metro Station is a 5-minute distance while World Trade Centre Metro Station is 6 minutes away from Currency House.

DIFC is a buzzing area in Dubai and is home to various casual and fine dining options.

Casual dining restaurants near Al Fattan Currency House, Dubai are:

• CHIN CHIN DIFC 
• Tonda Pizza Italian 
• The Bowl One Restaurant

Different casual dining restaurants are located close to the location. CHIN CHIN DIFC is a 4-minute drive and offers Chinese foods. Tonda Pizza provides Italian cuisines. The Bowl One Restaurant is a walking distance from the tower.

Fine dining restaurants near Al Fattan Currency House Tower include:

• Zuma Restaurant 
• Tresind Dubai 
• Mint Leaf of London 
• The Artisan Dubai 
• Gaia Dubai Restaurant

Several fine dining options are located near the tower. Zuma Restaurant offers Japanese foods and is a walking distance from Currency House. Tresind Dubai is 10 minutes away. Mint Leaf of London is also a 10-minute distance and offers Indian cuisines. It is one of the top restaurants in DIFC. The Artisan Dubai is an ideal place to visit if you want to have Italian food. Gaia Dubai Restaurant provides Mediterranean dishes.

Nightlife options near Al Fattan Currency House Tower are:

• Sensation Club 
• Café Belge 
• Churchill Club 
• Mantis Dubai 
• Iris Dubai

Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC is a few minutes away from different nightlife options. Sensation Club is a nightclub that is a 9-minute drive from the location. Café Belge and Churchill Club are bars and are under a 5-minute drive from the tower. Both offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Mantis Dubai is a nightclub while Iris Dubai is a lounge that provides different snacks and drinks. Mantis is one of the most popular nightclubs in Dubai.

• Central Park Towers – commercial
• B2B Tower – commercial
• 21st Century Tower – residential

Different buildings including Central Park Towers, B2B Tower and 21st Century Tower are located near Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC.

Al Fattan Currency House offers various facilities to its tenants but it should be noted that there are various pros and cons of living in DIFC. It is a highly-populated area and the traffic becomes congested during peak hours.