Downtown Al Bahar Apartments Dubai

Downtown Al Bahar, also called Souk Al Bahar, is an Arabic marketplace-style shopping mall with residential apartments. It is located in Old Town, Downtown Dubai. Hosting over 100 shops and 22 restaurants, cafes and lounges, Souk Al Bahar offers a spectacular view of the Burj Lake to its visitors. It is believed to be one of the most photographed locations in the world. Its design is the best interpretation of the rich heritage of the Middle East. The building is also known as the “sailor’s market”.

Located in Downtown Dubai, Old Town is an area with 35 low-rise residential buildings. It was developed by EMAAR Properties. Properties in Old Town differ from the other areas due to their architectural design. It is close to Business Bay, Al Safa and Al Wasl communities.

Downtown Dubai is the most iconic neighbourhoods in Dubai. This area is a hub of tourists and businesses, as it hosts some of the major landmarks of the UAE. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera are some of the most visited attractions in Downtown Dubai.

• Developed by EMAAR Properties
• Low-rise building with two floors
• Consists of over 100 shops and 22 restaurants and cafes
• Offers a clear view of the dancing fountains on Burj Lake
• Connected to The Dubai Mall through a broad bridge.
• Opposite to Burj Khalifa

Souk Al Bahar has a state-of-the-art parking management system designed by GreekParking. For residents, parking spaces are free. All the residential units receive one or two free parking spaces depending on the size of the units. This parking area also offers an electric vehicle charging station.

For visitors, this building offers a 2-hour free parking system which prevents the parking spaces from staying occupied, unnecessarily. Moreover, the parking area has disabled-parking spaces.

Residents can find multiple high-speed elevators in Souk Al Bahar offering access to the upper floors.

The high tech security system of Souk Al Bahar includes CCTV cameras covering all sites of this building, including the parking area. These cameras are regularly monitored to ensure 24-hour security. Utilities in this building are supplied by DEWA.

This building uses its mall area to organize and celebrate multiple events and festivals. Both national and international events are celebrated in this building.

Fitness facilities include a gym in Souk Al Bahar along with a rooftop pool. Residents can also enjoy the other facilities like the kids’ pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna.

Amenities offered by this building improve the standard of living of residents. These units are quite spacious which allows residents to enjoy and experience a luxury lifestyle. All the units of this building are wheelchair accessible. It also offers an outdoor dining area, private pool, BBQ facilities, a garden and a balcony. It also has a library and a gaming room.

This building has a 24-hour concierge and guest services. The staff present is multilingual with fluency in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese apart from Arabic.

Pets are not allowed in this building.

Souk Al Bahar features the latest safety and security measures.

Apart from famous restaurants, shopping outlets and prime location, Residents of Souk Al Bahar enjoy numerous amenities, including fitness and wellness facilities offered by this building. Ranging from 1,000 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft., the apartments in Souk Al Bahar offer a luxury lifestyle.

1-bedroom apartments in Souk Al Bahar come with a floor size ranging from 980 sq. ft. to 1,094 sq. ft. These units consist of a semi-open and fully fitted kitchen, two bathrooms and a balcony.

2-bedroom apartments in Souk Al Bahar have an average floor size of 1,465 sq. ft. These units have a kitchen, a balcony, a living area and two bathrooms.

Transportation near Souk Al Bahar include:

• Burj Khalifa Bus Stop (2 minutes away)
• Burj View Central Tower 2 Bus Stop (7 minutes away)
• Walk Tower 1 Bus Stop (5 minutes away)

• Dubai Mall Metro Station (10 minutes away)
• Business Bay Metro Station (9 minutes away)
• Financial Centre Metro Station (11 minutes away)

Bus stops are closer to Souk Al Bahar in comparison to metro stations. The nearest and most convenient option is Burj Khalifa Bus Stop. You can also hire a Taxi or Uber in the area.

Some of the restaurants near Souk Al Bahar are:

• The Cheesecake Factory (9 minutes away) 
• Starbucks
• At.Mosphere, Burj Khalifa (8 minutes away)

If you are looking for a place to have freshly baked products, The Cheesecake Factory is only 9 minutes away from this building. This American establishment offers more than 250 items on its menu. It serves more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts. The restaurant claims to have “something for everyone”.

The best and the nearest option is Starbuck which is located in the mall section of this building. If you are only looking for a good cup of coffee, Starbucks is just a few steps away from your apartment. It is a famous coffeehouse and coffee company, mostly popular for a huge variety of coffee that it serves. Its unique way of serving makes it quite popular worldwide.

Only 8 minutes away is one of the most famous fine dining restaurants in Downtown Dubai. Located at the level 122 of Burj Khalifa, At.Mosphere offers an elevated dining experience to its customers. It is mostly famous for its spectacular views and luxury décor. Among all the items on its menu, steak, smoked salmon, tea and oysters are quite popular.

Supermarkets near Souk Al Bahar include:

• Carrefour (6 minutes away)
• Spinneys (in the mall section)
• Old Town Mini Mart (9 minutes away)

Carrefour is located only 6 minutes away from this building. It has the aim of catering every shopper’s need, which is why a customer is always able to find all the desired item at this place. It is the one-stop-shopping solution for all customers’ needs. It is a French multinational corporation which opened its first store in 1960. Within the span of 60 years, it has been able to gain its name as one of the biggest hypermarkets worldwide.

Spinneys is a popular choice for fresh fruits and vegetables in the UAE. It is located in the mall area of this building. It is known as one of the top supermarket groups in the Middle East.

Some of the major buildings near Souk Al Bahar are:

• Boulevard Central 2 (4 minutes away)
• South Ridge Tower 1 (5 minutes away)
• Bellevue Tower 2 (4 minutes away)

Bellevue Tower 2 is a part of Bellevue Towers, which is a residential complex located in Downtown Dubai. This is a high-rise building with 23 floors in total. It offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom penthouses.

Landmarks near Souk Al Bahar include:

• Burj Khalifa (3 minutes away)
• The Dubai Fountain (2 minutes away)
• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (4 minutes away)

Burj Khalifa was developed in 2010. It is the tallest tower in the world and the tallest free-standing structure around the globe with the highest number of floors. This building has over 163 floors and about 900 apartments. It is said to be accommodating at least 10,000 people all the time. It is located 3 minutes away from Souk Al Bahar.

The Dubai Fountain is located only 2 minutes away from this building. It is the world’s largest choreographed fountain destination. Using 6000 lights and multiple colour projectors, this landmark illuminates the whole area through camera flashes and its colourful display of unique art.

Apartments in this building provide a luxurious lifestyle to the residents. You can easily enjoy the beautiful view of the Burj Lake and the famous show of The Dancing Fountain from the terrace of your apartment. The only problem you may face is the noise pollution. However, apartments in Souk Al Bahar offer a peaceful environment by preventing all the noise from the surroundings.