Empire Heights 2, Business Bay

Empire Heights 2 is a commercial tower situated in the popular area of Business Bay. It has another twin tower known as Empire Heights Tower 1 with which it shares four floors of basement parking and three floors of the podium. The podium is a centre of retail shops, restaurants and cafes which are surrounded by many landscaped areas. On the top of the podium lie 16 corporate floors, each with six fitted office spaces. The offices have pantries, washrooms, Wi-Fi and multiple allocated parking spaces.

The location of the building makes it convenient for the workers and business persons to easily access nearby amenities like restaurants, cafes and shopping centres. It has many bus stations in the vicinity. Also, it provides easy access to Al Khail Road and Doha Road.

Business Bay is a residential and commercial hub in Dubai, surrounded by Dubai Canal. It features tall skyscrapers and houses many popular hotels like Taj, Marriott and Oberoi. There are many villas, penthouses, apartments and hotel apartments in the area. It is close to many famous landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Business Bay
• Developer: GDP Investment
• Number of floors: 16
• Unit type: offices
• Amenities: Multilevel podium with retail outlets, restaurants and cafes, impressive lobby with waiting area, four levels of basement parking

The building shares the basement parking with its twin tower. This four-level underground parking is available to tenants. Also, there are empty parking slots outside the building, which can be availed by visitors.

This 16-storey building has many high-speed elevators for the convenience of people.

Empire Heights Tower 2, Business Bay has CCTV surveillance and 24-hour monitoring by security guards. Also, the tower has an impressive lobby with a reception and waiting area. Empower provides district Cooling to the building while the charges for electricity and water supply are paid to DEWA.

Empire Heights 2 shares the same podium with the other tower that has many retail shops. It also has cafes and restaurants made on the beautifully landscaped promenades.

The 16 floors above the podium in Empire Heights Tower 2 are dedicated to office spaces, fit for small to medium-sized businesses. Each floor has a commercial area of 10,524 sq. ft. divided into six units.

There are many office spaces available in Empire Heights 2, Dubai. These have a variety of size differences. These start from a minimum area of 1,381 sq. ft. and go up to 2,135 sq. ft. making them ideal for start-ups and small businesses. These office spaces can be combined for a larger corporate area.

There are no shell and core offices in the tower. Only fitted offices are available in Empire Heights 2. Each office comes with one or more bathrooms and a pantry. Most of them are fully furnished and are ready to move in. They have the facility of Wi-Fi, reserved parking spaces and 24-hours security. Some of these offices are equipped with prayer areas and conference rooms.

These figures are based on the services charges for Empire Heights* as per the Dubai Land Department.

There are many different types of service charges in Dubai, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are for the complex as a whole and may differ for Empire Heights Tower 2.

The main mode of transportations near Empire Heights 2 is cars and taxis. Furthermore, the building has its own bus station. Also, metro and tram stations are at a driving distance to the building.

Empire Heights complex has two bus stations which are just 2-minute walk away. Burj View Central Tower 1 Bus station is another nearby option available at a 6-minute walking distance.

Financial Centre Subway Station is just 6-minute away, by car. Another nearby metro station is Business Bay Metro Station located at an 8-minute distance by drive.

Palm Jumeirah Tram Station is located a 20-minute drive away from Empire Heights 2, Business Bay.

People working in Empire Heights 2 can head to many popular restaurants in Business Bay. Some of the nearby restaurants include:

• Beit Wared Restaurant
• Tim Hortons
• La Serre
• PINZA

For people who love Pizza, they can head over to PINZA, Business Bay which is located at a 5-minute drive. La Serra is one of the top French restaurants in Dubai and serves Egg Benedict, French Toast and Croissants. It is situated in Vida Downtown Dubai. Beit Wared Restaurant is a Lebanese Restaurant while Tim Hortons serves American food with coffee and other beverages. People love to eat their sandwiches, bagel, hot chocolate, French vanilla and doughnuts.

There are many cafes nearby, including:

• Valley Café
• Dalona Café
• Café Barbera

Valley Café and Café Barbera are situated at walking distance of 4 and 5-minute. Dalona Café serves Hookah, Coffee and Shisha and offers free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor seating options and wheelchair accessibility. One can reach the café within 5-minute, on foot.

• Superior Market
• Supermarche 
• Choithrams

There are multiple supermarkets near Empire Heights 2, Business Bay. Some of the nearest ones include Superior Market, Choithrams and Supermarche. All of these stock grocery items and other household necessities.

• JSS Private School
• Global Indian International School
• Maple Bear Pre School

Parents can choose from JSS Private School and Global Indian International School that are located at a short driving distance. For younger kids, Maple Bear Pre School provides a safe and secure environment for kids' progress.

Situated in the Business Bay, Empire Heights 2 is surrounded by many skyscrapers:

• Burj Khalifa
• Boulevard Plaza Tower 1
• Vision Tower

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, developed by Emaar Properties. Its residential properties include apartments and penthouses, hotel apartments and a beautiful observation deck on the tallest height. It consists of 54 elevators, each having an average speed of 40 miles an hour. Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 is another high-rising project by Emaar. This commercial building has many amenities, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, retail outlets, cafes and restaurants. Since there are no office spaces for sale in Empire Heights 2, people can consider Boulevard Plaza to buy commercial properties in the area.

Empire Heights 2 is located in the central area, conveniently accessible from DIFC, Downtown Dubai and other nearby areas. Moreover, there are restaurants, cafes and landscaped gardens to take a breather and enjoy work life. But with all the positives come a few negatives. People working at Empire Heights 2 can face heavy traffic jams during peak hours. Also, there is no gym in the building for fitness freaks.

Empire Heights 2 offers office spaces for rent and sale.

Yes, the building offers parking spaces 4 levels of basement parking.