Empire Heights, Business Bay

Empire Heights is a commercial complex with 19 storeys above the ground. It is located in the famous Business Bay area and is developed by GDP Investment, a pioneer European Property Investment and Development group. The company is currently operating in UAE, London and Geneva. Empire Heights has three podium levels offering cafes and restaurants. The complex has a height of 85 metres and offers fitted and shell-and-core offices.

Located along with Dubai Canal in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay is among the most popular areas in Dubai. It houses a combination of residential and commercial buildings. Like Manhattan in NYC, Business Bay aims to be the central business hub of Dubai. It is also the home to JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, the former tallest hotel in the world.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Business Bay
• Developer: GDP Investment
• Number of floors: 19 Storeys 
• Unit type: Shell-and-core and fitted offices

Empire Heights is a commercial complex that offers various facilities and amenities to its tenants.

There is spacious covered parking in Empire Heights Towers. All offices are given a specific number of parking slots as per their size.

There are separate passenger and service elevators in Empire Heights.

Security guards monitor the complex using CCTV surveillance. The complex also provides concierge services. Guests are welcomed at the lobby and asked for their identity and purpose of visit.

Empire Heights is a commercial complex and due to this, both buildings have offices. Most of the offices have double-glazed glass windows that provide views of Business Bay.

There are a few types of offices in Empire Heights:

• Shell-and-core offices 
• Fitted offices

Shell-and-core offices are those that are final from the construction point of view but they need some final touches in terms of finishing. Tenants or owners of these offices can choose the finishing as per their desire. Fitted offices are those that are finalised and ready to move in.

Empire Heights is a commercial complex present at Business Bay’s pioneer location that is famous for buying and renting an office. Offices in Empire Heights have 210 sq. ft. to 8,803 sq. ft. with a rental range from AED 30k to AED 704k. Most offices feature a kitchen and washrooms, while other offices are allowed to use shared facilities located on the floor. Most offices have double-glazed glass windows that offer views of the skyline of Dubai and the Canal.

Rental prices for shell-and-core offices in Empire Heights are around AED 140k for an area of 2,444 sq. ft.

Rent for fitted offices starts from AED 30k for an area of 210 sq. ft. to AED 704k for a space of 8,803 sq. ft.

Offices for sale in Empire Heights have a price from AED 850k to AED 1.99M. Fitted offices start from AED 850k for an area of 1,196 sq. ft. to AED 1.99M with an area of 1,850 sq. ft.

• Rental price for shell-and-core offices in Empire Heights is around AED 140k per annum for an area of 2,444 sq. ft.  
• Rent for fitted offices in Empire Heights range from AED 30k to AED 704k for an area of 210 sq. ft. to 8,803 sq. ft.

• Fully fitted offices have a selling price from AED 850k to AED 1.99M for an area of approximately 1,196 sq. ft. to 1,850 sq. ft.

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 subject to change.

Empire Heights is situated on Business Bay near the Dubai Canal. Various modes of transportation lead to the building. Public transport users can reach the building using the metro and different buses.

Coral Tower and Empire Heights Bus Stops are a walking distance from the location.

Emirates Tower Metro Station, Financial Centre Metro Station and Business Bay Metro Station are under a 10-minute drive from the building.

Business Bay is a commercial area that houses different restaurants and cafes having different flavours from the world.

Casual dining restaurants near Empire Heights are:

• Bay Inn Restaurant 
• ROKA
• Bombay Brasserie
• Grand Treat Restaurant and Cafe

Fine dining restaurants near Empire Heights include:

• Zuma 
• Tresind Dubai 
• Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai 
• The Cavendish Restaurant 
• La Postreria

Empire Heights is present in Business Bay; thus, it has quick access to different fine dining restaurants. Zuma is located near the building and offers Japanese cuisine. Tresind Dubai is known for its Contemporary and Indian cuisines. Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai provide Italian and Japanese foods. The Cavendish Restaurant is slightly away from the complex. La Postreria is a 6-minute drive and is known for its Italian foods.

Nightlife options near Empire Heights are:

• The Lounge 
• 1 Oak Dubai 
• Vault  
• Cabana 
• Royal Club

The Lounge is a famous bar near the building. 1 Oak Dubai is a night club located in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. Located on the 71st and 72nd floor of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Vault is a popular cocktail bar known for offering beautiful views. Cabana is a bar that offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Royal Club is also a disco bar close to the location.

• B2B Office Building – commercial building
• Burj Al Najoom – residential building
• ENI Coral Tower – residential building 
• Damac Maison Canal Views – hotel apartments

Some of the buildings near Empire Heights include B2B Office Building, Burj Al Najoom, ENI Coral Tower and Damac Maison Canal Views.

Empire Heights has various facilities but it should be noted that there are no shared offices in the complex.