Golden Sands 9, Bur Dubai

Golden Sands 9 is an 8-storey mid-rise building developed by Arenco Real Estate. The building is located in Bur Dubai, which is a historical district of Dubai. It offers modern facilities like a gym, sauna and swimming pool. There is also a play area for kids, billiards and table tennis room. The building offers 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments.

Bur Dubai is located in Dubai Creek. It is one of the historical areas of the city. Bur Dubai means mainland Dubai and it has historic importance in the city because it is the home to various old sites. These places include Al Shindagha Historic District, Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Historical District and The Ruler’s Court. This district also houses Iranian Mosque and Grand Mosque.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Bur Dubai
• Developer: Arenco Real Estate
• Number of floors: Eight storeys
• Unit type: 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Gym, sauna, swimming pool, children’s play area, billiards and table tennis

There is covered parking in Golden Sands 9. Every apartment is allotted parking space according to its size.

High-speed elevators in Golden Sands 9 allow passengers to quickly move throughout the building.

Security staff is always present in the building and monitors it with the help of CCTV Cameras. The building is centrally air-conditioned and has its maintenance staff for quick fixes.

There is a swimming pool, sauna and gym in Golden Sands 9. All facilities are well-equipped and have modern accessories.

For kids, there is a spacious play area. However, adults can play billiards and table tennis in the designated room.

The building has a high-end lobby where guests are welcome and can wait for their host.

Safety of residents is among the top priorities of Golden Sands 9. Therefore, fire extinguishers and alarms are installed throughout the building.

Golden Sands 9 is a residential building in Bur Dubai. It offers 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed units with different configurations.

1-bedroom apartments in Golden Sands 9 have an area of around 865 sq. ft. The unit has a closed style fitted kitchen. It has a common bathroom with modern fixtures. The apartment also has a long corridor with floor to ceiling glass windows. This corridor can be accessed from the kitchen and bedroom. The unit has built-in wardrobes and marble floorings.

2-bedroom apartments in Golden Sands 9 have two bathrooms with excellent finishing. The unit has an area of 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,324 sq. ft. The apartment has a large balcony that can be accessed from the bedroom and living area. It also has a closed style fitted kitchen. The unit also has a living and dining area.

3-bedroom apartments in Golden Sands 9 have an area of around 1,788 sq. ft. The unit has a large balcony that can be accessed from the kitchen and bedrooms. The unit has attached bathrooms with modern fixtures. The unit has a closed style kitchen and a maid’s room. It has a large dining and living area. It also has marble floorings and built-in wardrobes.

4-bedroom apartments in Golden Sands 9 have a large area of 2,448 sq. ft. The unit has attached bathrooms and a maid’s room. It also has a laundry room and walk-in closets. It has a large balcony that can be accessed from the living area and bedrooms. The apartment also has a large dining area.

There is no issue of transportation near Golden Sands 9. Residents of the building can use buses and the metro.

Various bus stops are located near the building. Mankhool Street 12A Bus Stop, Kuwait Road Bus Stop and Mankhool Standard Chartered Bank Bus Stop are at a walking distance from the building.

Al Fahidi Metro Station and ADCB Metro Station are located at a 4-minute distance from the building. Burjuman Metro Station is slightly away from the location at a 6-minute drive.

Popular restaurants near Golden Sands 9 are:

• Spice Klub
• Chinese Star Restaurant LLC Karama
• Veg Thai Restaurant

There are a few best restaurants in Bur Dubai. Spice Klub is 7 minutes away and offers Indian cuisines. For Chinese food lovers, Chinese Star Restaurant LLC Karama is a 6-minute distance from the building. Veg Thai Restaurant is also a 6-minute drive from Golden Sands 9.

• Tresind Dubai
• Kris With A View
• Ananta

Fine dining lovers can visit different options located a few minutes away from the building. Tresind Dubai is a 9-minute drive from the location. Located at a 5-minute distance, Kris with a View is ideal for Thai, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Continental cuisines. Ananta is an Indian restaurant that is 16 minutes away from Golden Sands 9.

Supermarkets in the area include:

• Bita Supermarket
• Grand Supermarket
• All Day Fresh Supermarket

Several supermarkets are located close to the location. Bita Supermarket is a walking distance whereas Grand Supermarket and All Day Fresh Supermarket are 4 minutes away from the location. All these supermarkets are ideal for daily use products.

• Sigma Residence – residential building
• Residence 1003 – residential building
• Oasis Residence – residential building
• Dar Al Riffa Building – commercial building

Some of the buildings near Golden Sands 9 include Sigma Residence, Residence 1003, Oasis Residence and Dar Al Riffa Building.

Nearby landmarks include:

• The Dubai Frame
• The Dubai Fountain
• The Coins Museum

Golden Sands 9 is located a few minutes away from different landmarks of the city. The Dubai Frame is 7 minutes away from the building. It is the largest photo frame on the planet with a height of 150.24 metres and a width of 95.53 metres. It has been built with glass and concrete and is present in Zabeel Park. You can take a lift to reach the top of the frame where you can see the comparison between old and modern Dubai. As one side of the frame has older parts of the city while the other has modern high-rise buildings.

The Dubai Fountain is located at the famous man-made Burj Khalifa Lake. It is a choreographed fountain system that shoots water in the air up to 500 ft. It is illuminated with 6,600 lights and 50 colour projectors. It plays modern music while shooting water in the air. Developed with a cost of AED 800 million, Dubai Fountain is 902 ft. long and opened for the public on 8 May 2009.

The Coins Museum is a 7-minute distance from Golden Sands 9. Converted into a museum for coins in 2004, The Coins Museum has two floors that are developed with coral, stones, plaster, leaves, teakwood and leaves of palm trees. It is an example of a Historical Arabic Architect and a famous tourist attraction located in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. It contains numerous types of historical coins that have different shapes, sizes and are made with different metals. The museum has special display cabinets that have magnifying and touch screens with a drop-down menu that shows the detail of the coin. The entry to this amazing place is free of cost.

Apartments for rent in Bur Dubai is considered a good option due to its ideal location and affordability yet living in Bur Dubai has its own drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that the traffic becomes congested during peak hours.