Lake City Tower, JLT

Located in Cluster D of JLT, is a high-rise building known as Lake City Tower. The project was launched by Tiger Properties in 2005 and was completed in 2008. This waterfront property is 152 metres tall with 36 residential floors and offers splendid views of the lake in JLT.

There are 442 apartments divided into studios, 1 and 2-bedroom units. Each residential apartments comes with a reserved parking space in the basement. There are various amenities in the tower to facilitate residents including CCTV monitoring, gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. The tower is located very close to DMCC Metro Station.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a waterfront community with clusters, each housing three high-rise buildings. The area has many offices, apartments, retail outlets, restaurants and supermarkets. It also houses a pet-friendly park named JLT Park.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Cluster D, JLT
• Developer: Tiger Properties
• Date of completion: 2008
• Number of floors: 36
• Number of units:  442
• Unit type: Studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: 24-hours security, gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi

Parking in Lake City Tower is situated in the basement. There is at least one reserved parking space for each apartment. However, visitors can easily find ample parking spaces outside the building.

There are high-speed elevators in Lake City Tower.

The building is monitored through CCTV cameras. There are garbage chutes on each floor for garbage disposal. District cooling is supplied by Empower while DEWA powers electricity and water supply in the tower.

The gym in Lake City Tower is fully equipped. There is a rooftop swimming pool. Also, residents can relax with jacuzzi and sauna facilities available in the building.

There is a spacious entrance lobby in the building with 24-hour concierge services.

Though JLT is a pet-friendly community, you can contact the landlord for the pet policy of City Lake Tower.

The residential units in Lake City Tower, JLT come in different floor plans and configurations. Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Lake City Tower floor plans.

There are 442 apartments divided into studios, 1 and 2-bedroom flats. There are en-suite bathrooms, an open kitchen and built-in closets in most units with the balconies providing views of the man-made lakes.

Studio apartments in Lake City Tower, Dubai come with an area ranging from 400 sq. ft to 450 sq. ft. These flats have a sleeping and dining area with a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe.

1-bedroom apartments in City Lake Tower span over an area from 650 sq. ft to 1,000 sq. ft. All the units consist of an open kitchen, a master bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom, a powder room and a balcony.

2-bedroom apartments cover an area ranging between 1,200 sq. ft to 1,400 sq. ft. These units have a large living area that opens into two bedrooms, two ensuite bathrooms, one open kitchen, one powder room and a balcony. Both the bedrooms have built-in closets.

These figures are based on the services charges for Lake City Tower, Dubai* as per the Dubai Land Department.

Dubai service charges are of different types and vary according to the area and the amenities offered. Read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

JLT, Dubai Arch Tower Bus station is located 3-minute away. JLT, Silver Tower Bus station and JLT, Dubai Star Tower are reachable within 4 minutes.

For those who rely on Dubai Metro, DMCC Metro Station 1 is a 5-minute walk away whereas Sobha Realty Metro Station is accessible in 8 minutes by car.

Dubai Marina Mall Tram station and Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram station are the nearest situated at a 9 and 10-minute distance.

Nearby popular restaurants include:

• Antalya Restaurant
• Hyu Korean Restaurant
• Mythos Restaurant

There are several restaurants in the vicinity of City Lake Tower. For example, after a 6-minute walk, one can reach Antalya Restaurant that serves fast food, Chinese, Arabian and Middle Eastern cuisines. On average, one can expect to pay around AED 60 for a meal fit for two people. Jazz@PizzaExpress at a 13 minutes walk is also among one of the best restaurants in JLT. The place offer a variety of pizza flavours along with other options in menu.

For those who want to try out Korean food, can head over to Hyu Korean Restaurant. Some dishes that are worth trying at this restaurant are Bulgogi, Seafood, Crispy Chicken, Kimchi Pancake and Tofu Soup.

Those who love Greek food can visit Mythos at a 9-minute distance from the tower. This restaurant is kid-friendly, with free WiFi and a full bar. The most popular dishes at this restaurant are Pork Souvlaki, Greek Salad and Lamb Chops.

Nearby Fine Dining Restaurants Include:

• Cavendish Restaurant
• Celebrities
• Cinque

At a distance of 5-minute, there is Cavendish Restaurant where one can enjoy a variety of British, Irish and Mediterranean cuisines. Whether one is craving a juicy Steak or prefers to bite onto some Jumbo Prawns, this restaurant has it for them.

Celebrities is situated in One&Only Royal Mirage, at an 11-minute distance. The restaurant offers European food with a full bar, breakfast, indoor and outdoor sitting options. At a 13-minute drive away, another fine dining restaurant known as Cinque can be found. It serves Italian food and their best-sellers are Pasta and Tiramisu. Also, the restaurant has a full bar and valet parking available.

Nearby Supermarkets in JLT include:

• KP Mart Supermarket
• Carrefour Market JLT Palladium
• Spinneys JLT Cluster J
• Al Maya Supermarket
• Choithrams Supermarket

There are several supermarkets that surround City Lake Tower. The nearest one is KP Mart Supermarket located at a distance of 4-minute. Spinneys JLT Cluster J and Carrefour Market JLT Palladium are accessible with a 6-minute drive. Both of the supermarkets are popular with a variety of local and international food products.

Al Maya Supermarket and Choithrams Supermarket are situated at 7 and 9-minute distance.

Schools and nurseries near Lake City Tower:

• Emirates International School
• The Winchester School
• Oakfield Early Learning Centre
• Mosaic Nursery

There are several schools around Lake City that parents living in the building can pick for quality education. Emirates International School and The Winchester School are two of the many good options nearby. These are located at a distance of 10 to 12 minutes drive.

For young kids, there are a number of reputed nurseries in the area. The list include Oakfield Early Learning Centre, Mosaic Nursery and Vernus ELC and so on.

Buildings near Lake City Tower, Cluster D:

• Preatoni Tower
• Jumeirah Bay X1
• Lake Point Tower
• Icon Tower 2
• Concorde Tower

Preatoni Tower, Jumeirah Bay X1, Lake Point Tower and Concorde Tower are all high-rise buildings located within a 5-minute drive. Preatoni Tower is the second tallest building in JLT with both commercial and residential apartments.

Concorde Tower is 45 floors in height and consists of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments whereas Lake Point Tower has 40 floors with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

Icon Tower 2 is situated at 10-minute distance. It is a high-rise project and offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

Nearby landmarks and places for entertainment include:

• Dubai Marina Walk
• AquaFun Water Park
• Wild Wadi Water Park

Dubai Marina Walk is located 8-minute away from the tower. It is a seven-kilometer long promenade lined with palm trees. One can either enjoy their favourite food at the restaurants or get a relaxing massage at the Chi Foot Spa. Also, the walkway has a play area, bike rentals and yacht cruises to entertain its visitors.

AquaFun Water Park is the largest inflatable park in the world. It is situated in Jumeirah Beach Residence, at an 11-minute distance.

Wild Wadi Water Park is accessible in 15-minute, by car. The water park is an excellent place to enjoy weekends with family. Apart from the thrilling rides and wave pool, there are restaurants and souvenir shops to buy water park equipment. There are also lockers and rent-a-towel facilities available.

Lake City Tower offers affordable apartments at a central location. The building has access to a range of communal amenities in JLT such as easy access to metro stations, shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. However, the substandard maintenance services of the building may impose a problem for its residents.

There are studios, 1-bed and 2-bed units in Lake City Tower, JLT.

There is a swimming pool and a fitted gym in the building along with a range of other facilities.