Lakeside Residence, JLT

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a mixed-use district known for its high-rises, lakes and lush green surroundings. One of its popular residential high-rises, Lakeside Residence, stands tall next to Almas Lake West and is the central point of Cluster A.

The residential project by Al Manal Development offers a wide range of freehold properties. It was completed in 2012 with 358 ready apartments. The 36-storey skyscraper stands 129 metres above the ground. You can find 1 and 2-bed apartment types in Lakeside Residence.

Inspired by archipelagos and desert oases in the emirate, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) has three artificial lakes and landscaped gardens. Today, JLT is Dubai’s most sought-after destination for work, life and business. Connected to major commercial hubs and housing several commercial buildings, it makes for an ideal setting for professionals. Moreover, there are numerous retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and other lifestyle amenities, including running tracks and family parks.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Cluster A, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
• Developer: Al Manal Development
• Date of completion: 2012
• Number of floors: 36
• Number of units:  358
• Unit type: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments 
• Amenities: Gym, infinity pool, prayer hall, event space, four basement parking levels, 24-hour security

Cluster A in JLT consists of Laguna Tower, Dubai Gate 2 and Lakeside Residence.

There are four levels of basement parking in Lakeside Residence Dubai. Each flat gets a dedicated spot. However, guest parking spaces might not be available on weekends.

Multiple high-speed elevators provide access to all floors.

Apartments in Lakeside Residence have electricity backup. 24-hour security is provided by an electronic monitoring system and licensed security guards. Moreover, each apartment gets uninterrupted internet access and satellite TV cable.

A dedicated hall is available for social gatherings.

There is a recreation centre, including a gym in Lakeside Residence.

A daycare centre with a play area is available in the high-rise. Moreover, there is a shared infinity pool and steam room in the recreation centre.

Along with the concierge, there is round-the-clock front-desk help at the reception, laundry facility, cleaning and maintenance, and waste disposal service. Guests can wait in the lobby and intercoms are installed so that residents can communicate with the reception area.

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 floor plans for Lakeside Residence Dubai.

The project stands out among the various towers in JLT for its architecture and smartly designed floor plans.

Out of 358 ready apartments, 226 are 1-bedroom and 132 are 2-bedroom flats. Some units are fully furnished while some are partially furnished.

1-bedroom apartments span 800 sq. ft. to 850 sq. ft. Apart from a master bedroom, the floor plan includes a spacious hall, an equipped kitchen, a balcony, and up to two bathrooms. You may also find some partially or fully furnished units ready to move in.

2-bedroom flats in Lakeside Residence cover 1,152 sq. ft. to 1,255 sq. ft. These units have two spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a guest bathroom, a close-concept kitchen with appliances, a living room and a balcony offering lake views.

These are the services charges for Lakeside Residence* as per the Dubai Land Department. Get complete information about the Dubai service charges index if you’re interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*Please note that these service charges are subject to change.

Getting around Cluster A is easy since numerous bus stations are close by. The prime mode of transportation near Lakeside Residence would be buses that shuttle around JLT.

JLT Business Centre is approximately a 4 to 5-minute walk from the tower. Residents can take the bus JLT2. Other nearby stops, including JLT Dome Tower, JLT Dubai Star Tower and DMCC Metro Station Landside, Public transport stop, are less than a 10-minute from the development.

 DMCC Metro Station is a 6-minute drive or a 10-minute walk from the building. It is served by the Red Line of the Dubai Metro.

There are quite a few cafes and restaurants near Lakeside Residence like:

• Streetery Food Hall – South East Asian cuisine
• Chapter Nine Restaurant and Cafe – International cuisine
• Fork Off Restaurant – Arabic/international cuisine
• Skazka Al Saha – Russian cuisine

Those who wish to try different cuisines will find many international restaurants nearby. These include:

• White Ambient Restaurant
• Little Lahore
• Café Isan

White Ambient Restaurant in Cluster E is a German restaurant while Little Lahore is one of the best restaurants in JLT. Moreover, Café Isan is known for authentic Thai street food. Antalya has an Indian menu, Sushi Express in Cluster R serves Japanese food and Le Petit Belge in Cluster T has a Belgian menu.

If you’re looking for some upscale fine dining options, you can head to Movenpick Hotel, right next to the building. It has Nosh restaurant with a special buffet arrangement for kids and a play area. Al Fresco Terrace in the restaurant is the family-adored spot. Movenpick Hotel also has Urban Bar and Crema, a coffee shop.

Demart on the ground floor is the most convenient option for grocery shopping.

There are plenty of supermarkets near Lakeside Residence.

• Spinneys
• Near Me – mini-mart
• KP Mart

Spinneys is located in Mohammed Ibrahim Tower, Cluster J. KP Mart is located in Cluster G. All options are accessible in less than 10 minutes away from the high-rise.

All of the schools below are 10 to 15 minutes away from Lake Side Residence, depending on the traffic conditions.

• Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
• Dubai British School – Emirates Hills
• Emirates International School Meadows

DIA Emirates Hills offers education based on the popular International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Dubai British School Emirates Hills follows the National Curriculum of England. Emirates International School Meadows Dubai provides the highest quality international education from Early Years to Year 13 for children aged 3 to 18.

Nurseries near the high-rise include:

• Rainbow Valley Nursery JLT
• Oakfield Early Learning Center DMCC
• Mosaic Nursery
• Learning Ladder Nursery

• Lake View Tower
• Dubai Gate 2 Tower
• Preatoni Tower

Standing tall on plot A3 in JLT, Lake Side Residence is surrounded by residential and mixed-use towers. Besides the immediate neighbours in Cluster A, including Laguna Tower and Dubai Gate 2, it is close to the Movenpick Hotel.

Landmarks near Lake Side Residence, Cluster A JLT within a 9 to 12-minute drive include:

• Dubai Marina Mall
• Ain Dubai
• Madame Tussauds Dubai

Dubai Marina Mall is one of the best malls in Dubai, offering visitors plenty of retail and leisure options. The 4-storey mall has more than 140 outlets.

Ain Dubai, the world’s biggest observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, is about a 10-minute drive from the high-rise.

Madame Tussauds is an iconic wax museum on BlueWaters Island. The attraction features over 60 statues covering a list of popular international sports and movie stars, and politicians.

Lakeside Residence has spacious apartments, some of which are fully furnished and have larger living areas. While residents enjoy quick access to amenities, traffic jams during rush hours might be a inconvenience.

The high-rise has 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.

Bayut has 2D and 3D floor plans for Lake Side Residence on the official website.