Lavender 1, JVC

Lavender 1 is a part of Emirates Garden– a multi-building complex in JVC, District 12. The low-rise residential building has ground plus four residential floors. Residential floors feature 40 units. Apartments in Lavender 1 consist of studios and apartments with 1 and 2 bedrooms. The functional rooftop has recreational facilities and kids play area. Whereas the ground floor boasts covered parking, a swimming pool and retail shops.

Emirates Garden consist of six low-rise buildings, which include Lavender 1 and 2, Rose 1 and 2 and Gardenia 1 and 2. It’s a freehold project of DAMAC Properties. The project was launched in 2007 and completed in 2010. Inspired by the Mediterranean and Arabic architectural designs, all apartments in the project have large windows and balconies. Lavender 1 is close to Circle Community Park.

District 12 is a gated residential community in Jumeriah Village Circle (JVC). Located in the southern part of JVC, location is close to Al Khail Road. The neighbourhood consists of villas, townhouses and low-rise apartment blocks. The community has a village-style arrangement with landscaped gardens and easy access to lifestyle amenities. JVC is located at the heart of new Dubai. The residential district is connected with three major highways: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road and Hessa Street.

• Type of building: Residential-Part of a complex
• Location: District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
• Developer: DAMAC Properties
• Date of completion: 2010
• Number of floors: 5
• Number of units: 40 units
• Unit type: Studios and 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Rooftop recreational area, swimming pool on the ground floor, gymnasium, spa, kid’s play area

The ground floor of the building has a covered parking facility for residents. Residential parking in Lavender 1 allocates one slot for each apartment. Visitors can use street parking outside the building.

Elevators in Lavender 1 have a separate power backup for round-the-clock performance. The residential building has a service elevator and a passenger lift for the convenience of residents.

Central air-conditioning and heating systems control the indoor temperature according to the weather. Empower provides district cooling for the project. CCTV cameras and security staff provide 24-hours security services for the building residents. Also, an onsite team takes care of the building amenities and provides maintenance and repair of infrastructure amenities.

The rooftop of the building has barbecue pits and shady sitting areas. Residents can use this rooftop facility for family gatherings.

The residential project has a shared fitness facility for residents. Gym in Lavender 1 has state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Along with that the health club also has a sauna and steam room facilities.

The family-friendly development has several lifestyle amenities. It has a rooftop play area for kids, an outdoor swimming pool on the ground floor with a dry deck and shower facilities. All apartments have connections for internet and satellite cable. Building management also provides cleaning and waste disposal services.

There is a waiting lobby on the ground floor. Desk staff offers guest and concierge service for visitors and residents.

It is a pet-friendly building.

Apartments and shared facility areas are outfitted with fire safety equipment. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers efficiently manage accidental fires.

Lavender 1 features 40 apartments, which include studios and flats with 1 and 2 bedrooms. Regardless of their type or size, all units have an open kitchen. The spacious cooking area has ample cabinet storage and stone countertops. Along with that it also has a sink and space for home appliances.

Bedrooms are also spacious and outfitted with floor to ceiling double-glazed windows and built-in wardrobes. Whereas the living room has a glass door to access the balcony. Tiled flooring across the interior looks elegant. Wall to wall ceramic tiles and sanitary ware enhance the functionality and appearance of bathrooms.

Studios have a floor area ranges from 473 sq. ft. to 518 sq. ft. They have a spacious layout, which has a cooking area and a full bathroom on both sides of the entrance. After that, there is a broadened sleep and dining area. Studios also have a built-in wardrobe along the wall and a balcony on the exterior side.

Covering the built-up area from 923 sq. ft. to 1,155 sq. ft. 1-bedroom apartments have a bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a powder room in the living room. There is a huge kitchen at the entrance, which leads to the living and dining area. Both the living room and bedroom are connected to a common balcony via glass doors.

2-bedroom apartments are the largest units in the project. Both bedrooms have attached bathrooms. The master bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The large living and dining area have floor to ceiling windows and two balconies. Also, there is a powder room at the foyer entry. After the foyer entry, there is a spacious kitchen.

Location of Lavender 1 in JVC District 12 connects it to Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. This offers easy access to transportation near Lavender 1. Bus stops within the community are within walking distance, whereas metro and tram stations are at a short drive.

A bus service J01 serves the whole community of JVC. It makes several stops across the districts. The bus service runs across JVC and the route end at Mall of Emirates. Bus stops at Emirates Garden Rose 2 Apartments 1, Nakheel Villas T12 1 and Prime Business Tower 1 are within the walking distance. Passengers can also reach Dubai Sports City Offices 1 Bus Stop via a 12-minute drive. Bus number F34 serve this stop and take passengers to Dubai Production City.

Currently, metro service is not available in the community. But metro stations near Lavender 1, Dubai are at a short drive. Nearest metro stations are First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. Both are at a 13-minutes’ drive. Other metro stations at a short drive are Mashreq Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station. Both are at a drive of 15 to 16 minutes. You may also check this Dubai Metro guide for timings, fares, list of stations and more.

Few tram stations are also located a short drive from Lavender 1. Tram Depot Dubai is 12 minutes away. Whereas Media City Tram Station, Knowledge Village 2 Tram Station and Al Sufouh Tram Station and are at a 15-minute drive.

A number of casual and fine dining eateries are dotted across JVC. Regardless of the district and sub-community in JVC, residents can access these restaurants.

Famous restaurants near Lavender 1 are:

• The Coffee Mug
• The Desert Wok
• Rickys Restaurant
• Socialicious

Located a short walk from the building, The Coffee Mug is a Korean Fusion eatery. It serves food from international and Asian cuisines. The Desert Work is at a 2-minute drive. It a Chinese restaurant.

If you want to enjoy fast-food, Indian, Arabian and Italian food, you will find all under the one roof at Rickys Restaurant. It is reachable via a 5-minute drive. Socialicious is listed among the popular restaurants in JVC. It serves Asian dishes. It is located at a 7-minute drive.

Fine dining restaurants in the vicinity are:

• Rhodes W1-Grosvenor House
• Atelier M-Pier
• Cinque-Five Palm Jumeirah

Fine dining restaurants are only reachable via drive. Rhodes W1 is the nearest fine dining at a 17-minute. It serves British food. The other two luxury dining are at a 20-minute drive.

Atelier M at Pier 7 has a huge menu of French and Mediterranean dishes. Whereas Cinque at Palm Jumeirah specializes to serve Italian dishes like pasta along with a variety of seafood. Visitors can also enjoy fresh juices and alcoholic drinks like wine and beer.

When it comes to retail and shopping, residents of Lavender 1 don’t face any problem. The residential building itself has a Holiday Mini Mart on the ground floor. Besides this residents also enjoy access to nearby and some of the best supermarkets in Dubai

Famous supermarkets near Lavender 1 are:

• Cisty-Prime Business Centre
• Spinneys-Alfa Residence
• Greens Supermarket-Seasons Community

Nearby supermarkets are located a short drive from the building. Nearest option is Cisty. It’s at a 2-minute drive. Spinneys is 3-minutes away and Greens Supermarket at Seasons Community is reachable via 4-minute drive.

• Prime Business Centre – commercial
• Alfa Residence – residential
• Gardenia 1 & 2– residential
• GMM Tower– residential
• Oxford Residence– residential
• Platinum Residence – residential
• Al Waleed Building– residential
• Five Jumeirah Village Hotel– 5-Star Hotel

Lavender 1 is well-connected to the other buildings in JVC. Residents have walking access to most of the nearby building. Gardenia 1 & 2, GMM Tower, Al Waleed Building and Oxford Residence are within walking distance. Whereas Prime Business Centre and Alfa Residence are at 2 to 3-minute drive away from the building. Five Jumeirah Village Hotel is 5 minutes away.

Landmarks near the buildings are:

• International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
• Miracle Garden Dubai
• Dubai Autodrome

Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 13 minutes away. The iconic stadium is recognized for its unique arrangement of 350 floodlights at the rim of the round rooftop. It looks like a ring of fire. Besides cricket matches, the stadium also hosts several events throughout the year. The venue is perfect for large scale events like award shows and festivals.

Located 10 minutes away, Dubai Miracle Garden is a must-visit for those who love nature. The beautiful flower garden has a mesmerizing display of 120 flower species. The park has 2-D and 3-D flower made structures in theme zones like Disney Avenue and Lost Paradise. Visitors will love walking in Butterfly and Heart Passages.

Reachable via 14-minute drive, Dubai Autodrome is a popular motorsport facility in Motor City. It has an FIA sanctioned 5.39 km long circuit. Besides motorsports, the Autodrome also has the Motorsport Business Park and the Grandstand Retail Plaza. There are a VIP Paddock Hospitality area and lots of recreational facilities for people of all age group.

As JVC offer convenient access to everything from schools, retail and medical facilities, lack of metro stations and limited availability of public transport could be the concern for those who rely on public transport. Besides this, ongoing construction might make it noisy and dusty during the day. Consider these points if you are buying or renting an apartment in Lavendar 1, JVC.