Marina Residence A, Dubai Marina

Marina Residence A is a part of Marina Residence Towers– a twin-tower residential complex in Dubai Marina. It’s a 17-floors high building with three levels of basement parking. The ground floor has a laundry, visitor lounge and reception area. The project has a health club and two swimming pools for residents. Marina Residence collectively features 172 apartments. Apartments in Marina Residence A features 1 to 4 bedroom apartments and 5 bedroom duplex penthouses.

Marina Residence is a freehold project of Sharaf Group. National Engineering Bureau designed this residential complex. Handed over in 2006, it consists of two high-rise buildings, Marina Residence A and Marina Residence B. The complex is located on Marsa Street in Dubai Marina. Location of the complex gives direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and walking access to DMCC Metro Station.

Dubai Marina is a community of residential and commercial skyscrapers. The meticulously designed community has a seamless road network, a large canal and beautiful Marina. Listed among the top ten residential communities of Dubai, the neighbourhood is known to provide a luxury lifestyle at reasonable prices. Homeseekers can find a variety of apartments in the residential building in Dubai Marina.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Marsa Road, Dubai Marina
• Developer: Sharaf Group
• Number of floors: Ground plus 16 residential floors
• Number of units: 172 units
• Unit type: 1 to 4-bedroom apartments & 5-bedroom duplex penthouses
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: gym, swimming pool, basement parking, kid’s play area and open-air barbecue area, jogging tracks and communal gardens

Three-levels of the basement provides residential parking in Marina Residence A. Also, the boundary wall of the complex has a limited number of covered parking spaces on the ground floor. Whereas visitors can use street parking outside the building.

Elevators in Marina Residence A have a separate power backup for round-the-clock performance. There are two passenger lifts and a service elevator in building A. Also, there are two panoramic elevators in the project.

All apartments and common areas in the building have central air-conditioning. To maintain round-the-clock security, the building has CCTV cameras and security staff at the main entrance and shared facility areas like parking, lobby, poolside and corridors. Besides, a team of maintenance staff oversee infrastructure amenities in the building. They also assist in providing repair and maintenance work for residents.

There are communal gardens and outdoor seating areas. Poolside also has barbecue pits. Residents can use them for family dinners and small gatherings.

There is a well-equipped health club in the residential complex. Gym in Marina Residence A has modern exercise machines and sauna facilities. Swimming pool at the roof of the health club also has a Jacuzzi facility.

Marina Residence A is a part of the upscale project, it has modern lifestyle amenities. It has swimming pools and dry deck area for sunbathing. Also, there is a shaded play area for kids. Besides these, the communal parks in the development also have jogging tracks and shady sitting areas.

The ground floor has a waiting area and reception desk. Staff at the reception offer guest and concierge services for residents and visitors.

It’s a pet-friendly project.

All apartments and shared facility areas have fire safety equipment. Smoke detectors, fire alarms and fire extinguishers are installed across the building.

Marina Residence A offers multiple layouts for apartment types in the project. You may also check 2D and 3D formats of Marina Residence A floor plans on Bayut.

Marina Residence A has 172 apartment units. Apartments in Marina Residence A consist of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units and few 5-bedroom duplex penthouses. All apartments have upgraded interiors, tiled flooring and floor to ceiling windows.

Bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Double glazed glass railing at balconies offer panoramic community views. Semi-open kitchen has wood cabinets, stone countertops and sink. The kitchen also has space for a cooking range, washing machine and refrigerator. Bathrooms are tiled and equipped with luxury sanitary ware.

1-bedroom apartments have a floor area ranging from 667 sq. ft. to 750 sq. ft. The bedroom has an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobes. The large living room has a glass door for the balcony. Few layouts have balconies in front of the bedroom instead. Besides these, there is a guest washroom and semi-open kitchen at the foyer entry.

Spreading over the area of 1,172 sq. ft. to 1,179 sq. ft. 2-bedroom apartments in Marina Residence A consist of a master bedroom with attached bathroom, a bedroom and a maid’s room with a private washroom. Instead of a powder room, these units have a full bathroom. Kitchen is next to the entrance lobby. Few smaller units don’t have attached bathrooms with bedrooms. They have a full bathroom next to the bedroom and a powder room at the entrance. All apartments have a balcony according to their layout.

With a floor area of 1,819 sq. ft. 3-bedroom apartments have a master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite washroom. The other two bedrooms don’t have attached bathrooms. Instead, they have a full bathroom in the lobby area. Also, a guest washroom and a maid’s room with a private washroom at the entrance.

Along with that, a semi-open kitchen and a large living room are also part of the unit layout. 3-bedroom units have three balconies. One in front of the kitchen, the other two balconies are along with bedrooms and living room.

4-bedroom apartments are the largest units in the apartment category. All bedrooms have attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. Also, the living room has a powder room. It has a closed style kitchen, which also has a maid’s room with attached bathroom. Master bedroom also has a small balcony. Both the living room and kitchen are connected with a common balcony.

5-bedroom duplex penthouses have two levels. Lower level has a staircase, store and a powder room at the left side of foyer entry. The right-hand side has a maid room with attached bathroom and a huge size closed-style kitchen. The lower level also has two balconies, a bedroom with en-suite washroom and a large living room.

Whereas the upper floor has four bedrooms have attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. The upper floor has a foyer in front of the staircase, a powder room, a small pantry and two balconies with bedrooms.

These are the services charges for Marina Residence* as per the Dubai Land Department.

If you are buying a property in Dubai, you should know about the different types of service charges in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

Marina Residence is located on Marsa Street in Dubai Marina. Residents enjoy direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road. Public transportation near Marina Residence A is widely available. A couple of metro and bus stations are within the walking distance.

Residents have walking access to DMCC Metro Station Landside Bus Stop. Several bus stops at Jumeirah Beach Residence and Jumeirah Lake Towers are at a short drive from the building. Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 2 is 3 minutes away**. Marsa Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 1** is at a 5-minute drive. Whereas, JLT Business Centre Bus Stop, Arch Tower Bus Stop and Star Tower Bus Stop are 5 to 7 minutes’ drive away.

DMCC Metro Station is within the walking distance from the building. Other metro stations on Sheikh Zayed Road are within a 10-minute drive. DAMAC Properties Metro Station is just 4 minutes away. Other metro stations in the vicinity are Ibn Battuta Metro Station, Jabal Ali Metro Station and The Gardens Metro Station. All of them are reachable via a drive of 5 to 6 minutes only.

Nearest tram stations are reachable via a few minute drive. Tram station at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 is 2 minutes away, whereas Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station is at a 6-minute drive. Other tram stations include Dubai Marina Mall Tram Station and Marina Tower Tram Station. Both are under a 10-minute drive.

Dubai Marina is home to some of the best restaurants in Dubai. Residents can easily find a variety of restaurants, cafes and eateries in the vicinity.

Famous restaurants near Marina Residence A are:

• The Cheese Cake Factory-JBR
• Wokyo Noodle Bar
• Flavor Land

The Cheese Cake Factory at JBR is at a 6 minute drive. The casual dining serve American desserts, salads along with a variety of main courses like pasta, meat balls and chicken items.

At a drive of 7 minutes, Wokoyo Noodle Bar serves Japanese street food. The eatery has introduced this kind of food for the first time in the Middle East. You can also order Asian and Chinese cuisine at the restaurant. Flavor Land is at a 9-minute drive. Visitors can order food from a variety of cuisines. It has a huge menu serving Indian dishes, barbecue items, Russian food and Mandi.

Fine dining restaurants near the building are:

• Leonardo – Stella Di Mare Hotels & Resorts
• Toro Toro- Grosvenor House
• Observatory- Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Leonardo is the nearest fine dining. Located within a few minutes walk, the Italian fine-dining offers pasta, pie and beef tartare in an indoor lounge. Toro Toro is at a 5-minute drive. The fine dining at Grosvenor House has a huge menu of food from Latin and American cuisines.

Moreover, Observatory Bar & Grill is 7 minutes away. The luxury dining specializes in steak, seafood and grilled items. All fine dining restaurants have a full bar that serves various drinks from fresh juices and soft drinks to wine and beer.

Dubai Marina boasts plenty of shopping and retail facilities for its residents. Supermarkets near Marina Residence A are located at a convenient drive from the building.

Nearby Supermarkets are:

• Smart Mini Mart-Horizon Tower
• Zoom Market-Amwaj 4
• JMA Supermarket – Al Habtoor Tower
• Spinneys – Emaar Tower
• Waitrose- Dubai Marina Mall

Smart Mini Mart is the nearest supermarket. It is within the walking distance from the building. Other supermarkets are at a short drive from the building. Zoom Market is 6 minutes away, JMA Supermarket is at a 9-minute drive. Whereas, Spinneys and Waitrose are 11 minutes away.

• Azure- residential
• Cascade Tower- residential
• Marina Promenade – residential
• Horizon Tower- residential
• ARY Building- residential
• JAM Marina Residence- residential
• HDS Tower- residential
• Almas Tower-commercial
• Marina Byblos Hotel-four star hotel

Marina Residence A is close to many buildings in the community. Few are within the walking distance, whereas others are at a short drive. Residents have walking access to Cascade Tower and Azure. Marina Promenade, Horizon Tower, ARY Building are at the drive of 3 minutes. HDS Tower and JAM Marina are 7 minutes away from Marina Residence.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Dubai Marina Yacht Club
• Dubai Marina Mall
• Aqua Fun Water Park

Spreading over the huge area of 3.5 Km. Dubai Marina Yacht Club consist of four Marinas and several entertaining activities. The waterfront club offer sailing, shopping and dining to entertain visitors of all age group. Also, the club has sheltered berthing space and charging doc facility for 500 boats. Its 6 minutes away.

Located at a 6-minute drive from the building, Dubai Marina Mall is one of the best shopping malls in Dubai. The shopping venue has 143 retail outlets, a food court with an alfresco dining area, kids play zone, a supermarket and reel cinema. The destination has something for visitors for all age group.

Listed among the top five tourist attractions in Dubai, Aqua Fun Water Park is at a 6-minute drive from the building. The world largest inflatable waterpark has exciting activities for its visitors. The venue is perfect for spending a whole day under the sun.

Marina Residence A is located in one of the busiest districts; Dubai Marina. Heavy traffic and limited parking during rush hours are common here. This might annoy residents, especially those who daily drive for work during rush hours. Consider, this before renting or buying an apartment in Dubai Marina.