Marina Terrace, Dubai Marina

Marina Terrace is a high-end residential building launched by Damac Properties in 2002. Housed in Dubai Marina, Marina Terrace stands tall at 183 metres (600 feet) and has 38 storeys above ground. Distributed between these 38 floors, the tower features up to 200 residential units that range from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom apartments. The building also houses expansive duplex penthouses on its two last floors. There are two basement levels allocated for free car parking. The ground floor features a large lobby with impressive interiors and a well-furnished lounge area. The five podium levels in the building houses a range of luxurious on-site and off-premise amenities.

Featuring an aquamarine and metallic grey exterior, the most discernible feature of Marina Terrace is its cylindrical structure. It starts from the base and rises uniformly until it forms a razor-sharp sloped tip. Marina Terrace overlooks the northern bay of the marina on one side. On the other side, it faces the luxurious beachside resorts as well as The Walk and The Beach at JBR.  It is located right along Marina Promenade and is accessible via Al Emreef Street that directly leads to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) as well as King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (D94).

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Marina
• Developer: DAMAC Properties
• Number of floors: 38
• Number of units: 200
• Unit type: 1, 2 and 3-bed
• Amenities: Basement parking, surveillance camera,

Residents of Marina Terrace are offered free spots for their cars. There is ample parking space spread over two basement levels. Located at the rear side of the building, there is a separate two-way exit/entrance for parking that leads to the basement.

Serving every floor, there are high-speed elevators which are in great working condition as they are regularly inspected and maintained. There is also a separate service elevator, which is mainly used by the Marina Terrace personnel.

Security in Marina Terrace is fool-proof. Providing a safe and secure environment, uniformed watch guards are always present at the main entrance towards the lobby and at the entrance towards the parking area. The surveillance cameras installed on every level of Marina Terrace, Dubai extends security for the residents. Furthermore, residents are granted an access control system that prevents any unwelcome entry.

Just around the pool area over the podium deck, there is a barbeque area where residents can host events.

Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the most while living in this tower. There is a well-equipped gymnasium where residents can carry out their fitness activities. Apart from that, Marina Terrace, Dubai is home to health clubs such as Body Design and Concept Yoga Studio.

The tower features an impressive outdoor swimming pool featuring a sun deck and beach chairs with umbrellas. There is a smaller separate pool for children. Allowing residents to keep up with the health and wellness trend, it also offers Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms.

For sports, there is a tennis court beside the pool deck area. Properly equipped, the court is installed with a tennis net, light posts and a high fence around the area. A dedicated area for children’s entertainment is also present in Marina Terrace, Dubai Marina.

Marina Terrace has a 24-hour concierge service so there is always an attendant available to answer requests and queries.

The residential units in Marina Terrace 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 Marina Terrace floor plans.

Each of the 36 floors in Marina Terrace consists of seven residential units. These units are available in property types such as 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, and all of these units have either balconies or terraces. However, level 37 and level 38 feature duplex penthouses that have prestigious amenities.

Every apartment in Marina Terrace includes a well-appointed space for a dining area, living room and bedrooms. Most units have semi-closed kitchens fitted with the latest appliances and large LED ceiling lights. The master bathrooms in many Marina Terrace apartments include both bathtubs and glass-case standing shower spaces. They are fitted with superior quality sanitary wares and modern accessories. Bedrooms in Marina Terrace apartments feature large windows, timber flooring and built-in wardrobes.

1-bedroom apartments vary in their size from 935 sq. ft. to 1,080 sq. ft. Instead of balconies, some of the 1-beds have a large terrace that offers a full view of the marina. There are two bathrooms in every 1-bedroom unit in Marina Terrace.

 The size of a two-bedroom flat in Marina Terrace lies between 1,550 sq. ft. and 1,554 sq. ft. These apartments have maid’s rooms with their separate bathrooms, powder rooms and large rectangular balconies viewing the neighbouring skyscrapers and waters.

The total living area of 3-bedroom units range between 1,640 sq. ft. and 2,085 sq. ft. Each of these 3-bed flats comes with either three bathrooms, three bedrooms, a large living and dining space, a semi-open kitchen, a powder room and a spacious balcony.

There are duplex penthouses situated on the top two floors of the tower. These are built over luxurious floor areas that span between 4,035 sq. ft. and 5,409 sq. ft. and contain either four or five bedrooms. The 4-bedroom penthouses feature main floors containing fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas and maid’s rooms. The second floors in these penthouses contain all the four bedrooms with built-in cupboards.

A fully furnished 5-bed penthouse includes six bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and a huge terrace that offers a panoramic view.

These figures are based on the services charges for Marina Terrace* as per the Dubai Land Department.

There are many different types of Dubai service charges, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

Marina Terrace in Dubai Marina has access to Sheikh Zayed Road and is close to Interchange No.5 that connects it to various other prominent areas of the city. There are several public transport options near Marina Terrace. In order to travel by water taxi, residents can access Marina Terrace Station that is a stone’s throw away.

Offering pick and drop, the nearest bus station is at Jumeirah, Royal Meridien 1 that is hardly a 5-minute walk from the tower. Other bus stations nearby include Mina Al Siyahi, Le Meridien Hotel and Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 1, Seaside accessible within 14 and 18-minute walking distance.

The nearest metro station is DMCC Metro Station that is reachable within 6 minutes walk. Another nearby Dubai Metro station in the area is Sobha Reality Metro Station which is 1.3 km away. One can either reach the station in 17 minutes, on foot or use a car to shorten the distance to 10-minute. Ibn Battuta Metro Station and Jabal Ali Metro Station 2 are other two options located 12 and 13-minute drive away.

Dubai Marina Tram Station is directly accessible from where Al Emreef Street meets Al Marsa Street. It is a 15-minute walk away from Marina Terrace while Mina Seyahi Tram Station is also located at a 16-minute walking distance.

The vibrant waterfront piazza present right outside the gates of Marina Terrace is home to a few favourite dine-out places, such as

• Vernos Cafe & Restaurant
• After Room Cafe & Restaurant
• Baker's Kitchen Destination

Further along the Marina Promenade, residents can explore a variety of eateries such as Venecia Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Samovar Smoking Tea Lounge and Iran Zamin Restaurant & Café.

Fine-dine options include:

• Indego by Vineet
• Buddha Bar

For exclusive dining options, residents can head over to Grosvenor House Hotel that houses some of the best dining options in Dubai Marina. These include Indego by Vineet,  Toro Toro and Buddha Bar. It is just a 3-minute walk from the building.

Supermarkets in Dubai Marina near Marina Terrace Tower include:

• Pluspoint Express Mart
• Choithrams
• Carrefour

Located on Marina Promenade and accessible by foot, ZOOM is one of the nearest supermarkets, accessible within a 7-minute drive. There are many more located across Al Emreef Street such as Pluspoint Express Mart, W Mart Supermarket and Choithrams in Trident Grand Mall. All these options are accessible within a 10-minute drive.

Schools and nurseries near Marina Terrace Tower:

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

Within 15 minutes of driving, you can find several reputed nurseries and schools. Emirates International School at a distance of 13 minutes drive is rated ‘very good’ by KHDA. The Winchester School is also located at the same distance is also among some of the best education centres in the city.

For those looking for nurseries, Oakfield Early Learning Centre and Dewdrops Nursery are reachable within 11 minutes of driving.

Dubai Marina is a popular area in the city with several high-end residential and commercial towers from renowned developers including:

• Park Island
• Sadaf 6
• Mag 218 Tower

Park Island is a multi building residential complex consisting of four high-rising towers. It has 556 apartments with 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom configuration. Sadaf 6 is a beachfront building with 46 storeys above ground. It has a wide collection of residential units ranging from studios to 4-bedroom apartments.

Mag 218 is a 761 ft. tall skyscraper with a total of 555 residential units. One can find 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments with seven floors of parking space in the building. Rimal and Bahar are other multibuilding complex in JBR, accessible within 7-minutes from Marina Terrace.

The community also houses four and five-star hotels, such as:

• Marina Hotel Apartments
• The Radisson Blu Residence
• Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
• The Ritz Carlton Hotel

These hotels feature extensive amenities including health clubs, swimming pools, restaurants with all-day dining facilities, daily housekeeping and massage facilities including sauna and steam rooms.

Some of the major landmarks near DAMAC Marina Terrace are:

• Grosvenor House
• Mohammed Bin Ahmed Almulla Mosque
• The JBR Beach

A prominent landmark located in the neighbourhood is the popular Grosvenor House. Easily seen from any level of Marina Terrace, Mohammed Bin Ahmed Almulla Mosque is a beautifully-lit golden sacred complex. Residents also enjoy proximity to The JBR Beach and The Walk at JBR, which are around 12-minute drive away.

DAMAC Marina Terrace, Dubai, offers an upscale lifestyle with chic amenities in Dubai Marina with waterfront views and easy access to nearby amenities. However, there are few things to consider before moving to Marina Terrace. This includes limited parking spaces for guests and congestion of roads during peak hours.

There are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Marina Terrace.

There are two floors of basement parking in Marina Terrace.