Modelux Tower 1, International City

Modelux Tower 1 is a low-rise apartment building in Phase 2 of the International City in Dubai. Developed by Modelux Real Estate Development LLC, this 7-storey building offers spacious studio apartments overlooking Al Warsan 4 and the wider community. Among other facilities, Modelux Tower 1 comes with a modern gymnasium with advanced equipment, as well as swimming pools to relax and rejuvenate residents.

International City is quite popular in Dubai when it comes to renting affordable apartments. Due to its location, Modelux Tower 1, Phase 2 International City enjoys proximity to amenities like supermarkets, restaurants and cinemas. One can easily find a suitable apartment for sale in International City.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: International City 
• Number of floors: 7
• Unit type: Studio flats
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Parking, gym, swimming pool, sauna room

To start, facilities include parking in Modelux Tower 1.

There are two high-speed elevators in Modelux Tower 1 Dubai, providing speedy access to all floors.

Other facilities in the building include security and maintenance services.

To promote an active lifestyle in the building,  there are modern gyms in Modelux Tower 1 Dubai with state-of-the-art facilities for both men and women.

Moving on, lifestyle amenities in the building include a rooftop swimming pool as well as a sauna.

The low-rise tower has a welcoming lobby with comfortable seating facilities. There’s also a front desk to assist guests in the building.

Modelux Tower 1 Dubai offers only spacious studio flats. These are most suited to working individuals with offices in nearby areas.

When we talk about residential units in the building, studio apartments in Modelux Tower 1 International City Dubai have an average covered area of 525 sq. ft. These flats have one sizeable bathroom with a bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring sufficient natural lighting inside the apartment. There’s also a fully fitted, open-plan kitchen with appliances and cabinets. Countertops with seating also make for the dining area. Residents get access to the terrace to enjoy complete views of the community. They also get one parking space in the dedicated area.

These figures are based on the service charges for Modelux Tower 1* as per the Dubai Land Department. There are many different types of service charges in Dubai, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

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

The area is located between interchanges 5 and 6 of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), which provides easy access to the main roads. One can reach the nearby areas of DSO, Academic City and Al Warqaa within 15 minutes. Of course, commute times depend on daily traffic conditions. In fact, traffic congestion is common on these roads during weekdays.

Finding public transportation near International City Modelux Tower 1 can be tricky; presently, bus and metro stations are slightly far from the building.

Greece k12 Terminus 2 is the nearest bus stop located in International City; it is about a 10-minute drive.

For those who wish to travel via Dubai Metro, it takes almost 20 minutes to reach the Centrepoint Metro Station and Etisalat Metro Station.

Those who love to eat can find a variety of restaurants near Modelux Tower 1, especially in the Persia and Greece clusters of International City.

In fact, some of the best restaurants in International City are close to the building, including:

• Peshawar Zalmi Restaurant
• Hazara Darbar Restaurant
• Penuel Restaurant
• Shahi Paratha Restaurant
• Royal Hyderabad Restaurant

These restaurants are located 10 to 16 minutes from the building, mostly offering South Asian (especially Pakistani) cuisine. Peshawar Zalmi Restaurant, for instance, offers a casual dining experience with a separate female enclosure as well. You can order anything from fried snacks like ‘samosas’ to barbeque and grilled meat.

Not to mention, International City is also home to two Dragon Marts, where one can find eateries like:

• Subway 
• Pizza Hut
• Chowking 
• China Way
• Tom Yum 
• Red Flavours

In addition, you can find a line-up of cafes and shisha lounges in the neighbourhood, but there are no bars in the area.

There is no shortage of supermarkets near Modelux Tower 1. The master community is home to several major supermarkets, such as:

• Carrefour 
• Lulu Express
• Spinneys
• Growth Mart International City

The apartment buildings in the neighbourhood also have supermarkets and convenience stores to cater to the daily shopping needs of the residents. Those closest to Modelux Tower 1 include Wadi Al Madina Minimart LLC, The Speedy Grocery and Naz Hypermarket.

If you are looking for more outlets to buy kitchen items, convenience goods and grocery from, please check out the list of best supermarkets in Dubai by Bayut.

• Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba
• International School of Creative Science, Nad al Sheba
• Emirates British Nursery
• Blossoms Early Learning Centre

Both Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba and the International School of Creative Science, Nad al Sheba follow the British curriculum. ISCS offers classes from the Foundation Stage until Sixth Form, while it is FS until Key Stage 3 for Kings’ School. The schools are rated ‘Very Good‘ and ‘Good‘ by the KHDA, respectively.

Both Emirates British and Blossoms Nursery are counted amongst the best nursery chains in Dubai.

• Hala Residence
• Sannat Residency
• Al Basha 7

All of these buildings are within a 5-minute walking distance. One can find a good variety of apartments for rent and sale in these buildings.

Finally, major landmarks near Modelux Tower 1 include:

• Dragon Mart
• Al Warsan Lake
• Paris Children Park

Dragon Mart has the largest number of Chinese traders outside China in one shopping mall. The place stretches over a kilometre and features around 4,000 stores that offer Chinese products. You can even do wholesale shopping at Dragon Mart, which also has a huge parking area. In addition, the mall features entertainment options for people of all ages, especially if you love movies and live music.

Another major landmark nearby is the Al Warsan Lake. Surrounded by landscaped parks, Al Warsan Lake is popular for walks and jogs in the evening. Families with little children can also head to The Paris Children’s Park in the France cluster.

All in all, Modelux Tower International City offers a comfortable lifestyle to residents at an affordable price tag. These apartments are better suited for singles and couples. Families will have to explore other residential properties with more rooms.

Nonetheless, parking is a lingering issue with those living in International City.

At an 11-minute drive, Novo Cinema in Dragon Mart is the the nearest cinema.

Dubai Safari Park is 11 minutes away by car.