Reehan 1, Old Town

Reehan 1 is a residential building in Old Town, Dubai. It is a part of Reehan complex that features eight low-rise buildings. The building features 10 floors with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Reehan 1 is known for its old Arabic architecture and green surroundings. The additional facilities include gymnasium, swimming pool and basement parking.

Old Town is one of the old communities in Dubai. Unlike its parent community, Downtown Dubai which consists of skyscrapers, Old Town features low-rise buildings. Designed to have a classic Arabian architecture with earthy tones and frequent green patches, the area gives a nostalgic vintage vibe. There are six communities in Old Town with 35 buildings in total.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Old Town
• Developer: Emaar Properties
• Number of floors: 10
• Unit type: 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gymnasium, swimming pools, landscaped gardens

Reehan 1 offers secured parking spaces to its residents. Visitors, however, can find parking slots outside the building or keep their cars safe in Old Town’s Visitors’ parking.

Reehan 1 features high-speed elevators for easy movement.

Rehaan 1 has a sound security system with CCTV cameras that stays active 24-hour. The units are provided with district cooling to maintain a suitable temperature indoors. Utilities such as electricity and water are provided by DEWA.

Reehan 1 has a gymnasium but residents have to pay for it. There are swimming pools in the community which are open to all residents.

The unique feature of Reehan 1 is the presence of landscaped gardens which add to the beauty of the community. Furthermore, it provides residents with an opportunity to take a walk in the fresh air.

Reehan 1, Old Town offers 24-hour concierge services to its residents. The lobby of the building features a reception desk and a comfortable sitting area for waiting guests.

Reehan 1 has a pet-friendly policy.

The residential units in Reehan 1 come in different floor plans and configurations. Check out the 2D and 3D floor plans of Reehan 1 apartments on Bayut.

Apartments in Reehan 1 are available in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts.

The average area of 1-bedroom units in Reehan 1 is 850 sq. ft. Each apartment has a combined living and dining area, one en-suite bathroom, a laundry room, a dressing room and a spacious balcony. Some units have additional powder rooms. The units on the ground floor have an additional facility of large private gardens.

The coverage areas for 2-bedroom units in Reehan 1 starts from 1,240 sq. ft. and go up to 1,410 sq. ft. The 2-bedroom units have similar amenities as 1-bedroom units. However, these have dressing rooms in both the bedrooms with large balconies as compared to the 1BHK flats.

The average area of 3-bedroom apartments in Reehan 1 is 2,034 sq. ft. These apartments have separate family rooms beside the living and dining area. There are three bedrooms, each of which contains a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. There are two large balconies or large private gardens in each 3BHK flat.

Reehan 1 is hardly 4 minutes apart from Burj Khalifa Boulevard Road that connects it to different other streets and highways in the city, making it an accessible location. The area is well-connected to the public bus network of the city.

There are four bus stops within a walking distance of 5 minutes including Lake Central Tower, South Ridge Tower 1, Burj Khalifa Palace Hotel and Burj View Central Tower 1.

The nearest metro stations include Dubai Mall/ Burj Khalifa Metro Station, Business Bay Metro Station and Financial Centre Station, accessible within a 10-minute drive from Reehan 1. You can find more information regarding metro routes and fares in Bayut’s Dubai Metro Guide.

There are many restaurants and cafes within a 10-minute drive from Reehan 1. Residents can also consider dining at the best Downtown Dubai restaurants such as Al Hallab, Huqqa and Asado. These restaurants offer beautiful views of Dubai Fountain with a cozy dining setup. There are also many cafes nearby like:

• Cereal Killer Café
• Tiramisu Café
• The Kana Café

Residents who want to have a nutritious breakfast on their way to work can visit Cereal Killer Café that is located at a distance of 13 minutes. Tiramisu Café is 11 minutes away and it has a good variety of tasty food items. One of the closest cafés in the area is The Kana Café that is just 7 minutes away and that offers all types of drinks.

If you are looking for a fine-dining experience, you can make reservations at any of the following upscale restaurants in Downtown Dubai:

• Le Serre
• Armani Amal
• Thiptara

All these restaurants are accessible within a 10 to 15-minute driving distance from Reehan 1, Dubai. These offer an expensive ambience with a variety of cuisines. You can consider these venues for birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, business meetings or just making memories with your loved ones.

Supermarkets near Reehan 1, Downtown Dubai are:

• Spinneys
• Al Maya Supermarket
• Carrefour

Residents of Reehan 1 have many options when it comes to grocery shopping as the area has many famous supermarkets in Dubai. Carrefour is just 5-minute drive away from the building while Spinneys is reachable within 9 minutes. Both are known to offer a quality range of household items. Another supermarket, Al Maya, is also a good option for quick market visits on a daily basis. It is just 7 minutes’ drive away from Reehan 1.

• Kamoon 1 – residential building
• Zaafaran 2 – residential building
• Burj Royale - residential building
• Vida Downtown – 4-star hotel

Being located in the Old Town, Reehan 1 is surrounded by similar housing complexes like Kamoon and Zaafaran. They also feature low-rise buildings with spacious apartments and serene surroundings. There are also hotels near Reehan 1 like Vida Residence Downtown and Address Downtown. You can also find Burj Royale, a high-rise residential building within a short walking distance away from Reehan 1.

Nearby landmarks include:

• The Dubai Fountain
• At the Top, Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, is one of the most amazing places that one can visit in Dubai. It is the world’s highest observatory desk with an outdoor terrace where visitors can have a panoramic Dubai view and the sky view from the top of the highest building in the world. Residents need to drive for approximately 11 minutes to reach this place. The Dubai Fountain is an incredible fountain complex that is only 7 minutes’ drive away. Those who want to observe magnificent marine life from a close view in Dubai should consider visiting Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo which is located at a drive of 11 minutes.

Reehan 1, Downtown Dubai offers a great lifestyle with its chic apartments and facilities. If you are particularly looking for a quiet place surrounded by greenery, then there is no better option than Reehan 1. However, the prices of the flats here are high considering that there is no free gymnasium and visitors’ parking in the community.