Riah Towers, Culture Village

Riah Towers, a 19-storey high-rise building in Dubai Culture Village, is an epitome of luxurious living. It comprises 154 residential units with ultra-modern amenities, making it a desirable residential building to live in. Nested near Dubai Creek, it offers meticulously planned studios to 3-bedroom apartments and majestic penthouses. The balconies provide an awe-inspiring view of the Dubai Creek, which adds to the royalty of this exclusive project. Moreover, it is a freehold property, allowing foreigners to invest by purchasing an apartment. This building guide elucidates the key features and residential options in Riah Towers.

Dubai Culture Village, also known as Jaddaf Village or Culture Village, is a state-of-the-art waterfront community encompassing constructions that depict the Emirati and Islamic culture. It is evident from the residential towers exhibiting historical Islamic architecture with modern architectural twists. As the name suggests, this area is developed with the aim of preserving the Emirati and traditional cultural values of the United Arab Emirates. However, it also encompasses some upscale exclusive developments such as Palazzo Versace, Dubai Wharf and D1 Tower that provide an opportunity for opulent living. This master plan has amalgamated history and innovation in such a way to shape a sophisticated environment where both traditional and modern aspects of livings co-exist. In addition, it is strategically placed as it is in proximity to two bridges leading to main areas in Dubai.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Culture Village
• Developer: Radiant Star
• Date of completion: 2017
• Number of floors: 19
• Number of units: 149
• Unit type: studio to 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses
• Amenities: swimming pool, gender-separated gyms, steam and sauna and retail outlets

Residents get a reserved spot for parking in Riah Towers.

The building has multiple working high-speed elevators in Riah Towers.

A key feature of Riah Towers, Culture Village is its exceptional security features including security guards that are available 24-hour. In addition, it also has CCTV cameras for surveillance purposes. All apartments are provided with utilities that are powered by DEWA. Maintenance staff is available for the convenience of residents.

Residents can use the swimming pool in Riah Towers, Dubai that is ideal for weekend pool parties.

There exist separate fully equipped gyms for male and female residents on the entrance floor. In addition, it has separate steam and sauna facilities for men and women.

Riah Towers Jaddaf offers high-end lifestyle amenities to its residents, which elevates their standard of living. It has a large size swimming pool along with gender-specific gyms. Moreover, the entrance floor has a lobby and four retail shops. Also, each flat has ultra-modern fittings in kitchen and bathroom. Floors and walls are decorated with high-quality ceramic tiles. Other facilities include storage areas, prayer rooms and a mosque nearby, day-care centre, kids’ play area, first-aid medical centre, broadband internet and cable TV services.

There exist concierge and guest services in the entrance lobby of Riah Towers.

Riah Towers, Al Jaddaf facilitates pet owners as it is a pet-friendly building.

Riah Towers is equipped with some safety features including fire fighting equipment in case of emergency. Other safety features include CCTV cameras installed at every nook and cranny of the building.

There are multiple configurations in Riah Towers floor plans.

The apartments in Riah Towers are top-notch. The interior of the apartment is world-class and bathrooms and kitchen have high-end fittings. Bedrooms are also spacious for living. The specifics of each apartment type are as follows:

The smallest residential option in Riah Towers is studios, which is ideal for individuals. They have an average area of 766 sq. ft. with one bathroom and a massive living hall that is suitable for different purposes. Moreover, the kitchen is equipped with accessories such as an oven and electric cooker that makes it ideal for bachelors to move in without worrying.

Individuals will find 1-bed units as an attractive living option. With premium finish and access to world-class amenities, they cover an area between 900 sq. ft. to 1,107 sq. ft. and are available in both 1 and 2-bathroom configurations. The bedroom has a spacious balcony providing a breath-taking view of Dubai Creek.

Sprawling over an area in the range of 1,646 to 1,690 sq. ft., the 2-bedroom flats in Riah Towers are ideal for individuals. The bathrooms and kitchen have classic fittings that exemplify the opulent lifestyle.

Families with more than two children could opt for larger living spaces such as 3-bedroom units in Riah Tower. They have an area in the range of 1,850 to 1,900 sq. ft. and have four bathrooms. These units are chiller-free and have spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

Penthouses are also available in Riah Towers with areas ranging from 1,204 to 3,002 sq. ft. with an expansive balcony and living hall.

For people in Culture Village, the best options are nearby bus stops and metro stations for transportation near Riah Towers.

Bus stations near Riah Towers include:

• Al Jaddaf Metro Station A2 (4 minutes away)
• Jaddaf 1 (5 minutes away)
• Creek Metro Station (6 minutes away)

Other close bus stops include Al Jaddaf Marine Transportation Station 1 and Garhoud Dubai Municipality Nursery 2.

Metro stations near Riah Towers:

• Dubai City Centre Metro Station 2 (9 minutes away)
• Dubai Healthcare City (10 minutes away)
• Oud Metha (12 minutes away)

Residents can find the metro stops listed above to be within 12 minutes from this residence. In addition, residents can find Deira City Centre Metro Station close by as well.

Numerous casual and fine dining restaurants exist near Riah Towers, some of them are:

• Str. Eat Culture
• Grub Shack
• Mezzaluna

Str. Eat Culture, located at a 6-minute drive, is a casual dining pub with a pub that provides street food to its customers. Whereas, those willing to eat Chinese and Indian cuisine in a laid-back, friendly sitting environment can visit Grub Shack. It is a family-owned business that offers scrumptious food in a relaxed environment. Whereas, a casual Italian restaurant named Mezzaluna is at a drive of 7 minutes.

Fine dining options include:

• Vanitas
• Enigma

Located near the Dubai Creek, Vanitas is a high-end Italian Restaurant, which offers succulent and mouth-watering Italian cuisine to its customers. It is accessible by residents of Riah Towers in 3 minutes. While, those looking for Middle Eastern food in an exclusive environment can visit Enigma, which offers tempting Iranian cuisine including famous Kebabs.

Among many small convenience stores and supermarkets near Riah Towers, those worth a mention are:

• W Mart Supermarket
• Carrefour
• Choithram

Located at a 4-minute drive, W Mart Supermarket near Dubai Creek fulfils all the needs of the residents. It offers a wide range of products including daily essentials. Another option is Carrefour, which is at a drive of 9-minutes. It is one of the largest chains of retail outlets in the UAE, which not only deals with food and grocery products but also offers luxury products. Choithram is also available for shopping for groceries and is accessible by car in 6 minutes.

Some of the buildings near Riah Towers include:

• D1 Tower (5 minutes away)
• Iris Amber (7 minutes away)
• Palazzo Versace (8 minutes away)

Culture Village is known for its buildings filled with luxury apartments. Most of these buildings near Riah Towers are residential.

Numerous landmarks exist near Riah Towers, which include:

• Dubai Dolphinarium
• Wafi Mall
• Dubai Frame

Dubai Dolphinarium, located at a drive of 13 min, is the first air-conditioned indoor aquarium housing numerous sea creatures such as dolphins and seals. Moreover, exotic birds are also exhibited in this Dolphinarium. It is widely popular among tourists and costs around AED 45 for children and AED 75 for adults. Another important landmark near Riah Towers is Wafi Mall, a mixed-used development where hotels and retail outlets exist. It is a popular shopping mall and is accessible by car in 10 minutes. Whereas, those looking to spend leisure time in a serene environment can visit Dubai Frame, an architectural landmark located in Zabeel Park. It is accessible by car in 12 minutes and a ticket costs AED 20 for children and AED 50 for adults.

Due to the limited parking spot, only residents can park their vehicles. Guests may have to look for nearby shopping malls’ parking spots or paid parking spots. Some amenities that make this area a vibrant living community is missing. However, the area is under development and those amenities are expected to be available in the future.