Sama Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road

Sama Tower is one of the residential buildings located along the Sheikh Zayed Road. The 51-storey building is a project of WS Atkins & Partners and was a 4-year project. Handed over in the year 2010, Sama Tower is a perfect representation of luxurious living.

The building features 376 apartments that are divided into a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. These are both furnished and semi-furnished units. Residents can also enjoy many high-end amenities present in the building including its gymnasium and a rooftop swimming pool.

The perfect location of Sama Tower allows residents to travel between cities like Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Those who prefer air travel will find Dubai International Airport just 12 minutes away. Moreover, one can find a blend of 5-star hotels and many commercial buildings in the neighbourhood. Popular locations such as The Walk JBR, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah and the iconic Burj Al Arab are all within a very short radius.

• Located on Sheikh Zayed Road
• Features 376 units in total
• Apartments come in studios and 1, 2, 3-bedrooms
• Features a gym, spa, swimming pool, a spa and a multi-purpose hall
• Residents have easy access to retail centres and boutiques
• Availability of passenger and service elevators
• Food and beverage outlets are just around the corner
• Card-controlled access for the tower and car parking
• Dubai International Airport is 12-minutes away

Public transportation near Sama Tower includes busses and metro stations at a walking distance. Travelling all over the UAE or within Dubai is quite easy for those who own cars, as they have direct access to the main highway of Sheikh Zayed Road.

The closest bus station is a 13-minute walk and is located at the World Trade Center Hotel.

The nearest metro station, World Trade Metro Station is at an 11-minute walking distance.

The nearest tram station is Tram Depot Dubai which requires a 15-minute drive on to Sheikh Zayed Road.

Some restaurants near Sama Tower, Dubai are:

• Capri Italian Grill
• Ninive
• Cello Cafe and Restaurant
• Zuma Restaurant
• Cafe Belge
• Carnival by Tresind
• The Artisan

Sheikh Zayed Road is dotted with chic restaurants and cafes. Right outside the tower, there is Cello Cafe and Restaurant that offers Mediterranian, Syrian and Lebanese cuisines. Those who like Italian can visit The Artisan or Capri Italian Grill. You can find this restaurant near the World Trade Center, it is a casual Italian dining place that takes 8 minutes to reach while The Artisan is a 10-minute drive.

Located 9-minutes away, Ninive is a Middle Eastern restaurant that offers a full bar. Visitors can also enjoy afternoon tea or shisha in an outdoor setting while indoor diners can enjoy their food along with live music. Zuma Restaurant is a contemporary Japanese place located just 8-minutes away.

Cafe Belge in the Ritz Carlton Dubai is a luxury dining place. Visitors can enjoy Belgian and European cuisines here, with seafood options available. The place is just 12 minutes away and offers a full bar and live music for entertainment. Carnival by Tresind is a fine dining option available near Sama Towers that serves contemporary Indian cuisines. It requires a 9-minute drive to reach.

One can find numerous supermarkets near Sama Tower, Dubai. Some are:

• Carrefour
• ZOOM
• Choithrams
• West Zone Supermarket

Carrefour and ZOOM are located around the corner, one can visit these in just a couple of minutes on foot. There is a bunch of grocery stores situated down the road, at a 5-minute drive on to the Sheikh Zayed Road you will find Peach Grocers and West Hill supermarket. There is a Choithrams in DIFC 9 minutes away while West Zone on Al Hudaiba Road is an 11-minute drive.

• Duja Tower – residential building
• Park Place Tower – residential building
• Fairmont Dubai
• Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai

Sama Tower, Dubai is close to many popular hotels and residential buildings. The neighbourhood is home to residential buildings like Park Place Tower, Al Wasl Tower, Duja Tower. One can also find 5-star hotels including, The H Dubai, Sheraton Grand Hotel and Fairmont Dubai.

Some well-known places near the building are:

• Zabeel Park
• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Lake Fountain Ride

The biggest tourist attraction in Dubai, Burj Khalifa, is a skyscraper that stands more than 800 meters above ground and takes 10 minutes to reach. At only an 11-minute stretch, Dubai Lake fountain is a beautiful lake that offers boat rides. Visitors are allowed to walk about the periphery of the lake, where they can revel in the serenity of the atmosphere.

Zabeel Park is another popular tourist attraction located 6-minutes away from Sama Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road.

Sama Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road offers all the necessities of a luxurious lifestyle to residents including a commercial strip in the vicinity. However, one disadvantage of living in a commercial area can be dealing with noise pollution, especially for those living on the lower floors of the building.