Sapphire, Palm Jumeirah

Sapphire is a high-rise building in Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island shaped like a palm tree. The residential building is part of Tiara Residences. This grand apartment complex consists of seven buildings named after precious gemstones. Developed by Zabeel Properties, Sapphire was launched in 2006 and completed in 2009.

Tiara Sapphire is a 16-storey development offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses. Building facilities include a 24-hour CCTV security system, covered parking, a kid’s play area, a swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium.

This tower lies on the Trunk of Palm Jumeirah and is close to Nakheel Mall Monorail Station. Residents can quickly access amazing restaurants and tourist attractions such as Breeze Beach Grill and The Lost Chambers Aquarium.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Palm Jumeirah
• Developer: Zabeel Properties
• Date of completion: 2009
• Number of floors: 16
• Unit type: 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartment
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gymnasium, swimming pool and kid’s play area

Residents get covered parking in Sapphire. Each unit is given at least one vehicle parking space.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Sapphire.

Sapphire offers 24-hour CCTV security systems with regular maintenance services. Residents would have to pay yearly chiller/cooling charges depending on their contract. The district cooling supplier for the project is Empower.

Fitness facilities include a gym in Sapphire and an outdoor, indoor swimming pool.

Entertainment-wise, there is an outdoor kid’s play area and a barbeque area. Residents can make use of the sports courts and landscaped gardens.

This building offers 24-hour concierge services and a large lobby on the ground floor.

Sapphire is a pet-friendly building.

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 Sapphire floor plans.

This building offers 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments along with 4-bed penthouses.

Each residential unit features large bedrooms, spacious living rooms and balconies. These apartments also feature fully furnished open/closed-style kitchens and guest bathrooms.

1-bedroom flats in Sapphire cover 1,309 sq. ft. These flats have a spacious master bedroom with an attached bathroom and built-in cabinets. One can find an open-style, fully fitted kitchen, a large living room, a powder room and a balcony.

2-bedroom apartments in Sapphire cover 1,712 sq. ft. These flats have two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a large living room, a guest bathroom and a spacious balcony. The apartment also has a fully furnished, closed-style kitchen.

3-bedroom flats in Sapphire cover 2,288 sq. ft. to 2,455 sq. ft. These flats have a spacious layout with a closed style, a fully furnished kitchen, a maid’s room, a large living space with a guest bathroom and a balcony. The flat comes with three bedrooms with attached bathrooms and separate wardrobes.

Penthouses in Sapphire cover 5,064 sq. ft.  One can find four bedrooms with attached bathrooms and built-in cabinets. Each unit features a large living space with a guest bathroom, a maid’s room with an attached bathroom, a closed-style, fully furnished kitchen and a spacious balcony.

There are multiple modes of transportation near Sapphire. Residents can use personal vehicles or monorail. The closest Palm Monorail is Nakheel Mall Monorail station, a 9-minute drive away.

Residents can find Royal Mirage Hotel 2, Bus Stop, at a 10-minute drive from Sapphire, served by Bus 8 and Bus N55.

Dubai Internet City Metro Station is a 13-minute drive from Sapphire, Palm Jumeirah. The station lies on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro.

Popular restaurants near Sapphire include:

• Ibn Al Bahar Seafood Restaurant
• The Tap House
• Miyabi Sushi and Bento

There are a few restaurants within walking distance of the building. Ibn Al Bahar Seafood Restaurant and The Tap House, which serves European cuisine, are a short walk from Sapphire. Miyabi Sushi and Bento, a Japanese restaurant are a 3-minute drive away from the residential building.

Fine-dining restaurants on the Palm Dubai near Sapphire are:

• Cinque – Five Palm Jumeirah
• Maiden Shanghai – Five Palm Jumeirah
• Tagine

Residents will find multiple upscale restaurants near Sapphire. Cinque, an Italian restaurant and Maiden Shanghai, an Asian Restaurant, are a 7-minute drive from the high-rise building. Tagine Restaurant, which serves Moroccan cuisine, is an 11-minute drive away from Sapphire, Palm Jumeirah.

Supermarkets near Sapphire include:

• Quick Buy Supermarket
• All Day Fresh Supermarket
• Waitrose Supermarket

Residents will find multiple supermarkets near the tower. Quick Buy Supermarket is a 2-minute drive away from Sapphire. All Day Fresh Supermarket, one of the best supermarkets in Palm Jumeirah and Waitrose, are a 10-minute drive from the residential tower.

• Asya’s Nursery
• icademy Middle East
• Regent International School

Asya’s Nursery is a 3-minute walk from the building. Redwood Nursery and Blossom Palm Jumeriah can be found within a 6-minute drive from Sapphire.

iCademy Middle East is a private online school that follows the K-12 educational programme as per the US curriculum. The school is an 11-minute drive away from Sapphire.

Regent International School is a project by Fortes Education and follows the National Curriculum of England. Residents will find the school within a 14-minute drive away.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali opened in 2003 and is part of the GEMS Education group. The school follows National Curriculum for England and is a 16-minute drive from the building.

There are many residential buildings near Sapphire, such as.

• Al Das
• Al Msalli
• Al Habool

Sapphire is a part of Tiara Residence, an apartment complex near Al Das building. Al Msalli and Al Anbara, which also are a part of the Shoreline Apartments complex, are located close to the residential building.

Nearby landmarks include:

• The Lost Chambers Aquarium
• Aquaventure Waterpark
• Dolphin Bay

The Lost Chambers Aquarium is a well-known tourist attraction and the largest aquarium in the UAE. It features more than 65,000 marine animals and is an 8-minute drive from Sapphire.

Aquaventure Waterpark offers 30 slides and attractions and is a 10-minute drive from the residential tower.

Dolphin Bay, one of the world’s biggest artificial dolphin habitats, is an 11-minute drive from Sapphire.

Sapphire residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Palm Jumeirah. The downside is that the community doesn’t offer many public transportation options. Similarly, the closest monorail station is a 10-minute drive away.

Yes, pets are allowed in Sapphire.

You can find 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses in Sapphire.