Sheikh Rashid Building, Sheikh Zayed Road

Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) is one of the main and busiest highways in Dubai that connects the seven emirates of the UAE. You can find many mid and high-rise buildings lined along the busy road, each filled with apartments of various sizes and configurations.

Sheikh Rashid Building is one of the residential buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road that features 17 storeys with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Thanks to its location, the Sheikh Rashid Building is well connected to many important destinations. From the residence, it takes an 8-minute drive to Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai while Dubai International Airport is 11 minutes away.

• 17 storeys tall
• Located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• Offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• 8 minutes to Burj Khalifa
• Close to Dubai International Airport

For parking in Sheikh Rashid Building, residents receive one dedicated parking space in the basement. Guests and visitors can park their cars on the street.

Along with high-speed passenger lifts, one will find service elevators in Sheikh Rashid Building, Dubai for transporting heavy items such as furniture to the units.

Sheikh Rashid Building, Sheikh Zayed Road is manned by a 24-hour security team. There is an efficient maintenance team for installation and repairs. DEWA sources the utilities in the residence.

The residence provides round-the-clock guest and concierge services. Guests can wait in the well-decorated lobby until they are attended by their hosts.

The residence is pet-friendly.

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 Sheikh Rashid Building floor plans.

Apartment types in the residence include 1, 2 and 3 bedroom types, which are available in different sizes and configurations. Each flat comes with a closed and fully fitted kitchen, bathrooms with modern fittings and a spacious balcony, which gives views of the towers and the Dubai skyline. Every bedroom features built-in wardrobes while the kitchens have built-in cabinets and cooking hoods.

2-bedroom apartments in Sheikh Rashid Building, Sheikh Zayed Road range from 1,420 sq. ft. to 1,592 sq. ft. These apartments are quite spacious and have a vast living and dining area. The kitchens are decked with electrical appliances and you will find modern fittings in the bathroom. There is ample storage space as well. You get a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a standard bedroom, which also has an attached bathroom.

3-bedroom flats cover an area from 1,747 sq. ft. to 1,890 sq. ft., which is an expansive area for units with three bedrooms. They have the same features as 2-bed flats, with an additional standard bedroom and an attached bathroom. You can also find a guest bathroom in the living area.

One of the most attractive aspects of living on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is that residents find transportation with ease since the highway is well-connected to the transport infrastructure.

It is convenient to travel as there are multiple modes of transportation near Sheikh Rashid Building, Dubai, amongst which, one of the most common modes is the Dubai Metro. Additionally, one can find bus stops, taxis or book cabs through ride-hailing apps like Careem and Uber.

You can find a number of bus stations near Sheikh Rashid Building, Dubai within walking distance from the residence. Wasl Terminus Bus Stop is located opposite the residence while Ghaya Residence Bus Stop is a few steps away on 308th Road.

For more options, you can take a 5-minute drive and reach Rostamani Tower Bus Stop, Emirates Tower MS Seaside Bus Stop and Wasl, School 2 Bus Stop.

To access the metro stations near Sheikh Rashid Building, you will have to drive from 5 to 8 minutes. The closest metro stations are Financial Centre Station, Emirates Towers Metro Station and World Trade Centre Metro Station.

For outdoor dining, one can find some of the best restaurants on Sheikh Zayed Road within walking distance as well as within a short drive.

Casual dining restaurants near Sheikh Rashid Building include:

• Zaatar w Zeit – Al Meraikhi Tower
• Al Amoor Express – Aspin Commercial Tower
• Piccolo Mondo View – Sheikh Essa Tower
• Miyabi Sushi & Bento – DXB Tower
• WOK BOYZ – Al Durrah Tower

Zaatar w Zeit is an Arabian restaurant where you can enjoy different kinds of Lebanese and healthy food. Al Amoor Express is an Egyptian restaurant while Piccolo Mondo View is a Turkish restaurant. All three restaurants are accessible by foot.

By taking a 5-minute drive, you can reach Miyabi Sushi & Bento and WOK BOYZ. Miyabi Sushi & Bento is a Japanese restaurant that is popular for its sushi while WOK BOYZ serves Asian cuisines such as Thai food and Chinese food.

You can find international fast food joints nearby within walking distance too, such as:

• Pizza Hut – Sheikh Essa Tower
• Hardee’s – Sheikh Essa Tower
• KFC – Saeed Tower 2
• McDonald’ – Blue Tower
• Wendy’s – Al Saqr Business Tower

For enjoying coffee, tea and other cafe snacks, you can head over to some of the cafes near Sheikh Rashid Building such as:

• Coffeol – Canadian University
• Caribou Coffee – Al Wafa Tower
• Starbucks – Number One Tower Suites
• Pronto – ENOC Petrol Station, Al Satwa
• Ochado Cafe – Manila Centre, Al Satwa

Coffeol is in Canadian University on Street 308, just behind the residence. Caribou Coffee and Starbucks are within walking distance while Pronto and Ochado Cafe are in the neighbouring Al Satwa community at a 5-minute drive.

The area is abundant in terms of fine dining restaurants, offering a wide range of cuisines. A few of the fine dining restaurants near Sheikh Rashid Building are:

• Teatro – Towers Rotana
• Cafe Belge – The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International FInancial Centre
• The Artisan Ristorante – Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
• Avli by Tashas – Gate Village Building 9, DIFC
• Al Nafoorah – Jumeirah Emirates Towers

You can reach all of them by driving around 5 to 10 minutes. Teatro serves dishes from a menu covering  Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisines while Cafe Belge focuses on Belgian food and seafood. The Artisan Ristorante is an Italian restaurant whereas Avli by Tashas specialises in Continental and Geek cuisine along with seafood. Al Nafoorah is a Lebanese restaurant.

An added aspect of the area is that many lounges and bars are in proximity to the residence. You will find nightlife options near Sheikh Rashid Building such as:

• Long’s Bar – Towers Rotana
• Boston Bar – Jumeira Rotana, Al Satwa
• Bar 51 – VOCO Hotel
• Cubano Lito – Ibis One Central
• Nido – Sheraton Grand Hotel

Long’s Bar features special nights for each of the seven days in the week while Boston Bar is set on the famous comedy show namely ‘Cheers’, imitating the same trendy lounge. Bar 51, as the name suggests, is set on the 51st floor of the hotel and is renowned for its staggering views. Cubano Lito is a Cuban bar while Nido is a Spanish bar.

A number of supermarkets in proximity to the residence fulfill the requirement for everyday grocery shopping and other essentials. Many of these are renowned for being some of the best supermarkets in Dubai.

Some of the supermarkets near Sheikh Rashid Building include:

• Shaheen Supermarket – Sheikh Rashid Building
• Carrefour Supermarket – DXB Tower
• Union Coop – 98, Al Badaa Street, Al Satwa
• Spinneys – Central Park Towers, DIFC
• Al Maya Supermarket – Al Murooj Complex, Trade Centre Area

On the ground floor of the residence, you will find Shaheen Supermarket, which you can visit every now and then for groceries. Carrefour Supermarket and Union Coop are located within walking distance.

Carrefour Supermarkets in Dubai are available as supermarkets as well as full-fledged hypermarkets where you will find a range of accessories, groceries, furniture, electronics and clothing too. Union Coop is another reliable brand in the city and offers high-quality fresh produce as well as kitchen appliances, stationery, clothes and other groceries.

Spinneys is famous for its range of poultry, meat, organic items and seafood. Al Maya Supermarkets are ranked amongst the best supermarkets in Dubai for expats, especially amongst Filipino expats.

The residence is surrounded by a number of high-rise buildings, including residential buildings, commercial buildings and hotels such as:

• Shangri-La – 4-star hotel
• Al Meraikhi Tower – mixed-use skyscraper
• Aspin Tower – a mixed-use complex
• Al Wafa Tower – residential building
• Number One Tower Suites – hotel apartments
• Emirates Grand Hotel Apartments – 3-star hotel

Al Meraikhi Tower is a skyscraper with 32 floors while Aspin Tower consists of a 55-storey commercial tower and a 19-storey residential building.

Given the central location of the residence, travelling to the notable landmarks and areas requires a short drive only.

Some of the notable landmarks near Sheikh Rashid Building include:

• Dubai Mall
• Jumeirah Public Beach
• Zabeel Park
• Etihad Museum
• Al Fahidi Historical District

Dubai Mall, located adjacent to Burj Khalifa, is only 8 minutes away. It is one of the largest malls in the world and offers numerous leisure activities in addition to retail therapy and dining options. It is home to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Ice Rink Dubai, a VR Park, Reel Cinemas and a haunted house.

Jumeirah Public Beach is the closest beach at a 10-minute drive. Formerly known as Russian Beach, Jumeirah Public Beach is a lively beach where you can cycle, skate or run around the track or enjoy a dip in the sea while marvelling at the views of the Burj Al Arab.

Zabeel Park is amongst the largest parks in the emirate and is only 10 minutes away. Apart from enjoying picnics on the green spaces, some fun things to do in Zabeel Park include boat rides, taking selfies with the Dubai Frame, having your kids play at Children’s City and much more.

Etihad Museum in the Jumeirah area is 13 minutes away. Boasting of stunning architecture, the museum features 10 exhibitions detailing events between 1968 and 1974, leading to the emirates’ unification in 1971. Attractions outside the museum include the Union House, Union Flag and Guest Palace.

You can reach Al Fahidi Historical District in 17 minutes and explore the historical side of the emirate. The area used to be a trading hub in the 1800s for pearl and textile merchants and consists of narrow winding alleyways along with several museums such as the Dubai Museum, Coins Museum and the Coffee Museum.

Sheikh Rashid Building, Dubai offers spacious apartments and offers easy access to the main areas of Dubai. However, prospective tenants should remember that since Sheikh Zayed Road is a prime area, the rent for apartments can be a tad higher than those in other areas. Also, they would have to be wary of the traffic, especially during peak hours, because it is one of the busiest roads in the UAE.

Nevertheless, Sheikh Zayed Road apartments for sale and rent are an attractive choice for tenants wishing to reside in urban Dubai and close to the city’s notable areas.