Shipping Tower, Bur Dubai

Shipping Tower is a commercial building in Al Raffa, Bur Dubai. The 8-storey building has a catchy glass exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful views. Located on Al Mina Road at a short distance from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, the tower is easily accessible from many city areas.

Al Raffa is part of Bur Dubai, one of the oldest and largest areas in the city. One can find many commercial, residential and leisure developments in the area, along with some historical monuments and places of worship for different communities. The district has an abundance of schools, restaurants, supermarkets, parks and healthcare facilities. You can easily find various offices for rent in Bur Dubai with different price ranges and facilities. The same goes for offices for sale in Bur Dubai, as there are a lot of commercial towers in the area.

The building offers good facilities ensuring convenience of doing business. For parking, the office occupants can use the basement parking spanning two levels, while there are paid car parks outside the building. In addition to this, the tower features high-speed elevators, a welcoming lobby and 24-hour security. Along with convenient routes for private vehicles, multiple public transport options are available nearby.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Al Raffa, Bur Dubai
• Number of floors: 8
• Unit type: Offices
• Amenities: Basement parking, lobby, elevators, help desk, 24-hour security

There are two levels of basement parking in Shipping Tower. The paid parking lots outside the building can be used by visitors and office occupants when needed.

All high-speed elevators in Shipping Tower are well-maintained for optimum performance.

24-hour security is ensured by trained staff and a CCTV system. The 24-hour helpdesk welcomes visitors and assists them with their queries.

Finding fitness options is quite easy throughout Bur Dubai. Popular gyms near Shipping Tower include Al Thani Fitness Centre and Fitness Extreme.

Shipping Tower, Bur Dubai offers commercial offices only.

Offices come in varying sizes and dimensions, so there are a lot of choices. Offices for rent in Shipping Tower have moderate price tags and are considered ideal, especially for shipping and cargo companies that cover most units in the building. The offices with covered areas of about 1,250 sq. ft. have annual rents of around AED 81k. Offices for sale in Shipping Tower are also suitable for long-term business and investment purposes.

• Offices for rent in Shipping Tower are priced at around AED 81k per annum

Sheikh Zayed Road is about a 12-minute drive away. One can also rely on public transportation near Shipping Tower as taxis, buses and metro are readily available.

The Department of Ports and Customs Bus Stop 2 is the nearest option to board a bus. It is about a 4-minute walk from the building and is serviced by buses C09, N55, X13, X92, 8, 9, 12, 93 and 95. For more travel routes, one can walk to Raffa 1 Bus Stop and board buses C1, C03, C05, C18, 6, 15, 21, 29, 33, 44, 61, 61D, 66, 67 and 83. The station is about 6 minutes away.

The nearest option is the Sharaf DG Metro Station, connected to the Green Line network of Dubai Metro. It is about a 5-minute drive away and is accessible via buses 6, 15, 21, 29, 33, 44, 61, 61D, 66, 67, 83, C03, C05 and C18, which can be boarded from Raffa 1 Bus Stop. On the other hand, to travel by Red Line, one has to reach Burjuman Metro Station, about an 8-minute drive away. Buses 21, 29, 33, 44 and 61 can take you to this station.

One can easily dine at the following restaurants near Shipping Tower, Bur Dubai.

• Aaraamam Restaurant
• Akshar Restaurant
• Eat & Drink Restaurant
• Thalashery
• Pak Liyari Restaurant
• KFC
• Desi Deira Restaurant
• Veg World Restaurant
• Karaikudi Chettinadu Restaurant

All these eateries are reachable within 5 minutes from the building. Aaraamam Restaurant is the place to go when looking for the best Kerala restaurants in Dubai. One can also find a wide range of cuisines nearby, including Indian and Pakistani. Nightlife options include Stryker Sports Bar, Sherlock Holmes and The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill.

• Art Tower
• Al Tayer Building
• Al Waleed Building
• Sharaf Building
• FNC Building

All these commercial buildings are located close to Shipping Tower. Therefore, those looking for commercial properties for rent and sale in Bur Dubai will find some attraction options in these buildings.

Shipping Tower is ideally located and easily accessible from all parts of Dubai. The building offers good facilities and nearby amenities, making it ideal to set up a workplace. Though the tower is mostly covered by shipping and cargo companies, other businesses can also benefit from its location and features.