Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road

Located on main Sheikh Zayed Road, Sidra Tower, Dubai is a 45-storey building. This high-rise tower is a mixed-use facility featuring commercial spaces, eateries, retail shops and a five-star hotel. The five-star hotel, called Fraser Suites Hotel and Apartments, occupies the top 23 floors of the tower, with studios to 3-bedroom hotel apartments. The business centre remains open round the clock and consists of fully fitted, ready to move units.

Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, has top-notch amenities for both commercial and hotel stays. These include spa, Turkish bath, massage, jacuzzi and steam room facilities. There is a fitness centre, gymnasium, swimming pool with sun lounges as well as a salon in the hotel. The conference rooms are perfect for business meetings and conferences. The tower, being well-located, has many retail and entertainment destinations nearby.

Sheikh Zayed Road is famous for linking Dubai with other main emirates in the UAE. On the one hand, it connects the two largest cities, i.e. Dubai to Abu Dhabi; on the other, it bridges the city with six other emirates. Other than that, the community features many residential and commercial skyscrapers, along with five-star hotels. Also, it connects to the other main areas in the city, such as Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Business Bay.

• Type of building: Mixed-use (hotel apartments and offices)
• Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
• Number of floors: 45 floors
• Unit type: Studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom hotel apartments, fully-fitted offices
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Fitness centre, swimming pool, conference rooms, spa, steam rooms, restaurants

The basement parking in Sidra Tower, Dubai, is available for both hotel guests residing in the building and office owners. However, the number of reserved parking slots varies from one to another. The YallaParking service offers paid valet parking to visitors.

There are high-speed and service elevators in Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road.

Sidra Tower, Dubai, exhibits 24-hour CCTV monitoring while the security guards take care of the entrance and exit gates. The hotel rooms are provided with daily housekeeping. Both the hotel and commercial units feature air-conditioning and heating facilities, while DEWA provides utilities in the tower.

There are conference rooms for accommodating the business needs in the tower. Also, one can ask for banquet facilities for arranging events or ceremonies.

There is a fitness centre with a fully-equipped gymnasium in Sidra Tower, Dubai. There is also a large swimming pool with sun lounges for hotel guests.

Sidra Tower offers a high-end lifestyle with its five-star features. There are live entertainments with full bars. One can choose various amenities for relaxation, including a spa, sauna, massage and jacuzzi. There is also a Turkish bath facility with hairdressers and a salons centre.

People can also get access to the library, leisure and TV room. Also, there is private beach access in the tower. Corporate people can benefit from the restaurants and cafes in the tower.

The tower has 24-hours check-in and concierge services for guests. The expensive lobbies are designed with a high-end reception desk.

The hotel rooms in the building are electronic safe. There are fire alarms, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the tower for the security of residents.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. Residents and investors can find the unit and bed types by browsing Sidra Tower floor plans.

The top 23 floors in Sidra Tower are dedicated to a five-star hotel known as Fraser suites and Hotel Apartments. This consists of suites and hotel apartments. A total of 265 hotel units are available, out of which 180 are serviced hotel apartments.

The hotel apartments for rent in Sidra Tower are available in configurations ranging from studios to 3-bedroom flats. Depending on the size of the unit and the number of guests, each unit can be provided with an extra bed.

The hotel apartments have fully furnished kitchens with all the necessities, including microwaves, gas stoves, refrigerators, cooking utensils and coffee making machines. The bathrooms are tiled with washing machines, bathtubs, showers and toiletries. There is a laptop-sized desk in the bedrooms with a direct telephone line. Both the living rooms and the bedrooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite TV channels. Some of the balconies feature city views, while others have sea views. Iron facilities, down comforter and rollaway beds are also available for the apartments.

In Fraser Suites, Sidra Tower, the studio apartments feature an area between 517 sq. ft to 538 sq. ft. Each studio unit comes with a large, comfortable room that consists of parquet flooring and a marbled bathroom. Guests can choose between a double bed or a twin bed. There is a kitchenette, a coffee machine and a mini-bar in each suite.

1-bedroom units in Sidra Tower, SZR, come with a space between 861 sq. ft to 1,066 sq. ft. The lavish hotel apartment features a king-size bed, an en-suite marbled bathroom and designer amenities. There is a comfortable work desk with task lighting, laundry facilities and an open-plan living and dining area in each 1-bedroom hotel apartment.

The area for 2-bedroom flats in Fraser Suites, Sidra Tower, vary between 1,249 sq. ft and 1,453 sq. ft. There are two bedrooms in the flat, one with a king-sized bed and the other with twin beds. Both of these feature en-suite bathrooms. The other amenities in 2-bedroom units include fully-fitted kitchens, minibars, laundry facilities and balconies. Some units feature city views, while others come with sea views.

A 3-bedroom unit in Fraser Hotel Suites holds an area between 2,207 sq. ft to 2,960 sq. ft. Each 3BHK hotel flat comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious living and dining room, 4 LCDS, 2 DVD players and an iPod dock. The balconies in these flats feature panoramic views of the sea.

The 3-bedroom penthouses in Fraser Hotel Suites and Apartments occupy the 45th floor and come with an average surface area of 2,314 sq. ft. In addition to the basic 3-bedroom layout, these penthouses have facilities such as storerooms and guest powder rooms. These penthouses overlook the Arabian Sea and Palm Jumeirah.

The 45-storey building features office spaces for interested business people and entrepreneurs. These are only available in fully-fitted, ready to move condition. The size range of these offices vary significantly and so do their rental prices. A fully-fitted office between 500 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft can be rented for a price starting from AED 50k to AED 80k. These have one to two attached bathrooms and limited parking slots as compared to the larger offices. An office space with an area ranging between AED 80k to AED 120k per annum.

There are huge offices in the tower spanning up to a space of 3,000 sq. ft. The average rent for these ready to move in offices is AED 558k per year. All the corporate spaces are naturally light, with floor to ceiling windows, carpeted floors, glass doors and beautiful views of the city life. However, there are no offices for sale in Sidra Tower. Hence, you might check out other Sheikh Zayed Road offices for sale in Latifa Tower and Al Manar Building and

People can easily find taxis near Sidra Tower, Fraser Suites. Personal vehicles are best for commuting to the tower, but one can also find public transport stations at a few minutes drive.

Dubai Internet City, MS Seaside Bus station and Abdullah Omran Taryam Street 2 Bus station are available at an 8-minute drive away. One can catch 83, 88 and X28 buses from here.

Dubai Internet City Metro Station and InsuranceMarket Metro Station are reachable within 10-minute, by car. Also, one can catch a metro bus from Nakheel Metro Station, available an 11-minute drive from the tower. You can check out the metro fares on MyBayut’s Dubai metro guide.

One can find various tram stations within a 15-minute distance from Sidra Tower, Fraser Suites. Tram depot light rail Station, Dubai, is a 3-minute drive away. Read the Dubai tram guide on MyBayut to know more about the tram fares and routes.

The tower itself has many eateries such as:

• Cartel Restaurant and Café
• Absolute BBQ, Dubai SZR
• Aqua Cafe

Cartel Restaurant and Café is a Continental Restaurant with Asian varieties. It also has shisha, indoor and outdoor sitting options, with home delivery services. Absolute BBQ is an Indian restaurant known for its kebabs and BBQ foods. If you are looking for more options, you can try out the best restaurants and Cafes on Sheikh Zayed Road, such as Chamas, Benjarong and Zaroob.

Restaurants near Sidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai include:

• Pai Thai
• Golden Tasty Restaurant

Pai Thai is one of the top Thai restaurants in Dubai and is accessible within a 10-minute drive from the tower. For a large food variety, one can visit Golden Tasty Restaurant in Al Barsha. This eatery is known for its Indian, Chinese, fast food and Arabic food cuisines.

There are various supermarkets in the vicinity of the tower. These are:

• Carry food Supermarket
• West Zone Supermarket
• Grandiose Supermarket
• Aswaaq Supermarket – Al Sufouh

All the aforementioned supermarkets are available within 10-minute, by car. West Zone supermarket is one of the top supermarkets in Dubai and is popular for its fresh organic products. Burj Sidra is a grocery shop located on the ground floor of the tower.

Several residential buildings near Sidra Tower, Dubai, offer apartments for sale on Sheikh Zayed Road.

• J5 Building – Residential Building
• Neema Residence – Residential Building
• Hilliana Tower – Residential Building

Hotels such as Al Sufouh Suites and Pearl Residence have similar units and amenities as Fraser Suites. Hilliana Tower is a high-rise residential tower that features studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. These are a great option if you are looking for apartments for rent on Sheikh Zayed Road with amenities like a gymnasium, swimming pool and sauna.

• Al Barsha Pond Park
• Jumble
• Ski Dubai
• Mall of the Emirates

Guests residing in the tower can find many activities to do on Sheikh Zayed Road. There are also several leisure spots nearby for both fun and relaxation. Those looking to enjoy various cartoon themes and thrilling rides can head over to Jumble, 9-minute away from the tower. Al Barsha Pond park can be reached in 11-minute by car. It offers a green, serene park to walk, with cycling and boating options. There is also a kid’s playing area in the park. For shopping freaks, there is the Mall of the Emirates, at 11-minute driving distance.

Ski Dubai is a wonderful place to beat the scorching summer heat. There are skiing options, a snow park to make your own snowman and enjoy at their restaurants. You are provided with the clothes and other essentials to keep yourself warm while enjoying the winter feeling.

Sidra Tower offers luxurious amenities for both commercial and hotel stays. It has spacious office units with a wide range of sizes, fit for small and large businesses. Also, the hotel apartments feature high-end amenities. However, the absence of shell and core offices may be concerning for those looking for setting an office space with a custom layout. People working and living on Sheikh Zayed Road experience high traffic during rush hours.