South Ridge Towers, Downtown Dubai

South Ridge Towers is a residential complex in Downtown Dubai. It is a cluster of 6 residential buildings offering a luxury living experience to its residents. South Ridge Towers include South Ridge 1 that has 44 floors comprising 242 units. South Ridge 2 has 35 floors with 158 apartment. South Ridge 3 and 4 have 33 and 30 floors respectively, with 130 units each. South Ridge 5 and South Ridge 6 have 36 and 44 floors with 152 and 185 residential apartments, respectively.

These high-rise towers overlook the vibrant landscape of Downtown Dubai. This project was completed by Emaar in 2008, offering up to 997 residential units. The apartment configuration includes 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. Since this complex is in Downtown Dubai, residents of South Ridge get easily access to Dubai Mall – the largest shopping mall and entertainment destination and Souk Al Bahar.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Downtown Dubai
• Developer: Emaar
• Date of completion: 2008
• Number of units: 997
• Unit type: 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool, sauna room, badminton and squash courts and barbeque area.

Residents of South Ridge Towers get reserved parking spaces. Visitors can use paid parking space in Downtown Dubai.

There are high-speed elevators in South Ridge, Dubai.

To ensure security, residents are given key card security access to the apartments. There is a 24-hour CCTV coverage and vigilant security staff ensures round-the-clock security. The central air-conditioning system is powered by Emaar district cooling company.

South Ridge Towers have a gym and a swimming pool. There is a separate children’s wading pool for young residents. Other facilities include a steam and sauna room.

A multitude of amenities and facilities are offered by South Ridge, Downtown Dubai, such as changing rooms, business lounge, and electric barbecue area. To facilitate families, there is a play area for kids within the building ensuring that the environment of the towers is kids-friendly. Squash lovers can play in any one of the two squash courts available in the building. Other facilities include a badminton court and a golf simulator for a fun-filled experience.

South Ridge Towers offers a 24-hour concierge and guest services.

 Pets are allowed in this complex.

The tower has a meeting and multi-purpose room where residents can arrange gatherings and conferences.

For safety, fire alarms are installed in the complex along with intercom system.

South Ridge Towers has 1, 2 and 3-bedroom luxurious apartments. These apartments offer a variety of lifestyle amenities, including a high-tech security system, round the clock concierge services and multiple fitness amenities.

1-bedroom apartments in South Ridge, Dubai cover 868 sq. ft. to 1,080 sq. ft. area. These apartments are spacious and offer spectacular canal view. 1-bedroom flats come with a kitchen, a living area and 1 to 2 bathroom(s).

2-bedroom units cover 1,450 sq. ft. to 2,066 sq. ft. area. These flats have 2 to 3 bathrooms, a well-fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes and a large balcony.

3-bedroom apartments in South Ridge Towers are quite spacious. The cover area of these flats are 1,891 sq. ft. to 2,102 sq. ft. They have 4 to 5 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and a storage room.

Penthouses in South Ridge, Downtown Dubai come with a large living area, 2 ensuite bedrooms and two spacious balconies. Most of these penthouses have 3 bedrooms.

These are the services charges for South Ridge Towers* as per the Dubai Land Department. You can read more about service charges of properties in Dubai if you are interested in buying a property in the city.

*Please note that these service charges are subject to change.

For transportation near South Ridge Towers, Downtown Dubai, residents have quite a few options available. Taxis and private cab services are also available in the area.

Residents can reach South Ridge Tower 1 and South Ridge Tower 2 bus stops. Both are at a 6-minute walk and bus 29 shuttle through these stops.

The nearest metro stations are Dubai Mall Metro Station at a 7-minute drive and Business Bay Metro Station at an 11-minute drive.

If you are a resident of South Ridge Towers, Dubai you can easily find Zoga Yoga Cafe in South Ridge Tower 6. However, if you are looking for famous Downtown Dubai restaurants near South Ridge Towers, popular fine-dining options in the area are:

• Trèsind
• Teatro
• Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai

Trèsind is n VOCO Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road. It is among the top modern Indian restaurants that represents ‘innovative Indian cuisine’.  They have a vast menu for breakfast and plenty of vegetarian options. Teatro is another popular fine-dining eatery, 15 minutes away from South Ridge Towers. It serves Indian, Japenese, Chinese and Italian dishes. Located in Taj Hotel, Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan Dubai is at a 4-minute drive. It is a restaurant created by Billionaire Life Group and serves Italian and Japenese dishes. It is best to reserve a table before visiting these restaurants.

Other casual and popular restaurants near South Ridge Towers include the likes of:

• Taipei Dao
• Zen Restaurant
• Bombay Brasserie

Taipei Dao is in South Ridge 4. It is a Taiwanese restaurant that serves delicious Taiwan meal. Just 2 minutes away is a modern pan-Asian eatery, known as Zen Restaurant. It serves Thai dishes in a wonderful ambience. Bombay Brasserie is also a popular Indian food chain located within a 3-minute drive from South Ridge Towers.

To buy groceries or other household items, you can find numerous supermarkets near South Ridge Towers. Some of the most popular and convenient options are:

• Souk Al Bahar
• Carrefour Market
• Spinneys

The best option available to residents is Spinney in South Ridge Tower 2. Among other options, the largest supermarket is Souk Al-Bahar. It is within the locality where all your grocery and shopping needs can be met without any hassle. Carrefour Market is also at a 2-minute drive near Burj View Towers. Al Maya Burj Downtown and ZOOM are both located within a 5-minute ride. There are plenty of local retail stores outside the towers to meet your daily needs.

• GEMS Our Own Indian School
• Hartland International School
• Jumeirah International Nursery

GEMS Our Own Indian is one of the oldest GEMS schools in the city. It was established in 1991 and offers classes from KG to Grade 12. This school is 9 minutes away from the towers.

11 minutes away from South Ridge Towers is Hartland International School. It offers the National Curriculum of England from FS to Year 13.

Toddlers and kindergarteners can join Jumeirah International Nursery, based right in South Ridge Towers. It offers Early Years education to children aged 45 days to 6 years. This nursery has multiple branches in Dubai and is considered as one of the best nursery chains in Dubai.

Some of the buildings near South Ridge Towers include:

• Bellevue Towers
• Elite Downtown
• Opal Tower

Bellevue Towers is 4 minutes away while Elite Downtown and Opal Tower are both at a 2-minute drive. A hotel apartment tower, DAMAC Maison The Distinction is also present nearby.

Downtown Dubai is quite popular among locals and expats for both residential and commercial purposes. An array of famous landmarks increase the value of property in this area.

If you are looking for a place to visit during the weekend, Downtown Dubai is full of tourist attractions. Some of the major landmarks near South Ridge Towers include:

• Burj Khalifa
• The Dubai Fountain
• Burj Park

Burj Khalifa is one of the most popular tourist attractions, standing 828 metres tall. The Dubai Fountain is also the world’s largest choreographed fountain. Visitors come to enjoy its scheduled shows from all over the world. These popular spots are not more than 6 minutes away from South Ridge, Donwtown Dubai.

Burj Park is in the heart of Downtown Dubai. It is a spectacular place where residents can unwind themselves after a long day or enjoy multiple occasions such as New Year’s Eve Gala. This place is known as the cultural hub of the region.

South Ridge Towers, Dubai offer a luxury living experience with all the urban lifestyle amenities. Residents enjoy its prime location where most of the major landmarks of the UAE are located within 10 minutes. Since the area is a commercial hub and boasts multiple landmarks, it tends to get congested during peak hours. However, traffic is usually smooth in this area. All these are part of pros and cons of living in Downtown Dubai.

South Ridge Towers have plenty of amenities including swimming pools, a sauna room, a barbeque area, golf simulator, badminton and squash courts and a multipurpose room.

South Ridge Towers include six buildings.