Sparkle Tower 1, Dubai Marina

Sparkle Tower 1 is a high-rise residential building in Dubai Marina and it consists of 29 storeys above ground. Tebyan Real Estate Development has developed the building while Mimar Emirates Engineering Consultants served as the architectural consultant and KEO International Consultants oversaw the management of the project. Construction commenced in 2014 and completed in 2019 while handover also began within the same year. The building offers studio to 3-bed units and a 4-bedroom penthouse as well.

Developed in liaison with Swarovski, which is a crystal company, the Sparkle Towers have been adorned with thousands of Swarovski crystals. It is amongst the new residential buildings in Dubai and it provides luxury facilities such as children’s play area and splash pad, outdoor and rooftop swimming pools, separate sauna and steam rooms for men and women and close access to nearby restaurants, cafes, schools and transportation means.

Dubai Marina is a waterfront community developed by master developer Emaar Properties. Spanning across 50 million sq. ft. area, the community offers a chic Riviera-style lifestyle where the residents have amenities such as upscale restaurants, transportation means and recreational spots at their disposal. As per Bayut’s Real Estate Market Report for Dubai 2019, Dubai Marina is the most popular area for buying apartments in the emirate.

• Developed by Tebyan Real Estate Development
• Part of Sparkle Tower multi-building complex
• Situated in Dubai Marina
• 29 storeys above ground
• Offers studio to 3-bed units and a 4-bed penthouse
• Swarovski-embellished lobby
• Two outdoor swimming pools 
• Rooftop infinity pool
• Separate saunas for men and women
• Landscaped gardens
• Valet parking
• On-demand limousine service
• Close to metro stations, tram stations and bus stops

Each residential unit receives one space in the covered parking in Sparkle Tower 1. Valet parking is also available outside the building.

Multiple high-speed elevators in Sparkle Tower 1, Dubai ensure ease of access to all floors.

Sparkle Tower 1 is a centrally air-conditioned building where house cleaning and maintenance services can be called at any time of the day. Security staff ensures 24-hour presence and DEWA provides electricity and water services.

Events and parties can be organised in the outdoor landscaped gardens. The VIP Crystal Lounge is suitable for holding meetings. Additionally, there is a large barbecue area available on the ground floor of the complex.

Excellent fitness facilities are available at the residence. There are two outdoor swimming pools, one rooftop infinity swimming pool, separate saunas and hot tubs for men and women as well as a well-equipped gym in Sparkle Tower 1, Dubai Marina.

Landscaped gardens serve as the entrance to the complex. Residents can send their kids to the play area in the landscaped gardens or the children’s splash pad near the swimming pools. Adults can relax on the private sun lounger on the pool deck.

24-hour guest and concierge services are available at the residence. Guests can wait for their hosts in the Swarovski crystals-embellished lobby. On-demand limousine facility is also there.

Like other buildings in Dubai Marina, Sparkle Tower 1 is not a pet-friendly building.

The residence is integrated with CCTV cameras that help in round-the-clock surveillance.

• Studio apartments consist of one unit type
• 1-bedroom apartments have two unit types
• 2-bedroom apartments come in two unit types
• 3-bedroom apartments consist of four unit types
• 4-bedroom penthouses feature one unit type

Detailed Sparkle Tower 1 floor plans are available on Bayut in 2D and 3D format. You can view them for understanding the unit types better.

Sparkle Tower 1, Dubai consists of studio, 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments and a 4-bedroom penthouse. Each of the apartments comes with Swarovski crystals-embedded apartment plaques that are fitted on the entrance.

All units feature exquisite marble tiling as well as high-quality European fixtures and sanitary ware in the bathrooms. The kitchens are equipped with granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel cooking appliances. The living rooms have double-glazed large windows that provide the aesthetic views of the waterfront community and illuminate the units.

Studio apartments are spread over an area ranging between 387 sq. ft. and 465 sq. ft. Studio apartments consist of a living and sleeping area, one-walled kitchen, bathroom and balcony.

In some units, the foyer opens to the bathroom on one side and one-walled kitchen and wardrobes on the other.

1-bedroom apartments are spread over an area ranging between 848 sq. ft. and 971 sq. ft. In these units, you will find a living and dining area, closed kitchen, bedroom with attached bath, powder room and a balcony or two. Type 2 apartments consist of one balcony that is accessible from the living and dining area while Type 4 apartments consist of two balconies.

2-bedroom apartments are spread over an area ranging between 1,473 sq. ft. and 1,560 sq. ft. These units consist of a living and dining area, two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, powder room, closed kitchen, maid’s room with powder room and two balconies. The master bedroom comes with a walk-in-closet.

3-bedroom apartments are spread over an area ranging between 1,500 sq. ft. and 1,874 sq. ft. These have a living and dining area, powder room, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, closed kitchen, maid’s room with powder room and two balconies.

The master bedroom consists of a walk-in-closet as well. In some configurations, you will find a terrace and balcony instead of two balconies.

4-bedroom penthouses are divided into two floors and their floor area ranges between 4,091 sq. ft. and 4,102 sq. ft. They consist of four bedrooms attached, closed kitchen, living room, dining area, lounge with stairs, laundry room, maid’s room with powder room and four balconies.

Three of the bedrooms are situated on the upper floor while one is available on the lower floor.  The closed kitchen in these units is quite spacious and has a breakfast bar as well. The bathroom in the master bedroom comes with double vanities.

Apartments for rent in Sparkle Tower 1 are available in different rental ranges.

• You can rent a studio apartment for a rental range between AED 40K and AED 54K per year.
• Annual rent of a 1-bedroom apartment for rent in Sparkle Tower 1 ranges between AED 75K and AED 100K.
• You can rent 2-bedroom apartments in Sparkle Tower 1 for anywhere between AED 128K and AED 150K.

Most of the Dubai Marina apartments for rent can be found with a similar rental range.

You can buy an apartment in Sparkle Tower 1 as per the listed sales trends.

• The average annual rent of a studio apartment is around AED 867K. 
• 1-bedroom apartments for sale in Sparkle Tower 1 are priced between AED 1.17M and AED 1.74M.
• You can buy a 2-bedroom apartment in Sparkle Tower 1 ranges between AED 1.9M and AED 2.4M.
• 3-bedroom apartments for sale in Sparkle Tower 1 can be purchased for anywhere between AED 2.9M and 3.4M.

Apartments for sale in Dubai Marina are mostly priced in more or less the same pricing scale.

The listed figures for Sparkle Tower 1* have been taken from the Dubai Land Department website.

It is best to be aware of the different kinds of Dubai property service charges before buying or renting in the emirate. Bayut has developed a simple guide detailing all kinds of service charges, which is available on the website.

*These service charges are subject to changes.

Residents will find it convenient to find different forms of transportation near Sparkle Tower 1 as bus stops, metro stations and tram stops are located close by. Residents can rely on commuting through their own conveyance as well.

Metro stations near Sparkle Tower 1 can be found within a few minutes away by car. DAMAC Properties Metro Station and Jumeirah Lake Towers Metro Station are the nearest at a 5-minute drive. For more Dubai Metro options, you can reach Ibn Battuta Metro Station and DMCC Metro Station 1 in 7 minutes.

Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 2 and Marsa Dubai, Jumeirah Residence Bus Station 2 are the closest options and they are within walking distance.

Other bus stations near Sparkle Tower 1 are reachable within 10 minutes, such as Royal Meridien 1 Bus Stop, Le Royal Meridien Hotel 2 Bus Stop; JLT, The Dome Tower Bus Stop and JLT, Saba 1 Tower Bus Stop.

There are many Dubai Tram stations near Sparkle Tower 1 such as Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Stop, which is within walking distance from the building.

Dubai Marina Mall Tram Stop, Jumeirah Lake Towers Tram Stop, Dubai Marina Tram Stop and Marina Towers Tram Sop can be reached in 9 minutes.

Dubai Marina boasts of a number of eateries. There are several choices when it comes to restaurants near Sparkle Tower 1, such as:

• Shiro Sushi Wok – Amwaj Building
• Ammos Greek Restaurant – Rixos Premium Dubai
• Charcoal Garden – Shatha Tower
• The Talk – Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
• Olives – One&Only Royal Mirage

Shiro Sushi Wok is the nearest restaurant and it is within walking distance. Ammos Greek Restaurant and The Talk Restaurant are accessible by a short walk or a 10-minute drive as well. Ammos Greek Restaurant is one of the best Greek restaurants in Dubai while The Talk offers Arabian, Middle Eastern and Continental cuisines. Charcoal Garden is 9 minutes away and offers you delicious grilled food. For Italian food, you can take an 11-minute drive to Olives.

When it comes to fine dining restaurants near Sparkle Tower 1, residents are spoilt for choice. There are many upscale restaurants in Dubai Marina and each of them offer you soothing ambience and quality food.

• Benihana – Amwaj Rotana
• Certo Italian Restaurant – Radisson Blu Hotel
• Amaseena – The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
• Tagine – One&Only Royal Mirage
• Indego by Vineet – Grosvenor House

Benihana is a Japanese restaurant within walking distance. Certo Italian Restaurant and Amaseena are 8 minutes away. Amaseena serves Lebanese, Middle Eastern and Arabian food. Tagine and Indego by Vineet are located an 11-minute drive.

Tagine offers Italian cuisine whereas Indiego by Vineet is focused on North Indian food and is one of the best Indian restaurants in Dubai Marina.

There is no shortage of cafes near Sparkle Tower 1, some of which are the best breakfast places in Dubai Marina.

• Pappa Roti – The Beach, JBR
• Rogue Coffee – The Beach, JBR
• Falls Lobby Lounge & Terrace – Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
• Counter Culture Cafe – Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Pappa Roti Café and Rogue Coffee are within walking distance while Falls Lobby Lounge & Terrace and Counter Cafe are reachable within a 10-minute drive.

A number of bars in Dubai Marina offer various nightlife options near Sparkle Tower 1, such as:

• Offside – JA Ocean View Hotel 
• Bliss Lounge – Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
• Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant – Delta Hotels by Marriott
• The Rooftop Terrace & Sports Lounge – One&Only Royal Mirage

Offside is within walking distance, Bliss Lounge is 4 minutes away while Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant and The Rooftop Terrace & Sports Lounge are reachable within 8 minutes.

Supermarkets near Sparkle Tower 1 are in abundance. Renowned supermarket chains have their outlets in Dubai Marina, in addition to mini marts and convenience stores.

• ZOOM – Dorra Bay Tower
• Al Maya Supermarket – Shams 1
• Carrefour Market – Rimal Avenue
• Choithrams – DEC Towers
• Waitrose – Dubai Marina Mall

ZOOM, Al Maya Supermarket and Carrefour Market are within walking distance. ZOOM offers fresh food, quick snacks, frozen food, confectionery items, meat and dairy items and ice cream. There are more than 235 ZOOM convenience stores spread all over the UAE. Al Maya Supermarkets are popular for their organic food items.

Carrefour Markets are some of the best supermarkets in Dubai as they boast of a variety of items including grocery items, frozen food, detergents and hygiene material, stationery items and even electronic items. The French International Group Carrefour SA controls the Carrefour Markets in UAE.

Choithrams is 5 minutes away by car. At Choithrams, you can purchase fruits and vegetables, meat and organic food, household items and toiletries, baby products and other grocery items.

Waitrose is a 9-minute drive. It is a British supermarket brand and it offers you a whole range of essentials. These cover grocery items, toiletries and hygiene material, vegan meals, beverages, outdoor patio items, stationery and baby items.

• Marina Wharf 2 – residential building
• Jannah Place – 3-star hotel apartment
• Manchester Tower – residential building
• Escan Marina Tower – residential building
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai – 4-star hotel
• Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort – 5-star hotel

Marina Wharf 2 and Jannah Place are located within walking distance, whereas, Manchester Tower and Escan Marina Tower are 2 minutes away by car. You can reach DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai and Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort in 4 minutes. Jannah Place is amongst the best hotel apartments in Dubai Marina.

For the residents of Dubai Marina, there are various options in proximity for some relaxing leisure time. Some notable landmarks near Sparkle Tower 1, Dubai Marina are:

• Splash Tours 
• Swiss Art Gate UAE
• Dubai Marina Mall
• Dubai Marina Walk
• Palm Jumeirah

Splash Tours is accessible by a short walk. It offers 90-minute thrilling sail tours from Dubai Marina up to the Burj Al Arab. Other short tours of 30 and 60 minutes are also offered.

Swiss Art Gate UAE and Dubai Marina Mall are 8 minutes away. Swiss Art Gate UAE is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Switzerland and the UAE via cultural exchange. Many events take place here throughout the year.

Dubai Marina Mall is home to numerous restaurants, retail stores and Reel Cinemas. You can shop from famous brand stores in Dubai Mall or dine its numerous restaurants as you seek.

Dubai Marina Walk is a waterfront promenade located at a distance of 9 minutes. Here you can enjoy recreational activities and feast on delicious food offered by the restaurants. The promenade features several spas, salons, play areas and yachts/dhow cruises as well.

Palm Jumeirah is at a 12-minute drive. A self-proclaimed 8th wonder, it is the largest artificial island in the world made in the shape of a Palm Tree. There are residential, recreational and commercial spaces there. Activity spots in Palm Jumeirah consist of The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Aquaventure Waterpark, Nakheel Mall and a few others.

Situated in the luxury community of Dubai Marina, Sparkle Tower 1 offers plenty of apartment choices along with fitness facilities and play areas. Residents can enjoy easy access to nearby restaurants, cafes, schools, landmarks, supermarkets with ease

However, apartments in Dubai Marina are priced on a higher scale as compared to other apartments in Dubai. Additionally, one of the cons of living in Dubai Marina is that it is not a pet-friendly community.

Those interested in affordable and pet-friendly apartments can look for apartments in the nearby Jumeirah Lake Towers instead.