Spirit Tower, Dubai Sports City

Spirit Tower, also known as The Spirit, launched in 2008 and completed in 2013 with 387 apartments. The 19-storey tower has a decorated lobby on the ground floor with a help desk and elevators.

The Spirit Tower, Sports City offers a mix of studios and 1-bedroom apartments at competitive prices. These are most suitable for single expats and couples. Most importantly, it has received a CNBC Property Award for Best Residential Development.

Dubai Sports City is a sought-after destination for sports fans and a coveted residential neighbourhood. There are many towers in the area featuring freehold apartments.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Sports City
• Developer: The First Group
• Date of completion: 2013
• Number of floors: 19
• Number of units: 387
• Unit type: Studios and 1-bed apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Swimming pool, sun deck, gym, rooftop jogging track, kids play area

Residents are allotted spaces for parking in Spirit Tower Dubai Sports City.

Multiple high-speed elevators in Spirit Tower provide access to the top floors.

The complex has 24-hour security and CCTV surveillance. All the apartments are well-maintained and centrally air-conditioned. There is dedicated maintenance staff and a waste disposal service.

Each apartment has a broadband internet connection and satellite TV cable.

There is a pool and gym in Spirit Tower Dubai.

Residents get to enjoy cool evenings on the sun deck and rooftop jogging track. Kids can also spend some time in the covered play area within The Spirit Dubai.

A 24-hour help desk is available for residents and visitors. Besides that, guests are received in the lobby.

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 Spirit Tower Dubai floor plans.

There are 19 residential floors in Spirit Tower Sports City and apartments are distributed in a way that privacy is not disturbed. Besides a range of studios and 1-bed units, one can also choose between furnished and semi-furnished apartments in Spirit Tower DSC.

Studios in Spirit Tower Dubai Sports City cover around 325 sq. ft. to 400 sq. ft. They feature a comfy living area and an equipped kitchen. These apartments have sun-facing balconies with double-glazed glass door to let ample light in while keeping the heat off the room. Bathrooms also have quality sanitary fittings and there’s built-in wardrobe in each flat.

There are two types of 1-bedroom apartments in Spirit Tower Dubai Sports City Dubai. One comes with two balconies attached to the bedroom and living room and another has one large terrace. This is the only difference between the two layouts. Each unit has a spacious living room and open-concept kitchen, a powder room, a bedroom with an attached bathroom and a dressing area.

These are the service charges for Spirit Tower* as per the Dubai Land Department. Interested in buying a property in Dubai? Read the detailed guide for Dubai Land Department Service Charges.

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

Unlike most areas of Dubai, there is limited access to metro stations in Dubai Sports City. Buses are the primary mode of transportation near Spirit Tower.

There are many stations at short intervals. You can reach Sports City Victory Heights East Gate 1 within a minute on foot. Walk farther for 4 minutes and there’s Gate 2. ICC Headquarters stations are also only a few minutes away.

If you rely on Dubai Metro to commute within the city, you will have to cover a 12 to 13-minute drive to reach Jumeirah Golf Estates and Al Furjan Metro Station. You can also take bus routes F34 and F38 to reach these metro stations. Please bear in mind that the bus ride to metro stations is half an hour to an hour long.

There are many cafés in the vicinity, including:

• Champs Café
• The Kana CaféFriends Avenue Café

If you are foodies and looking to try different cuisines in a lovely ambience, then visit some of the popular restaurants in Dubai Sports City, such as:

• Pulcinella Restaurant
• Kickers Sports Bar
• The Kebab Shop
• Reddy Roast

Other restaurants near Spirit Tower that offer international cuisines are The Village Grill, Desert Wok and Nathalie’s in the neighbouring localities.

These two are the supermarkets near Spirit Tower where you can shop for groceries and daily-use items:

• Al Maya Supermarket
• Carrefour City
• Big Value Supermarket
• Tudo Supermarket

Both options are a short walk from the tower. You can also access different branches of Spinneys in neighbouring communities and Blue Mart near Dubai Autodrome.

You can also fill your pantry and kitchen with groceries from other well-known supermarkets in Dubai. These grocery stores stock local and international produce.

There are plenty of schools near Spirit Tower. Popular options for parents to consider include:

• Renaissance School
• Victory Height Primary School
• Royal Grammar School Guildford

Renaissance School has quickly established itself as a reputed American curriculum school. It currently offers classes until Grade 5 but plans to expand to middle and high school in the coming years. Since the school started in 2018, it is yet to be inspected by the KHDA.

Victory Heights Primary School offers the British curriculum from FS 1 until Year 6 to students aged 3 to 11. The latest inspection rating awarded to the school by the KHDA  is ‘Very Good‘.

Royal Grammar School Guildford in Dubai is a coeducational institute following the British Curriculum. Students aged from 3 to 18 years can enrol in classes starting from FS 1 until Year 13. Even though the school is a recent addition to Dubai’s educational sector, RGSGD is expected to score an excellent rating on its first inspection.

If you have got a toddler in the house, please check out these nurseries located within an 8-minute drive from the apartment tower:

• The Wonder Years Nursery
• Emirates British Nursery
• Kinder Castle Nursery

Emirates British Nursery is counted amongst the best nursery chains in Dubai.

• Elite 6 Sports Residence
• Champions Tower 4
• Global Golf Residence 2

There are many commercial and residential projects as well as serviced hotel apartments near Spirit Tower. The residential buildings neighbouring the project include Elite 6, Global Golf Residence and Champions Tower 4. One can reach these buildings within a 5-minute walk.

Spirit Tower is close to:

• Dubai International Stadium
• The Els Club
• ICC Cricket Academy

Dubai International Stadium is one of the most iconic structures in DSC. One can enjoy international leagues like IPL and PSL and international cricket matches round the year.

The Els Club is a premium golfing destination in Dubai Sports City. The club allows you to practice golf while enjoying various foods and some wonderful retail therapy.

ICC Cricket Academy is counted as one of the top cricket academies in Dubai. The purpose-built infrastructure provides par excellence facilities for players of every age and ability.

Living in Spirit Tower is more suitable for singles and expats who work in the neighbouring localities. It may not have much to offer if you have a big family as there are only studios or one-bedroom apartments. However, it is a good and reasonable choice for couples.

Other reasons residents of The Spirit Tower Dubai will love living in Dubai Sports City include easy access to well-known schools and nurseries, shopping malls and upscale restaurants.

Yes, Super Trim Gents Salon and Sugar Beauty Lounge are a 3-minute ride from the tower.

On a 9-minute drive, Reel Cinemas at The Springs Souk is the nearest from The Spirit Tower, DSC.