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The Residence 8, Downtown Dubai

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HIGHLIGHTS

About The Residence 8

The Residence 8, also known as Burj Residence 8, is the eighth building in the residential complex, The Residence. Located in Downtown Dubai, the tower offers new heights of luxury with premium amenities. It features 35 floors along with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. These apartments feature spacious interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern finishes and elegant designs.

The construction of the building started in 2004 by Emaar Properties and was completed in 2007. With numerous executive towers nearby, The Residence 8 is an excellent option for people looking for an urban lifestyle.

Showcasing the glitz and glamour of the city, Downtown Dubai, the activity hub of the city ⁠—  is home to many magnificent attractions. The upscale community houses a mix of artistically planned residential and commercial towers.

IN A NUTSHELL

  • Type of building: Residential
  • Location: Downtown Dubai
  • Developer: Emaar Properties
  • Date of completion: 2007
  • Number of floors: 35
  • Unit type: 1 to 3-bedroom apartments
  • Amenities: Swimming pool, a fitness centre and sports courts, four levels for parking,
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BUILDING DETAILS

Facilities in The Residence 8

Parking

The Residence 8 street view
Visitors can park their cars outside the building

The building contains four levels of dedicated parking for residents. However, visitors may need to find a parking spot nearby.

Elevators

There are several high-speed elevators in Burj Residence Tower 8.

Security, Central Air-Conditioning and Maintenance Services 

CCTV cameras are installed throughout the building. Moreover, the community is protected with secured entries, with guards overseeing the tower. It is part of a well-maintained community with proper waste management services. In case of any power failure, the tower has backup generators.

Event Space

The building has multi-functional rooms and meeting rooms to facilitate events.

Gym and Fitness Facilities 

People who enjoy physical activities can use the gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment. The building also features sports facilities, including squash and badminton courts.

The Residence 8, Dubai has a swimming pool where residents can relax. A Pool for kids is separately built and maintained. Residents can also enjoy the sauna, Jacuzzi, spa and steam room facilities.

Lifestyle Amenities

Children can also enjoy the play area. The tower also boasts a mini theatre and a library.

Concierge and Guest Services 

The elegant reception lobby is provided with 24-hour concierge services to assist residents and visitors.

Pet-friendly

The Residence 8 has a pet-friendly policy. Residents can bring their pets along with them inside the building premises.

Safety Features

The building features sensitive fire detectors and fire extinguishers.

The Residence 8 Floor Plans 

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 The Residence 8 Floor plans.

The Residence 8 Floor plans
The Residence 8 - 1 Bed Apartments Suite 4 Floor-3 Floor plan
1 Bed, 2 BathsSuite, 4 Floor-3
The Residence 8 - 1 Bed Apartments Suite 3 Floor-2 Floor plan
1 Bed, 2 BathsSuite, 3 Floor-2
The Residence 8 - 1 Bed Apartments Suite 3 Floor-3 Floor plan
1 Bed, 2 BathsSuite, 3 Floor-3
The Residence 8 - 1 Bed Apartments Suite 2 Floor-2 Floor plan
1 Bed, 2 BathsSuite, 2 Floor-2
The Residence 8 - 1 Bed Apartments Suite 2 Floor-1 Floor plan
1 Bed, 2 BathsSuite, 2 Floor-1
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 1 Floor-1 Floor plan
2 Beds, 3 BathsSuite, 1 Floor-1
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 5 Floor-3 Floor plan
2 Beds, 2 BathsSuite, 5 Floor-3
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 1 Floor-2 Floor plan
2 Beds, 3 BathsSuite, 1 Floor-2
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 1 Floor-3 Floor plan
2 Beds, 3 BathsSuite, 1 Floor-3
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 2 Floor-3 Floor plan
2 Beds, 3 BathsSuite, 2 Floor-3
The Residence 8 - 2 Bed Apartments Suite 02 Floor plan
2 Beds, 3 BathsSuite, 02
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Apartment Types in The Residence 8

The Residence 8 offers lavish amenities and a chic lifestyle. It features 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom luxurious residential units. Apartments in The Residence 8 feature generous layouts with high ceilings, marble floors and fitted kitchens. Bedrooms come with spacious closets and en-suite bathrooms featuring designer accessories.

1-Bedroom Apartments in The Residence 8

The coverage area for 1-bedroom flats in The Residence 8 starts from 915 sq. ft. and can go up to 1,060 sq. ft. These come with fitted kitchens, master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two modern bathrooms, laundry rooms and spacious balconies.

2-Bedroom Apartments in The Residence 8

2-bedroom flats span over large areas ranging from 1,350 sq. ft. to 2,217 sq. ft. The apartments come with two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and one guest bathroom.

3-Bedroom Apartments in The Residence 8

The built-up area for 3-bedroom apartments starts from 1,836 sq. ft. and goes up to 2,605 sq. ft. These units are pretty spacious and consist of large living areas, closed kitchens, three en-suite bathrooms, guest bathrooms, utility rooms and storerooms.

1-Bed
2-Bed
3-Bed
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Based on searches conducted by users in Bayut.com over the last 12 months. Last updated 12 hours ago

According to Bayut, 1-bed apartments in The Residence 8 enjoy the highest popularity. They are followed by 2-bedroom flats in the second spot. 3-bedroom flats take up the third position on the list.

Recent Rental Transactions in The Residence 8

AED 240,000 Yearly Renewal1 May 2025
The Residence 8
Apartments2 Beds
Built-Up: 1365 sqft Duration: 12 months
AED 189,000 Yearly Renewal25 Apr 2025
The Residence 8
Apartments2 Beds
Built-Up: 1431 sqft Duration: 12 months
AED 135,000 Yearly Renewal19 Apr 2025
The Residence 8
Apartments1 Bed
Built-Up: 906 sqft Duration: 12 months
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Apartment TypeAverage Rental Price in AED
1-Bed136,000
2-Bed212,000
3-Bed303,000
Based on property listings on Bayut.com over the last 12 months. Last updated 12 hours ago
Chiller Free | Video Tour | Burj Views
AED279,999Yearly
beds
3
baths
5
area
1,838 sqft
Chiller Free | Video Tour | Burj ViewsThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Fully Furnished | Chiller Free | Burj Khalifa view
AED149,999Yearly
beds
1
baths
2
area
906 sqft
Fully Furnished | Chiller Free | Burj Khalifa viewThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Spectacular Fully Furnished  1 Bedroom Apartment  in Downtown Dubai
AED16,000Monthly
beds
1
baths
2
area
906 sqft
Spectacular Fully Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DubaiThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
SPECIAL PROMO: 1BR Apartment in The Residence Tower 8 - Downtown
AED12,000Monthly
beds
1
baths
1
area
957 sqft
SPECIAL PROMO: 1BR Apartment in The Residence Tower 8 - DowntownThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Burj  Khalifa Views | Vacant | Upgraded  I  Ready
AED140,000Yearly
beds
1
baths
2
area
906 sqft
Burj Khalifa Views | Vacant | Upgraded I ReadyThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Tranquil 2BR | Desired Location | Spacious
AED17,000Monthly
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,430 sqft
Tranquil 2BR | Desired Location | SpaciousThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Full Burj Khalifa and Fountain View |  3BR + Maid
AED280,000Yearly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
Full Burj Khalifa and Fountain View | 3BR + MaidThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
3 bedroom | Furnished | Maids | Pool View
AED250,000Yearly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
3 bedroom | Furnished | Maids | Pool ViewThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Prime Location | Furnished | Vacant
AED250,000Yearly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
Prime Location | Furnished | VacantThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Refurbished | Burj View | Negotioable
AED280,000Yearly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
Refurbished | Burj View | NegotioableThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Astounding Apartment with Full Burj Khalifa View
AED25,000Monthly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
Astounding Apartment with Full Burj Khalifa ViewThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Full Burj View | Vacant End of April | 2 Bedroom
AED190,000Yearly
beds
2
baths
2
area
1,365 sqft
Full Burj View | Vacant End of April | 2 BedroomThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Luxury 3 BR | Huge Balcony with Burj Fountain View
AED28,000Monthly
beds
3
baths
3
area
1,838 sqft
Luxury 3 BR | Huge Balcony with Burj Fountain ViewThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Vacant| Bright | Large layout | High Floor
AED145,000Yearly
beds
1
baths
1
area
906 sqft
Vacant| Bright | Large layout | High FloorThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Burj Khalifa Views - 2 Parking - Maids Room - Free Chiller
AED280,000Yearly
beds
3
baths
4
area
1,838 sqft
Burj Khalifa Views - 2 Parking - Maids Room - Free ChillerThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
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Apartment TypeAverage Sales Price in AED
1-Bed2,344,000
2-Bed3,880,000
3-Bed6,273,000
Based on property listings on Bayut.com over the last 12 months. Last updated 12 hours ago
High Floor | Uninterrupted Open View | Corner Unit
AED3,700,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
High Floor | Uninterrupted Open View | Corner UnitThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Furnished | Partial Fountain View | Vacant
AED2,190,000
beds
1
baths
2
area
889 sqft
Furnished | Partial Fountain View | VacantThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Vacant On Transfer | Spacious Layout | 2 Bed
AED3,700,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
Vacant On Transfer | Spacious Layout | 2 BedThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Vacant | Burj View | High Floor
AED6,500,000
beds
3
baths
3
area
1,838 sqft
Vacant | Burj View | High FloorThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
High Floor | Large Two Bedroom | Furnished
AED3,800,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
High Floor | Large Two Bedroom | FurnishedThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Two Bedroom | Burj Khalifa View | Vacant
AED4,950,000
beds
2
baths
2
area
1,365 sqft
Two Bedroom | Burj Khalifa View | VacantThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
High End Upgrades | Full Burj View | Vacant Now
AED4,950,000
beds
2
baths
2
area
1,365 sqft
High End Upgrades | Full Burj View | Vacant NowThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
High Floor | Large Layout | One Bedroom
AED2,450,000
beds
1
baths
2
area
1,092 sqft
High Floor | Large Layout | One BedroomThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Upgraded | 2 Bedroom | Vacant On Transfer
AED3,600,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
Upgraded | 2 Bedroom | Vacant On TransferThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Exclusive | 3Br + Maid apt | pool & partial lake view.
AED4,600,000
beds
3
baths
3
area
1,838 sqft
Exclusive | 3Br + Maid apt | pool & partial lake view.The Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Direct from Owner | Old Town View | Vacant
AED3,850,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
Direct from Owner | Old Town View | VacantThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Furnished | Unique | Luxurious  | Vacant
AED2,190,000
beds
1
baths
2
area
889 sqft
Furnished | Unique | Luxurious | VacantThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Vacant | Fully Renovated | Exclusive
AED3,900,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,431 sqft
Vacant | Fully Renovated | ExclusiveThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Burj Khalifa View | Full Furnished | Full Upgraded
AED5,900,000
beds
2
baths
3
area
1,365 sqft
Burj Khalifa View | Full Furnished | Full UpgradedThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Ready to Move | Prime Location | Burj Khalifa View
AED6,500,000
beds
3
baths
3
area
1,838 sqft
Ready to Move | Prime Location | Burj Khalifa ViewThe Residence 8, The Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
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Rental Yield in The Residence 8

1-Bed
2-Bed
3-Bed
0%4%8%12%16%20%
Based on searches conducted by users in Bayut.com over the last 12 months. Last updated 12 hours ago

1-bed apartments offer the highest ROI in The Residence 8 of 6.69%. 2-bedroom flats generate about 5.70% return on investment. 3-bedroom flats offer an ROI of about 4.64%.

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NEARBY AMENITIES

Transportation near The Residence 8

Bus Stations near The Residence 8

Bus stations at 8 Boulevard Walk Tower Bus Stop and South Ridge Tower 1 Bus Stop are located 7 and 8-minute walk away from The Residence 8.

Metro Stations near The Residence 8

Financial Centre Metro station takes 12 minutes to reach via car. Business Bay Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station are accessible within 12-minute, by car.

Restaurants near The Residence 8 

Pizzaro front view
Pizzaro is located on the ground floor of The Residence 8

From high-end fine dining options to cosy outdoor seating cafes, many popular Downtown Dubai restaurants near The Residence 8 offer enjoyable experiences. Some of these restaurants are:

  • Al Hallab Bab El Bahr
  • Thiptara
  • Asado

Also, one can spot many cafes within 10-minute drive from the tower. These include:

  • Tiramisu Cafe
  • Bastakiah Cafe
  • The Cereal Killer Cafe
  • Cafe Delices

Al Hallab Bab El Bahr is a casual Lebanese restaurant which is an 8-minute drive away from The Residence 8. Thiptara, a modern venue with lake views, serves traditional Thai cuisine emphasising Bangkok-style seafood. It is located a 13-minute walk. If you are going to book a table, get one outside to watch The Dubai Fountain as you enjoy your meal.

Supermarkets near The Residence 8

There are several supermarkets near The Residence 8, including:

  • Spinneys Supermarket
  • Carrefour Supermarket
  • Al Maya Supermarket

The closest supermarket is Spinneys at a walking distance of 5 minutes.  At a 15-minute walk, one can find one of the outlets of Carrefour that is a popular grocery chain in Dubai. Al Maya Supermarket is also close located at a short walking distance of 8 minutes.

Schools and Nurseries near The Residence 8

Schools and nurseries located close to The Residence 8, Downtown Dubai:

Schools within 12 to 15 minutes of driving distance from The Residence 8, Dubai, include JSS Private School and Hartland International School. Opened in 2011, JSS Private School offers the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12. In contrast, Hartland International School provides education based on the National Curriculum of the UK for students from Foundation Stage till Grade Sixth-form. There is also a popular nursery called Jumeirah International Nursery, reachable within 10 minutes of driving.

NEARBY BUILDINGS

All these residential buildings are located within a 5-minute walking distance. These are high-rise towers with a wide range of apartments.

Major Landmarks

Wings of Mexico
Burj Park features Wings of Mexico by Jorge Marin

Downtown is a buzzing and lively area. The Residence 8 is located in its heart and close to many well-known landmarks, such as:

  • Burj Khalifa
  • Burj Park
  • Souk Al Bahar
  • Dubai Fountain

Souk Al Bahar is a shopping mall with numerous options for dining and entertainment. It is accessible in 9 minutes by car. Burj Park by Emaar is a 9-minute walk away. One can go cycling or enjoy lake rides. There are a list of other fun things to do in Burj Park. The park also features Wings of Mexico and splendid views of Dubai Fountain. Dubai Fountain is another celebrated attraction near the area that is popular for its awe-inspiring fountain shows with beautiful lights and sound effects.

Burj Khalifa is also one of the city's top-ranking attractions, pulling in thousands of tourists from across the world each year. The spot is one of the world's tallest structures and has an observation deck, At the Top, Burj Khalifa.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Downtown Dubai is quite popular with tourists and sees a great influx of expats. Those looking for an up-scale neighbourhood can enjoy an ideal lifestyle in Downtown Dubai. However, there are a couple of drawbacks as well of living in a very happening locality. During peak hours, the roads get busy due to heavy traffic.

FAQs

What type of apartments are there in The Residence 8, Downtown Dubai?

There are 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartment configurations available in The Residence 8, Downtown Dubai.

What facilities are there for residents in The Residence 8, Downtown Dubai?

Some amenities that residents can enjoy at The Residence 8 include a swimming pool, fitness centre, sports courts, and four levels for parking.

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