Tower 2, Al Reef Downtown

Tower 2, in Al Reef, Abu Dhabi is a mid-rise residential building that consists of six floors above ground. It is one of the 46 apartment buildings in Al Reef Downtown and offers studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Like various other buildings in the community, it offers access to shared fitness facilities, swimming pools, health clubs, outdoor play areas and a community centre.

Al Reef Downtown is located in the centre of the Al Reef community, which is a project of Manazel Real Estate. The construction of Al Reef Downtown was completed by 2013, whereas handover commenced in 2012. In total, there are 1,818 apartments in the community spread along 46 buildings.

Al Reef is a popular community that features a mix of villas and apartment buildings along with landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces. The area offers easy access to Al Raha Beach which adds to its value.

• Type of Building: Residential
• Location: Al Reef Downtown
• Developer: Manazel Real Estate
• Number of floors: 6
• Unit type: Studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Swimming, gym, landscaped garden and a community centre

Al Reef Downtown has been built with covered parking in all buildings and other parking slots on the ground floor. Residents are offered dedicated spaces for parking in Tower 2, Al Reef, Abu Dhabi on the ground floor, as per their unit type. Most units receive one parking space.

One can access all floors of the building easily with the help of multiple high-speed elevators in Tower 2, Al Reef.

Manazel has set up a separate district cooling plant in Al Reef Downtown, to facilitate all buildings in the community. Tower 2 is a centrally air-conditioned building that receives electricity and water services from ADDC. Residents get 24-hour security and the maintenance staff looks after the cleaning and repair work at all times and remains available on-call.

The community of Al Reef Downtown is equipped with numerous outdoor spaces with barbecue facilities. Residents of Tower 2, Abu Dhabi can organise picnics or BBQ events in these outdoor spaces as per their wish.

There are numerous resort-styled swimming pools in the community, available for access to all the residents. Residents can keep themselves fit by exercising in the shared gym in Tower 2, Al Reef that consists of state-of-the-art exercise machinery and equipment. Those interested in jogging, walking or taking a run can try out the outdoor green spaces.

Along with dedicated play areas, there are day care centres and nurseries in the community, which means that those with children will never have to worry about their kids feeling bored.

For the adults, there is a shared spa and ground floor courtyards where they can unwind after a hectic and stressful day. Additionally, the community also consists of a clubhouse and community centre.

Residents can contact the front desk at all times with the help of intercom facilities in their apartments. Tower 2 provides 24-hour guest and concierge services.

Al Reef Downtown is a pet-friendly community. There are plenty of open green spaces where residents can take their pets for a stroll. They can also keep their pets in their apartments with them.

Smoke detection alarms are some of the state-of-the-art safety measures in Tower 2.

Like other buildings in the community, Tower 2, Al Reef also offers studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All of these apartments feature ceramic tiling. There are high-quality finishes, fittings and fixtures. The kitchens come in an island kitchen layout along with cooking hoods and built-in cabinets. You will find countertop basins and sanitary ware in the bathrooms as well.

Studio apartments are available in floor areas starting from 260 sq. ft. going up to 624 sq. ft. The units open into a living and sleeping area, which features an open kitchen and a bathroom. There may be an L-shaped kitchen or one-walled kitchen and a terrace or balcony, depending on the unit configuration.

The floor area of a 1-bedroom apartment ranges between 753 sq. ft. and 1,195 sq. ft. They come with a living and dining area, a kitchen, a bedroom with an attached bathroom and a powder room. The kitchen comes in an open layout with an island kitchen. There may be a storeroom and a balcony or terrace, depending on the unit type. There is a dressing room in the bedroom as well.

2-bedroom apartments measure between 1,055 sq. ft. and 1,680 sq. ft. These units include a living and dining room with a kitchen and a powder room. One of the bedrooms come with an attached bathroom while the kitchen may come in an open or closed layout. In some units, you will also find a storeroom and a balcony or terrace.

The floor area of 3-bedroom apartments starts from 1,528 sq. ft. and goes up to 2,517 sq. ft. The entrance opens into a foyer, which leads to the living and dining area. In the living area, there is an island kitchen, powder room and a maid’s room with an attached bathroom.

There are two bathrooms in these units, one of which comes attached in the master bedroom while the other is in the corridor. Additionally, there may be a storeroom and a balcony or terrace depending on the unit type.

Since Al Reef is located at a distance from mainland Abu Dhabi, most of the transportation near Tower 2 is not accessible by foot. The nearest bus station also requires a minimum of a 10-minute drive. Residents of Tower 2 should rely on their conveyance for their daily commute.

Shahama Bus Station is the closest option, located at a 13-minute drive. Some other bus stations near Tower 2 include Masdar Institute Bus Station and Murur – Abu Dhabi Bus Station. You can reach them within 18 minutes by car.

Residents of Al Reef Downtown can find numerous restaurants in the community, all of which are either accessible by foot or a few minutes’ drive.

Casual dining restaurants near Tower 2 include:

• Il Forno – Al Reef Community Centre
• Wakumi – Al Reef Community Centre
• Reef Al Falah Mandi – Al Reef Community Centre
• Wok to Walk – Al Reef Community Centre
• Baithak – Al Reef Community Centre

All of these restaurants are located in the Al Reef Community Centre, which is accessible by a short walk. At II Forno, you can treat yourself to Italian cuisines and different types of pizzas.

Wakumi specialises in Japanese items and offers delicious sushi. Reef Al Falah Mandi is an Arabian restaurant that serves numerous types of Mandi. Wok to Walk offers Asian cuisines such as Thai and Chinese cuisines. Baithak serves Indian and Pakistani dishes such as biryani, kebab items and Mughlai items.

Fast food options near Tower 2 include:

• KFC – Al Reef Community Centre
• Snax Box – Mediterranean Village

KFC is reachable within a short walk whereas Snax Box requires a 7 minutes drive. KFC is an American fast food chain restaurant, popular for its fried chicken.

Cafes near Tower 2 include:

• Brot. The German Bakery – Al Reef Community Centre
• Costa Coffee – Al Reef Community Centre
• Meraki Café – Al Reef Community Centre
• Waresh Express Café – Al Reef Community Centre
• Starbucks – Reef Villas

All of these cafes and coffee shops are located within the community. Brot, The German Bakery, Costa Coffee, Meraki Coffee and Waresh Express Café are reachable by foot whereas Starbucks is 7 minutes by car.

To satisfy your appetite for upscale dining, you can drive to Yas Island. Some of the fine dining restaurants near Tower 2 include:

• Cipriani – Yas Marina, Yas Island
• Blue Grill – Yas Island Rotana
• Angar – W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

Cipriani is an Italian restaurant that also serves different types of salads. Blue Grill offers premium steaks that reflect the taste of South African, Australian and New Zealand beef. You can also order seafood here. Angar is an Indian restaurant also located nearby.

The community features a number of nightlife options where you can hang out with your friends. Nightlife options near Tower 2 include:

• Murphy’s Sports Bar – Al Ghazal Golf Club, Masdar City10m
• SkyBar – Abu Dhabi International Airport12m
• Stars N Bars – Emporium Building, Yas Marina16m
• McGettigan’s – Al Raha Beach Hotel17m
• Stills – Crowne Plaza, Yas Island17m

Murphy’s Sport Bar requires a 10-minute drive whereas SkyBar is 12 minutes away. You can reach Stars N Bars, McGettigan’s and Stills in 17 minutes.

While there is no shortage of grocery shops in Al Reef, residents can also drive to supermarkets and hypermarkets located outside the community.

Supermarkets near Tower 2 include:

• Select Market – Tower 26
• Carrefour Hypermarket – Yas Mall
• Waitrose – Al Zeina
• Souq Planet – Etihad Plaza

Select Market is located in the complex, which makes it accessible by foot. It is a hypermarket where you find seafood, butchery items, fresh flowers and plants beside your regular grocery items.

The nearest branch of Carrefour Hypermarket is 10 minutes away by car. Carrefour Hypermarkets operate under Carrefour SA, a French International Group and offers a number of products under a single roof. This branch also comes with a Food 2 Go counter, a Healthy Kitchen, Chocolate Factory, Candy Store and Green Home. Specialised on-site chefs prepare the meals at the Food 2 Go counter.

Waitrose is around 13 minutes away. It is a British supermarket and its Al Zeina branch comes with several counters and sections. You can find a food-to-go area, self-service bakery, flower shop, olive bar, pork counter and sections for meat, delicatessen, books and magazines.

About 14 minutes away is Souq Planet, that focuses on edible grocery products and consists of departments such as a deli, butchery, bakery, fish counter along with groceries, fruits and vegetables.

Buildings near Tower 2 include:

• Tower 8 – residential building
• Tower 12 – residential building
• Tower 14 – residential building
• Tower 18 – residential building

Tower 2 is near to similar apartment buildings located to itself within the same complex, all of which are located within walking distance.

From Tower 2, Al Reef Downtown residents can travel a few minutes by car and access some of the recreational spots in the emirate.

Some of the popular landmarks near Tower 2 include:

• Yas Mall
• Emirates Park Zoo & Resort
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

Yas Mall, which is popular for being amongst the top 10 malls in Abu Dhabi, 12 minutes away by car. There are three floors in this mall, housing over 370 shopping stores as well as a Carrefour Hypermarket, 60+ restaurants and cafes as well as entertainment options, which include VOX Cinemas, Adventure HQ, Kidzania and a Fun Works entertainment zone.

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort is 14 minutes away. If you are looking for a place to stay where you can take your kids to explore the zoo, then Emirates Park and Zoo should be on your checklist. There are more than 1700 animals at this zoo along with a gaming arcade and other facilities.

You can reach Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi in within 13 minutes. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a large theme park featuring numerous rides, shops and restaurants. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is the largest indoor theme park in the world and it allows you to see a number of cartoon characters. You can also enjoy delicious food, and exciting rides in this theme park.

Tower 2, Al Reef fulfils all requirements that contribute to a peaceful and easy lifestyle. However, one of the cons of living in Al Reef is that the community may not prove to be suitable for individuals seeking to reside near mainland Abu Dhabi or those who prefer a social lifestyle. They can choose apartments for rent from other areas in Abu Dhabi.