U-Bora Towers, Business Bay

Ubora Commercial Tower (or U-Bora Tower 1) is a 58-storey office building. It rises 862 ft. above ground and has two basement levels. On the other hand, the residential building, U-Bora Tower 2 is shorter of the two rising 20 floors and 272 ft. above the ground. Ubora Residential Tower also has access to the two-storey basement.

On Al Abraj Street, 3.7km (a 6-minute drive via D86) from Burj Khalifa, Ubora is another uniquely designed structure among many projects of Business Bay. This unique structural design by the architectural firm Aedas aims to maximise the views and natural light for each floor.

Further, the complex is managed by Jones Lang Lasalle, owned by Midas and developed by Bando C&E Ltd. Launched in 2008, Ubora Towers were completed in 2011. The complex is surrounded by landscaped areas, playgrounds, walkways and fountains. Not to mention, the community has an array of dining, shopping and recreational options.

U-Bora Towers is a two-tower complex in Business Bay, the commercial hub of Dubai. The community is home to some stunning skyscrapers. Properties here are mostly in demand for their prime location, views of the canal and modern facilities. Also, the place offers competitive prices. Likewise, U-Bora Towers has a range of residential apartments, offices and retail spaces for rent and sale.

• Type of building: Mixed-use complex
• Location: Business Bay
• Developer: Bando Housing Corp
• Date of completion: 2011
• Number of floors: Tower 1 has 58 floors | Tower 2 has 20 floors
• Unit type: Sudios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apatments, offices, retail spaces
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, gym, 5-storey atrium, rooftop public area, kids play area

Both towers have a unique architectural design. One corner faces the restaurant pavilion and terraced gardens and the 5-storey atrium offers recreational facilities. Besides, the complex has a 17,000 sq. m. dedicated retail space. Here is a brief overview of the facilities in U-Bora Towers, Dubai:

There are dedicated spaces for parking in Ubora Tower, Business Bay. The buildings have around 2,000 car parking slots allocated at a ratio of 1:500 sq. ft. 4 levels of parking are connected to the towers via a shared podium.

There are 26 elevators in Ubora Tower with a top speed of 8 m/s.

The complex is well-maintained and gated. Currently, it is managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. Besides 24-hour manned security, the two towers have CCTV surveillance.

As for event spaces in Ubora Tower, there’s a rooftop public area and terraced garden. Small gatherings or corporate events are organised there.

The public place also has dedicated space for fitness facilities. Residents have access to swimming pools, Jacuzzi and an equipped gym in Ubora Tower.

Both the towers are connected to the 5-storey atrium with cafeterias, prayer hall and decorated lobby. Besides, the availability of rooftop gardens and children’s play area is another plus.

The complex has round-the-clock concierge services and a help desk. There is a decorated lobby in the podium connected to both towers where visitors can wait.

• The complex has double-glazed glass windows to protect from extreme heat.
• There are two storey mechanical service rooms on the 26th and 40th floor.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit and bed type you’re interested in by browsing U-Bora Tower floor plans.

As for the residential units, the tower offers studios, 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK luxurious flats. Each unit has smart home technology allowing residents to control lights, air-conditioners, kitchen appliances and curtains remotely. Moreover, some apartments in Ubora Tower Business Bay are canal facing while some have balconies opening towards the busy roads.

The covered area for studio unit-type 1 in Ubora Tower Business Bay is around 700 sq. ft. The floor plan features a spacious living room, balcony, bathroom and a kitchen. There’s ample space in the living room to create a dedicated sitting area as well. Also, there’s dining space next to the open-concept kitchen.

For 1-bed units in U-Bora Residential Tower, the covered area ranges from 900 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. Each unit consists of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and study room, a living/dining room, a powder room, a close-concept kitchen and a balcony.

 2-bedroom units in Ubora Tower Business Bay cover around 1,500 sq. ft. to 1,900 sq. ft. of space. Each consists of a spacious balcony, two bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, office/study room, a living/dining hall and an open-concept kitchen. 2-bedroom apartments in U-Bora Towers also have a separate maid’s room and bathroom.

The covered area for 3-bedroom apartments in Ubora Tower Dubai is around 2,500 sq. ft. A standard unit includes three bedrooms, a living area, en-suite bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, a maid’s room and a powder room.

Besides the 26 high-speed elevators and lobby, tenants and owners of units in the commercial building, Ubora Tower 1 share all the recreational facilities in the complex. The 58-storey commercial tower is classified for featuring grade-A offices in Business Bay. Also, there is a dedicated retail space at the podium-level but most of the shops might be preoccupied.

The building offers a range of offices with a floor to ceiling height of 2.8 metres. Covered area for these units varies from 740 sq. ft. to 16,000 sq. ft. Here, one can find:

• Shell and core offices
• Fitted office units
• Full-floor offices
• Combined fitted offices

You can choose between base-built or fully fitted offices in Ubora Tower Dubai 1 depending on the requirements. The building also has two or more combined offices, fully fitted and ready to move-in for those looking for more space. Even bigger corporations can also consider full-floor units spanning around 17,000 sq. ft.

These are the services charges for Ubora Tower Business Bay Dubai* as per the Dubai Land Department. You can get details regarding the service charges index if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

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

The surrounding area of Ubora Tower Business Bay Dubai is serviced by bus links and Dubai Metro. Also, those who want to commute via private cars can access the main Al Khail Road E44 in 10 to 12 minutes.

There’s a bus stop right next to the building and bus 50, F14, F19A, F19B, F41 and X22 stop there. Moreover, bus stations at XL Tower and Volante Dubai Tower are at a short walking distance from U-bora Towers Business Bay.

If you prefer travelling via metro, Business Bay Metro Station is at a short 6-minute drive. It further connects to Dubai Mall and Financial Centre Metro Station.

One can find many casual eateries, cafes, hotels, bars and fine dining restaurants in Business Bay Dubai near U-Bora Towers. The closest ones include:

• Han Cuisine Restaurant
• Alphorne Restaurant
• Mama’eish

Also, those who want to try Middle-eastern food can check out Mama’eish at the same distance. To grab a cup of coffee and snacks, you can head to:

• Espressini Cafe – 1 minute away
• Filli Cafe – 6 minutes away
• Cafe Barbera – 7 minutes away

Since there are many 5-star hotels and restaurants in the vicinity, one can find many bars and nightlife options near U-bora Towers Business Bay such as:

• The Lounge – Grand Millennium Hotel
• Aqua Poolside Bar and Grill
• Gotha Club – Radisson Blu Hotel

All these options are accessible in 8 to 10 minutes by car, depending on the traffic.

An outlet of Zoom Market is right below the residences. Similarly, you will find branches of various supermarkets in Dubai near the U-bora Towers Business Bay. The closest options include:

• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Al Maya Supermarket
• Jame Jam Supermarket

These options are accessible within 5 minutes. Further, if you prefer grocery shopping at Carrefour, the nearest outlet is in Burj View Tower.

Residents of U-Bora Tower can send their children to top schools in Dubai situated near the towers. These schools are situated on a 8 to 10-minute drive by car.

• Global Indian International School
• Clarion School
• GEMS Our Own Indian School

• Churchill Towers
• Atria Towers
• DAMAC XL Tower
• DAMAC Park Central

There are many residential, commercial and mixed-use towers in Business Bay. Ubora Towers are also close to some residential projects including Churchill Towers, DAMAC XL and DAMAC Park Central. Atria Towers, a hotel apartment complex is also around the corner.

The building itself is an architecturally prominent landmark in the vicinity. It is easy to spot when coming from Al Khail Road E44 towards Marasi Driveway. Other notable landmarks in the area include:

• Marasi Marine Waterbus Station
• Dubai Mall
• Safa Park

The complex is easily accessible from Marasi Marine Waterbus Station. From there, it is at a 3-minute short walk. If you’re coming from Safa Park via Al Amal Street, it will take around 10 minutes. Also, the top favourite Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are 10 to 12 minutes away.

U-Bora Towers, Dubai offer contemporary residential units and offices. If you’re looking for a quiet surrounding and separate residences, this might not be an ideal place. However, living in Business Bay means exposure to a diverse population and in proximity to popular communities in the emirate.

U-Bora Towers, Business Bay does have floor plans available on the Bayut website.

You can find studios, 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments in the complex.