Universal Apartments, International City

Universal Apartments is a 12-floor residential building located in the Central Business District (CBD) of International City. The building offers studio, 1 and 2-bedroom flats with spacious bedrooms and wide balconies. It features amenities including a swimming pool, gymnasium and kid’s play area with retail shops on the ground floor. The building has many other amenities nearby such as supermarkets, restaurants and bus stations.

International City is one of the famous areas with affordable housing options in Dubai. The area is divided into many clusters, each named after a famous country. These clusters are self-contained, having salons, groceries and retail shops on the ground floor. The community houses famous Dragon Mart 1 and 2 along with many supermarkets, restaurants and parks.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: CBD, International City
• Number of floors: 12
• Unit type: studios, 1 and 2-bed units
• Amenities: Gym and swimming pool

Parking is distributed on the ground floor where residents can find covered spaces. However, visitors may need to look for street parking options.

Universal Apartments, Dubai have high-speed elevators to provide easy access to all floors.

The building is secure and well-maintained with the help of a security and maintenance staff. DEWA supplies electricity and water supply to the tower.

The building features a gymnasium and a swimming pool for residents.

There is a kids’ play area within the premises of the building. Moreover, there are several sports clubs and parks in the region. Paris Children Park is the nearest, accessible within walking distance.

There are a variety of options available in Universal Apartments, International City. The ground floor is dedicated to retail outlets whereas the upper floors have residential units. These are available in studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations.

Studios in Universal Apartments, Central Business District span over an average area of 650 sq. ft. and feature kitchens, bathrooms and sleeping areas.

The coverage area for 1-bed units begins with 742 sq. ft. and goes up to 1,033 sq. ft. Each flat consists of one bedroom, one or two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living area and a balcony.

2-Bedroom units have an average area of around 1,100 sq. ft. The units are fitted with two bedrooms, kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, and lounges. Units may also include balconies and additional powder rooms.

Flats for rent in Universal Apartments have the following rental trends:

These figures are based on the services charges for Universal Apartments* as per the Dubai Land Department.

There are many different types of Dubai service charges, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

International City, Police Station Bus Stop and Riviera Dreams Apartments 1 Bus Stop are the closest bus stops and they are reachable within 6 and 8-minute, by walk. Other bus stops include International City, Central Business District Bus Stop and International City, Civil Defence 1 Bus Stop located 7-minute walk away.

Centrepoint (previously) Rashidiya Metro Station is the nearest and it is 15 minutes away. Emirates Metro Station is 18 minutes away whereas Creek Metro Station is located 21 minutes away.

Most of the tram stations are around 30 minutes away. Al Sufouh Tram Station is the nearest and it is 31 minutes away and Jumeirah Beach Residence is 32 minutes away whereas Palm Jumeirah Tram Station is 34 minutes away.

Popular restaurants near Universal Apartments Dubai:

• Valley Café
• Chainak
• Marbella
• Graffiti

There are a number of cafés and restaurants in International City where people can enjoy a cup of tea with a quick meal. Chainak and Valley Café are just 5 minutes away while Marbella is reachable within 6 minutes and Graffiti is 8 minutes away. All these cafés serve coffee, tea and other snacks.

Supermarkets near Universal Apartments Dubai:

• Grand Al Madina
• Friendly Supermarket
• Talal Supermarket
• Carrefour City

There are plenty of supermarkets in the nearby area from where residents can buy groceries and household items. Grand Al Madina is just 3 minutes away. Friendly Supermarket and Carrefour City are 4 minutes away whereas Talal Supermarket is 6 minutes away. All these supermarkets have a number of household items and groceries that can provide tenants with everything their household needs.

Schools located close to Universal Apartments International City Dubai:

• Kids World International School
• Little Sprout Early Learning School
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery
• Primus Private School
• Newland School

Schools in the surroundings of Universal Apartments cater to students from different age groups. Some preschools and nurseries in the area include Kids World International School, Chubby Cheeks Nursery and Little Sprout Early Learning School. Other than there are Primus Private School, Newland School and Kings’ School Al Nahda that offer quality education for elder kids.

Nearby buildings include:

• Riviera Dreams
• Global Green View 2
• Sun Star 2

Riviera Dreams is located in CBD 20 and is just a minute walk away from Universal apartments. Sun Star 2, in CBD 15 is situated at a 5-minute walk. Global Green View 2 is another apartment building accessible within 5-minute, on foot.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Dubai Frame
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
• The Dubai Fountain
• Dubai Aquarium

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, situated 15-minutes away from the building, is home to a large population of flamingos with other birds and animals.

Dubai Frame is a 150 metres tall building that portrays the image of a frame. The building has historic pictures on display along with panoramic views of the city, formulating a timeline of UAE’s history and giving an overview of its development over time. It is located just 24-minute away.

The Dubai Fountain is a venue where visitors can observe a well-choreographed fountain that shoots 140-metre high water jets and lights.

Dubai Aquarium is an underwater zoo that houses a variety of aquatic species such as sharks and rays. It provides visitors with a chance to observe underwater aquariums through tunnels. All of these venues are reachable within 25-minute, by car.

Universal Apartments is an affordable housing solution with several on-premises facilities. There building also offers access to a plethora of amenities in International City. However, finding suitable parking spots near restaurants and supermarkets may become an issue for residents in the area.

There are studios, 1-bed and 2-bed units in Universal Apartments.

Yes, there is a gym in Universal Apartments.