Zee Tower, Dubai Media City

Zee Tower is a low-rise commercial building located in Media City that was developed to serve as the regional headquarter of Real Media FZ LLC and its parent company, Zee Television Network. Zee is an Indian television network that launched several regional channels for the Middle East. The network needed regional offices and studios to manage its productions for Middle Eastern channels and that led them to plan an investment in Dubai to construct a headquarter. The company announced its plan to build a regional office in 2005 and the project was completed in the year 2010.

The five-storey commercial structure of Zee Tower, Dubai has allocated 4 floors out of 5 for commercial offices. Corporate renters can avail fully fitted and furnished offices, fitted offices without furnishing or semi-fitted spaces. The ground level is dedicated to retail outlets, restaurants and coffee shops. The courtyard on the ground consists of an amphitheatre with a 12 square LED screen and a stage.

The location of Zee Tower contributes to making it an ideal office space to rent. Dubai Media City (DMC) operates under Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA) and it is one of the factors that make it a business-friendly region. Also, the presence of hotels, rental apartments, villas, supermarkets, and easy access to other commercial and non-commercial developments assure ultimate sufficiency and comfort for office setups. The distance to Dubai International Airport is just 29 minutes away from the building.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Dubai Media City
• Date of completion: 2010
• Number of floors: 5
• Unit type: Semi-fitted, fitted, fitted and furnished offices
• Type of Ownership: Freezone
• Amenities: Consists of Amphitheatre with LED and a stage, CCTV security and access control, fire protection system and emergency lighting, electricity back-up, Elevators and lobby, common toilets and reserved parking for tenants

Zee Tower has an array of amenities and conveniences that boast the overall work atmosphere.

Number of reserved covered parking in Zee Tower depends on the total area coverage of the rental space. Visitors can find several parking spaces around the building.

Elevators in Zee Tower make it easier to move through the floors.

The tower has CCTV cameras installed which are monitored 24 hours. Moreover, guards are responsible for the overall safety of the building.

Zee Tower has also incorporated many safety measures to integrate a well-protected workplace for everyone.

• Fire alarms and firefighting system
• Emergency lighting system and electricity back-up
• Access control

There are fire alarms and firefighting systems to deal with accidental fire eruptions. Emergency lighting and electricity back-up systems are also established for sudden power blackout. Moreover, access control policy further ensures the safety of the place.

While the ground floor of the tower belongs to retail outlets and restaurant, all four upper floors of Zee Tower are designed to serve as commercial office spaces. The building operates under Media City Free Zone license.

There are different categories of offices in Zee Tower:

• Fitted and furnished offices
• Fitted offices
• Semi-fitted offices

Fitted and furnished offices are corporate spaces that come with complete furnishing. Fitted offices, however, are not furnished but are fully fitted. Semi-fitted units are available with limited fittings; tenants renting a semi-fitted unit have a choice to install fittings according to their preference and taste.

Fully fitted and furnished units available for rent have an area limit that varies from 3,013 sq. ft. to 4,837 sq. ft. Fitted offices in Zee Tower are available for a pricing range of AED 176K to AED 528K per year whereas their minimum covered area limit is 1,600 sq. ft. that can exceed up to 4,800 sq. ft. Semi-fitted offices are also available for rent and their area coverage is around 3,123 sq. ft. These corporate spaces in Zee Tower, Media City are ideal for organizations who want spaciously designed, well-lit offices at a premium location.

Offices in Zee Tower Media City have the following price range:

• Rent for fitted offices in Zee Tower starts from AED 343k

Renting offices in Dubai Media City can elevate a company’s profile as the community has modern infrastructure along with numerous amenities at close distance.

There are several easily accessible means of transportation in Dubai that are accessible from Zee Tower. It is located close to Abdullah Omran Taryam Street, Al Falak Street and Al Bourooj Street that link it to major areas of the city through public and private commute. Moreover, Sheikh Zayed Road is just 8 minutes away.

University of Wollongong Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop and it is just 4 minute away. Other nearby stops are Palladium Dubai Maritime City Bus Stop and Schlumberger, Dubai Internet City Bus Stop that are accessible at a 5 minutes distance.

There are a number of metro stations situated a few minutes away. Dubai Internet City Metro Station is just 4 minutes away while Mall of the Emirates Metro Station is 6 minutes away and DAMAC Properties Metro Station and Nakheel Metro Station are 8 minutes away.

Trams are also easily accessible from the location of the tower. Al Sufouh Tram Station and Knowledge Village Tram Station are just 4 minutes away while Palm Jumeirah Tram Station and Tram Stop Internet City are 6 minutes away. Also, commuters can find Marina Towers Tram Station within 7 minutes drive.

Popular restaurants near Zee Tower:

• Filli Café
• The Media Lounge
• Bert’s Café
• Café Bateel

Other than the cafes and restaurants located within the premises of the tower, there are plenty of good restaurants in Dubai Media City. At a distance of just 3 minutes, Business Central Tower B has a smart, all-day European café at its podium level. Café Bateel is a popular eatery in the area and it serves continental style dishes. Filli is a popular café chain whereas Bert’s is an original Italian café. Both are located at 4 minutes distance. The Media Lounge is also a popular name for casual dining options and it is 5 minutes away. It has a menu based on contemporary international cuisine along with Lebanese and Italian flavours.

Fine-dining restaurants near Zee Tower:

• The Cavendish
• Stay

The Cavendish, located at a 8-minutes distance, is a fine-dining option that has a menu combining Irish, British and Mediterranean dishes. It has luxury dining with buffet, valet parking, indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, Wheelchair accessibility and a kid-friendly atmosphere.

Stay is a place that has a diverse menu that combines European and French cuisines. Its ambiance is popular for high timber walls and vaulted ceiling that features black crystal chandeliers. The décor presents a romantic vibe with indoor private luxury dining. Their services include valet parking and Wi-Fi. It is located at a distance of 16 minutes.

• BBC World Building—DMC Building 10
• DMC Building 9

Both BBC building and DMC Building 9 are corporate buildings located at a minute away. BBC Building is also known as DMC Building 10.

Zee Tower exists at a central position and it enjoys several benefits that life in Dubai Media City has to offer. However, corporate personnel and other visitors to the building may face heavy traffic in the surroundings at peak hours. To resolve this issue, commuters can catch the metro or buses that are readily available.

Zee Tower in Dubai Media City is a low-rise commercial building with 5 floors.

Zee Tower is located in Dubai Media City that is a regional hub for media companies. The neighbourhood has several SMEs, startups, freelance agencies and large enterprises.