Located close to the western coast, Al Raffa is a residential community in the Bur Dubai area. It is deemed as one of the safest and affordable places to live in for families. It is predominated by low and mid-rise apartment buildings.
Art 1 is one of the low-rise buildings in Al Raffa. The building rises up to four floors above the ground. It features a solid earthy colour and contemporary architecture with a staggered concrete façade. At Art 1, you may find residential properties including studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.
In terms of amenities, Art 1 closely neighbours several familiar places such as Aster Hospital Mankhool, Al Raffa Cemetery and Al Raffa Mosque. It also lies in proximity to a few prominent hotels, government organisations, Al Raffa Police Station and various public transport stations.
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Residents are offered to park their cars in the covered parking facility in Art 1 Building, Dubai. There is also a paid public parking area near the building where guests can park their cars.
Art 1 Building, Bur Dubai has high-speed elevators for easy commute in the building.
Art 1, Bur Dubai offers 24-hour security and maintenance services, as well as, facilities such as air-conditioning and heating. The building pays its water and electricity charges to DEWA.
Art 1, Al Raffa is equipped with fitness facilities including a state-of-the-art gym and a swimming pool.
There is a kid's play area in the building for children.
Art-1 Building, Bur Dubai provides 24-hour concierge services. There is a welcoming lounge in the lobby equipped with comfortable couches for visitors.
People looking for Art 1 flats for rent or sale can find studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments in the building. These flats feature bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, fully-fitted kitchens, modern bathrooms and spacious living rooms.
The average total coverage area of a studio apartment is 604 sq. ft. It consists of a large sleeping area having an en-suite bathroom, a built-in closet and an open kitchen.
1-Bedroom flats in Art 1 Building feature a spacious area of around 625 sq. ft. to 674 sq. ft. These 1 BHK flats come with either closed or open-plan kitchens. All units feature en-suite bathrooms in the bedroom while some have additional guest bathrooms as well.
The average size of a 2-bedroom flat in Art 1 Building is 1,154 sq. ft. Each unit comes with two or three bathrooms, two bedrooms, a spacious living room, a separate kitchen and a balcony with a street view. The kitchen is fully-fitted with wooden cabinets and granite countertops.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
According to the searches made on PropertyDigger, studio flats are the most searched apartment types in Art 1 Building while 1-bedroom apartments take up the second position. 2-bedroom units are last on the list with the least number of searches.
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Whether you want to hop on a bus, travel by metro or take a leisurely dhow cruise trip, there are an impressive number of options for public transportation near Art 1.
Dubai Real Estate, Headquarters Bus station and Mankhool, Standard Chartered Bank 2 are the nearest bus stations available at a 7-minute walking distance. Other bus stations include Department of Ports and Custom 2, accessible within 10-minute, on foot.
The nearest metro station is Al Fahidi Metro Station. Residents can either choose to take an 18-minute walk or a 5-minute drive to reach the station. Al Ghubaiba Metro station and ABCD Metro station are the other two options accessible within 6-minute, by car.
As compared to the other modes of transportation, the tram stations are not located within the walking reach of residents. However, one can reach Al Sufouh Tram station within 19-minute, by car.
There are many top restaurants in Bur Dubai close to Art 1 Building. Some of the casual dining options include:
Prabhu's Pure Vegetarian Restaurant is 3-minute walk from Art 1 Building. As the name indicates, it offers popular Indian street food and a variety of vegetarian options. Gazebo Restaurant, at a 4-minute walking distance, is more sophisticated in terms of their menu and ambience. If you want to try Indian appetisers, desserts and drinks with a twist then SpiceKlub across Kuwait Street is a delightful dine-out option. There is also Bombay Dining Restaurant located 4-minute drive away and offers an extensive menu that includes Indian tandoori cuisine. Other cuisine options are available at Quattro Ristorante for Italian food and Afghan Khorasan Kabab Restaurant for Afghani favourites.
Nightlife options near Art 1 include:
There are several sports bars near Art 1 Building for those who look forward to a happening dine-out place and late-night social gatherings. Some options include Barrels Sports Arena at Majestic City Retreat Hotel and The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill at Citymax Hotel. They are accessible within 10-minute, by car. A few nearby coffee places are Lavazza, Coffeenata Café and Dar Al Deyafa Café.
Following are the various supermarkets near Art 1 are:
A branch of the popular West Zone Supermarket is located at a 7-minute walk from Art 1 Building. It stocks almost everything to meet the day-to-day needs of residents. Range Express Mini Mart is a store that is accessible after a 2-minute walk. Another well-known supermarket chain called Choithrams is located in Al Rais building, a 13-minute walk way. Other nearby stores within a 10-minute drive include Al Maya Supermarket, New Al Madina Supermarket, Baqer Mohebi Supermarket and Citi Mart Supermarket.
Following buildings are situated near Art 1 and offer various options for those looking for Bur Dubai apartments for sale or rent:
Art 2 Building is an eight-storey tower in the community that offers 2-bedroom flats only. Another building known as M Residence is 9-minute walk away. It has 23 floors with 1 to 4-bedroom units. For people looking for buying flats in Art 1 Building, they can also find suitable options here.
Oasis Residence is in Barsha Heights, at an 11-minute walking distance. It is developed by Bin Hamoodah Properties and has studios to 3-bedroom flats. Avenue Residence 1 is another residential building in Al Furjan. It is a 13-minute walk from Art 1 Building and is a freehold development offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.
Bur Dubai is dotted with major landmarks and famous places in Dubai. Art 1 Building offers close access to the following:
Several museums and cultural centres are present in this district. After a 7-minute drive towards the north, residents will come across Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Historical neighbourhood. A little further drive would take you to Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeological Museum and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.
Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai is one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai. It is known for its remarkable architecture and a significantly large capacity. The architecture features 230 ft. tall minaret along with a number of domes and Quranic inscriptions carved over the entrance foyer. Among the best souks in Dubai, is the Textile Souk, at an 8-minute drive from Art 1. It has a collection of textiles and accessories to add up to the casual or formal wears including stones, laces and sequins.
Art 1 Building is located in a busy district which is a hub of many transport stations, places of worship and cultural centres. While a few people do not appreciate the daily commotion caused by them, the proximity to these amenities is also one of the reasons why most families want to buy or rent apartments in Bur Dubai.
