Old Town is part of Downtown Dubai. Developed by Emaar, the district houses 35 residential buildings with classic Arabian architecture. A reminiscent of older developments in Dubai, the development offers a village-like setting in an urban environment. Highlights of the community include market squares, alleyways and inner courtyards. One can also find stalls, boutiques and coffee houses nearby. Old Town is further divided into four quarters ' Al Bahar, Tajer, The Palace Hotel and Attareen Old Town Island.
The 7-storey Attareen Old Town Island is located in Old Town Island, which is a slightly newer project in the neighbourhood. Launched in 2006, the low-rise Attareen Residences features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. There are 88 residential apartments in total. The building also has 8,000 sq.m. of boutique offices.
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Attareen Old Town Island By Emaar in Old Town has numerous facilities for a comfortable lifestyle.
There are 500 parking bays in the basement. Residents get at least one parking space. Some owners/tenants also get additional spaces depending on their apartment facilities.
There are high-speed elevators in Attareen Old Town Island providing convenient access to all floors.
There is a security team serving the building round-the-clock. The building also has a waste disposal system.
Residents can keep fit at the shared state-of-the-art gym in Attareen Old Town Island. There are limited units in the building that have space for private fitness facilities.
Children can also have fun and flex their muscles in their common play area. Other lifestyle amenities in Attareen Old Town Island include two swimming pools for residents.
Residents get 24-hour concierge services in the building. For some apartments, guest parking spots are also available in the basement.
You can view Attareen Old Town Island floor plans on PropertyDigger's official website, in both 2D and 3D formats.
There are a total of 88 apartments in Attareen Residences, Old Town. Interested buyers and tenants can find 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments in Attareen Old Town Island, Old Town.
1-bedroom apartments in Attareen Old Town Island have covered areas ranging from 940 sq. ft to 1,284 sq. ft. These units have one bedroom and two bathrooms. Residents also get a fully fitted kitchen and a large living/dining space. Depending on the floor and the location of the apartment, one can enjoy spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow maximum sunlight into the apartments.
One can also find 2-bedroom apartments in Attareen Old Town Island with covered areas ranging from 1,545 sq. ft to 2,575 sq. ft. These units have two ensuite bedrooms along with a guest bathroom. Limited 2-BHK units in the building also feature a study room along with a private garden terrace.
Moving on, 3-bedroom apartments in Attareen Old Town Island have covered areas ranging from 1,693 sq. ft to 3,826 sq. ft. These units feature three ensuite bedrooms plus an additional bathroom. Residents also get balcony access.
One can also rent a spacious three-level hotel apartment as well. The ground level has a powder room, maid's room, toilet, kitchen, dining hall and balcony. The first level comprises en-suite bedrooms while the second level has a study room, powder room, living area and terrace.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
2-bedroom units are the most popular apartment types in Attareen Old Town Island. 3-bedroom units come second while 1-bedroom flats proved to be the least popular unit types.
Prices for Attareen Old Town Island rental apartments are as follows:
As you can see, rental prices increase progressively as one shifts to larger units in the building. Due to its location and unique architecture, demand for Old Town apartments for rent is quite high.
Prices for apartments for sale in Attareen Old Town Island are as follows:
Old Town apartments for sale are generally considered an investor-friendly development.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
Attareen Old Town Island offers good returns on investment. The highest returns are offered by 1-bed units, 5.5%. 3-bedroom units have an ROI of 5.3%. 2-bedroom units offer an ROI of 4.6%.
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The nearest bus stop is just a 4-minute walk away from Attareen Old Town Island, where you can take the F13 feeder bus to reach the Dubai Mall/ Burj Khalifa Metro Station.
Talking about public transportation near Attareen Old Town Island, there are a couple of Dubai Metro Stations within a 10-minute distance by car. These include the Emirates Towers Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station.
It is also worth mentioning that Old Town is a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood. In fact, some of the most famous landmarks in Dubai are just a stroll away from the building.
Residents will find various restaurants in Attareen Old Town Island, including:
Talking about restaurants near Attareen Old Town Island, residents can head to top Souk Al Bahar restaurants that include:
Moreover, the grand shopping destination, Dubai Mall is a 7-minute drive away from the building. Those looking for further expand their dining options can head to any of the popular Dubai Mall restaurants that include:
For fine dining, one can head to several hotels in Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
There are several supermarkets near Attareen Old Town Island, such as:
Spinney's, one of the best supermarkets in Dubai, is located in Souk Al Bahar and Emaar Residences; both outlets are around 8 minutes away from the building. Souk Al Bahar is Old Town's community mall offering a mix of retail and dining options. Carrefour is also located nearby in the Burj View Tower. For day-to-day essentials, one can also head to the Old Town Minimart nearby.
Finally, major landmarks and points of interest near Attareen Old Town Island include:
Along with being a major landmark, Burj Khalifa offers much to do in way of recreation. It has a health club, hotel, restaurants and observation decks, to name a few attractions. Also located nearby is the Dubai Opera. This architectural marvel has also been developed by Emaar Properties. The Opera hosts a theatre, opera and ballet shows as well as concerts and exhibitions.
Dubai Fountains Lake is yet another sight to behold near Attareen Old Town Island. Finally, residents can also head to Dubai Mall for shopping, dining and leisure. One can engage in a variety of leisure activities at this mall, such as virtual reality, ice skating and flight simulation to name a few.
Finally, one can find several residential buildings near Attareen Old Town Island in Old Town. These can be found in the six quarters of the community:
All in all, living in Attareen Residences Downtown offers you a comfortable living experience in the heart of Downtown Dubai. All facilities and amenities are within easy access. This especially includes public transport. Those who drive, however, will have to face high traffic volumes at peak hours, especially at the entry and exit points of Downtown Dubai. These also coincide with noise pollution, particularly for those who live on the lower floors in the building.