Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard crowned with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain is a busy area. It has a series of restaurants, cafés, shopping centres, and apartment buildings. Among these famous complexes, The Lofts is a high-rise residential project by Emaar. It was launched in 2005 and completed in 2009. Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, this multi-building complex is in proximity to many commercial, residential and leisure spots.
The Lofts West is the third block consisting of a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments available for rent and sale. It stands 39 storeys above and 3 levels below ground with an architectural height of 440 ft. Also, there are 174 apartments counted as highly sought-after freehold properties available to expatriate families in Dubai.
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Residents can park their vehicles in the 3-level basement. Parking spaces in the Lofts West are spacious but limited to residents' use only.
There are six high-speed elevators in The Lofts West providing access to all floors.
Residents avail shared facilities of the complex and pay an annual maintenance fee around AED 21 per square foot. CCTV cameras are installed on residential floors. Further, only key-card access is allowed for advanced security.
An equipped gym in The Lofts West for men and women including services of a professional trainer is in the complex. Those who want to avail the service must sign up.
Outdoor swimming pool for adults and kids along with a maintained sauna room is also available.
There is a multipurpose room and a sports court where residents can practise squash or tennis. At the podium level, there's a business centre with a few retail and commercial spaces. Residents can shop for grocery and other regular items from these in-house stores. Those who maintain a fitness routine or prefer living close to nature can stroll around manicured lawns and community parks. Also, a covered play area with different activities is available for kids.
There's a lobby leading to the elevators where 24-hour front desk help is available. In case of inconvenience, a complaint can be sent to the round-the-clock concierge.
Each apartment gets a reserved spot in the basement, therefore, guests may have to park their cars on the street.
PropertyDigger has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you're interested in by browsing The Lofts West floor plans.
There are 174 ready apartments in The Lofts West, strategically assorted to ensure privacy. The arrangement is decluttered and each floor only has 6 units.
1-bedroom apartments are based on four different floor plans, each designed with the same amenities. Layouts vary depending on covered area and floor. Size of these apartments ranges from 774 sq. ft. to 958 sq. ft.
Each unit features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a modern kitchen, guest bathroom, a balcony and a living room. Those with a larger covered area have a separate dining space next to the kitchen, connected to the hall.
Moreover, kitchens are equipped with regular appliances, cabinets, and marble counter-tops. There's enough space for laundry and other chores as well. These apartments are an ideal choice for couples and those who prefer units with some outdoor space. Each unit has a balcony connected to the living room. From there, you can enjoy partial views of the main road or Burj Khalifa.
There are quite a few alternatives for 2-bedroom apartments in The Lofts West. These units vary in layouts while the amenities are the same. Each is designed to enhance space, storage and allow natural light through double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows. While the coverage may vary from 1,120 sq. ft. to 1,491 sq. ft., each unit features two bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, a guest bathroom, living area and dining hall, an open or closed-concept kitchen, and a balcony.
Bigger units have two sun-facing balconies connected to the dining hall and living area. A standard 2 BHK flat spans around 1,282 sq. ft. to 1,356 sq. ft.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 6 months
According to searches on PropertyDigger.com, both bed-types have a negligible difference. 1-bedroom apartments are more popular with 52% views and 2-bedroom flats closely follow with 48% views.
The annual cost might seem high for apartments for rent in The Lofts West but considering the amenities and location, the value of these properties is much higher. Consider comparing prices with other Downtown Dubai apartments for rent.
Rents are calculated on an annual basis. The standard number of cheques to pay off annual rent is four. However, it must be confirmed with the realtor beforehand as some also allow payment in six to twelve cheques.
The sales price trends for apartments in The Lofts West fall at a slightly higher end of market prices.
These are highly sought-after freehold properties so expats can also find good investment opportunities here. One can compare the cost with other apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 6 months
Both 1 and 2-bed apartments have generated equal returns of 6.4%. The reason might be that both bed-types have similar features and prices are slightly higher for bigger units. Considering the value and profits, any apartment type can be considered for investment.
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Getting around the area is easy since there are many options. Motorists can get easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road, E-11within a few minutes.
Further, those who'd prefer public transport near The Lofts West can catch F-13, D-03, and D-03A at nearby bus stations such as 8 Boulevard Walk Tower 1 (4 minutes from Lofts West) and Dubai Mall Land Side A and D (5 minutes).
One can also commute in a metro, nearby stations include Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station (4 minutes) and Business Bay Metro Station (5 minutes away).
There are many local cafés and elite Downtown Dubai restaurants near The Lofts West. Those hoping for a quick dose of caffeine and cakes can check out:
Fine dining options nearby include:
At.Mosphere is in Burj Khalifa on the 21st floor. It is a famous family-friendly 5-star restaurant with a bar. Other options are Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant, Tche Tche Japanese Restaurant and Shakespeare and Co.
There are many supermarkets near The Lofts West including:
Around four to five outlets of Zoom are accessible within a few minutes. Spinneys is also located at short intervals. Other local options include Al Maya Supermarket located a block away and Carrefour in Burj View Towers.
