Universal Apartments is a 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.
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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.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
1-bed units are ranked as the most popular apartment type in Universal Apartments whereas 2-bed flats are the second most popular type. Studios enjoy third and last position in the list.
Flats for rent in Universal Apartments have the following rental trends:
Rental units in Universal Apartment fulfill all the demands for a comfortable housing solution. They are available at affordable pricing with an ideal location and a list of amenities. You can compare their prices with other apartments for rent in International City.
Flats for sale in Universal Apartments are available for the following prices:
For more comparable apartments with similar amenities, you can browse apartments for sale in International City.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
The rental yield for the studio flats in Universal Apartments is 9.4%. 1-bed and 2-bedroom units have an ROI of 8.1% and 7.8%.
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.
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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.
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:
There are a number of cafés in the locality 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.
Fine-dining restaurants near Universal Apartments:
Tresind is an Indian restaurant that offers a pleasant dining experience with a collection of South Asian dishes and an exceptional ambiance. It is located only 22 minutes away. Billion Mansion is a renowned fine-dining option with a diversified menu that consists of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It is 23 minutes away and its services include valet parking and wheelchair accessibility. Teatro is also a fine-dining option that is a little farther and it takes 25 minutes to reach there. It has a menu based on Italian, Japanese and Indian foods.
Supermarkets in the area include:
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.
Nearby buildings include:
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:
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 facilities and amenities. However, finding suitable parking spots near restaurants and supermarkets may become an issue for residents in the area.