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Empire Heights A, Business Bay
Highlights
Empire Heights A at a glance
About Empire Heights A
Empire Heights A is a commercial building in Business Bay, Dubai, developed by Gpd Investments. It holds about 94 units: commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 15 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Empire Heights A is one of 257 buildings in Business Bay: 149 are complete and 61 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A commercial ready building
- Located in Business Bay, Dubai
- Developed by Gpd Investments
- Completed in Q1 2012
- Unit types: Commercial
- Sizes from 1,200 to 6,150 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 7.33 per sq ft
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station 1.9 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Gpd Investments
- Location
- Business Bay, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 596.0K
- Service charge
- AED 16.66 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Burj Khalifa Road, 1.4 km
Building details
Inside Empire Heights A
Properties in Empire Heights A
Commercial units in Empire Heights A
There are about 94 of these in Empire Heights A, from 1,200 to 6,150 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.6M, or AED 1,620 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 23% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 94 | 1,200 sqft111.5 sqmt – 6,150 sqft571.4 sqmt | AED 2.6M | – |
Service charges in Empire Heights A
The 2026 service charge in Empire Heights A is AED 16.66 per sq ft for commercial units, AED 16.66 per sq ft for offices, AED 7.33 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department. Each parking space adds about AED 619 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (2026) | AED 16.66 | 1,200 sqft111.5 sqmt – 6,150 sqft571.4 sqmt | AED 19,992 – AED 102,459 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 16.66 | 1,200 sqft111.5 sqmt – 6,150 sqft571.4 sqmt | AED 19,992 – AED 102,459 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 7.33 | 1,200 sqft111.5 sqmt – 6,150 sqft571.4 sqmt | AED 8,796 – AED 45,080 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Empire Heights A
Transportation near Empire Heights A
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Empire Heights A is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 1.9 km, about 6 min drive), then Financial Centre (red line, 2.3 km, about 7 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 1.4 km, about 5 min drive) and District 1 near High Speed Rail line (golden line, 1.7 km, about 5 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Financial CentreRed line · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
- Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Business BayRed line · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Empire Heights A
The closest is Dubai Mall, 0.8 km from Empire Heights A (about 10 min walk).
- Dubai MallShopping Mall · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Spinneys / south bridge downtowne DubaiSupermarket · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
- Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Al Maya / Murooj Rotana, Murooj ComplexSupermarket · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Empire Heights A
The closest is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, 0.6 km from Empire Heights A (about 7 min walk).
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai DowntownHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- The Address HotelHotel · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- Al Manzil HotelHotel · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 1 km · about 12 min walk
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near Empire Heights A
The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 3 km from Empire Heights A (about 8 min drive).
- Al Amal HospitalHospital · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Medcare HospitalHospital · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
- Internationl Medical CenterHospital · 4.4 km · about 11 min drive
- Manchester ClinicHospital · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive
- Iranian HospitalHospital · 4.7 km · about 11 min drive
Parks and leisure near Empire Heights A
The closest is Dubai Bowling Centre, 3.5 km from Empire Heights A (about 9 min drive).
- Dubai Bowling CentreSports Academy · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Safa ParkPark · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
- Meydan Grandstand and RacecourseStadium · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
- Meydan TheatreTheatre House · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near Empire Heights A
The nearest is Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)), 1.9 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C))UK · KHDA: Very good · 1.9 km
- Hartland International School - FZUK - International Baccalaureate - UK/IB · KHDA: Very good · 2.6 km
- North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZInternational Baccalaureate · KHDA: Very good · 2.7 km
- Japanese SchoolJapanese · KHDA: Good · 3.1 km
- JSS Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Very good · 3.2 km
- GEMS Our Own Indian SchoolIndian · KHDA: Very good · 3.3 km
Other buildings in Business Bay
Business Bay has 257 buildings. A few others to compare Empire Heights A with:
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Things to consider about Empire Heights A
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 23%.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 1.9 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
Empire Heights A: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Empire Heights A?
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