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Empire Heights Podium, Business Bay
Highlights
Empire Heights Podium at a glance
About Empire Heights Podium
Empire Heights Podium is a commercial building in Business Bay, Dubai, developed by Gpd Investments. It holds about 33 units: commercial units. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Community.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 8 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Empire Heights Podium 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 490 to 3,710 sq ft
- Views: Community View
- Service charge from AED 7.33 per sq ft
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station 1.8 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Gpd Investments
- Location
- Business Bay, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 780.0K
- Service charge
- AED 16.66 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Burj Khalifa Road, 1.4 km
Building details
Inside Empire Heights Podium
Properties in Empire Heights Podium
Commercial units in Empire Heights Podium
There are about 33 of these in Empire Heights Podium, from 490 to 3,710 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 5.0M, or AED 1,600 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 40% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 33 | 490 sqft45.5 sqmt – 3,710 sqft344.7 sqmt | AED 5M | – |
Service charges in Empire Heights Podium
The 2026 service charge in Empire Heights Podium 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 | 490 sqft45.5 sqmt – 3,710 sqft344.7 sqmt | AED 8,163 – AED 61,809 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 16.66 | 490 sqft45.5 sqmt – 3,710 sqft344.7 sqmt | AED 8,163 – AED 61,809 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 7.33 | 490 sqft45.5 sqmt – 3,710 sqft344.7 sqmt | AED 3,592 – AED 27,194 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Empire Heights Podium
Transportation near Empire Heights Podium
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Empire Heights Podium is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 1.8 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 · 1.8 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 Podium
The closest is Dubai Mall, 0.8 km from Empire Heights Podium (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 Podium
The closest is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, 0.6 km from Empire Heights Podium (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 · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near Empire Heights Podium
The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 3 km from Empire Heights Podium (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 · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive
Parks and leisure near Empire Heights Podium
The closest is Dubai Bowling Centre, 3.5 km from Empire Heights Podium (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 · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
Schools near Empire Heights Podium
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 · 2.7 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 Podium with:
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Things to consider about Empire Heights Podium
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 40%.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 1.8 km away, so a car helps.
Specialists
Brokers who know Empire Heights Podium
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Empire Heights Podium and can tell you what is available now.
Mohammad Jarrar
Property Advisor
Anjelika Nazarmetova
Senior Property Advisor
Osman Sillah
Property Advisor
Mahmoud Hamzeh
Property Advisor
Shiela Marie Duran
Property Advisor
Nathalie Donfack Tsueti
Property Advisor
Ivelina Neykova
Senior Property Advisor
Aniket Arun Tiwari
Property Advisor
FAQs
Empire Heights Podium: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Empire Heights Podium?
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