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Al Thanyah Third · Emaar
Ready building · Ishraqah
The Onyx - Tower 1, Al Thanyah Third
Highlights
The Onyx - Tower 1 at a glance
About The Onyx - Tower 1
The Onyx - Tower 1 is a commercial building in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai, developed by Ishraqah. It holds about 216 units: commercial units. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Golf Course.
The building was completed in 2016 and has been in use for about 10 years. 5 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
The Onyx - Tower 1 is one of 86 buildings in Al Thanyah Third: 20 are complete and 1 are still being built.
The Onyx Tower 1 is a full commercial building and is one of the very few freehold projects on Sheikh Zayed Road. The building also offers stunning views and has an interconnected podium area that links the three towers. It has underground parking, concierge services and 24-hour maintenance and security, large lobbies and walking areas, separate entrances and elevators for office and residential space.
In a nutshell
- A commercial ready building
- Located in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Developed by Ishraqah
- Completed in Q4 2016
- Unit types: Commercial
- Sizes from 90 to 2,700 sq ft
- Views: Golf Course
- Service charge from AED 18.26 per sq ft
- Dubai Internet City metro station 0.8 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Ishraqah
- Location
- Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Completed
- Q4 2016
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 850.0K
- Service charge
- AED 18.26 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Dubai Internet City, 0.8 km
Photos of The Onyx - Tower 1
Building details
Inside The Onyx - Tower 1
Properties in The Onyx - Tower 1
Commercial units in The Onyx - Tower 1
There are about 216 of these in The Onyx - Tower 1, from 90 to 2,700 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 4.4M, or AED 4,000 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 27% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 216 | 90 sqft8.4 sqmt – 2,700 sqft250.8 sqmt | AED 4.4M | – |
Service charges in The Onyx - Tower 1
The 2026 service charge in The Onyx - Tower 1 is AED 18.26 per sq ft for commercial units, AED 18.26 per sq ft for offices. 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 500 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (2026) | AED 18.26 | 90 sqft8.4 sqmt – 2,700 sqft250.8 sqmt | AED 1,643 – AED 49,302 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 18.26 | 90 sqft8.4 sqmt – 2,700 sqft250.8 sqmt | AED 1,643 – AED 49,302 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around The Onyx - Tower 1
Transportation near The Onyx - Tower 1
The nearest Dubai Metro station from The Onyx - Tower 1 is Dubai Internet City (red line, 0.8 km, about 10 min walk), then Nakheel (red line, 1.4 km, about 5 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Knowledge Village (orange line, 1.1 km, about 13 min walk) and Palm Jumeirah (orange line, 1.3 km, about 5 min drive).
- Dubai Internet CityRed line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Palm JumeirahOrange line · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Al SufuohOrange line · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- NakheelRed line · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Media CityOrange line · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
Shopping and groceries near The Onyx - Tower 1
The closest is Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai Marina, 2.3 km from The Onyx - Tower 1 (about 7 min drive).
- Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
- Marina WalkShopping Mall · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
- Dubai Marina MallShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
- Marina MallShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near The Onyx - Tower 1
The closest is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, 0.6 km from The Onyx - Tower 1 (about 7 min walk).
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Grand Midwest Tower Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Grand Midwest Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Media CityHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near The Onyx - Tower 1
The closest is Mediclinic - Al Sufouh, 0.9 km from The Onyx - Tower 1 (about 11 min walk).
- Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive
- Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Armada Medical CentreHospital · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
Parks and leisure near The Onyx - Tower 1
The closest is JBR Beach, 4.1 km from The Onyx - Tower 1 (about 10 min drive).
- JBR BeachPark · 4.1 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near The Onyx - Tower 1
The nearest is Icademy Middle East Fz.Llc, 0.9 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 0.9 km
- Regent International Private School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 1.1 km
- The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.2 km
- American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1.4 km
- Dubai CollegeUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.5 km
- GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.5 km
Other buildings in Al Thanyah Third
Al Thanyah Third has 86 buildings. A few others to compare The Onyx - Tower 1 with:
Things to consider about The Onyx - Tower 1
In its favour
- Dubai Internet City metro station is within walking distance.
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 27%.
- 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.
FAQs
The Onyx - Tower 1: questions answered
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