Bay’s Edge

220 furnished, serviced hotel apartments run like a hotel

Bay's Edge isn't marketed as a standard residential building. DAMAC Properties designed its 220 units as hotel apartments, meaning furnished, equipped and backed by round the clock operated services. The tower has a ground floor, two podium levels, a full floor dedicated to amenities and twenty two residential floors. The unit mix runs from studio to three bedroom, with one and two bedroom layouts in between. Completed in late 2016, it sits on a Business Bay plot facing the Dubai Water Canal, with water views that form part of the project's positioning.

Front desk, concierge and valet parking around the clock

What sets Bay's Edge apart from a standard strata building comes down to how it's run. A front desk and concierge desk operate 24 hours a day. Valet parking is also available at all times, a rare feature for a building of this size in Business Bay. Parking spans the three podium levels, freeing up the upper floors for residential use. This hotel style management approach suits owners who want to rent out without managing the unit themselves, as well as occupants who want hotel level service in their own home.

A spa, a temperature controlled pool and a large lounge café

The amenities floor houses most of the wellness offering. The spa is split into separate areas for men and women. The pool is temperature controlled, a detail that matters in Dubai, where unheated water becomes unusable for part of the year. The gym is described as fully equipped, and the large lounge includes a café built into the residence itself. There's also an international style restaurant, relaxation zones, a children's play area and several seating areas spread across the common spaces.

Five minutes from DIFC, walking distance to Dubai Mall

Business Bay remains one of the most central districts for anyone working in finance or services. The Dubai International Financial Centre and Sheikh Zayed Road are around five minutes away. The brochure places Dubai Mall and several business district landmarks within walking distance. Meydan Racecourse and Dubai International Airport are listed at ten minutes. Burj Al Arab takes about fifteen minutes, and Palm Jumeirah around twenty. This central location is why the area draws both professional tenants and short term rental investors.

A curved facade with horizontal balconies

The architecture works with flowing lines and a curved facade. Panoramic glazing alternates with strips of horizontal balconies, giving the building a recognisable profile in an area where many towers tend to look alike. Inside, the palette stays light and neutral, with soft textures and a few warm accents. The approach is functional rather than showy, in line with the building's hotel apartment purpose. Units are handed over furnished, cutting down the time between purchase and putting the unit on the rental market.

DAMAC Properties, an operator with a track record in hotel apartments

DAMAC Properties points to a long track record in Dubai and the wider region, with dozens of buildings delivered and thousands of units in its portfolio. The developer has built a specialty around furnished, serviced apartments, a format it has rolled out across several Business Bay addresses. Bay's Edge fits that pattern, aimed at buyers looking for turnkey rental income rather than long term family living. The hotel apartment format, the central location and the relatively small unit count make it a straightforward proposition for an investor already familiar with the Dubai market.