Park Gate Residences

Four towers, two heights, and townhouses tucked into the base

Park Gate Residences totals 78 residential floors spread across four towers, yet no two are quite alike. Towers A and D rise 24 storeys, while B and C stop at 15. All four sit on a shared ground floor and a four-level podium, where Wasl has fitted in a housing type rarely seen in a Dubai high-rise: three to five bedroom townhouses. The project was handed over on 14 October 2020. It forms Zone 1 of wasl1, the freehold masterplan the government-owned developer is building along the edge of Zabeel Park, in Al Kifaf.

Two tower heights to open up the views

The alternating heights are not just for looks. By placing the 15-storey towers between two 24-storey blocks, the layout cuts down on direct overlooking and lets light reach the podium below. Facades open up with floor-to-ceiling glazing facing Zabeel Park, one of the city's largest parks and home to the Dubai Frame. The brochure lists the finishes used: timber, brushed stainless steel and marble. Every unit comes with a terrace, including the smallest one-bedrooms, something that is far from standard in towers in this part of town.

Three to five bedroom townhouses on the podium

The range starts at one-bedroom units and runs up to four-bedroom penthouses at the top of each tower. In between, two and three-bedroom apartments make up most of the stock. What sets the project apart is the set of townhouses built into the four podium levels. These three to five bedroom homes offer floor space comparable to a villa, with direct access to the landscaped podium grounds, all without leaving an urban building. For a family torn between a house in Arabian Ranches and a flat in town, this format answers a specific demand that is rarely met near Downtown.

The first piece of a five-zone masterplan

The wasl1 masterplan splits the site into five zones. Park Gate Residences sits in Zone 1. Zone 2 holds two towers linked at the top, Zone 3 has two towers on separate podiums joined by a large staircase, Zone 4 combines a hotel and residential tower with the central plaza, and Zone 5 brings four mixed-use towers. Delivered first, the project spent a long stretch next to active construction sites, and the surrounding area is still filling in. A buyer today is purchasing an existing, viewable property in a district that keeps growing denser around it.

Rooftop pool on the podium and a sports club

The amenities sit on the podium base. Its rooftop is laid out as lawn and holds the pool, a children's pool and a play area. The sports club includes changing rooms and a kids' playroom, letting parents work out without arranging childcare elsewhere. The podium levels also include gardens with water features, sports courts and walking paths. Resident parking is split between the basement and podium levels, and cafes and restaurants line the ground floor.

Between Al Jafiliya and Sheikh Zayed Road

Wasl positions the site as a link between old Dubai and the business districts. Al Karama, BurJuman and Al Satwa lie to the north, while the Dubai World Trade Centre, DIFC and Downtown sit to the south. Al Jafiliya metro station is within walking distance, and the site connects quickly to Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are about a ten-minute drive away, and DXB airport is close by. This location appeals mainly to professionals working at DIFC or the Trade Centre who want a park on their doorstep rather than a marina view.