Latifa Tower Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Nahda 1 Guide (Location, Offices and Facts)
Quick Answer
There are two buildings called Latifa Tower in Dubai, and they are in completely different parts of the city:
If you’re visiting an office or company, you almost certainly want Latifa Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road. If you’re renting or visiting an apartment in Al Nahda, you want Latifa Tower in Al Nahda 1. Always check the area name before you set off, because both buildings show up when you search “Latifa Tower” in map apps.
| Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road | Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1 | |
| Area | Trade Centre First, on Sheikh Zayed Road | Al Nahda 1, near the Dubai and Sharjah border |
| Type | Mixed-use: offices, apartments and shops | Residential apartments |
| Floors | 45 | 31 |
| Height | About 689 feet (210 metres) | Not published |
| Known for | Freehold office space on Sheikh Zayed Road | Duplex 1 and 2-bedroom apartments |
| Developer or manager | RKM Real Estate | Dubai Developments |
| Nearest metro | Emirates Towers (Red Line), about a 7-minute walk | Stadium (Green Line), about 9 minutes by car |
| Landmark | Opposite Dubai World Trade Centre | Near Al Nahda Pond Park |
Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road
Latifa Tower Dubai Location
Latifa Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road stands in Trade Centre First, directly opposite the Dubai World Trade Centre. According to Cushman & Wakefield, it sits on S
| Location detail | Information |
| Address | Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre First, Dubai |
| Area | Trade Centre First (Sheikh Zayed Road corridor) |
| Opposite | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| Nearest metro | Emirates Towers Metro Station, Red Line, about a 7-minute walk, according to Bayut |
| To Dubai Mall | About 9 minutes by car |
| To Dubai International Airport (DXB) | About 14 minutes by car |
| Nearby landmarks | Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, Zabeel Park, Burj Khalifa |
heikh Zayed Road between the World Trade Centre interchange and the Defence roundabout, next to the Crowne Plaza hotel.
Latifa Tower Dubai Location Map
How to find it on the map: search “Latifa Tower Sheikh Zayed Road” or “Latifa Tower Trade Centre” rather than just “Latifa Tower”, so the app doesn’t send you to the Al Nahda building.
Getting there:
By metro: take the Red Line to Emirates Towers Metro Station and walk about 7 minutes. If you use the metro often, check your card first with our Nol card balance check guide.
By car: use Sheikh Zayed Road and the Trade Centre exits. Visitors can use valet parking or nearby paid street parking. Residents and office tenants have building parking.
By taxi: ask for “Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite World Trade Centre”.
Latifa Tower Sheikh Zayed Road: Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
| Floors | 45 storeys |
| Height | About 689 feet (210 metres) |
| Office floors | 37 |
| Residential floors | 8 (2 and 3-bedroom apartments) |
| Retail | 5 retail units on the lower levels, including a Zoom supermarket |
| Total leasable area | About 798,129 sq ft, according to Cushman & Wakefield |
| Office sizes | About 1,052 to 4,173 sq ft |
| Construction started | December 2006, according to Propsearch |
| Completed | Around 2011 to 2012 (Propsearch lists September 2011; Bayut lists 2012) |
| Developer | RKM Real Estate |
| Architect | Arkiplan Consulting Architects and Engineers, according to Propsearch |
| Ownership | Freehold |
Latifa Tower is often described as one of the few freehold commercial buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road, which means offices can be bought as well as rented. That makes it popular with small and mid-sized companies, business centres and investors. According to Propsearch, the tower also has double-decker elevators, which carry passengers to two floors at once.
Facilities
According to Bayut and the property manager, RKM Real Estate, the tower offers:
- Temperature-controlled swimming pool
- Gym, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi
- Squash court
- Children’s play area
- Covered parking for residents and tenants
- 24-hour security with CCTV
- Concierge and in-house maintenance
- Ground-floor supermarket (Zoom)
Latifa Tower Dubai Offices
Latifa Tower Dubai offices fill 37 of the building’s 45 floors. Offices come in several formats:
| Office type | What it means |
| Shell and core | Bare space you fit out yourself |
| Fitted offices | Ready with ceilings, lighting, flooring and partitions |
| Furnished offices | Move-in ready with furniture |
| Serviced offices and coworking | Business centres that rent desks or private offices by the month |
Offices are available for rent and for sale. Property portals regularly list more than 70 office units for rent in the tower. According to Propsearch, recent office sales have ranged from around AED 1.7 million to AED 7 million, depending on size and finish. Prices change with the market, so check current listings.
Who uses Latifa Tower offices:
- Small and medium-sized businesses wanting a Sheikh Zayed Road address
- Start-ups using serviced offices for their trade licence address
- Consultancies, trading companies and professional services firms
- Investors who buy offices to rent out
Companies in Latifa Tower Dubai
The companies in Latifa Tower change often, as many tenants rent small offices or serviced desks. Examples we were able to confirm through public business listings include:
| Company | Type | Location in the tower |
| The Best Business Centre LLC | Serviced offices, meeting rooms, virtual office services | 21st floor, offices 2101 and 2103 |
| Czar Workspace | Coworking space | Unit 606 |
| Zoom | Convenience supermarket | Ground floor |
How to find a specific company in Latifa Tower:
- Check the company’s trade licence or website for its office number and floor.
- Search the company name on Google Maps or a business directory such as 2GIS.
- Ask the reception desk in the lobby, which keeps a tenant directory.
- Call the company before visiting, as some firms only use the tower as a registered address.
Setting up a business here: serviced offices in Latifa Tower can provide an Ejari-registered address for a Dubai mainland trade licence. Always confirm with the business centre that the address meets your licensing authority’s rules.
Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1
Location
Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1, Dubai, UAE is a residential building in the Al Nahda 1 community, part of Dubai’s Deira side near the border with Sharjah. According to Bayut, it overlooks the E11 (Al Ittihad Road).
| Location detail | Information |
| Address | Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1, Dubai, UAE |
| Nearest metro | Stadium Metro Station, Green Line, about 9 minutes by car |
| Nearest bus stop | Zaafranah 2 bus stop, about a 1-minute walk |
| Dubai International Airport | About 12 minutes by car |
| Al Nahda Pond Park | About 6 minutes |
| Century Mall | About 10 minutes |
| Al Mamzar Beach Park | About 3 km |
On the map: search “Latifa Tower Al Nahda 1” so you don’t end up on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Key Facts
According to Bayut:
| Fact | Detail |
| Type | Residential building |
| Floors | 31 storeys |
| Developer | Dubai Developments |
| Apartments | Duplex 1-bedroom (about 802 to 912 sq ft) and duplex 2-bedroom (about 1,250 to 1,489 sq ft) |
| Amenities | Rooftop pool with deck, gym, children’s play area, covered parking, 24-hour concierge, high-speed lifts |
| Ground floor | Grocery store, laundry and salons |
Living in Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1
Good points:
- Duplex apartments, which are less common in Al Nahda
- Rooftop pool and gym
- Shops on the ground floor
- Close to schools, including Pristine Private School, Al Maaref Private School and American International School, all within about 1.3 km, according to Propsearch
- Quick access to Dubai International Airport and Sharjah
Things to consider:
- Traffic around Al Ittihad Road and the Sharjah border can be heavy at peak hours
- The metro station isn’t within walking distance
If you’re filling in a form for an Al Nahda address, the postal code is 00000, as Dubai has no postcodes. Our Dubai postal code guide explains what to enter. Also note that Al Nahda exists in both Dubai and Sharjah, so always write Al Nahda 1, Dubai.
Which Latifa Tower Do You Need?
| If you’re looking for | Go to |
| A company office or business centre | Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Office space to rent or buy | Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| A furnished apartment near Trade Centre | Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road (8 residential floors) |
| A family apartment in Deira or near Sharjah | Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1 |
| A duplex apartment | Latifa Tower, Al Nahda 1 |
Don’t confuse Latifa Tower with Latifa Hospital. Latifa Women and Children Hospital is a government hospital in the Oud Metha area, and it isn’t related to either tower.
