Fifty One Tower
Based on 6 reviews
What you need to know about Fifty One Tower
Fifty One Tower is a commercial office tower in Business Bay, developed by Deyaar Development PJSC and designed by Arex Engineering Consultants. The tower was completed in 2012, is freehold, and sits directly on the Dubai Water Canal at Marasi Drive.
It has 21 floors in total: a ground floor, four basement levels, three podium levels, and 17 office floors with around 164 offices alongside a 10,390 sq ft retail arcade. A few ultra-modern facilities include high-speed internet connectivity, district cooling, a backup power system, and a public address system.
Fifty One Tower sits on the canal's southern bank, with residential and hotel towers lining the promenade around it. Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall are roughly a five-minute drive away, and the Dubai International Financial Centre is about the same heading northeast along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Key Facts
- Commercial office tower
- Around 164 offices plus a 10,390 sq ft retail arcade
- Developed by Deyaar Development PJSC
- Fully fitted and shell-and-core office space
- 21 floors: ground, 4 basements, 3 podium levels, 17 office floors
- Completed in 2012
- Freehold ownership
- Three podium levels of parking, one bay per office
A look around Fifty One Tower
Location, Lifestyle and Amenities
Fifty One Tower sits in Business Bay right on the Dubai Water Canal, with Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa directly to the north. Sheikh Zayed Road runs along the west side of the district, and Al Khail Road borders it to the east, so driving to DIFC, Jumeirah, and other parts of the city is simple.
For day-to-day errands, there are cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets within walking distance. Building facilities include a CCTV system, an emergency lighting system, district cooling, and a backup power system.
Security and concierge
The lobby offers 24-hour guest and concierge services with a staffed reception, and CCTV covers all common areas of the building around the clock.
Elevators
Five high-speed passenger lifts serve the office floors, plus a separate service lift for moving bulkier items, so access stays quick even during busy periods.
Parking
Parking runs across four basement levels and three podium levels, with one bay allocated per office and extra spaces available for larger, combined units. Valet parking is also available for visitors.
Restaurants in Fifty One Tower
Katrina, a pastry and coffee shop, is the closest place to grab something, within a five-minute walk of the lobby. Social Dining coffee shop and Tam Puzatic restaurant are a little farther along the canal, both under six minutes on foot. If you want something more well-known, CZN Burak is roughly a seven-minute walk away. For coffee runs, Caribou Coffee and Cup Of Beans are in the same general walking radius.
Lifestyle fit & resident profile
Lifestyle compatibility
Top renter nationalities
- India18%
- Lebanon8%
- United Kingdom7%
- United Arab Emirates5%
Schools near Fifty One Tower
Fifty One Tower is in Business Bay, which is a commercial and residential district, so you won't find many school options right in the district itself.
Hartland International School in Meydan sits roughly 9 minutes' drive away from Fifty One Tower in Business Bay. Designed around the British curriculum, the school holds a KHDA Very Good rating and offers learning from FS-1 through Grade 13.
North London Collegiate School in Al Wasl is another practical option, offering an IB programme and is accessible from Fifty One Tower in roughly ten minutes by car. The school serves students from kindergarten through to the diploma years, so families get a full K–12 pathway without changing campuses.
Japanese School is another closer choice near Fifty One Tower and offers a Japanese curriculum. It's a short drive away and serves mainly early years and primary students with a KHDA Good rating.
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 50K - 102K | 2.2 km | Very good |
| Hartland International School - FZ | UK - International Baccalaureate - UK/IB | 49K - 93K | 2.5 km | Very good |
| North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZ | International Baccalaureate | 92K - 144K | 2.6 km | Very good |
| Citizens School | UK | 42K - 85K | 2.8 km | Good |
| Japanese School | Japanese | 32K - 38K | 3.1 km | Good |
| Dubai International Private School - Br | American | 16K - 25K | 3.1 km | Good |
| GEMS Our Own Indian School | Indian | 7K - 15K | 3.1 km | Very good |
| Global Indian International School L.L.C | Indian | 23K - 42K | 3.2 km | Good |
| JSS Private School L.L.C | Indian | 12K - 26K | 3.2 km | Very good |
| Horizons English School L.L.C | UK | 32K - 44K | 3.5 km | Outstanding |
| Dubai British School Jumeira | UK | 44K - 70K | 3.6 km | Not inspected yet |
| Dubai British School Mira (Br Of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 51K - 70K | 3.6 km | Not inspected yet |
| Harrow International School L.L.C | UK | 80K - 110K | 3.6 km | Not inspected yet |
| Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz L.L.C | French | 40K - 69K | 3.7 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Clarion School L.L.C | American | 42K - 95K | 3.8 km | Good |
| Al Shurooq Private School | Ministry of Education | 8K - 13K | 3.9 km | Good |
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | International Baccalaureate | 64K - 96K | 4.0 km | Very good |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School | UK | 54K - 65K | 4.3 km | Outstanding |
| Bilingual French International School L.L.C-FZ | French | 50K - 101K | 4.4 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Al Ittihad Private School (Br) | American | 22K - 43K | 4.5 km | Good |
| Safa British School | UK | 45K - 74K | 4.6 km | Very good |
| GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch | UK | 44K - 56K | 4.9 km | Outstanding |
Getting around Fifty One Tower
Fifty One Tower runs along the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, on Marasi Drive and close to Al Asayel Street. Other connecting arteries include Dubai Fountain St. and Burj Khalifa Boulevard.
Walking and cycling along the Dubai Water Canal promenade are popular here, and the paved path runs from the canal bridge toward Safa Park.
Public transport access
The closest metro station is Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall on the Red Line, roughly a ten-minute drive or about a 30-minute walk from Fifty One Tower. Business Bay Metro Station is the next nearest option, also on the Red Line, at a similar drive time. Financial Centre Station and Emirates Towers Station are farther out but still reachable in under fifteen minutes by car.
Bus access is one of the more practical points here. Coral Tower 1 and Coral Tower 2 are within a one-minute walk, so catching a bus for daily trips is simple. Empire Heights Towers 1 and Empire Heights Towers 2 are about a three-minute walk away. Canal View Hotel Apartments 1 and Burj View Central Tower 1 are within a five-to-seven-minute walk.
Taxis wait outside many hotel entrances in the neighborhood, and ride-hailing pickups are straightforward because the drop-off zones along Al Asayel Street and Burj View Street are clearly marked.
Car access
Fifty One Tower in Business Bay connects directly to several main arteries. Al Asayel Street runs along the northern edge of the community and feeds into Financial Center Road, which takes you straight toward DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road.
If you're driving around nearby districts, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard is a short drive north and loops around Downtown Dubai past Burj Khalifa.
Besides allocated spaces for each office in Fifty One Tower in Business Bay, paid parking is also available. EV charging bays sit close to the ADNOC station on Al Asayel Street. Spaces can fill during business hours, so it's worth planning ahead.
Reaching Dubai Mall is easy on foot along the waterfront from Fifty One Tower. Dubai International Airport is about fifteen minutes away via Al Khail Road, and the Jumeirah coastline and beaches are around ten to fifteen minutes away depending on traffic.
What Residents say about Fifty One Tower
I’ve spent a fair amount of time around Business Bay and it’s one of those areas that looks exactly how you’d expect Dubai to look - sleek, central, and always a bit on the go. Location-wise, it’s hard to fault. You’re minutes from everything includes the likes of Downtown, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, and almost next door to The Dubai Mall, which is obviously one of the biggest highlights of the city. Getting around is pretty seamless overall, and public transport is a big plus here: metros, buses, and cabs are all easily available, so you’re not fully reliant on a car. What’s interesting about Business Bay is that while it’s very work-driven, it’s also quite residential, so you get a mix of both. There are loads of cafés, gyms, and restaurants, and the canal side is genuinely a highlight, especially in the cooler months when it’s great for a walk or even cycling. That said, it can feel a little… transactional. A lot of people are there for work, so it doesn’t always have that strong “community” vibe. Traffic can also be a bit chaotic during peak hours, and depending on the building, quality really varies; some are great, others not so much. Overall, it works really well if you want convenience, connectivity, and that polished city feel, with the added bonus of actually being able to live there and not just work there.
7 months ago
Business Bay Peak hour traffic is really a challenge to get out of business bay, the metro is always crowded, for families and bachelors its ideal for being the middle of the city and burj views
7 months ago
Business Bay is Dubai’s thriving commercial and mixed-use hub, offering a dynamic environment for both work and lifestyle. Known for its modern skyline, it is home to numerous offices, corporate headquarters, and business centers, making it one of the city’s prime destinations for professionals and entrepreneurs. The community also features high-rise residential towers, stylish apartments, and waterfront promenades along the Dubai Canal, creating a live-work-play environment. Residents enjoy a variety of dining, retail, and leisure options, with easy access to Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, and other key areas. Connectivity is excellent, with major roads and metro access ensuring smooth commuting. However, as a central business district, the area can experience traffic congestion during peak hours, and rental rates tend to be on the higher side. Overall, Business Bay is ideal for those seeking a modern, urban lifestyle in close proximity to Dubai’s commercial and entertainment core.
7 months ago
One of the most central and vibrant locations of Dubai - mix of commercial and residential buildings. Plenty of restaurants, cafes and hotels - giving an ideal city vibe plus very close proximity to Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa! The Dubai Canal within the area is great for evening walks. The parking and traffic can get bit intense especially during peak hours. Getting around Business Bay is not always the easiest - buses are the ideal option for public transport rather than the metro as the buildings are spread out.
7 months ago
Amazing
7 months ago
Kindly place an exhaust fan at the Comfort Rooms same with air freshener.
11 years ago
Property types in Fifty One Tower
Fifty One Tower is a single commercial building in Business Bay, so nearly all of its inventory is office and retail space. Fully fitted offices range from about 750 to 1,499 sq ft and come with glass partitions, a bathroom, and a pantry, so tenants can move in with minimal setup.
Shell and core offices start around 1,158 sq ft and go up to roughly 2,324 sq ft for combined units, suited to tenants who want to fit the space out themselves.
Whole commercial floors are also available, each equivalent to about 16,000 sq ft. A ground-floor retail arcade of roughly 10,390 sq ft adds cafes, a pharmacy, and other everyday shops to the mix.
Against nearby office towers like Empire Heights and the Coral Tower cluster, Fifty One Tower usually sits at a similar or slightly lower price point, which makes it a practical way into the Business Bay office market.
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Frequently asked questions
Fifty One Tower works well for small and mid-sized firms because of its central Business Bay location and its easy access to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, and the Dubai Canal waterfront. The nearby hotels and cafes, including Katrina, Social Dining, and CZN Burak, make it workable for client meetings, all within a short walk.
Fifty One Tower benefits from Business Bay's strong office demand, helped by the area's mix of commercial and residential use and its closeness to Downtown Dubai and DIFC. Rental yields on office space here tend to be competitive compared to newer towers closer to DIFC.
Business Bay is a designated freehold area in Dubai, so office units in Fifty One Tower can be owned outright by both UAE nationals and overseas buyers.
The closest metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, roughly 2.5 km from the tower. Business Bay station is about 3.3 km away, and Financial Centre station sits around 3.2 km out.
Fifty One Tower has multiple coffee shops and a dozen restaurants within roughly 3 km. Katrina (a pastry and coffee shop) and Social Dining are both under a five-minute walk, so everyday coffee or snack runs are easy.
Fifty One Tower stands out for having dedicated paid parking right at the base of the building, and tenants rate it highly for amenities and maintenance. Its spot on the western side of Business Bay also puts it closer to the canal promenade than many towers farther north.