Iris Bay, also known as Sheth Tower Iris Bay, is an office tower in Business Bay, one of Dubai’s busiest commercial hubs. Iris Bay is known for its oval, crescent moon type shape. The tower is one of the tallest in the area at 170 metres/558 ft., with 35 storeys above ground, including three podium levels and three basement parking levels.
The project was launched in 2006 by Sheth Estate International Limited. Iris Bay was completed in 2015 with 387,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. The offices and shops in Iris Bay have been built with the highest standards and are luxurious properties. Designed by WS Atkins & Partners, the tower has two sides, one that is facing Sheikh Zayed Road and the other is bay facing, offering beautiful views of the Dubai Canal.
Facilities in Iris Bay Tower
Iris Bay, Dubai is a state-of-the-art office building. It boasts many amenities and facilities for its tenants.
Convenience store outside Iris Bay
Iris Bay houses 7 Eleven, a convenience store on its ground floor
PARKING
Tenants can find that there are a total of 920 parking spaces spread across six levels. There are three basement parking levels and three podium parking levels. Each office comes with a set number of parking spaces, this depends on the size of your unit. Visitors will have to find parking on Happiness Street (D86) outside of Iris Tower, Business Bay.
ELEVATORS
The office tower features a total of six high-speed elevators.
SECURITY AND CONCIERGE SERVICES
The building is enabled with CCTV cameras, alongside security guards for the building. In the lobby of Iris Bay, there is also a guest check-in desk, here building security will ask for the purpose of your visit and a form of identification.
FITNESS AMENITIES
Iris Bay, Business Bay features a shared swimming pool for tenants who enjoy keeping fit. There is also a landscaped podium garden popular for relaxing walks or just to simply sit and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. Also, the EMS Fitness Factory is a state of the art gym located on fourteenth floor of the building.
The ground floor in Iris Bay, Dubai is dedicated to retail shops available for sale as well as rent. The rest of the tower consists of office space only. Offices located on floor ten and above that are bay facing come with balconies.
There are a few types of offices in Iris Bay Tower, Business Bay Dubai:
Shared offices feature private office space and access to multiple meeting rooms, games area, lounge area and the swimming pool in the building. Shell-and-core offices are non-fitted property units, this means that tenants and landlords can choose the finishing for their offices. Fitted offices are ready to move into, these are luxury units which are priced on the higher end of the spectrum.
Iris Bay, Business Bay is a popular location in Business Bay and in Dubai to rent or buy an office. Offices in Iris Bay range from 210 sq. ft. to 7,365 sq. ft. with rental prices starting from AED 30k to upwards of AED 552k. Some offices feature an attached kitchen and washroom while for others you will have to use the shared facilities for the whole floor. The offices on higher floors also feature spacious balconies offering views of Dubai’s skyline and the Dubai Canal.
Shared offices come with shared meeting rooms and lounge areas. Renting a shared office in Iris Bay starts from AED 30k.
Prices for a standalone shell-and-core office for rent in Iris Bay start from AED 53k for 1,000 sq. ft. and go up to AED 552k for a large 7,365 sq. ft. office.
Prices for fitted office units start from AED 93k for 1,200 sq. ft. of office space and can go up to AED 231k for 2,500 sq. ft. of space.
Offices for sale in Iris Bay range from AED 750k to AED 15.5M. Shell-and-core offices for sale start from AED 750k for 1,100 sq. ft. of space to AED 1.2M for 1,830 sq. ft. of space.
Fitted office spaces range from 1,300 sq. ft to 1,800 sq. ft. Prices for a fitted office average at AED 2M. Full floor fitted offices of up to 10,300 sq. ft. are priced from AED 7M to AED 15.5M.
Iris Bay Tower, Business Bay is situated on Happiness Street (D86) in Business Bay, it is located towards the beginning of the Business Bay bridge over the Dubai Canal. Iris Bay is also close to Marasi Drive which leads to The Oberoi, Dubai hotel.
For those commuting to Iris Bay through buses, they can find the nearest bus station outside Lilian Tower 1. The stop is accessible within 8-minute from Iris Bay, on foot.
Those using public transportation can visit Iris Bay through the Business Bay Metro Station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. It is a short 12-minute walk away or a 3-minute drive away.
Tram Depot Dubai is the nearest, accessible within 13-minute, by car. Also, Palm Jumeirah Tram Station is located at a 17-minute drive from Iris Bay, Dubai.
As Business Bay is a bustling area, it is home to many restaurants ranging from a variety of price points and cuisines.
Iris Tower, Business Bay is close to many other commercial buildings