Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 is a 36 to 37-storey office tower next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, developed by Emaar and completed in 2010. This page covers its commercial office units only: unit sizes, asking ranges, the published service charge and what to check before you rent or buy.
Overview
Cushman & Wakefield and Bayut give 36 storeys, while Wikipedia and Skyscraper Center give 37 above ground plus 2 basements, so the count depends on the method.
Offices in Boulevard Plaza Tower 1
Offices are offered shell and core, fitted and fully furnished. Bayut gives unit sizes from 200 to 7,000 sq ft. The podium, shared with Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, holds retail, restaurants and an Aston Martin showroom.
Facilities
Gym, squash court, swimming pool and conference rooms (Bayut).
Parking
Six floors with over 2,000 spaces, shared with Tower 2; visitor parking managed by GreenParking.
Security
24-hour security, CCTV and ID checks.
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Office prices and rents
| Rent, range | Shell and core offices AED 358k to AED 638k a year; a basic fitted 200 sq ft office about AED 94k; fully furnished fitted offices with 17 parking spaces up to AED 1.5M. Bayut, undated |
|---|---|
| Sale, range | Shell and core AED 7M to AED 9.4M, fitted from AED 7.7M and fully furnished with Burj Khalifa views up to AED 23M. Bayut, undated |
Asking prices and rents are not transactions. They vary with size, floor, view and fit-out, and the sources were published at different dates. Where a source does not state the date or the rent period, the figure is shown as published.
Office Service Charges & Ownership Costs
This section covers Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 service charges for commercial office units only: the office service charge per sq ft, annual maintenance fees and the wider cost of owning an office in Boulevard Plaza Tower 1.
Dubai Land Department publishes approved service charges by project, use and year in the RERA Service Charge Index (Mollak). The index sits behind a login, and we have not confirmed the Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 office rate from it, from an owners’ association statement or from a verified invoice.
| Latest verified annual office service charge | Not independently verified. |
|---|---|
| Published figure (not verified by us) | AED 24.90 per sq ft on Bayut, citing DLD figures: utilities 7.76, maintenance 4.76, services 3.95, master community 2.75, management 2.66, reserve fund 1.71, insurance 1.31. Bayut does not label it approved or invoiced, and says it is subject to change. |
| Previous years and percentage changes | Not available. |
| Estimated service charge per sq ft | AED 24.90 per sq ft per year. This is an estimate based on the published figure above. Not independently verified. |
| What the charge includes | Bayut’s breakdown includes utilities. Confirm with the owners’ association. |
| Cooling or chiller charges | Utilities are inside the published total. Ask what is billed separately. |
| Separately billed expenses | Not verified. Ask whether parking, cooling consumption, utilities or insurance are billed on top of the service charge. |
| VAT treatment | Not verified for service charges. Ask the seller to show the latest invoice, with VAT shown separately. |
Units in the same building do not necessarily carry the same charge, and the chargeable area can differ from the advertised size. Before you commit, ask for the latest Mollak statement or invoice for the specific unit and check that the building, the year, the office category and the area basis all match.
Building and design
| Completed | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Storeys | 36 or 37 depending on source |
| Height | 168 m (553 ft) |
| Developer | Emaar Properties |
| Architect | Aedas |
| Amenities | Gym, squash court, pool, conference rooms, retail and restaurants |
Location
| Address | Next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, off Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), opposite Al Wasl and adjacent to Business Bay (Cushman & Wakefield) |
|---|---|
| Metro | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, about 12 minutes on foot (Bayut) |
| Neighbours | Boulevard Plaza Tower 2 shares the podium; Emaar Boulevard and Dubai Mall are next door |
Why consider it, and what to check
In its favour
- Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall next door
- Fitted, furnished and shell and core units
- Large shared parking and on-site retail
Check before you commit
- The verified office service charge, since Bayut’s breakdown includes utilities
- Whether the unit is shell and core, fitted or furnished
- Parking allocation, because the figure of 2,000 spaces may cover the whole complex
- Whether the quoted size is gross or net
Frequently asked questions
What is Boulevard Plaza Tower 1?
Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 is a 36 to 37-storey office tower in Downtown Dubai, developed by Emaar and completed in 2010.
Where is Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 located?
Next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, off Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and adjacent to Business Bay.
What is the service charge for an office in Boulevard Plaza Tower 1?
The current office service charge for Boulevard Plaza Tower 1 is not independently verified. A published figure of AED 24.90 per sq ft exists, but we have not confirmed it as an approved rate or invoice. See the service charges section above and ask for the latest statement or invoice for the exact unit.
How do service charges affect the rental yield of an office in Boulevard Plaza Tower 1?
An owner who bears the service charge deducts it from rental income, so net yield is lower than gross yield. If the lease makes the tenant pay it separately, it is not deducted from the owner’s income.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Where sources disagree, the page says so.
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