Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)

"Can't Wait To Move Out"

Positives:   Location.

Negatives:   Parking and maintenance and elevator problems.

"Bad Building And Managment"

Positives:   The view.

Negatives:   Very bad internet, very bad management, very noisy.

I currently stay in this building, since 3 months, it's a very bad management, my room is always full of smoking, noise are all day night. A very bad internet is out of service most of the day..

"Goldcrest Executive Rating"

Positives:   Swimming pool.

Negatives:   Neibghours.

"Great Place"

Positives:   Walking, peacefulness, proximity to metro.

Negatives:   Unfinished buildings, SZR traffic noise.

I moved into Goldcrest Views with my wife from a recommendation from a friend about the JLT. We were not disappointed. The JLT is a nice area to live and the lake which Goldcrest Views is located on was nice, mostly completed, and peaceful. The people who work in the building are friendly and responsive. The pool is nice on top of the roof. The gym is not terribly fancy or efficient for those who are gym buffs but if you want to get a run in on the treadmill, then all is good. The thing my wife and I love about the area is the ability to walk in Dubai without fearing for your life from motor vehicles. We enjoy the park on the neighboring lake and the ability to walk to the marina and JBR. It's truly been a pleasure living here. Some of the cons that exist are that there are a lot of unfinished buildings around the lakes in general that won't get finished and are true eyesores. The hum of SZR traffic is forever in the background noise.

"I Loved It! "

Positives:   Finishing and Layout of Apt.

Negatives:   Closet space.

I lived in X1 for about 2 years and my experience was generally pleasant..I never had too many issues! Pros Rent at the time I was there was 45,000 DHS - so JLT studio it was reasonable Had ceiling to floor french windows over looking SZR Separated Kitchen area Open and bright living/bedroom area Security were always very friendly Spinney's supermarket right under the house Many shops and restaurants around the area Cons Little closet space 2 x elevators designated to 5th floor so sometimes it took some time to get an elevator Bathroom was slightly tight and had no cupboards.

"Spacious Apartment But Terrible Maintenance Problems"

Positives:   Layout and space.

Negatives:   Maintenance.

The apartment looks amazing and is probably the largest in JLT. The layout and view is great. But there is constant water leakage issues in ac and wall which leads to severe mold build up destroying your clothes and shoes. There is no restriction on number of pets so some apartments have 4 to 5 pets to the extent that the building is like an animal farm with dogs barking all day and night and the pet owners don't care. Noise from Sheikh Zayed Road is heard in the rooms resulting in poor sleep. It's a pity such a beautiful apartment is destroyed through poor maintenance and lax building rules. Bathroom fittings aren't great either, keeps breaking.

"Select Your Landlord Carefully"

Positives:   Spacious, nearby park area, nearby shops, restaurants and facilities. Near metro if you use.

Negatives:   For my apartment, the lack of maintenance, unfinished building in cluster, and the landlord.

The MAG214 apartments, assuming you have JLT/Springs view (not view of the unfinished building in the cluster) are spacious and great. But they are old for Dubai, so select your landlord carefully. I have personally ended up with an apartment where the landlord has chosen the quick route with repairs and maintenance, as a result, I am almost bi-weekly ending up doing smaller repairs and maintenance myself (spotlights, cupboards etc). So don't sign a contract with a "small maintenance fee". I've had a long standing battle with landlord/property management company, to get aircon units maintained. I had professionals in to look at them, and their view was, they've never been maintained or cleaned and are about to fall apart. The bathrooms in the building sadly have ugly tiling, weird color schemes, but otherwise fine. However, the master bedroom has a shower for children, most adult could not fit into it. So I've chosen to use second bedroom as master. Many landlords have sold their car park, and its not included in the lease. Worth also checking before you sign a contract. I spent months fighting to keep the car park which came with the flat, as others kept taking it (presumably because when I moved in, it had been free for a while). Nearby park and running track (1.2km/1 mile) is very nice. The gym is a laugh, it's in a terrible state and neither myself, nor guests visiting have wanted to use it. Pool area is quite nice, with great views and although small its a well kept and cosy little pool area. Security are really friendly and helpful, so are the building staff generally. The building itself is kept in fairly good state generally. However, the cluster and outside area is in a poor state, with plastic bollards to prevent long term parking in short term stay etc. Looks horrible.

"Studio Apartment"

Positives:   Swimming pool and gym.

Negatives:   Price - too expensive.

Lived 1 year with wife and am leaving because won't fit in the studio with newborn. Expensive compared to other towers but very good security and facilities. The pool is the best. Rooftop - view of marina and approx. 15m long. Went swimming often in the evening after work as it was not crowded at all. JLT as a neighbourhood is perfect. Close to metro and main attractions but away from chaos!

"Not Recommended"

Positives:   SZR and Marina view.

Negatives:   Dedicated parking.

I stayed in Madina Tower from Oct'15 to Oct'16. I liked the SZR and Marina view from living room and bedroom, this is possibly the only good thing... 1- Access to and from JLT is not the best, 15 mins gets added to your trip every time you leave home. Traffic towards the evening (between 4:30-5:30pm). 2- Madina Tower is approx. 12 mins walk to Metro which is fine except during summer. 3- Building maintenance is very poor especially plumbing, lots of water leakage from the roof and the walls, there is always some leak somewhere in the building. 4- Dedicated parking slots are taken by others, security doesn't care despite of multiple complaints, they only put a notice on the cars to be removed but owners don't care much about the notice as security cannot do anything. I even called police but they said it should be handled by building security. This is by far the most annoying thing especially when come from office to find some car using my spot. 5- I had some ants issue in my apartment, not sure if it is all the building or only me. 6- I had very noisy neighbors. 7- The gym is not very well equipped but all devices work fine. 8- Swimming pool is fine but it is covered. I don't recommend JLT in general unless you plan to live, work and socialize within JLT.

"Love It"

Positives:   Everything about Saba.

Negatives:   Seepage and dampness in the apartment.

I love being in JLT.. I have been staying here since 2 years and I have no complaints so far..Only thing is there is some seepage in the house I am staying in but apart from that I have no complaints..Great locality, good community, its like a must stay place in Dubai! Not all buildings are regarded as the best but It is one of the best buildings with regards to construction and infrastructure in JLT.

"JLT Is The Perfect Location For Those Looking For Good Views And Great Apartments Along With Facilities "

Positives:   Restaurants,supermarkets,close proximity to the metro, cabs easily available, beauty salons after every 200 meters,.

Negatives:   Nothing worst yet.

JLT is a beautiful locality with supermarkets, beauty salons, restaurants and cafes and much more. This place is divided into clusters and each cluster has two to three residential towers with 1BHK, 2BHK, 3BHK and even 4BHK apartments along with facilities like gyms, swimming pool and reading areas in most buildings. Alongside this, the lobby of most residential apartments are as good as hotel lobbies and the security is tight, so its safe to live here. So safe, that most of the times we don't even lock our houses. Every apartment has a great view. There are also many hotels and service apartments around the corner, so if you have family or friends visiting, you can conventionally book their stay near your house, without much trouble so they stay close to you while basking in the glory of view and premium facilities. I have lived here for a year, and I am determined to stay in this area for as long as am in Dubai. They have parks, jogging and walking area around the lake, so not only does this location give you a great view but also the convenience of connecting with nature.

"Great Value For Money"

Positives:   Location, view & maintenance.

Negatives:   The a/c compressor unit on GF could be a bit too loud for lower floors.

The developer's core biz is property leasing, this is among the few (if not only) property sold to private owners i.e. they are very well verse in sourcing decent maintenance which is clearly reflected in Al Waleed Paradise. I say the building is pretty well maintain for AED11psf per annum. This is among the few buildings with its own a/c system i.e. not subjected to extortion of chilled water bill from utilities. Metro station 4mins walking distance while the only park in JLT is right downstairs. Flat with park view is highly recommended, it's very quiet compare to SZR view and I love waking up every morning with a luscious green view.

"Young Professional Living In JLT"

Positives:   Location.

Negatives:   Not modern enough.

I lived in many different areas of Dubai before moving to JLT: Business Bay, Dubai Marina and JBR. In all honesty, if you are looking for value for money, walking distance to the metro, close to the buzz but far enough away to enjoy the peace and an area to exercise or walk your dog, you have a winner. In addition, three new restaurants opened late last year/early this year and you are spoilt for choice on where to grab a coffee and cake :) Granted the building is not the most modern however it is safe, secure and there is a maintenance team available should you require any immediate assistance. The pool has views of the marina skyline, lovely for sunset, with Burj Al Arab in the distance and the gym is not bad. Small? Yes but offering 6 cardio machines and some free weights, what more do you expect for a free gym?!

"Dubai Gate Rating"

Positives:   Location, view, amenities outside.

Negatives:   Layout, poor finishings, cheap quality furniture.

"Hear From 3 Year Resident: Not Recommended"

Positives:   There is nothing best.

Negatives:   Maintenance.

I have spent 3 years; not because I enjoyed building but both my laziness and my budget. Pros: - There is carrefour and green field (This is nothing with the building itself. Building is rather lucky to be there) Cons: - Very loud and smelly AC - Fire alarms starts running very frequently; after sometime you ignore if it is real or not - Rarely saw all elevators functioning at the same time - NO PLACE FOR DISH MACHINE! There is only one available slot in kitchen, which we installed washing machine. - Don't be surprised if you see muddy water coming out of the bathroom tabs. - Frequent leakages from pipes in bathroom. - Awful swimming pool - You have to drive all over JLT to exit SZR.

"Good Experience"

Positives:   Location.

Negatives:   Finishings.

Lived there for two years, and was quite satisfied with the overall experience. Finishings were poor (water heater broke down, just like A/C and lights) however response from the maintenance was better than in other buildings of the area. Friendly environment and nice gym.

"Quite A Nightmare"

Positives:   Location.

Negatives:   Maintenance.

Apartment looked nice and cosy at first, it soon turned out it was a big bug. AC gave us the hardest time: its terrible system, awful noise and water leakages made sleeping almost impossible. On top of this, maintenance was not just unhelpful, but aggressive and rude too. Gym is small but functional, just like the swimming pool. Nice table-tennis facility! Location is excellent: almost in front of the JLT metro station, with 24/7 Carrefour shop just down the building and several eateries in the nearby.

"One Of The Best Buildings And Locations"

Positives:   Cleanliness of O2 Residences and JLT community in general.

Negatives:   No additional exit once on the loop.

We chose this building because of the initial impression of cleanliness and the proximity to the park, basketball, kids play area. Having lived here for a year, over summer and winter my view is that JLT is the best Dubai area to live in - if you are an "Apartment" person. Lots of walking areas, clean and pet friendly. We were wary of traffic congestion getting in and out of Cluster O - and for sure the need to go all the way around the loop to get to SZR was an initial concern, but the one direction loop mean traffic is always flowing, so no traffic jams. But I do think they can do something to add an exit along the loop. With regard to O2 Residence, it is clean, secure, well maintained (except maybe the window cleaning which could be more frequent), good quality and peaceful. A WestZone supermarket is downstairs - and they deliver anything - which can make one lazy and addicted to the convenience. JLT in general is a family friendly suburb with ample walking areas.

"The Best In Dubai"

Positives:   Wide space, peace in the air, excellent building and cluster, garden next to the building, kids play area just downstairs, look and feel of the apartment, view, security, gym, rooftop pool, wide roads, retail shops, restaurants, residential feel, location, high class community!

Negatives:   Nothing honestly!

I being the owner of a 2-bed apartment in Saba 3 am extremely happy with the investment. I own this since 2012 and rented it out thrice - all these times found the tenants immediately. JLT area in general and Saba Towers in particular are hot-sell. And I feel that this is true "value for money" because similar quality built-up and planned areas like Dubai Marina, Palm, JBR and Down Town will cost you much more for the same size. So if you are looking for quality infrastructure with wide road networks, retail shops, plenty of restaurants, lakes, gardens, peace in the air and perfect neighborhood of class-A+ I would strongly suggest JLT. Many of the viewers during the renting out exercise told me that they had seen dozens of apartments elsewhere but this is the one they would like to take immediately because of it's neatness, size, finish, security, surrounding, views, quality and proximity! The road network has improved recently with addition of lanes, bridges and backside roads - so access-in and out to JLT is the best in town now. The lake portion just behind the Saba Towers has been converted into well planned garden and basketball court adding more value and usefulness to the neighborhood. Another plus which makes JLT better for living is that the outsider tourists don't really pop up here (they have Dubai Marina for that), and the thing which makes Saba Towers stand out is that in this cluster there is no office building so the environment is fully residential and guest parking spaces are mostly available.

"Green Lake Towers Rating"

Positives:   View.

Negatives:   Living room size.

"JLT - Lake Point"

Positives:   The apartment layout and size.

Negatives:   The maintenance including the elevator( Too slow and just 1-2 worked out of the 4).

"Lake City Rating"

Positives:   Location for metro and marina access.

Negatives:   Quality of building services, gym and pool might as well not be there. building has a pest problem and is not cleaned or maintained well.

"Lake City Jlt Review"

Positives:   Metro access and surrounding.

I am a working mother, and I don't drive hence Lake City is very accessible to the metro. It makes my life easier. There are hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacy around and plenty of taxis available. Only the building needs to be maintained. The surrounding is good for a walk. The basement area smells bad and the people do not put the garbage in the chute which is very irritating and our flat is exactly opposite the garbage chute.

"Premium Building- You Get What You Pay For"

Positives:   Good quality and quiet large apartment.

Negatives:   Rent is more expensive than other JLT towers.

The good: Madina tower is known to be one of the best buildings in JLT. The apartments are all extremely spacious. My one bedroom is larger than most one bedrooms in Dubai and my kitchen is also very spacious. The kitchen counter tops and the marble tilings in the bathrooms give the apartment a premium finish. The gym and the swimming pool areas are always kept clean by the building staff and the security staff are very nice. I have lived in other expensive towers in Marina and the maintenance team is extremely effective. I had an issue with my water heater and it had to be replaced. The maintenance team booked a time slot and sent someone from their technical team the next day.The apartment is also much larger and calmer than the marina apartment that I used to live in. The view is also very nice, it overlooks the new JLT park and the Jumeirah Islands. There is a park a running track and a basketball court downstairs which is great. The bad: The rent is more expensive than smaller units in JLT but then again, you get a larger apartment and higher quality of living for not that much of a difference/month.

"Worst Tower I Have Ever Lived In, Do Not Waste Your Money!!"

Positives:   Layout and size of the apartment.

Negatives:   Building is dirty, damp and has cockroaches.

My husband and I have been living in this tower for over a year now and we can't wait to move out. Firstly to start with the positives, the apartments are very large in size and have a well thought out layout. The gym is well equipped and clean and the pool area is shaded but clean and functional with a lot of sunbeds available and a jacuzzi. There is a park outside which is great for running/walking in the evenings and ample restaurants, supermarkets and delivery places near by. Now for the negatives, the apartments all suffer from damp, the communal hall ways etc have paint peeling off the ceilings (which is regularly painted over to mask the problem) the building maintenance are absolutely useless, if you call them with a problem they will either not bother to call you back or they will take 3 weeks plus to come and even take a look. There are no rubbish shoots in the building only wheely bins in the rubbish room, this along with the dampness and leaking AC units has caused a massive infestation of cockroaches and ants, even if you have your flat fumegated they will find there way back in as they are everywhere in the building. The drainage pipes are either blocked (the drains on the balcony do not drain at all and maintenances answer to this is that the whole system has been blocked with sand and there is nothing they can do about it) or suffer from drain flies, I have brought drain cleaner almost every other week to pour down the bathroom / kitchen drains but this does not seem to deter them for more than a few days as I think the problem is with the whole drainage system in the building. The walls here are extremely thin so you can hear everything your neighbours are doing, and the apartments are very close together which means if you open your front door your looking directly at your neighbours front door. Overall this is one of the worst places we have ever stayed in and I would not recommend this tower to anyone who wants a decent standard of living.

"Lake City Tower"

Positives:   Close to JLT Metro.

Negatives:   No AC, security, management company.

What to say...by far the worst place I have lived in Dubai in my ten years here. Here are the highlight (or lowlights): 1) security is non-existent 2) no lights in fire escape stairs 3) rubbish and furniture blocking fire escape stairs 4) NO AC in main bedroom. 5) very very poor facilities. Regardless of the price....you can do better.

"Do Not Recommend"

Positives:   Nothing.

Negatives:   All.

If you want to live in this tower you should know about: - fire alarm runs more than 10 times a day - very bad water supply (some times yellow or with sand) - impossible to use AC as you feel smell - manager and security are bad. Very difficult to book an appointment (always busy) and never come in time. - you can hear every word of what you neighbors say from other sides of the walls - leaks and all sorts of breaks all the time. We moved out and very happy about it.

"Good Value For Money"

Positives:   Parquet flooring.

Negatives:   Small pool.

Easy access to public transport, good finishing and a lively home feeling adds value. Small pool, noisy neighbours may make problems. Overall, good for money.

"Very Satisfied"

Positives:   Location,Spacious house.

Negatives:   Mold on bathroom walls.

We are going to complete almost 2 years here in Palladium. This has been our first home in Dubai, and Palladium Tower would be our first preference if we have to search for a new accommodation, if need arises, in the future. Very near to the Metro, ample walking/cycling/running space below the building that is also very clean, good security and quick response for maintenance issues, spacious home, restaurants of various cuisines, neatly maintained pool and the list goes on. We would definitely recommend Palladium Tower for new tenants.

"Beautiful JLT"

Positives:   My balcony view and lakes.

Negatives:   Expensive and less parking pace.

I have been living in JLT for 3 years now.. and loved every day here. If you stay in top most floor then u'll get an amazing view of szr and marina and beach (depends which side is your balcony view). Now its bit more expensive so will be moving out soon.

"Fantastic Tower In JLT"

Positives:   The rooftop pool.

Negatives:   Slight of Hum of traffic from the bedroom but you get used to it.

We just living here, it has great facilities in the building. Fabulous gym, root top pool jacuzzi, pool and table tennis facilities too. Everything is within walking distance, Carrefour, medical centre, coffee shops, restaurants, beauty salon with easy access to metro (10 minute walk). It is a lovely community too. I would highly recommend it.

"Deteriorating Building"

It was ok some years ago, but now is getting bad mantained. No pets friendly and expensive rent.

"Goldcrest Views Rating"

Positives:   No noise and very clean.

Negatives:   Maintenance.

"GoldCrest Views 1"

Positives:   Pool.

Negatives:   Small size of apt.

Very nice building. Location is great, close enough to the metro to walk but far enough for SZ road to avoid the noise. Walking distance to Carrefour across the road. Public areas are always clean and quiet and security is always friendly and helpful. Plenty of ammenities downstairs. Pool is very nice, one of the best in JLT. Downside is the size of the apt, little on the small side. Finishing is good enough though.

"Satisfying "

Positives:   Location, Security, Quiet, Less traffic.

Negatives:   Size of apartment, Expensive.

Thumbs up to MAG 214 for its location. Walking distance to DAMAC metro station as well as to so many good eateries. Perfect location for families with kids too as there is a huge garden behind with lots of events happening every week. A 1 km soft jogging track, work out facilities, basket ball court available as well. Building security and pool facility is worth mentioning. Lots of departmental stores nearby. A little old and less maintained compared to a few towers nearby. Unlike marina JLT is not very crowded as well so makes it perfect as a residential place decent traffic during peak hours. Overall a good place for a small family or couples to stay.

"JLT Goldcrest Views 2"

"Good Building"

Positives:   Amenities, pool area, gym and lake view.

Negatives:   Noise late at night from the carpark and from Bonnington.

Been living here for 6 months. The staff are really helpful and friendly and if you report anything they do look into it. The management are always doing something to the building, cleaning, maintenance, decorating so the building appears well maintained. The noise from the community is a downside but if you get a lake view it's lovely. We have a lake view and floor to ceiling windows with 2 balconies and the apartment is very light and airy. The kitchen isn't the biggest but does it's job well. All in all we feel this is a good apartment building with one of the better pool areas and sized gyms that we saw when viewing apartments. The walk to the Metro is ok but in the hotter months can seem a step out however there are always taxi's available in the cluster. The amenities nearby are varied and many with lots of variety of eateries and supermarkets in walking distance.

"Not That Bad"

Positives:   View.

Negatives:   Some quality issues.

When I first stepped into our apartment I fell in love with the crazy view over buzzing Sheikh Zayed Road and the Marina skyscrapers. After visiting so many different places I thought this duplex 1 bedroom really standed out of the crowd. I still feel the same but after living here for a while I found out that finishing is not impeccable and there is definitely room to grow in terms of building facilities and maintenance. Traffic got much better over the years, but it is still a bit frustrating to make a full circle to get in/out to Sheikh Zayed Road. I understand other reviewers who feel that X1 is overpriced for what it offers however I don't think I will move out anytime soon.

"Beware"

Positives:   Location.

Negatives:   Terrible apartment.

A/C in the apartments is nothing more than a warm breeze and no maintenance has been carried out, toilet needs to be assisted to flush with a plunger! Extremely old furniture in the furnished places. Good location, close to metro and local amenities. You wouldn't want to bring guests though!

"Home In A Foreign Land"

Positives:   Location, amenities, view and layout.

Negatives:   Kitchen space.

It's lovely coming back to this feel-good space. While the building is state-of-the-art, the house itself has very positive vibes.