Property in 8 Boulevard Walk

8 Boulevard Walk, often searched as 8 Boulevard Walk Tower, is a residential tower on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. Emaar Properties developed it, and it was completed in 2008, which makes it one of the first towers finished on the boulevard. It holds studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments above a podium with a pool, a gym and shops at street level.

8 Boulevard Walk at a glance

Floor counts differ between sources because some count the podium and some do not. Emaar's 2005 release describes 35 storeys rising from a five-storey podium. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) lists 36 floors above ground and two basement levels. Both describe the same building.

Where is 8 Boulevard Walk?

The tower stands on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, the 3.5 km avenue that loops around the Burj Khalifa. Emaar originally marketed it as part of the Burj Dubai development, the old name for Downtown Dubai. From the boulevard you can walk to the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, and the boulevard itself is lined with cafes and restaurants. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line is the nearest metro, and Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road are both close. For the wider area, see the Downtown Dubai community page.

People sometimes search for "8 Boulevard Walk Tower 1". There is only one tower called 8 Boulevard Walk. It is a separate building from the BLVD Crescent towers and the other Boulevard Walk addresses nearby.

Apartment types and layouts

At launch Emaar offered three home types, from compact studios to two bedroom apartments:

The launch release promised large balconies with views over the Burj Khalifa, then called Burj Dubai. Views differ by side and floor: some units face the Burj Khalifa and the boulevard, others look over the community or the podium pool. Ask for the floor plan of the exact unit, because layouts change from stack to stack. Some owners have also renovated their units since 2008, so condition varies a lot.

Amenities

• A swimming pool and a children's pool
• A fully equipped gym
• Shops on the ground floor
• Parking in the basement and on the podium levels
• A video intercom from the building entrance to each apartment

This is the list from Emaar's launch release. Check what a specific unit includes, such as a parking bay, before you sign.

Living in 8 Boulevard Walk

Life here is the classic Downtown Dubai routine. The Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, Souk Al Bahar and the Dubai Opera are all within walking distance, and the boulevard has supermarkets, cafes and gyms along its length. Business Bay and DIFC are a short drive away, which suits people who work there. The tradeoff is the crowds and traffic around the boulevard, especially on weekends and during events such as New Year's Eve. Our guide to the pros and cons of living in Downtown Dubai covers this in more detail.

Renting in 8 Boulevard Walk

Tenants choose this tower for a Downtown address on the boulevard at a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom size, in a building with a pool and gym. Rents depend on the view, the floor and whether the unit is furnished or upgraded, so we do not quote an average. Browse apartments for rent in Downtown Dubai, including 1-bedroom homes. Our Downtown Dubai rental market analysis explains what moves rents in the area.

Buying in 8 Boulevard Walk

Buyers look here for a ready, freehold apartment by Emaar in the middle of Downtown. The building dates from 2008, so it is one of the older towers on the boulevard. That usually means larger layouts than some newer studios nearby, but you should inspect the condition of the unit and the common areas. Check the approved service charge before you offer. Our guides to the Dubai service charge index and how to check service charges before you buy show where to find the official figure. We do not quote one because we could not source a dated official number. See apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai.

Who it suits

It suits singles and couples who want to live on the boulevard and walk to the mall, professionals who work in Downtown, Business Bay or DIFC, and investors looking for a ready Emaar apartment. It is less suited to larger families, since the biggest homes are two bedrooms.

Pros and cons

• Pros: built by Emaar, completed in 2008, freehold, on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, walking distance to The Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, pool, children's pool and gym, shops at ground level.
• Cons: no three bedroom homes; an older building, so unit condition varies; the boulevard is busy and traffic is heavy at peak times and during events.

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