The Residences Downtown

Staying at The Residences Downtown

The Residences is the Emaar cluster of towers (The Residences 1–9) in Downtown Dubai's Old Town district, at the base of the Burj Khalifa — one of the first residential addresses built in Downtown and still one of the closest to the tower itself, at about a three-minute walk, with The Dubai Mall roughly seven minutes on foot.

Rovostays currently manages one serviced apartment here: a three-bedroom with city views. This page is that single, real listing — not a pool of units — with its live nightly from-price on the card above, bookable directly with the exact AED total shown before you commit and hotel-standard housekeeping between stays.

One three-bedroom, sleeping six, with city views

The apartment has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps up to six guests, with city views — a fit for a family or group of friends who want the Burj Khalifa district on foot rather than through a windscreen. Because it's a single unit, availability is binary: if your dates show on the card above, they're genuinely available, and fixed dates are worth locking in early, particularly around peak season and New Year's Eve, when Old Town's proximity to the fountain and tower is at its most valuable.

If the dates don't line up, or you need a different size, our Downtown portfolio covers a dozen neighbouring towers. For three-bedroom alternatives, Burj Vista on the Boulevard carries our deepest selection by some distance, with Downtown Views II and Grande Signature Residences next — all linked from this page, along with the dedicated three-bedroom page for this tower via the bedroom filter above.

Old Town: Downtown's low-rise, walk-everywhere corner

Old Town is the Arabian-styled, low-rise pocket of Downtown directly beside the Burj Khalifa — quieter at street level than the Boulevard towers, but closer to the headline sights than almost anything else we manage. The Burj Khalifa is about three minutes' walk, The Dubai Mall about seven, which means observation-deck slots, the Dubai Fountain shows and the mall's restaurants are all reachable on foot in the time most Downtown guests spend waiting for a car.

In the cooler months everything is comfortably walkable; in high summer guests tend to head out early or late, or route through the mall's air-conditioned concourses. The nearest Metro is Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, and taxis and ride-hailing pick up easily around Old Town — with luggage, a taxi is usually the practical airport choice.

Booking direct, check-in and during your stay

Book direct and your confirmation arrives on WhatsApp, followed by check-in instructions, directions and building-access details before you land — our team coordinates tower access on your behalf. The quote is in AED with the full total shown upfront, the apartment is professionally cleaned to hotel standard between stays, and the listing starts at a one-night minimum, so it works for a stopover as well as a longer family stay.

If your dates aren't showing, send them through the inquiry form on this page and we'll confirm availability and reply with photos and an exact quote, usually within a few hours during Dubai business hours. Still comparing locations? The Downtown Dubai apartments guide covers every neighbouring tower we operate, and the all-stays search filters our whole portfolio by your dates.

Inside the apartment: balcony, kitchen and building facilities

The three-bedroom comes with a private balcony looking out over the city — morning coffee with Downtown at your feet rather than through a sealed hotel window. Inside, it's set up for a group actually living in it for a few days: a fully equipped kitchen for proper self-catering, fast Wi-Fi throughout, air conditioning in every room, and blackout curtains in the bedrooms so jet-lagged kids (or adults) can sleep through a Dubai morning.

Because this is a residence rather than a hotel, guests get full resident access to the building's facilities — the pool and the gym are included in the stay, not an upsell — and the tower is served by a 24/7 manned concierge desk. For a family comparing this against two or three connecting hotel rooms, that combination of a shared kitchen and living space plus hotel-adjacent facilities is usually what settles it.

The fountain, the Opera District and getting further afield

Beyond the headline pair of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, the rest of the district fans out on foot from Old Town: the Dubai Fountain shows on Burj Lake are about a three-minute walk, close enough to catch an evening performance on a whim rather than planning the night around it, and Dubai Opera in the Opera District is roughly eight minutes away for a pre-show dinner without a car.

For everything further out, Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro station on the Red Line is about a six-minute walk, which puts DIFC, the old city and the Expo line within one straightforward ride. Dubai Marina — the other district most first-time visitors pair with Downtown — is around a twenty-minute taxi, so basing the group here and day-tripping to the Marina works better than the reverse: you come home to the fountain, not to a commute.

Cancellation, longer stays and comparing three-bedroom options

The listing carries free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival, with the exact terms shown on the booking card before you confirm — useful when a group is still firming up flights. Longer stays work too: with a full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi and weekly housekeeping available, the apartment suits a relocation scouting trip or a remote-working month as readily as a holiday week, and for stays beyond a few weeks the inquiry form gets you a tailored quote rather than a per-night sum.

If you're still weighing up where in Downtown to put a group of six, two pages are worth a look alongside this one: the three-bedroom apartments page for this tower (linked from the bedroom filter above) covers this unit in detail, and our three-bedroom Downtown Dubai guide lines up every three-bedroom we manage across the district — including Burj Vista and Downtown Views II — so you can compare locations, layouts and from-prices side by side before committing.

The Residences Downtown apartments — FAQs

Can I book a short stay at The Residences Downtown directly?

Yes. Rovostays manages a furnished, serviced three-bedroom apartment in The Residences that you can book directly on this page. Check the card above for live availability or send your dates through the inquiry form for an exact AED quote.

What apartments does Rovostays manage in The Residences Downtown?

Currently one: a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment with city views, sleeping up to six guests. It's a single real unit rather than a pool of rooms, so the availability shown on its card is exact.

How far is The Residences from the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall?

About a three-minute walk to the Burj Khalifa and roughly seven minutes to The Dubai Mall — The Residences sits in Old Town, at the base of the Burj Khalifa, making it one of the closest addresses we manage to both.

Is The Residences Downtown a good fit for families or groups?

Yes — the apartment sleeps up to six across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, so a family or group of friends stays under one roof three minutes' walk from the Burj Khalifa instead of splitting across hotel rooms.

What if the three-bedroom is booked for my dates?

Our Downtown portfolio covers a dozen neighbouring towers. For three-bedroom stays nearby, Burj Vista has our deepest selection, followed by Downtown Views II and Grande Signature Residences — all bookable direct and linked from this page.

What is the minimum stay at The Residences Downtown?

The listing starts at a one-night minimum, so it suits a stopover as well as a longer stay. The card above shows the live from-price and availability for your dates.

How does check-in work for a Rovostays apartment in The Residences?

After booking, we confirm on WhatsApp and send check-in instructions, directions and building-access details before you arrive. Our team coordinates building access for you, the apartment is cleaned to hotel standard between stays, and guest support is available during Dubai hours throughout your stay.

What does the three-bedroom at The Residences come with?

A private balcony with city views, a fully equipped kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning throughout and blackout curtains in the bedrooms. It's furnished and serviced for short stays, so a group of up to six can cook, work and sleep without leaving the apartment.

Do guests get access to the pool and gym at The Residences Downtown?

Yes. Guests staying in the Rovostays apartment get full resident access to the building's pool and gym, and the tower has a 24/7 manned concierge desk — facilities are included in the stay, not charged on top.

What is the cancellation policy for this apartment?

The listing offers free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival. The exact terms for your dates are shown on the booking card before you confirm, so there's nothing to discover after paying.

How close is The Residences Downtown to the Dubai Fountain?

The fountain shows on Burj Lake are about a three-minute walk from the tower, so you can step out for an evening performance without planning the night around it. Dubai Opera is roughly eight minutes on foot.

Is there a Metro station near The Residences Downtown?

Yes — Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station on the Red Line is about a six-minute walk, connecting you to DIFC, the old city and the rest of the Red Line in one ride. With luggage, a taxi from the airport is usually the easier option.