Princess Tower

Princess Tower is a single supertall residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, standing at 414 metres with 101 occupied floors of apartments. Completed in 2012, it held the Guinness World Record for tallest residential building and remains one of the most recognisable addresses on the Dubai skyline.

Location & connectivity

Princess Tower sits on Princess Tower Road, directly within the Dubai Marina walk grid. Dubai Marina Mall and Dubai Marina Metro Station (Red Line) are within a 5-minute walk, and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is accessible in under 5 minutes by car. JBR and The Walk are a 10-minute walk; DIFC is roughly a 15-minute drive.

Property mix

The tower is a single-building community with no sub-clusters — all units are apartments spread across 101 residential floors.

• •Apartments: Studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom units
• •Penthouses: Large upper-floor units with panoramic views

Schools

No schools are located within the tower itself. Nearby options include:

• •Emirates International School Meadows — approximately 10-min drive, IB curriculum
• •Dubai British School Jumeirah Park — approximately 12-min drive, British curriculum
• •Regent International School (The Greens) — approximately 10-min drive, British curriculum

Healthcare

No clinic is located inside the building. Nearby facilities include:

• •Mediclinic Meadows — approximately 10-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital (Al Barsha) — approximately 15-min drive
• •Aster Clinic (JLT) — approximately 7-min drive

Shopping & dining

Dubai Marina Mall is a 5-minute walk and covers everyday retail, dining, and a Waitrose supermarket. The Walk at JBR adds an extended strip of casual dining, cafés, and branded retail within a 10-minute walk. Carrefour Market in the Marina is also within easy reach for daily grocery runs.

Parks & leisure

Dubai Marina Promenade runs directly alongside the building, offering a waterfront walking and cycling path. Jumeirah Beach is accessible in under 10 minutes by car or tram. The Dubai Marina Yacht Club and a range of water sports operators are within the immediate neighbourhood.

Nearby areas

• •JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence)
• •Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
• •Palm Jumeirah
• •Emaar Beachfront
• •The Greens

Things to consider

The tower's density — over 700 apartments — means lifts can be slow during peak hours, and parking allocation for visitors is limited. Floor level significantly affects both views and price, so buyers should verify orientation carefully before committing.