Botanica Tower, Dubai Marina
Botanica Tower is a 41-storey tower in Dubai Marina, close to the water and to the clinic, pharmacy and supermarket that sit at its foot. Phase I of the Marina has six freehold apartment buildings called the Dubai Marina towers, and Phase II is a high-rise cluster. This tower belongs to the second kind of Marina, where most errands sit within a few steps of the door. Our owner guide to Dubai Marina covers the whole district.
Floors
41
Developer
Select Group
Completed
2011
Units
Studio-2BR + 5BR penthouses
Area
Dubai Marina
Contents
- Inside the building
- From the airport
- Tram and metro
- Buses, taxis and water
- Parking and the road
- The beach
- Beach clubs
- Walks and green space
- The Marina Walk
- Skydive Dubai
- The mall
- The grocery run
- Pharmacy and doctors
- Fitness
- Schools
- Eating out
- Next door at JBR
- Bluewaters Island
- Mosques
- A day in the building
- For a family
- For a couple
- A long stay
- Who it suits
- What to weigh
- If you own here
- Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions
Inside the building
A swimming pool serves residents and a gym sits inside the building. A steam room and a jacuzzi sit alongside. You can end a long day out with warm water and a quiet hour.
Landscaped gardens soften the ground level. Retail units on site mean a small errand needs no trip across the Marina. Parking for residents comes with the tower.
A reception desk serves residents. Security and CCTV cover the premises. Maintenance is provided at the building. Visitor parking is available in the Marina but tight at peak hours, so you do better with the tram or a taxi on busy evenings.
From the airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 35.9 km from the tower, about 35 minutes by road without traffic. A taxi from arrivals does it in one go. A late arrival works better here than a rushed one.
Tram and metro
The Dubai Marina tram stop is 0.68 km from the tower, and Sobha Realty metro station is 0.79 km away. The tram stop connects with the Sobha Realty station, and the Jumeirah Lakes Towers tram stop connects with the DMCC station, so the two systems meet twice along the Marina.
Buses, taxis and water
A Big Bus stop is 0.1 km from the tower, and the Marina Terrace water bus stop is 0.3 km away. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are widely available in Dubai Marina, and several bus routes run through the area.
Parking and the road
Many Marina towers provide resident parking, but public parking is limited and paid public spaces fill quickly, so visitor parking is worth checking per building. Sheikh Zayed Road is the road link for JBR.
The beach
The nearest beach is 0.67 km from the tower; Residents can walk across The Walk, a promenade of restaurants, cafes and shops, to reach the shoreline, and beach access is free. The Beach JBR is used for beach picnics and water sports, and the Dubai Tram links the Marina to JBR so a car is not needed.
Beach clubs
Beach clubs such as Zero Gravity and Barasti operate along the Marina and JBR waterfront.
Walks and green space
A park lies 0.35 km from the tower. Dubai Marina has few parks, so the Marina Walk and promenade take the place of green space for jogging and cycling. It is a built-up high-rise district, and few parks let pets roam freely.
The Marina Walk
The Marina Walk suits walking, jogging or cycling, with cafes and retail along it. The XLine zip line and yacht rental are among the things to do there.
Skydive Dubai
Skydive Dubai is 0.98 km from the tower, so one of the city's more unusual outings is close at hand. Reel Cinemas is 1.0 km away for a quieter evening.
The mall
Dubai Marina Mall is 0.99 km from the tower, with high-street brands, restaurants, a supermarket, a pharmacy and entertainment under one roof. Marina Mall covers over 390,000 square feet on four floors, and it includes a Waitrose.
The grocery run
Camel Center Supermarket is 0.03 km from the tower, which makes it the shop for water and milk on the first evening, and Emirates Pharmacy is 0.06 km away. Grocery stores of every size are on offer in the Marina, and supermarkets, banks and pharmacies cluster toward the east end.
Pharmacy and doctors
Marina Medical Center is 0.02 km from the tower, and Emirates Hospital stands at nearly the same distance, 0.06 km from the tower, which is rare for a high-rise address. Day-to-day healthcare is easy to reach in the Marina. Saudi German Hospital in Al Barsha is the nearby hospital named for emergencies, alongside clinics inside the Marina.
Fitness
Platform Fitness is 0.38 km from the tower, and that is on top of the gym inside it, so you have a choice.
Schools
Emirates International School Meadows is 2.66 km from the tower, and Dubai Marina has nurseries for young children, but no major K-12 schools inside it, so older children travel to nearby areas. GEMS Wellington International School in Al Sufouh follows the British curriculum with IB options in Sixth Form.
Eating out
District 8 serves modern international cuisine, while Fresh Fish Restaurant and Bob's Fish and Chips cover seafood. Buddha-Bar and the Address hotel serve dinner with marina views. Cafes line the promenade, and the Marina Mall and The Walk at JBR add further dining.
Next door at JBR
JBR has 40 towers set directly on the beach, whereas the Marina's towers surround a canal. The Walk at JBR opened officially in August 2008, after the ground and plaza levels were completed by 2007.
Bluewaters Island
Meraas built Bluewaters Island on reclaimed land across from JBR, and the island opened in November 2018. Ain Dubai there reopened to the public on 26 December 2024 after about two years closed, and tickets are sold on its official website.
Mosques
Al Rahim Mosque and Al Tasamuh Mosque are both mapped in Dubai Marina.
A day in the building
A slow day can stay inside the tower. You can swim in the morning and spend the afternoon in the steam room or the jacuzzi. The retail units on site cover small errands, and the evening needs no planning at all.
For a family
A family with children gets landscaped gardens at the foot of the tower and a park 0.35 km away. The pool gives them a second outdoor option when the weather is right. The adults can supervise from a chair.
For a couple
A couple gets a steam room and a jacuzzi next to the pool. That makes an evening in feel like a plan. It suits a short break well, and it needs no booking.
A long stay
On a stay of several weeks, the small things carry weight. Maintenance is provided at the building, a reception desk handles arrivals, and a supermarket is 0.03 km from the door. You settle in fast and stop thinking about logistics.
Who it suits
Someone working remotely for a month gets a gym downstairs and a clinic at the foot of the tower. That keeps the routine steady even when the schedule is full, and it keeps the week predictable.
What to weigh
Botanica Tower suits you if you want a high-rise base close to the water and the tram. It suits you less if you want a quiet district, since the Marina is built up and lively. Zumurud Tower and West Avenue Tower are two other Marina towers with their own guides. With a tram, two metro stations, a beach walk and a canal promenade in one district, you can do most days without a car.
If you own here
Royale Stays manages homes for owners from a management fee of 15%, covering furnishing, photography, pricing, check-in, guest communication and maintenance. Our guide to Dubai Marina for owners sets out the permit steps.
Sources
Sources: The National, Bayut, betterhomes, Property Finder, Wikipedia, Engel and Voelkers area guide, Bayut area guide, ServiceMarket blog, Knight Frank area guide, Property Finder blog, Bhomes school guide, Gulf News.
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