Indigo Tower

TL;DR: Indigo Tower is a landmark 35-storey mixed-use skyscraper in JLT Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers, directly adjacent to DMCC Metro Station (Red Line). Designed by WS Atkins, the iconic A-shaped tower in indigo glass and silver-grey stands 139.5 metres tall and houses 272 residential apartments (studios to 4-bedroom duplex penthouses) and 68 commercial offices above a ground-floor retail arcade. Completed in 2007 to 2008, it remains JLT's most recognisable architectural landmark. Studios achieve 7.6 percent gross yield, 1-bedrooms 7.0 percent. Current 1-bedroom sale prices start from AED 1.4 million. Service charges are AED 13.79 per square foot annually.

Overview — JLT's Iconic A-Frame Skyscraper

Indigo Tower is one of the most architecturally distinctive and frequently photographed buildings in Jumeirah Lake Towers — a 35-storey mixed-use skyscraper whose dramatic A-shaped structural frame and vivid indigo-glass exterior have made it a signature landmark of the JLT and Sheikh Zayed Road skyline since its completion in 2007 to 2008. Developed by Indigo Properties (through subsidiary Jumeirah Properties Investments Ltd), designed by internationally renowned engineering and design firm WS Atkins, and constructed by the Arabtec & Al Rostamani Pegel joint venture, the tower was one of the landmark deliveries in JLT's original development wave.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a DMCC Free Zone master community developed along Sheikh Zayed Road, comprising 87 towers across 26 clusters surrounding three man-made lakes — Lake Almas East, Lake Almas West, and Lake Allure. DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is the world's largest free zone, housing over 21,000 member companies. Indigo Tower sits within JLT Cluster D, bordering Lake Almas East — and crucially, directly adjacent to DMCC Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Architecture — The A-Frame Design

Indigo Tower's A-shaped structural framework is not merely aesthetic — it is a genuine engineering statement. The "A" shape is formed by two converging legs of the building meeting at a central structural spine, creating a distinctive triangular profile visible from Sheikh Zayed Road. The exterior facade is clad in deep indigo-coloured curtain-wall glass panels alternating with silver-grey framing, giving the building its unmistakeable colour identity that inspired its name.

Standing 139.5 metres (458 feet) tall across 35 floors above ground (plus 4 basement levels), Indigo Tower has a gross floor area of approximately 531,673 square feet (49,394 square metres). The building provides separate entrances and dedicated elevator banks for residential and commercial occupants — a design feature that maintains the privacy and efficiency of each use type while sharing the tower's footprint, parking, and infrastructure.

Mixed-Use Configuration — Residential & Commercial

Indigo Tower is structured across a dual-use programme:

Residential (23 floors, 272 apartments): Upper floors 9 to 35 (approximately) house 272 residential apartments across studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and duplex 4-bedroom penthouse configurations.

Commercial (8 floors, 68 offices): Lower floors 1 to 8 (approximately) house 68 commercial office spaces with a total lettable area of approximately 70,902 square feet (6,590 square metres). Individual office suites range from 935 to 3,544 square feet and are available as shell-and-core or fully fitted configurations.

Retail (ground floor): A ground-floor retail arcade houses boutique shops and food and beverage outlets.

Parking: 300 covered parking spaces serve the building's full residential and commercial occupant base.

Unit Types, Sizes & Current Market Pricing

Studios (548 to 600 square feet): The most compact residential configuration, offering efficient open-plan living with full bathroom, fitted kitchen, and private balcony. Current secondary market sale prices start from approximately AED 850,000 (AED 1,418 to AED 1,518 per square foot). Annual rents range from AED 59,999 to AED 85,000, delivering an estimated gross yield of 7.6 percent.

One-Bedroom Apartments (759 to 890 square feet): The most actively traded configuration in Indigo Tower, available in multiple sub-layouts with the most common sizes being 792, 829, 831, and 861 square feet. Each unit features defined living and bedroom zones, a fully fitted kitchen, private balcony with lake or Sheikh Zayed Road views, and built-in wardrobes. Current sale prices range from AED 1,400,000 (792-sqft lower floor, unfurnished) to AED 1,800,000 (831-sqft premium unit), equating to AED 1,768 to AED 2,165 per square foot. Annual rents range from AED 100,000 to AED 120,199, delivering a gross yield of approximately 7.0 percent.

Two-Bedroom Apartments (1,168 to 1,400 square feet): Spacious 2-bedroom units feature a master bedroom with en-suite, a second bedroom, open-plan living and dining, fitted kitchen, powder room, and balcony. Current sale prices range from AED 1,899,999 to AED 1,960,000 for 1,168 to 1,183-sqft units (AED 1,613 to AED 1,678 per square foot). Annual rents approximate AED 125,000, delivering a gross yield of approximately 6.5 percent.

Three-Bedroom Apartments (~1,703 square feet): Generous 3-bedroom units providing full family-oriented layouts. Current sale prices are approximately AED 3,100,000 (recent DLD transaction at AED 2,900,000; current asking prices at AED 3.1 million). Estimated annual rents of AED 140,000 to AED 165,000, delivering a gross yield of approximately 6.9 percent.

Four-Bedroom Duplex Penthouses (~3,570 to 3,756 square feet): The pinnacle of Indigo Tower's residential offering — duplex penthouses on the top floors commanding panoramic views over Lake Almas East, Dubai Marina, and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. Current sale prices are approximately AED 6,500,000 (AED 1,730 per square foot). Annual rental income for premium penthouses can reach AED 400,000 to AED 500,000.

Commercial Offices (935 to 3,544 square feet): Traded at approximately AED 1,679 per square foot, with the most common DMCC-zone office configurations sought by technology, trading, and consultancy companies.

Average selling price (all types combined): Approximately AED 1,980,000 (PropertyFinder aggregated data). Average price per square foot: AED 1,540 to AED 2,165 (residential).

Amenities & Facilities

Indigo Tower provides a comprehensive amenity suite confirmed by Cushman & Wakefield's independent building guide:

Aquatic & Wellness:

• Lap pool for residents
• Children's swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Fully equipped gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment
• Steam room

Retail & Food & Beverage (Ground Level):

• Retail arcade with boutique shops
• Juice bar
• Coffee shop / cafe

Infrastructure & Security:

• 6 high-speed passenger elevators (separate residential and commercial banks)
• 300 covered parking spaces (basement)
• 24-hour professional security staff and concierge
• CCTV surveillance throughout all common areas
• District cooling (Empower) for central air conditioning
• Separate residential and commercial lobby entrances

Service Charges: AED 13.79 per square foot per year (Bayut verified breakdown), comprising general upkeep (AED 2.96), maintenance (AED 2.92), utilities (AED 4.29), management (AED 0.85), insurance (AED 0.73), DMCC master community fee (AED 2.49), and reserved fund (AED 1.50) — totalling net AED 13.79 after adjustments. For a 792-sqft 1-bedroom, annual service charges approximate AED 10,921. For a 3-bedroom at 1,703 sqft, approximately AED 23,494.

Location — Directly Adjacent to DMCC Metro Station

Indigo Tower's most powerful locational advantage is its direct adjacency to DMCC Metro Station — the Dubai Metro Red Line station that serves the JLT/Dubai Marina junction. DMCC Metro Station is explicitly named in transport guides as having Indigo Tower at its entrance footprint, making it effectively a zero-walk metro connection. This adjacency:

• Connects residents to Dubai Mall (Union Square → Red Line → Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall) in approximately 25 minutes
• Connects to Dubai International Airport (DXB Terminal 3) in approximately 35 minutes via the Red Line
• Links to Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and the full Red Line corridor without requiring a car

JLT Cluster D — Lake Almas East: Indigo Tower fronts both Sheikh Zayed Road directly (providing views and frontage) and Lake Almas East (providing lake-view apartments). This dual aspect is rare even within JLT.

Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): Direct frontage — 5 minutes by car to Dubai Marina Mall, 10 minutes to Dubai Internet City, 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai.

Dubai Tram (via JLT Tram Stop): Connects to JBR (The Walk) and Palm Jumeirah in approximately 2 to 3 tram stops, with Dubai Marina Mall effectively 1 to 2 minutes away.

Nearby landmarks: Almas Tower (DMCC headquarters), Lake City Tower, Lake Terrace, JLT Community Park, multiple lakeside F&B and retail outlets along the JLT promenade.

JLT & DMCC Free Zone — Business Advantages

JLT is a DMCC-administered free zone offering 100 percent foreign business ownership, zero corporate tax (within free zone designation), and over 600 business categories. The 21,000-plus DMCC member companies create a large captive professional tenant market for Indigo Tower's commercial offices and residential apartments — with JLT's corporate density ensuring consistent rental demand from business-linked professionals who prefer living within or immediately adjacent to their workplace cluster.

Investment Summary

Indigo Tower delivers a rare combination: JLT's most architecturally iconic address, direct DMCC Metro Station adjacency, a dual residential-commercial asset profile, competitive pricing relative to newer JLT towers, and strong gross yields of 6.5 to 7.6 percent. The building's 2007 to 2008 vintage means entry pricing per square foot (AED 1,540 to AED 2,165) sits at a meaningful discount to newly launched JLT towers while delivering identical location advantages. The 4-bedroom duplex penthouses at AED 6.5 million represent one of the few genuinely large luxury floor plate offerings in the JLT market at this price point, while studios at AED 850,000 with 7.6 percent gross yields provide accessible, high-yield entry investments.