Ocean Heights (Dubai)
Building Residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina with distinctive twist.
A residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, Ocean Heights contributes to the clustered highrises and offers dramatic marina-and-city views. Visitors photograph the skyline and stroll the nearby promenade lined with cafés and yachts.
Ocean Heights is a tall residential skyscraper on the Dubai Marina waterfront in the Emirate of Dubai. It is a high-rise apartment tower notable for its height and presence on the marina skyline.
The building accommodates residential units across many floors and includes mixed amenity spaces typical of Dubai Marina towers. Its exterior contributes to the cluster of high-rise developments lining the waterfront and main thoroughfares.
Designed and built as part of the broader Dubai Marina urban project, the tower was completed in the late 2000s to early 2010s and forms part of the marina’s high-density residential corridor.
Ocean Heights sits directly on the Dubai Marina district, a short drive from central Dubai and Dubai International Financial Centre, and adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road and the marina promenades.
- Height and type: A residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina rising to approximately 310 metres with about 83 storeys, completed around 2010.
- Location context: Part of the high-density Dubai Marina waterfront development, located along Sheikh Zayed Road's coastal side of the marina.
How to Get to Ocean Heights (Dubai) #
Ocean Heights is in Dubai Marina. The easiest public-transit option is the Dubai Metro (Red Line) to the DAMAC Properties / DMCC station (Marina area) and then a 5-10 minute walk or short taxi ride to the tower. By car or taxi from Dubai International Airport follow Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) southwest toward Dubai Marina - the trip is typically about 35-45 km and takes roughly 35-50 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Ocean Heights (Dubai) #
- There's no public observation deck inside Ocean Heights; for skyline views and photography go to the Dubai Marina promenade, JBR Walk or take a short boat cruise on the Marina to photograph the tower from the water at sunset.
- Plan for sunset or blue hour for the best light on the façade and reflections in the canal; daytime is less dramatic and Marina promenades get much busier in the evening.
- If you want an elevated meal or view, look for nearby rooftop restaurants in Dubai Marina or Pier 7 rather than expecting public access inside the building itself.
Best Time to Visit Ocean Heights (Dubai) #
For Ocean Heights (Dubai), visit in the cooler months (November-March) for the most comfortable conditions and clearer views.
Weather & Climate near Ocean Heights (Dubai) #
Ocean Heights (Dubai)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 39°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 42°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 41°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 37°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
