Index Tower is an 80-story mixed-use building in DIFC, also known as the ‘Gateway to Growth’. Index Tower offers office spaces, and residential and retail units and was developed by Union Properties. Index Tower is 328 metres (1,076 ft.) tall and was delivered in 2011. Index Tower has 520 residential units in total, including a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes and penthouses. The first four stories are designated as service floors, followed by floors 5 to 29 for offices, floors 31 to 77 for residences, floors 73 and 75 for duplex penthouses, and floors 77 to 80 for triplex penthouses. The available office configurations in Index Tower include – fully fitted offices, furnished offices, partitioned office units, micro-offices and shell and core office spaces. The typical floor size in Index Tower is 21,528 sq. ft. and collective office space is 538,200 sq. ft. Index Tower is a strata building and has various amenities to offer like security, maintenance, elevators, and parking. Needless to mention, modern gyms and swimming pools are also a part of the building and promote a healthy lifestyle.
The Dubai International Financial Centre operates as a mixed-use development, a free trade zone, and a business community, and is home to some of the city's most exceptional art galleries and impressive restaurants. Furthermore, the DIFC's accessibility and ease of commuting via two metro stations make it an attractive option for working professionals seeking a contemporary lifestyle.
DIFC provides comprehensive support to all kinds of businesses and commercial activities, offering a range of facilities and a regulated set of tax-free regimes, a common law framework, and a judicial system. Its attractive features make it a feasible location for businesses looking to establish themselves in the region.