The Torch Dubai United Arab Emirates

The luxurious Torch Tower offers modern apartments in a prime position in the up-and-coming Dubai Marina area of this rich Emirate. True to form, its hundreds of units are beautifully equipped and complemented by a wealth of facilities and amenities that would keep anyone happy.

With very high ratings on review sites, often noting its ‘ideal location’ on account of its setting near Dubai Marina Walk, The Torch is right up there with the best for investing in timeshare ownership. There is huge demand in this elegant 86-storey residential tower, even with its 670-plus rooms, units and apartments.

Each apartment is spacious and filled with lots of light, fine furnishings and many extras. The kitchen is fully kitted out with fridge and cooker, the living room/dining room spacious and accommodating, while bedrooms are comfy and luxurious with a dazzling bathroom attached.

Timeshare units come in one, two or three bedroom configuration, with the two bedroom apartments able to handle six people. All have outstanding views, to boot, especially those facing the sea and Dubai Marina.

A well sunned, rooftop swimming pool features a large terrace and there is a fully equipped fitness centre with machines and free weights, a Jacuzzi, daily maid service, free WiFi internet and free parking. There’s also a convenience store onsite along with several restaurants, snack bars, function rooms and business suites.

Other useful additions of the Torch include a babysitting service, personal concierge, airport transfers, yacht charter and more. Visitors can make use of onsite facilities or easily head out into the nearby Dubai Marina where there are cafés, restaurants, shops and the huge Marina Mall.

In addition, the Dubai Metro runs right past, with the Dubai Marina Metro Station 1 just a few minutes’ walk away. It heads off into the city proper, where the unique sights, sounds and smells of this diverse Emirate await. Check out grand mosques, busy souks, the museums of Old Dubai and the bustling Bastakiya District, glittering malls and outlandish attractions, from the well lit slopes of Ski Dubai to the Dolphinarium.

Dubai has really made a name for itself today, quickly establishing a world class tourist infrastructure complete with modern blocks, big malls and an ever-increasing stretch of dazzling gulf coastline. Jumeirah Beach is just a few minutes away, along with the famous Palm Jumeira island. Dubai International Airport is in the city, a 30-minute trip by car or Torch shuttle bus.