1 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-0505)

Priced AED 4,905,000, this 1-bedroom apartment sits in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada in Zabeel 2, Dubai, with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. The listing is for unit AKAR1-0505, Akala Residences 1 (Type D layout), designated Zabeel View on the developer sheet.

Inside the project

The development runs to about 534 homes. On the amenity side, expect a Pilates studio, a cinema / screening room, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a spa, a podium pool and a yoga space. Nearby reference points named for the location: DIFC, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. On our map this sits within Downtown Dubai & Zabeel.

The essentials

• Price: AED 4,905,000
• Size: approx. 1,407 sq ft (about 131 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 3,486 per sq ft
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 1 space included per the developer sheet
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

Ownership and returns context

Ownership is freehold. There is no annual income tax or capital gains tax on the property in the UAE. With 60% deferred to completion, most of the capital stays with you during construction. The 2029 handover sets the timeline for any rental income.

Plan and instalments

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 1,962,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 2,943,000 (60%) on completion in Oct 2029.

The published instalments are

• 10% down payment on reservation
• 10% within 180 days of reservation
• 5% within 360 days
• 5% within 540 days
• 5% within 720 days
• 5% within 900 days
• 60% on completion

Costs on top

Dubai Land Department registration (4% of the price) is payable on top.

Investment notes

Projected capital appreciation in comparable Dubai off-plan segments has often been discussed in the market as potentially exceeding around 15% per annum in strong cycles — past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and returns vary by project, timing, and market conditions. Off-plan units can often be resold (assigned) prior to completion, which some buyers use to realise gains before handover, subject to developer rules (developers commonly require a minimum percentage to be paid before an assignment is approved), transfer fees, and market demand.

Caveats

Confirm the exact floor plan, size and bathroom count before reservation. Availability changes daily on developer sheets; prices are in AED and subject to confirmation.

Get the details

Our UAE advisors can send the floor plan and payment schedule for this 1 bed apartment and arrange a briefing — Crownsbridge Properties, RERA ORN 45080.