1 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-0705)

Crownsbridge is offering a 1-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada, Zabeel 2, Dubai, priced AED 4,925,000 with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-0705, Akala Residences 1 (Type D layout), designated Zabeel View on the developer sheet.

Inside the project

Akala Hotels & Residences is planned at about 534 homes. The amenity list covers a cinema / screening room, a Pilates studio, a podium pool, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a spa and a yoga space. Zabeel 2 is described in the project material with reference to DIFC, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. On our map this sits within Downtown Dubai & Zabeel.

The essentials

• Price: AED 4,925,000
• Works out at roughly AED 3,500 per sq ft
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Size: approx. 1,407 sq ft (about 131 sq m)
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 1 space included per the developer sheet

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 1,970,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 2,955,000 (60%) on completion in Oct 2029.

Stage by stage, per the developer sheet

• 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

Good to know

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

Ask Crownsbridge (RERA ORN 45080) for the floor plan, SPA draft and current availability for Akala Hotels & Residences.