1 Bed Apartment for Sale in W Residences at Dubai Harbour, Dubai (Unit WRDH2-1008)

W Residences at Dubai Harbour by Arada in Dubai Harbour, Dubai: a 1-bedroom apartment available off-plan at AED 3,960,000, handover scheduled for Dec 2028. This page covers unit WRDH2-1008, Tower 2 (Type B layout), designated City View on the developer sheet.

The project

In scale terms, the scheme comprises three towers and 400+ homes. It is a branded development, associated with W Hotels (Marriott International). Residents' facilities listed for the project include an infinity pool, a games room, co-working space, a recording studio, concierge service, valet parking and a kids' club. Nearby reference points named for the location: JBR, Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. On our map this sits within Dubai Harbour.

Why investors look at it

Title 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 2028 handover sets the timeline for any rental income.

At a glance

• Price: AED 3,960,000
• Size: approx. 1,084 sq ft (about 101 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 3,653 per sq ft
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms (indicative)
• Expected handover: Dec 2028
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

How the payments work

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 1,584,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 2,376,000 (60%) on completion in Dec 2028.

Instalment timetable

• 10% down payment on reservation
• 10% within 150 days of reservation
• 5% within 300 days
• 5% within 450 days
• 5% within 600 days
• 5% within 750 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.

Before you commit

Bathroom counts and sizes are indicative until checked against the official floor plan. Developer prices and availability move quickly — we confirm both before you reserve.

Next steps

Contact Crownsbridge Properties (RERA ORN 45080) to reserve, or to compare this unit with other Dubai Harbour launches.