2 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-0404)

Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada in Zabeel 2, Dubai: a 2-bedroom apartment available off-plan at AED 8,680,000, handover scheduled for Oct 2029. The listing is for unit AKAR1-0404, Akala Residences 1 (Type D layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

Key numbers

• Price: AED 8,680,000
• Works out at roughly AED 4,449 per sq ft
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Layout: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (indicative)
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Size: approx. 1,951 sq ft (about 181 sq m)
• Parking: 1 space included per the developer sheet
• Developer: Arada

Payment schedule

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 3,472,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 5,208,000 (60%) on completion in Oct 2029.

Instalment timetable

• 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.

About the development

Akala Hotels & Residences is planned at about 534 homes. Residents' facilities listed for the project include a yoga space, a podium pool, a spa, a cinema / screening room, a Pilates studio and a medical wellness and longevity clinic. Location references for Zabeel 2 include Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Burj Khalifa. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Downtown Dubai & Zabeel area on crowns.ae.

The investment case

Title is freehold. Rental income and resale gains on the property are not taxed 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.

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.

Points to confirm

Confirm the exact floor plan, size and bathroom count before reservation. Developer prices and availability move quickly — we confirm both before you reserve.

Talk to Crownsbridge

Our UAE advisors can send the floor plan and payment schedule for this 2 bed apartment and arrange a briefing — Crownsbridge Properties, RERA ORN 45080.