2 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-0604)

Priced AED 8,700,000, this 2-bedroom apartment sits in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada in Zabeel 2, Dubai, with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. The listing is for unit AKAR1-0604, Akala Residences 1 (Type D layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

Lifestyle and setting

Akala Hotels & Residences is planned at about 534 homes. On the amenity side, expect a cinema / screening room, a yoga space, a podium pool, a spa, a medical wellness and longevity clinic and a Pilates studio. Nearby reference points named for the location: Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Burj Khalifa. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Downtown Dubai & Zabeel area on crowns.ae.

Quick facts

• Price: AED 8,700,000
• Size: approx. 1,951 sq ft (about 181 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 4,459 per sq ft
• Layout: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 1 space included per the developer sheet
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

Investor view

Ownership 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.

Cash flow to handover

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 3,480,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 5,220,000 (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

Fees

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.

Worth checking

Bathroom counts and sizes are indicative until checked against the official floor plan. Availability changes daily on developer sheets; prices are in AED and subject to confirmation.

How to proceed

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