2 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-2305)

For buyers targeting Zabeel 2, this 2-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada is listed at AED 6,225,000, with handover currently scheduled for Oct 2029. This page covers unit AKAR1-2305, Akala Residences 1 (Type C layout), designated Street View on the developer sheet.

At a glance

• Price: AED 6,225,000
• Layout: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (indicative)
• Works out at roughly AED 3,615 per sq ft
• Developer: Arada
• Parking: 1 space included per the developer sheet
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Size: approx. 1,722 sq ft (about 160 sq m)

The project

The development runs to about 534 homes. The amenity list covers a spa, a Pilates studio, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a podium pool, a cinema / screening room and a yoga space. Nearby reference points named for the location: Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and DIFC. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Downtown Dubai & Zabeel area on crowns.ae.

How the payments work

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 2,490,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 3,735,000 (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.

Why investors look at it

The unit is sold on a freehold title. 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. Rental returns would start after the 2029 handover.

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

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.

Next steps

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