2 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-3105)

Crownsbridge is offering a 2-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada, Zabeel 2, Dubai, priced AED 8,510,000 with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-3105, Akala Residences 1 (Type F layout), designated Street View on the developer sheet.

The project

In scale terms, the scheme comprises about 534 homes. On the amenity side, expect a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a Pilates studio, a spa, a podium pool, a yoga space and a cinema / screening room. Location references for Zabeel 2 include DIFC, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. On our map this sits within Downtown Dubai & Zabeel.

Why investors look at it

The unit is sold on a freehold title. 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.

At a glance

• Price: AED 8,510,000
• Size: approx. 2,090 sq ft (about 194 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 4,072 per sq ft
• Layout: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 2 spaces included per the developer sheet
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

How the payments work

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 3,404,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 5,106,000 (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

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.

Before you commit

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.

Next steps

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