3 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-2504)

Crownsbridge is offering a 3-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada, Zabeel 2, Dubai, priced AED 16,970,000 with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-2504, Akala Residences 1 (Type D layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

The project

In scale terms, the scheme comprises about 534 homes. Shared facilities named by the developer: a cinema / screening room, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a yoga space, a podium pool, a Pilates studio and a spa. Zabeel 2 is described in the project material with reference to Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and DIFC. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Downtown Dubai & Zabeel area on crowns.ae.

Why investors look at it

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.

At a glance

• Price: AED 16,970,000
• Size: approx. 3,665 sq ft (about 340 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 4,630 per sq ft
• Layout: 3 bedrooms, 4 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 6,788,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 10,182,000 (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

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

Confirm the exact floor plan, size and bathroom count before reservation. 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 Downtown Dubai & Zabeel launches.