3 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-3101)

Crownsbridge is offering a 3-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada, Zabeel 2, Dubai, priced AED 12,705,000 with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-3101, Akala Residences 1 (Type B layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

Building and amenities

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

For UAE property investors

Title is freehold. 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. Rental returns would start after the 2029 handover.

Unit snapshot

• Price: AED 12,705,000
• Size: approx. 2,647 sq ft (about 246 sq m)
• Layout: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (indicative)
• Works out at roughly AED 4,800 per sq ft
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Parking: 2 spaces included per the developer sheet

Paying for it

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 5,082,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 7,623,000 (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.

Due diligence

Bathroom counts and sizes are indicative until checked against the official floor plan. Developer prices and availability move quickly — we confirm both before you reserve.

Arrange a briefing

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