3 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2 (Unit AKAR1-3702)

Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada in Zabeel 2, Dubai: a 3-bedroom apartment available off-plan at AED 15,395,000, handover scheduled for Oct 2029. The listing is for unit AKAR1-3702, Akala Residences 1 (Type C layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

Inside the project

The development runs to about 534 homes. Shared facilities named by the developer: a spa, a cinema / screening room, a podium pool, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a Pilates studio and a yoga space. Location references for Zabeel 2 include DIFC, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. On our map this sits within Downtown Dubai & Zabeel.

Ownership and returns context

Ownership 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. The 2029 handover sets the timeline for any rental income.

The essentials

• Price: AED 15,395,000
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Size: approx. 3,126 sq ft (about 290 sq m)
• Parking: 2 spaces included per the developer sheet
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Layout: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (indicative)
• Developer: Arada
• Works out at roughly AED 4,925 per sq ft

Plan and instalments

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 6,158,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 9,237,000 (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.

Caveats

Confirm the exact floor plan, size and bathroom count before reservation. Developer prices and availability move quickly — we confirm both before you reserve.

Get the details

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