3 Bed Apartment for Sale in W Residences at Dubai Harbour, Dubai (Unit WRDH2-1606)

An off-plan opportunity in Dubai Harbour, Dubai — a 3-bedroom apartment at W Residences at Dubai Harbour by Arada, AED 11,701,000, with handover scheduled for Dec 2028. The listing is for unit WRDH2-1606, Tower 2 (Type A layout), designated Sea View on the developer sheet.

Building and amenities

The development runs to three towers and 400+ homes. Branding comes from W Hotels (Marriott International), which sets it apart from unbranded towers nearby. Shared facilities named by the developer: a recording studio, an infinity pool, a fitness centre, a kids' club, valet parking, concierge service and a games room. Dubai Harbour is described in the project material with reference to JBR, Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Dubai Harbour area on crowns.ae.

Unit snapshot

• Price: AED 11,701,000
• Size: approx. 2,479 sq ft (about 230 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 4,720 per sq ft
• Layout: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (indicative)
• Expected handover: Dec 2028
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

For UAE property investors

Title 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. Rental returns would start after the 2028 handover.

Paying for it

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 4,680,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 7,021,000 (60%) on completion in Dec 2028.

Instalment timetable

• 10% down payment on reservation
• 10% within 150 days of reservation
• 5% within 300 days
• 5% within 450 days
• 5% within 600 days
• 5% within 750 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.

Due diligence

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.

Arrange a briefing

Ask Crownsbridge (RERA ORN 45080) for the floor plan, SPA draft and current availability for W Residences at Dubai Harbour.