5 Bed Apartment for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2

Crownsbridge is offering a 5-bedroom apartment in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada, Zabeel 2, Dubai, priced AED 34,545,000 with handover scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-4802, Akala Residences 1 (Type A layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

Lifestyle and setting

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

Quick facts

• Price: AED 34,545,000
• Size: approx. 6,257 sq ft (about 581 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 5,521 per sq ft
• Layout: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 2 spaces included per the developer sheet
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Developer: Arada

Investor view

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 2029 handover.

Cash flow to handover

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 13,818,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 20,727,000 (60%) on completion in Oct 2029.

Instalment timetable

• 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

Good to know

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.

Worth checking

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.

How to proceed

Our UAE advisors can send the floor plan and payment schedule for this 5 bed apartment and arrange a briefing — Crownsbridge Properties, RERA ORN 45080.