6 Bed Penthouse for Sale in Akala Hotels & Residences, Zabeel 2

For buyers targeting Zabeel 2, this 6-bedroom penthouse in Akala Hotels & Residences by Arada is listed at AED 88,000,000, with handover currently scheduled for Oct 2029. Specifically, it is unit AKAR1-5001, Akala Residences 1 (Type Penthouse A layout), designated Burj View on the developer sheet.

The essentials

• Price: AED 88,000,000
• Payment plan: 40/60
• Expected handover: Oct 2029
• Layout: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms (indicative)
• Parking: 2 spaces included per the developer sheet
• Size: approx. 14,628 sq ft (about 1359 sq m)
• Works out at roughly AED 6,016 per sq ft
• Developer: Arada

Inside the project

In scale terms, the scheme comprises about 534 homes. On the amenity side, expect a podium pool, a cinema / screening room, a Pilates studio, a medical wellness and longevity clinic, a spa and a yoga space. Nearby reference points named for the location: Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and DIFC. The community falls under Crownsbridge's Downtown Dubai & Zabeel area on crowns.ae.

Plan and instalments

On the 40/60 structure, roughly AED 35,200,000 (40%) is paid before handover and AED 52,800,000 (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.

Ownership and returns context

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.

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

Our UAE advisors can send the floor plan and payment schedule for this 6 bed penthouse and arrange a briefing — Crownsbridge Properties, RERA ORN 45080.