Arada · Zabeel 1&2 · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Akala Residences
Availability and pricing checked 8 Oct 2026. Prices, sizes and counts describe the homes currently released for sale, not the development as a whole.
The essentials
- Available now from
- AED 3,799,000
- Available up to
- AED 88,000,000
- Layouts on offer
- 1 – 6 bed
- Available sizes
- 1,036 – 14,629 sqft (96.2 – 1,359 sqm)
- Service charge
- 35 AED/sqftCharged once a year — about AED 36,260 on the smallest published layout, 1,036 sqft
- Status
- under construction
- Construction started
- May 2026
- Build progress
- Not reported yet
- Furnishing
- semi furnished
- Handover
- Q4 2029
- Buildings releasing now
- 1
- Escrow account
- Registered
Akala Residences is being built as apartments and penthouses, in 1 – 6 bed layouts.
Payment plan
10 / 30 / 60AED 379,900 is the booking amount — the reservation deposit, or down payment, that holds the lowest-priced home, then about AED 31,658 a month to handover.
Live availability
25 homes are still unsold — see the price list.
Get the developer’s own price list — unit number, floor, exact size, price and price per square foot for every one.
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Live availability
| Unit | Floor | Beds | Size | Price | Per sqft |
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Availability moves daily. An advisor will confirm and can place a hold on your behalf.
What does your budget buy here?
Set a figure and we will match it against what is still available in this project.
Off-plan mortgages are arranged at handover, against the completed home.
The service charge starts at handover, not at purchase, and the first year is usually pro-rated from the day you collect the keys. In Dubai the budget behind it is filed with the Mollak system each year, so the rate is reviewed once the building is occupied and can move from the launch figure.
You will get the unit number, floor, size and exact price for each — not the whole building.
About this project
Arada
Project general facts
Akala Residences rises as two sleek towers that centre wellness, delivering a curated selection of ultra‑luxury apartments while Tower Two incorporates a distinguished hotel service for all residents. The design weaves interconnected spaces that transition from intimate zones to expansive, light‑filled interiors, establishing a fresh benchmark for elevated living. Raw materiality meets meticulous detailing, with natural stone juxtaposed against polished metal to reinforce the development’s immersive wellbeing ethos.
The podium hosts a dedicated spa and a high‑performance wellness club, complemented by the hotel’s bespoke hospitality offerings. Acoustic zoning and superior soundproofing create a hushed environment ideal for rest, focused work or deep relaxation. Smart home integration enables precise control of climate, air quality and lighting, while individually regulated temperature and humidity zones further personalise each dwelling.
Equipped kitchens provide a ready‑to‑use culinary space, and interiors showcase natural stone surfaces alongside sleek metal finishes that convey a refined aesthetic. Modern finishing with high‑quality materials underscores the overall sophistication, even though the residences are delivered unfurnished.
Location description and benefits
Dubai International Financial Centre stands as a dynamic urban quarter where finance, culture and contemporary living intersect, offering residents a seamless blend of professional and lifestyle amenities. Its meticulously planned streets host a concentration of global banks, multinational corporations and pioneering startups, fostering an environment of constant innovation. The district’s strategic layout ensures effortless connectivity to the wider city while maintaining a distinct, self‑contained community feel.
The area pulses with cultural vitality, regularly presenting art exhibitions that attract international creators and enthusiasts alike. Music festivals and curated culinary gatherings animate the public realm, encouraging social interaction among diverse audiences. This vibrant programme cultivates a strong sense of belonging and shared experience for those who call the district home.
Beyond business and arts, the neighbourhood provides a wealth of upscale dining venues, boutique retail outlets and polished public spaces that enhance everyday convenience. Green courtyards and thoughtfully designed pedestrian pathways invite leisurely strolls amid the urban landscape. Together, these attributes make Dubai International Financial Centre a coveted address for discerning professionals seeking both efficiency and enrichment.
Layouts
32
1 bed
1,036 sqft
96.2 sqm
AED 3,799,000
1,044 sqft
97 sqm
AED 3,830,000 – AED 3,840,000
1,407 sqft
131 sqm
AED 4,905,000 – AED 4,925,000
1,036 sqft
96.2 sqm
AED 3,825,000
2 bed
1,723 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,060,000
1,724 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,080,000
1,723 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,165,000 – AED 6,210,000
1,556 sqft
145 sqm
AED 6,999,000
2,090 sqft
194 sqm
AED 8,550,000
2,090 – 2,091 sqft
194 sqm
AED 8,510,000 – AED 8,710,000
1,951 sqft
181 sqm
AED 8,680,000 – AED 8,700,000
1,725 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,605,000
1,723 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,225,000 – AED 6,440,000
2,091 sqft
194 sqm
AED 8,665,000 – AED 8,695,000
1,723 – 1,725 sqft
160 sqm
AED 6,020,000 – AED 6,485,000
3 bed
2,647 sqft
246 sqm
AED 12,705,000
2,647 sqft
246 sqm
AED 12,845,000
3,665 sqft
340 sqm
AED 16,900,000
3,665 sqft
340 sqm
AED 16,935,000 – AED 17,040,000
3,654 sqft
339 sqm
AED 17,175,000 – AED 17,385,000
2,587 sqft
240 sqm
AED 12,445,000
2,606 – 3,126 sqft
242 – 290 sqm
AED 12,580,000 – AED 15,150,000
2,647 sqft
246 sqm
AED 12,880,000 – AED 12,905,000
3,665 sqft
340 sqm
AED 16,760,000 – AED 16,970,000
3,654 – 3,665 sqft
339 – 340 sqm
AED 17,110,000 – AED 17,210,000
3,126 sqft
290 sqm
AED 15,395,000
4 bed
3,648 sqft
339 sqm
AED 18,380,000 – AED 18,420,000
4,698 sqft
436 sqm
AED 23,770,000
4,698 sqft
436 sqm
AED 23,840,000
4,698 sqft
436 sqm
AED 23,805,000
5 bed
6,257 sqft
581 sqm
AED 34,545,000
6 bed
14,628 sqft
1,359 sqm
AED 88,000,000
Amenities
5
Infinity Pool
Yoga Space
Spa
Cinema
Gym
What’s nearby
6
Gallery
12
Good to know
Straight answers from the developer's published terms, checked 8 Oct 2026.
What is the payment plan for Akala Residences?
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Payment Plan: 10% on booking, 30% during construction and 60% on handover.
How much is the booking amount for Akala Residences?
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10% of the purchase price falls due on booking — from AED 379,900 on the lowest-priced home. A bank or a broker may call the same figure the reservation deposit or the down payment; it is one and the same first instalment, and it is paid to the developer rather than to us.
When does Akala Residences hand over?
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Handover is scheduled for Q4 2029.
What do homes in Akala Residences cost?
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Homes currently available start from AED 3,799,000 and range up to AED 88,000,000 for 1 – 6 bed homes. These are the prices of the homes released for sale through our live feed today, not the launch prices — earlier and cheaper releases may have sold out.
How much does each bedroom size cost at Akala Residences?
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Published starting prices by layout are 1 bed from AED 3,799,000; 2 bed from AED 6,020,000; 3 bed from AED 12,445,000; 4 bed from AED 18,380,000; 5 bed from AED 34,545,000; 6 bed from AED 88,000,000. Those are the entry price for each size — floor, view and the exact layout move the figure, and the current price list carries the price of every remaining unit.
Is there a price list for Akala Residences?
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Yes. Ask for it on this page and the developer’s own price list is emailed to you — unit number, floor, exact size, price and price per square foot for every home still available. 25 homes were unsold at the last check on 8 Oct 2026.
Who is the developer of Akala Residences?
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Akala Residences is developed by Arada in Zabeel 1&2 · Dubai · United Arab Emirates.
What is the service charge at Akala Residences?
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The published service charge at Akala Residences is 35 AED/sqft, billed once a year. On the smallest published layout, 1,036 sqft, that is roughly AED 36,260 a year. It starts at handover and the first year is usually pro-rated from the day you collect the keys. In Dubai the annual budget behind the charge is filed with the Mollak system, so the figure is reviewed each year once the building is occupied. Checked 8 Oct 2026.
Is my money protected when buying off-plan at Akala Residences?
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Arada has registered an escrow account for Akala Residences. In the UAE an off-plan instalment is paid into the project’s escrow account rather than to the developer directly, and is released against construction progress the regulator has verified. We do not publish the account number — your sale agreement and the developer’s own payment instructions carry it.
Does buying in Akala Residences qualify for a UAE Golden Visa?
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With homes currently available from AED 3,799,000, homes here meet the AED 2,000,000 property investment threshold for the 10-year Golden Visa. Since February 2026, off-plan and mortgaged purchases can qualify on a certified valuation — our advisors can confirm eligibility for a specific unit.
How the money actually moves — escrow, the 40/60 split, post-handover terms and the fees nobody mentions: our guide to UAE off-plan payment plans.
Every other off-plan project selling above the AED 2,000,000 threshold: Golden Visa property in the UAE. What actually qualifies, and how Dubai and Abu Dhabi differ: our Golden Visa guide.
Akala Residences vs Address Residences Zabeel
The closest live alternative we hold. Both are still selling, so the two sets of terms can be weighed against each other rather than against a memory.
- Available from
- AED 3,799,000
- AED 2,992,888
- Layouts on offer
- 1 – 6 bed
- 1 – 3 bed
- Handover
- Q4 2029
- SEP 2029
- District
- Zabeel 1&2
- Zabeel 1&2
- Developer
- Arada
- Emaar
- Payment plan
- 10 / 30 / 60
- 10 / 80 / 10
Figures are the developers' own published terms, checked 8 Oct 2026. A dash means the developer has not published that detail yet — an advisor can ask.
