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Arada · Za'abeel
Akala Hotels and Residences
Arada's wellness-led Akala Hotels and Residences in Za'abeel 2 beside DIFC, from about AED 3.9M with handover October 2029.
Starting price
AED 3.9M
Handover
Q4 2029
Status
Under construction
Payment plan
40/60
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The projectZa'abeel
Akala Hotels and Residences
Akala Hotels and Residences is Arada's precision-wellness branded tower in Za'abeel 2, bordering DIFC, launched in May 2025 with hotel, residences and longevity-focused amenities.
Launch pricing started around AED 3.8M to 3.9M, with listings ranging up to AED 34.5M for a five-bedroom penthouse; Property Finder reports 5% down, 35% during construction and 60% on handover, while other portals cite 60/40 or 50/50 variants.
Handover is scheduled for Q4 2029, with DLD data citing October 2029.
Key facts
| Developer | Arada |
| Community | Za'abeel |
| Status | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 |
| Starting price | AED 3.9M |
| Unit types | 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom, Penthouse |
| Payment plan | 40/60 |
| Ownership | Freehold — open to all nationalities |
Why Akala Hotels and Residences
InvestmentPricing & payment
Investment overview
Pricing by configuration
| 1 Bedroom | from AED 3.8M |
| 2 Bedroom | from AED 6.0M |
Unit types
1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom · Penthouse
Payment plan
40/60 — 5% on booking, 35% during construction, 60% on handover
Worked example
On AED 3.9M
| 5% · Booking | AED 195K |
| 35% · Construction | AED 1.36M |
| 60% · Handover | AED 2.34M |
| DLD fee (4%) | AED 156K |
Meets the AED 2M property threshold for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa (subject to ICP rules).
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MRK Real Estate Brokers · RERA ORN 17024. This presentation is prepared by MRK for marketing purposes from published sources and is subject to change without notice. Images © Arada; MRK watermark applied. Prices, payment plans, specifications and handover dates must be confirmed with MRK before purchase. This document does not constitute an offer or contract.