Burj Khalifa Residences – Investment & Lifestyle FAQ

Current price per sqft: AED 5800. Recent transactions: 3BR 3800sqft at AED 22,040,000; 2BR 2200sqft at AED 12,760,000; 1BR 1400sqft at AED 8,120,000. Price history (12 months): ranging from AED 5757 to AED 5800/sqft.

Unit mix: 280 × 1BR, 250 × 2BR, 120 × 3BR, 0 × 4BR, 26 × Penthouse. Total: 826 units. Standard residential tower.

Tier: LUXURY. Investment thesis: "World's tallest building with icon status and established rental demand; large portfolio of unit types serves diverse buyer segments with steady appreciation.". Comparable buildings in Downtown Dubai range AED 5300–6300/sqft. Verdict: Competitive positioning; check comps in the building. Consult a local agent for current market assessment.

Amenities: Observation deck views, Infinity pools, Spa, Fine dining, Concierge and more. Year completed: 2010. Floors: 163. Well-maintained common areas and 24/7 security.

163 floors. Total units: 826. Average units/floor: 6. View types: Marina views, City views. Higher floors command premium pricing.

Layouts: Studio to 4-bedroom units. Most popular: 1-bedroom (280 units). Sizes vary 500–2,500 sqft. Many units have balconies/terraces. Furnished and unfurnished options available (check listing details).

Beach: 15 mins. Burj Khalifa metro: 2 mins. Downtown Dubai: 0 mins. Airport (DXB): 18 mins.

Metro accessible via Burj Khalifa. Schools within 5–15 mins. Shopping malls: Dubai Marina Mall, Ibn Battuta nearby. Parking: typically 1–2 spaces per unit. Good road connectivity to Sheikh Zayed Road and key exits.

Located in Downtown Dubai, a luxury community. Residents: expat professionals, families, investors. Dining & retail: diverse options within 5–15 mins. Safety: 24/7 security in building and community. Vibe: upscale and vibrant.

Service charge: ~AED 2029.9999999999998/sqft/year typical for tier LUXURY. Estimate for 2BR (1500 sqft): AED 253750/month. DEWA: AED 400–600/month. Insurance: AED 1,000–2,000/year. Total holding cost: AED 800–1,500/month.

Profile: Mix of owner-occupiers and investors. Typical buyers: expat professionals, families seeking quality lifestyle, buy-to-let investors targeting 4%–6% yields. Nationalities: diverse (UK, India, Saudi, Russia, China well represented). Community vibe: professional, family-oriented, investment-savvy.

Gross rental yield: 4.2%–5.7%. 1BR typical rent: AED 20,000/month. 2BR: AED 31,666.667/month. Strong tenant demand; typical vacancy: 1–2 months/year.