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Render of the twin Akala towers at dusk Under Construction Render of the Akala podium pool seen from above Render of the Akala towers and podium in the DIFC skyline Render of the L-shaped podium pool +4 Watch video Render of a residence living room Render of a residence with Burj Khalifa view Render of a spa relaxation lounge Render of a wellness corridor

Akala Hotels and Residences

Arada

Za'abeel

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Render of the twin Akala towers at dusk Photo: © Arada

Height
220 m
Floors
50
Units
546
Status
Under Construction
DLD No.
3745
Project
DP-0027

Overview

Akala Hotels and Residences is a mixed-use development by Arada in Zaabeel Second (Za'abeel 2), between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Downtown Dubai. According to the developer it consists of two towers of about 220 metres sharing a podium: one tower is a hotel and the other holds 534 branded residences. Homes range from one-bedroom apartments to a two-level penthouse called The Observatory with views of the Burj Khalifa, and Arada quotes a 1 to 6 bedroom range. The concept is 'precision wellness': a hydrothermal spa, a fitness club, yoga and Pilates studios, a private cinema, an L-shaped podium pool and an Everwell medical wellness clinic. All of these are promised by the developer and not yet built. In the Dubai Land Department project register the development is no. 3745, registered on 20 May 2025, construction started on 1 May 2026 and the inspection of 13 October 2026 shows 2% progress. The registered planned completion of 31 October 2029 is the developer's plan, not a handover. Sales opened on 31 May 2025, and DLD open data for 2026 lists 57 off-plan (pre-registration) sales so far. Arada's page quotes prices from AED 3.79 million, but payment plans and starting prices differ between sources and must be confirmed with the developer. This page is not investment advice and promises no return; because the buildings are not built yet, every image is a render.

Timeline

  1. Planned completion per developer (registered 31 Oct 2029) Planned Dubai Land Department — Project Status
  3. Sales launch event at the Museum of the Future Arada — Akala launch news
  4. Akala unveiled by Arada Arada — Akala launch news
  5. Project registered with DLD (no. 3745) Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Project type
Residential · Hotel
Sources differ
Construction status
Under Construction
1 source
Progress
2%
1 source
Construction start
May 2026
2 sources
Expected completion
Oct 2029
Sources differ
Actual handover
Not stated
DLD project number
3745
1 source
DLD registration date
20 May 2025
1 source
Project ID
DP-0027

Videos

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Akala | The World's First Precision Wellness Destination

Arada Official Watch on YouTube

Building and units

Height
220 m
1 source
Floors
50
1 source
Blocks
2
Sources differ
Total units
546
Sources differ
Parking spaces
Not stated
Developer
Arada
Sources differ
Consultant
Not stated
Main contractor
Not stated

Unit types and sizes

Each row keeps its own source. The bar shows where the size range sits among this project's units.

Type Units Size Source
1 to 6 bedroom residences Not stated Not stated Arada — Akala page
The Observatory (two-level penthouse) Not stated Not stated Arada — Akala launch news
Akala hotel tower Not stated Not stated Arada — Akala launch news

Payment plans

As quoted by each source. They don't always agree, so each one is shown on its own. Get the plan for your unit in writing from the developer.

  • Down payment10%
  • During construction50%
  • On handover40%
Arada — Akala page Data to 10 Nov 2026

In the building

Worth knowing

Handover status
Not started Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Payment plan in another source
5% / 35% / 60% (Property Finder) vs 10% / 50% / 40% (Arada) Property Finder
Sale status
Property Finder labels it sold out; DLD shows pre-registration sales until at least Oct 2026; Arada still shows a starting price Property Finder
Sustainability certification
LEED Gold and WELL Silver pre-certification Arada — Akala launch news
Registered rent contracts
None — under construction, no homes to lease yet Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Service charge
Not announced — no approved charge for a building under construction Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Maintenance cost
Not published separately; expected to be part of the service charge once announced Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Reported gross yield
None — no rented homes yet, so no reported yield Dubai Land Department — Project Status
Year-on-year price change
None — sales began in May 2025 and DLD open data covers only 2026, so no comparable year exists Dubai Land Department — Open Data
Hotel / wellness operator
Akala (Arada's wellness brand); clinic by Everwell Arada — Akala launch news

Prices and rents

Recorded sales

Figures sources attribute to recorded deals. Not checked against DLD yet.

Figure Value Property type Period Source
Average sale price AED 7,582,368 All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Median sale price AED 6,044,168 All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Median price per sq ft AED 3,740.26 / sq ft All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Lowest recorded price AED 3,629,000 All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Highest recorded price AED 23,630,000 All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Number of sales 57 All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Total sales volume AED 432.19M All units Jan 2026 – Nov 2026 Dubai Land Department — Open Data Data to 10 Nov 2026
Price change over one year Not stated
Price change over several years Not stated

Asking prices

What sellers ask in adverts. Kept apart from deals because an asking price is not a sale.

Figure Value Property type Period Source
Developer's starting price AED 3,790,000 Residential Nov 2026 – Nov 2026 Arada — Akala page Data to 10 Nov 2026
Developer's starting price: Also reported AED 3,905,000 Residential Nov 2026 – Nov 2026 Property Finder Data to 10 Nov 2026
Median asking price per sq ft Not stated
Lowest asking price Not stated
Highest asking price Not stated

Rents

Figure Value Property type Period Source
Annual rent Not stated
Annual rent per sq ft Not stated
Number of rent contracts Not stated

Individual deals on record

Grants and mortgages are shown for context and are not counted as market prices.

DateDealAmountSizePer sq ftSource
27 Oct 2026 Sale AED 7,101,700 1,557 sq ft 4,561 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Oct 2026 Sale AED 11,947,200 2,587 sq ft 4,618 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Sep 2026 Sale AED 6,348,650 1,725 sq ft 3,680 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
16 Sep 2026 Sale AED 5,980,050 1,723 sq ft 3,471 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Sep 2026 Sale AED 3,748,500 1,036 sq ft 3,618 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Sep 2026 Sale AED 12,780,000 2,647 sq ft 4,828 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 Aug 2026 Sale AED 15,185,000 3,126 sq ft 4,858 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
20 Aug 2026 Sale AED 6,789,030 1,556 sq ft 4,363 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
20 Aug 2026 Sale AED 3,855,000 1,044 sq ft 3,693 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026 Sale AED 3,860,000 1,036 sq ft 3,726 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026 Sale AED 6,056,400 1,723 sq ft 3,515 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026 Sale AED 6,350,000 1,723 sq ft 3,685 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026 Sale AED 3,763,200 1,044 sq ft 3,605 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026 Sale AED 3,850,000 1,044 sq ft 3,688 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026 Sale AED 16,865,800 3,654 sq ft 4,616 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026 Sale AED 3,629,000 1,036 sq ft 3,503 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026 Sale AED 3,865,000 1,044 sq ft 3,702 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026 Sale AED 3,875,000 1,044 sq ft 3,712 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026 Sale AED 5,828,250 1,723 sq ft 3,383 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026 Sale AED 3,840,000 1,036 sq ft 3,707 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026 Sale AED 3,850,000 1,036 sq ft 3,716 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026 Sale AED 4,773,750 1,406 sq ft 3,395 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026 Sale AED 3,880,000 1,036 sq ft 3,745 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 May 2026 Sale AED 8,284,000 1,951 sq ft 4,246 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026 Sale AED 9,215,000 2,076 sq ft 4,439 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026 Sale AED 3,845,000 1,036 sq ft 3,711 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026 Sale AED 3,885,000 1,036 sq ft 3,750 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026 Sale AED 7,325,000 1,556 sq ft 4,708 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026 Sale AED 11,551,488 2,587 sq ft 4,465 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026 Sale AED 11,676,444 2,606 sq ft 4,481 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026 Sale AED 21,969,116 4,698 sq ft 4,676 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026 Sale AED 11,486,696 2,587 sq ft 4,440 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026 Sale AED 11,611,652 2,606 sq ft 4,456 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026 Sale AED 21,904,324 4,698 sq ft 4,662 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026 Sale AED 7,978,672 2,091 sq ft 3,816 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026 Sale AED 3,805,000 1,036 sq ft 3,673 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026 Sale AED 4,935,000 1,406 sq ft 3,510 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026 Sale AED 3,880,000 1,044 sq ft 3,716 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
6 Mar 2026 Sale AED 23,630,000 4,698 sq ft 5,030 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026 Sale AED 6,044,168 1,725 sq ft 3,504 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026 Sale AED 8,006,440 2,091 sq ft 3,829 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026 Sale AED 12,510,000 2,606 sq ft 4,800 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 8,710,000 1,951 sq ft 4,464 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,870,000 1,044 sq ft 3,707 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 4,985,000 1,405 sq ft 3,548 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,890,000 1,044 sq ft 3,726 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,865,000 1,036 sq ft 3,731 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,890,000 1,036 sq ft 3,755 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026 Sale AED 6,575,000 1,725 sq ft 3,812 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
13 Feb 2026 Sale AED 6,150,000 1,724 sq ft 3,567 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
13 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,875,000 1,036 sq ft 3,740 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026 Sale AED 9,224,500 2,076 sq ft 4,443 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026 Sale AED 3,895,000 1,036 sq ft 3,760 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026 Sale AED 9,710,000 2,056 sq ft 4,723 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026 Sale AED 12,139,550 2,587 sq ft 4,693 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jan 2026 Sale AED 3,835,000 1,036 sq ft 3,702 Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jan 2026 Sale AED 6,016,400 1,725 sq ft 3,488 Dubai Land Department — Open Data

Charts

Starting prices on record
Arada — Akala page Nov 2026 – Nov 2026
AED 3.79M
Property Finder Nov 2026 – Nov 2026
AED 3.91M

Bars run from the lowest figure up. The darker bar is the one this page leads with. These are prices sources quote, not deals.

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What it measuresValueSourcePeriod
Arada — Akala pageAED 3.79MArada — Akala pageNov 2026 – Nov 2026
Property FinderAED 3.91MProperty FinderNov 2026 – Nov 2026
Every recorded sale: price per sq ft
3,0003,5004,0004,5005,0005,500Jan 2026Oct 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026Median 3,7403,0003,5004,0004,5005,0005,500Jan 2026Oct 2026May 2026Median 3,740

The grey line is the median of these 57 deals.

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DatePer sq ftAmountSize (sq ft)Source
8 Jan 2026AED 3,702 / sq ftAED 3,835,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jan 2026AED 3,488 / sq ftAED 6,016,4001,725Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026AED 4,443 / sq ftAED 9,224,5002,076Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026AED 3,760 / sq ftAED 3,895,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026AED 4,723 / sq ftAED 9,710,0002,056Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Feb 2026AED 4,693 / sq ftAED 12,139,5502,587Dubai Land Department — Open Data
13 Feb 2026AED 3,567 / sq ftAED 6,150,0001,724Dubai Land Department — Open Data
13 Feb 2026AED 3,740 / sq ftAED 3,875,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 4,464 / sq ftAED 8,710,0001,951Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,707 / sq ftAED 3,870,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,548 / sq ftAED 4,985,0001,405Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,726 / sq ftAED 3,890,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,731 / sq ftAED 3,865,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,755 / sq ftAED 3,890,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Feb 2026AED 3,812 / sq ftAED 6,575,0001,725Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026AED 3,504 / sq ftAED 6,044,1681,725Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026AED 3,829 / sq ftAED 8,006,4402,091Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Mar 2026AED 4,800 / sq ftAED 12,510,0002,606Dubai Land Department — Open Data
6 Mar 2026AED 5,030 / sq ftAED 23,630,0004,698Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026AED 3,673 / sq ftAED 3,805,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026AED 3,510 / sq ftAED 4,935,0001,406Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Mar 2026AED 3,716 / sq ftAED 3,880,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026AED 4,440 / sq ftAED 11,486,6962,587Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026AED 4,456 / sq ftAED 11,611,6522,606Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026AED 4,662 / sq ftAED 21,904,3244,698Dubai Land Department — Open Data
7 Apr 2026AED 3,816 / sq ftAED 7,978,6722,091Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026AED 4,465 / sq ftAED 11,551,4882,587Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026AED 4,481 / sq ftAED 11,676,4442,606Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Apr 2026AED 4,676 / sq ftAED 21,969,1164,698Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026AED 4,439 / sq ftAED 9,215,0002,076Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026AED 3,711 / sq ftAED 3,845,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026AED 3,750 / sq ftAED 3,885,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Apr 2026AED 4,708 / sq ftAED 7,325,0001,556Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 May 2026AED 4,246 / sq ftAED 8,284,0001,951Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026AED 3,707 / sq ftAED 3,840,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026AED 3,716 / sq ftAED 3,850,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026AED 3,395 / sq ftAED 4,773,7501,406Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 May 2026AED 3,745 / sq ftAED 3,880,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026AED 3,503 / sq ftAED 3,629,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026AED 3,702 / sq ftAED 3,865,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026AED 3,712 / sq ftAED 3,875,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
18 Jun 2026AED 3,383 / sq ftAED 5,828,2501,723Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026AED 3,605 / sq ftAED 3,763,2001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026AED 3,688 / sq ftAED 3,850,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
25 Jun 2026AED 4,616 / sq ftAED 16,865,8003,654Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026AED 3,726 / sq ftAED 3,860,0001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026AED 3,515 / sq ftAED 6,056,4001,723Dubai Land Department — Open Data
8 Jul 2026AED 3,685 / sq ftAED 6,350,0001,723Dubai Land Department — Open Data
20 Aug 2026AED 4,363 / sq ftAED 6,789,0301,556Dubai Land Department — Open Data
20 Aug 2026AED 3,693 / sq ftAED 3,855,0001,044Dubai Land Department — Open Data
21 Aug 2026AED 4,858 / sq ftAED 15,185,0003,126Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Sep 2026AED 3,618 / sq ftAED 3,748,5001,036Dubai Land Department — Open Data
3 Sep 2026AED 4,828 / sq ftAED 12,780,0002,647Dubai Land Department — Open Data
16 Sep 2026AED 3,471 / sq ftAED 5,980,0501,723Dubai Land Department — Open Data
23 Sep 2026AED 3,680 / sq ftAED 6,348,6501,725Dubai Land Department — Open Data
2 Oct 2026AED 4,618 / sq ftAED 11,947,2002,587Dubai Land Department — Open Data
27 Oct 2026AED 4,561 / sq ftAED 7,101,7001,557Dubai Land Department — Open Data
Market in Za'abeel: price per sq ft by month
2,8003,0003,2003,4003,6003,8002,899Jan 20263,622Mar 2026May 2026Jul 20263,154Oct 20262,8003,0003,2003,4003,6003,8002,899Jan 20263,622Apr 2026Jul 20263,154Oct 2026

The whole district, not this building. Source: Dubai Land Department — Open Data

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MonthMedian AED / sq ft
Jan 2026AED 2,899 / sq ft
Feb 2026AED 3,622 / sq ft
Mar 2026AED 3,091 / sq ft
Apr 2026AED 3,219 / sq ft
May 2026AED 3,038 / sq ft
Jun 2026AED 3,326 / sq ft
Jul 2026AED 3,251 / sq ft
Aug 2026AED 3,140 / sq ft
Sep 2026AED 3,135 / sq ft
Oct 2026AED 3,154 / sq ft
Sales per month
0510152Jan 202613Feb 20267Mar 202611Apr 20265May 20267Jun 20263Jul 20263Aug 20264Sep 20262Oct 20260510152Jan 202613Feb 20267Mar 202611Apr 20265May 20267Jun 20263Jul 20263Aug 20264Sep 20262Oct 2026

Months without a record are not shown, which does not mean no deals took place.

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MonthSales
Jan 20262
Feb 202613
Mar 20267
Apr 202611
May 20265
Jun 20267
Jul 20263
Aug 20263
Sep 20264
Oct 20262
Price per sq ft against the area
Akala Hotels and Residences Za'abeel
01,0002,0003,0004,0003,7403,154Dubai Land Department — Open Data01,0002,0003,0004,0003,7403,154Dubai Land Department — Open Data
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SourceAkala Hotels and ResidencesZa'abeel
Dubai Land Department — Open DataAED 3,740 / sq ftAED 3,154 / sq ft
Construction progress over time
0%50%100%0%May 2025Mar 2026Jul 20262%Oct 20260%50%100%0%May 2025Mar 20262%Oct 2026
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DateProgress
May 20250%
Mar 20260%
Jul 20260%
Oct 20262%
Data we don't have yet (2)
  • Annual rent per sq ft, last 12 monthsNot enough dated rent contracts yet. The contracts on record start in the future or are too few to show a trend.
  • Rental yield against similar projectsNo similar project with rent and price figures is in the directory yet.

Investment analysis

Gross Rental Yield
Not stated
Net Rental Yield
Not stated
Payback Period
Not stated
Capital Appreciation
Not stated
Rental Yield reported by a source
Not stated
ROI
Not stated Depends on your resale price and holding period. Enter them in the calculator below.
Average monthly rent
Not stated
Service charge, yearly
Not stated
Maintenance, yearly
Not stated
Buying costs (assumed)
4% + AED 580 DLD transfer fee and title deed, from secondary sources. Agent and trustee fees are not included.

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Location

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Distances

Place Kind By road Straight line By car Source
Financial Centre Metro 1.8 km 0.5 km 4 min OpenStreetMap
Burj Khalifa / The Dubai Mall Downtown Dubai 2.0 km 1.1 km 4 min OpenStreetMap
Dubai International Airport (DXB) Airport 16.9 km 10.2 km 19 min OpenStreetMap
Shopping Not stated
Iranian Hospital Dubai Hospital 6.0 km 2.7 km 8 min OpenStreetMap
GEMS Wellington Primary School School 3.4 km 0.8 km 5 min OpenStreetMap

Around the project

Compared with other projects

Project Status Height Floors Units Progress Completion Price
Akala Hotels and Residences Under Construction 220 m 50 546 2% Oct 2029 AED 3.79MStarting from
Soulever by Beyond Under Construction Not stated 44 517 0% Dec 2028 AED 2.53MStarting from
Maybach Ultimate Luxury Under Construction Not stated Not stated 1,233 18% Apr 2028 AED 1.16MStarting from
Pinewood Estate Homes Under Construction Not stated Not stated 247 0% Nov 2028 AED 5.6MStarting from

Every figure here is a research figure. Prices are the headline figure of each project, so they are not always the same kind of number: read the small line under each.

Expert analysis

Mr Amlak's reading of the sources listed on this page. It is not a rating or an opinion of the Dubai Land Department.

Strengths

Location between DIFC and Downtown Dubai: the Financial Centre metro station is about 0.5 km straight-line away and The Gate Avenue about 0.4 km.

Based on: OpenStreetMap distances; Arada page

Developer-announced hotel services, spa and medical wellness clinic under one podium, plus LEED Gold / WELL Silver pre-certification.

Based on: Arada launch news

Weaknesses

Construction is at only 1.88% (DLD inspection of 13 Oct 2026); every amenity and image is still a promise or a render.

Based on: DLD Project Status

Sources disagree on payment plan (10/50/40 vs 5/35/60), starting price, building count and floors; confirm with the developer.

Based on: Arada vs Property Finder vs fam Properties

Investment opportunities

Off-plan buyers get a staged payment plan, and the registered 2026 sales show a wide price spread by unit size: median AED 3.87M for 1-bedroom and AED 6.79M for 2-bedroom units in 57 DLD sales. Resale value depends on delivery and the market at that time, so no return is implied.

Based on: DLD open data 2026, 57 sales

Investment risks

Delivery is the developer's registered plan (31 Oct 2029), not a confirmed handover; delays are possible in any off-plan project. Money should sit in the registered escrow account (Commercial Bank of Dubai per DLD).

Based on: DLD Project Status

Market reading

All 57 registered 2026 sales are off-plan (median about AED 3,740 per sq ft, median price AED 6.04M, range AED 3.63M–23.63M). There are no resale or rent records yet, and the area median per sq ft is shown in the price tiles for comparison.

Based on: DLD open data, 2026-01-01 to 2026-11-10

Conclusion

A branded wellness-hotel and residences development at the DIFC edge, in early construction. Interesting for buyers who value location and services, but delivery, payment terms and price should be confirmed with Arada before any decision.

Documents and official pages

Arada — Akala page Official page Arada launch announcement (29 May 2025) Official page

Sources

Source Kind Items Latest data date Last checked
Dubai Land Department — Open Data Official 76 10 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026
Dubai Land Department — Project Status Official 21 13 Oct 2026 10 Nov 2026
Arada — Akala launch news Developer 16 29 May 2025 10 Nov 2026
OpenStreetMap Reference 9 Not stated Not stated
Arada — Akala page Developer 8 10 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026
Property Finder Listings portal 5 10 Nov 2026 Not stated
fam Properties Reference 1 10 Nov 2026 Not stated

Photo credits

Photo Credit Licence Source
Render of the twin Akala towers at dusk © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of the Akala podium pool seen from above © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of the Akala towers and podium in the DIFC skyline © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of the L-shaped podium pool © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of a residence living room © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of a residence with Burj Khalifa view © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of a spa relaxation lounge © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
Render of a wellness corridor © Arada Developer marketing material Source page
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