Dubai · Downtown Dubai
2 Bedroom Apartments for Sale in Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district with the highest tourist footfall in the UAE. Here's exactly what a 2 bedroom apartment costs to buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Entry price
AED 3,875,000
Price per sqft
AED 3,100/sqft
Typical size
1,250 sqft
Gross yield
6–7%
2 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Dubai: the 2026 picture
A typical 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai runs about 1,250 sqft and trades near AED 3,100/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 3,875,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 224,000 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 1,248 a night at 82% occupancy — about AED 373,526 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 515,466, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick Downtown Dubai
- ✓ Minutes from Burj Khalifa
- ✓ Minutes from Dubai Mall
- ✓ Minutes from Dubai Opera
- ✓ 6–7% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
We source on and off-market 2 bedroom apartments in Downtown Dubai, run the yield maths with you, handle DLD transfer and mortgage introductions, then take over letting or hosting once you own it.
Available near Downtown Dubai
Signature★ 4.98The Sand-Glass Loft
1 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 980 sqft
Not available for buy
★ 4.91Opera District 2BR
2 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,320 sqft
Price
AED 3.8M
Iconic View★ 4.99Burj View Penthouse
4 BR
Downtown Dubai · Penthouse · 5,200 sqft
Price
AED 52M
★ 4.88Boulevard 3BR Residence
3 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,980 sqft
Price
AED 5.4M
★ 4.79Old Town Studio
Studio
Downtown Dubai · Studio · 540 sqft
Not available for buy
FAQ — 2 bedroom apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai
How much does a 2 bedroom apartment cost in Downtown Dubai?
Around AED 3,875,000 for a 1,250 sqft unit, based on a Downtown Dubai average of AED 3,100/sqft in 2026.
What rental yield can I expect?
Downtown Dubai delivers 6–7% gross on long-term rent, and materially more when the 2 bedroom apartment is operated as a licensed holiday home.
What fees apply when buying in Downtown Dubai?
Budget 4% DLD transfer fee, roughly AED 4,200 in trustee fees, 2% agency commission and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% if financed.
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in Downtown Dubai?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your 2 bedroom apartment is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai?
Yes. Downtown Dubai sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.