Buying · Downtown Dubai

Selling Your Property in Downtown Dubai

How to price, market and close a sale in Downtown Dubai without leaving money on the table.

Price per sqft

AED 3,100 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 140,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

82%

Pricing

Price off DLD-recorded comparables in your tower, not asking prices. Downtown Dubai trades at AED 3,100 per sqft; correctly priced units go under offer in four to ten weeks, mispriced ones sit and go stale.

Marketing and closing

Professional photography, a verified Trakheesi listing, portal placement and direct buyer outreach. Then Form F, developer NOC, trustee appointment and title transfer.

Downtown Dubai at a glance

Downtown Dubai is the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district with the highest tourist footfall in the UAE. Buying sits at AED 3,100 per sqft — roughly AED 2,418,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 140,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 805 a night at 82% occupancy, around AED 240,937 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 332,492 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to sell in Downtown Dubai?

2% agency commission plus an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000; no capital gains tax.

Can I sell with a tenant in place?

Yes, though vacant possession usually sells faster and for more.