Akala Hotels and Residences: off-plan project in Dubai International Financial Center
Akala Hotels and Residences is an off-plan residential apartment project in Dubai International Financial Center, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 3745 and developed by Arada Developments L.L.C S.o.c. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 92 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 6,103,200 (AED 3,752 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 3,855,000 and AED 12,636,000.
- 92off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 6,103,200median sale price
- AED 3,752median price per sq ft
- 0%construction progress (DLD)
- October 2029end date in the register
- 546registered units
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 3,752 per sq ft, Akala Hotels and Residences is 112.3% above the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 92 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 8 a month.
- Construction: 0% complete in the DLD register, construction had not started at the latest inspection; planned end October 2029.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 1 bedroom) makes up 42.4% of sales, alongside 4 other types.
Akala Hotels and Residences: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 3745 |
| Registered developer | Arada Developments L.L.C S.o.c (developer no. 1409) |
| Community (master project) | Dubai International Financial Center |
| DLD area | Zaabeel Second |
| Register status | not started |
| Construction progress | 0% |
| Project start | May 1, 2026 |
| Planned end | October 31, 2029 |
| Registered units | 546 units |
| Buildings | 2 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
Akala Hotels and Residences off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 3,880,000.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 39 | AED 3,880,000 | 3,829,000 – 4,957,000 | 97 m² (1,044 sq ft) | AED 3,712 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 36 | AED 6,726,950 | 6,030,284 – 9,219,750 | 160 m² (1,722 sq ft) | AED 4,038 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 13 | AED 12,510,000 | 11,563,521 – 16,536,640 | 242 m² (2,605 sq ft) | AED 4,659 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 3 | AED 21,969,116 | — | 436 m² (4,693 sq ft) | AED 4,676 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
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Sales by unit type
Apartment · 1 bedroom: 42.4% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 97 m² (96 to 131 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 42.4% (39 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 39.1% (36 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 14.1% (13 sales)
- Apartment · 4 bedrooms: 3.3% (3 sales)
- Apartment · 5+ bedrooms: 1.1% (1 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
Akala Hotels and Residences off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 4,387 in Q3 2025 to AED 3,689 in Q3 2026 (-15.9%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 63 | AED 4,387 | — |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | AED 4,396 | +0.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 23 | AED 3,731 | -15.1% |
| Q2 2026 | 23 | AED 3,750 | +0.5% |
| Q3 2026 | 10 | AED 3,689 | -1.6% |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Where is Akala Hotels and Residences?
Akala Hotels and Residences is in Dubai International Financial Center (DLD area Zaabeel Second), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Financial Centre
- Nearest shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Nearest landmark: Burj Khalifa
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All DLD sales at Akala Hotels and Residences (new and resale)
- Dubai International Financial Center property prices
- All Arada Developments L.L.C S.o.c projects
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at Akala Hotels and Residences cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 92 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 6,103,200, or AED 3,752 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 3,855,000 and AED 12,636,000. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will Akala Hotels and Residences be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "not started", 0% complete, with a planned end date of October 31, 2029. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of Akala Hotels and Residences?
The DLD register lists Arada Developments L.L.C S.o.c (developer no. 1409).
What unit types are sold at Akala Hotels and Residences?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (39), apartment · 2 bedrooms (36), apartment · 3 bedrooms (13), apartment · 4 bedrooms (3), apartment · 5+ bedrooms (1). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 3,880,000 for 97 m².
Has the price per sq ft at Akala Hotels and Residences changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 4,387 per sq ft in Q3 2025 to AED 3,689 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the Akala Hotels and Residences price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.