butterfly: off-plan project in Arjan
butterfly is an off-plan residential apartment project in Arjan, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 3060 and developed by Desert Falcon Real Estate Development L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 198 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,297,185 (AED 1,669 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 816,177 and AED 1,548,877.
- 198off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,297,185median sale price
- AED 1,669median price per sq ft
- 0%construction progress (DLD)
- January 2029end date in the register
- 596registered 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 1,669 per sq ft, butterfly is in line with the median of off-plan sales across the 16 projects tracked in Arjan (AED 1,689 per sq ft), and 5.6% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 198 off-plan sales in 11 months since the first registered sale (November 2025), about 18 a month; number 5 by sales in Arjan over the period.
- Construction: 0% complete in the DLD register, construction had not started at the latest inspection; planned end January 2029.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 1 bedroom) makes up 45.5% of sales, alongside 2 other types.
butterfly: 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 | 3060 |
| Registered developer | Desert Falcon Real Estate Development L.L.C (developer no. 1259) |
| Master developer | Liwan (L.L.C) |
| Community (master project) | Arjan |
| DLD area | Al Barshaa South Third |
| Register status | not started |
| Construction progress | 0% |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Planned end | January 31, 2029 |
| Registered units | 596 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.
butterfly off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · studio, at a median AED 836,777.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 90 | AED 836,777 | 800,477 – 895,377 | 40 m² (431 sq ft) | AED 1,921 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 90 | AED 1,410,382 | 1,298,370 – 1,492,605 | 80 m² (861 sq ft) | AED 1,585 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 18 | AED 2,144,201 | 2,103,423 – 2,273,238 | 126 m² (1,356 sq ft) | AED 1,563 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
To turn one of these prices into a payment schedule, use OffPlanSimulator's off-plan payment plan calculator, then add registration fees with the Dubai buying costs calculator.
Sales by unit type
Apartment · 1 bedroom: 45.5% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 80 m² (79 to 89 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 45.5% (90 sales)
- Apartment · Studio: 45.5% (90 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 9.1% (18 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
butterfly off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,788 in Q4 2025 to AED 1,591 in Q2 2026 (-11%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 109 | AED 1,788 | — |
| Q1 2026 | 69 | AED 1,597 | -10.7% |
| Q2 2026 | 16 | AED 1,591 | -0.4% |
| Q3 2026 | 4 | AED 1,583 | — |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Arjan
To gauge the rental market around butterfly: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Arjan over the last 12 months (11,830 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 4,419 | AED 46,000 | 42,000 – 52,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 4,826 | AED 68,000 | 60,000 – 75,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,390 | AED 93,000 | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 193 | AED 150,000 | 120,000 – 175,000 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is butterfly?
butterfly is in Arjan (DLD area Al Barshaa South Third), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
- Nearest shopping mall: Mall of the Emirates
- Nearest landmark: Motor City
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Arjan
- All DLD sales at butterfly (new and resale)
- Arjan property prices
- Arjan rents
- All Desert Falcon Real Estate Development L.L.C projects
Other off-plan projects in Arjan
- Marquis One — AED 1,689/sq ft
- Samana Imperial Garden — AED 1,914/sq ft
- Binghatti Hillcrest — AED 2,232/sq ft
- Ashley Hills — AED 1,485/sq ft
- Enchante By GRID — AED 1,763/sq ft
- The central downtown — AED 1,424/sq ft
- One Beverly — AED 1,663/sq ft
- Empire Estates — AED 1,714/sq ft
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 1,297,185)
- The Harmony, Dubai South Residential District — AED 1,295,000
- 171 Garden Heights, Jumeirah Garden City — AED 1,298,822
- DAMAC Riverside Views - Royal 3&4, Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 1,294,950
- Vincitore Wellness Estate, Majan — AED 1,300,000
- Golf Trails, Dubai World Central — AED 1,290,888
- Bianca, Wadi Al Safa 2 — AED 1,300,000
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at butterfly cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 198 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,297,185, or AED 1,669 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 816,177 and AED 1,548,877. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will butterfly 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 January 31, 2029. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of butterfly?
The DLD register lists Desert Falcon Real Estate Development L.L.C (developer no. 1259), in a community developed by Liwan (L.L.C).
What unit types are sold at butterfly?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (90), apartment · studio (90), apartment · 2 bedrooms (18). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,410,382 for 80 m².
Has the price per sq ft at butterfly changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,788 per sq ft in Q4 2025 to AED 1,591 in Q2 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the butterfly 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.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
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.