City Center Residences: off-plan project in Downtown Dubai
City Center Residences is an off-plan residential apartment project in Downtown Dubai, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 2359 and developed by Dar Global Properties L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 32 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 2,250,000 (AED 2,704 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 1,622,717 and AED 4,830,000.
- 32off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 2,250,000median sale price
- AED 2,704median price per sq ft
- 63.6%construction progress (DLD)
- September 2026end date in the register
- 384registered 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 2,704 per sq ft, City Center Residences is 30.8% below the median of off-plan sales across the 9 projects tracked in Downtown Dubai (AED 3,909 per sq ft), and 53% above the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 32 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 3 a month; number 6 by sales in Downtown Dubai over the period.
- Construction: 63.6% complete in the DLD register, construction is under way; planned end September 2026.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 1 bedroom) makes up 53.1% of sales, alongside 3 other types.
City Center 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 | 2359 |
| Registered developer | Dar Global Properties L.L.C (developer no. 1221) |
| Master developer | Emaar Development P.J.S.C. |
| Community (master project) | Downtown Dubai |
| DLD area | Burj Khalifa |
| Register status | active |
| Construction progress | 63.6% |
| Project start | May 1, 2022 |
| Planned end | September 30, 2026 |
| Registered units | 384 units |
| Buildings | 1 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
City Center 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 1,903,617.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 17 | AED 1,903,617 | 1,604,550 – 2,140,000 | 72 m² (775 sq ft) | AED 2,412 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 9 | AED 3,200,000 | 2,384,804 – 3,798,665 | 110 m² (1,184 sq ft) | AED 2,945 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 5 | AED 4,850,000 | 4,590,000 – 5,780,000 | 135 m² (1,453 sq ft) | AED 3,300 |
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: 53.1% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 72 m² (70 to 73 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 53.1% (17 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 28.1% (9 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 15.6% (5 sales)
- Apartment · 5+ bedrooms: 3.1% (1 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
City Center Residences off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 2,672 in Q1 2024 to AED 2,417 in Q3 2026 (-9.5%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 28 | AED 2,672 | — |
| Q2 2024 | 14 | AED 2,599 | -2.7% |
| Q3 2024 | 26 | AED 2,586 | -0.5% |
| Q4 2024 | 13 | AED 2,763 | +6.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 6 | AED 2,580 | -6.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 21 | AED 2,896 | +12.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 7 | AED 3,160 | +9.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 12 | AED 2,810 | -11.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 4 | AED 2,915 | — |
| Q2 2026 | 8 | AED 2,370 | — |
| Q3 2026 | 10 | AED 2,417 | +2% |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Downtown Dubai
To gauge the rental market around City Center Residences: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Downtown Dubai over the last 12 months (9,407 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 648 | AED 71,297 | 63,000 – 84,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 4,182 | AED 115,000 | 100,000 – 130,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 3,487 | AED 177,500 | 154,000 – 215,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 1,019 | AED 295,000 | 240,000 – 345,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 65 | AED 1,100,000 | 600,000 – 1,800,000 |
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 City Center Residences?
City Center Residences is in Downtown Dubai (DLD area Burj Khalifa), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station
- Nearest shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Nearest landmark: Downtown Dubai
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Downtown Dubai
- All DLD sales at City Center Residences (new and resale)
- Downtown Dubai property prices
- Downtown Dubai rents
- All Dar Global Properties L.L.C projects
Other off-plan projects in Downtown Dubai
- Binghatti Skyblade — AED 3,909/sq ft
- The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai — AED 3,116/sq ft
- One Residence — AED 2,930/sq ft
- Solara Tower Dubai — AED 3,739/sq ft
- Inaura Hotels & Residences — AED 4,989/sq ft
- Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti — AED 5,135/sq ft
- Baccarat Hotel and Residences, Dubai — AED 5,711/sq ft
- Society House Downtown Dubai — AED 2,821/sq ft
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 2,250,000)
- Riverton House, Bukadra — AED 2,249,828
- Seacliff by Imtiaz, Palm Deira — AED 2,249,593
- Parkside Hills, Dubai Hills Estate — AED 2,259,444
- Clearpoint, Mina Rashid — AED 2,248,388
- Skyvue, Bukadra — AED 2,264,893
- Wellington Ocean Walk, Palm Deira — AED 2,245,636
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at City Center Residences cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 32 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 2,250,000, or AED 2,704 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 1,622,717 and AED 4,830,000. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will City Center Residences be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "active", 63.6% complete, with a planned end date of September 30, 2026. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of City Center Residences?
The DLD register lists Dar Global Properties L.L.C (developer no. 1221), in a community developed by Emaar Development P.J.S.C..
What unit types are sold at City Center Residences?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (17), apartment · 2 bedrooms (9), apartment · 3 bedrooms (5), apartment · 5+ bedrooms (1). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,903,617 for 72 m².
Has the price per sq ft at City Center Residences changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 2,672 per sq ft in Q1 2024 to AED 2,417 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the City Center Residences price list and payment plan?
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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.