The central downtown: off-plan project in Arjan
The central downtown is an off-plan residential apartment project in Arjan, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 2861 and developed by Aqua Properties FZ -LLC. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 145 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,065,888 (AED 1,424 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 695,488 and AED 2,448,755.
- 145off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,065,888median sale price
- AED 1,424median price per sq ft
- 4.2%construction progress (DLD)
- March 2028end date in the register
- 1,254registered 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 1,424 per sq ft, The central downtown is 15.7% below the median of off-plan sales across the 16 projects tracked in Arjan (AED 1,689 per sq ft), and 19.4% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 145 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 12 a month; number 7 by sales in Arjan over the period.
- Construction: 4.2% complete in the DLD register, construction is at an early stage; planned end March 2028.
- Profile: a varied offer, 4 unit types sold, the most popular (apartment · 1 bedroom) at 37.9% of sales.
The central downtown: 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 | 2861 |
| Registered developer | Aqua Properties FZ -LLC (developer no. 1331) |
| Master developer | Liwan (L.L.C) |
| Community (master project) | Arjan |
| DLD area | Al Barshaa South Third |
| Register status | active |
| Construction progress | 4.2% |
| Project start | November 1, 2023 |
| Planned end | March 31, 2028 |
| Registered units | 1,254 units |
| Buildings | 5 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
The central downtown 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 732,888.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 53 | AED 732,888 | 642,469 – 841,088 | 44 m² (474 sq ft) | AED 1,539 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 55 | AED 1,110,888 | 978,288 – 1,362,352 | 71 m² (764 sq ft) | AED 1,443 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 20 | AED 1,614,388 | 1,393,388 – 2,010,187 | 116 m² (1,249 sq ft) | AED 1,257 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 17 | AED 2,689,999 | 2,438,198 – 2,878,888 | 204 m² (2,196 sq ft) | AED 1,241 |
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: 37.9% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 71 m² (66 to 79 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 37.9% (55 sales)
- Apartment · Studio: 36.6% (53 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 13.8% (20 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 11.7% (17 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
The central downtown off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,299 in Q1 2024 to AED 1,445 in Q3 2026 (+11.2%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 24 | AED 1,299 | — |
| Q2 2024 | 263 | AED 1,315 | +1.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 228 | AED 1,376 | +4.7% |
| Q4 2024 | 190 | AED 1,372 | -0.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 66 | AED 1,320 | -3.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 39 | AED 1,383 | +4.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 33 | AED 1,341 | -3% |
| Q4 2025 | 56 | AED 1,410 | +5.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 23 | AED 1,456 | +3.2% |
| Q2 2026 | 42 | AED 1,377 | -5.4% |
| Q3 2026 | 23 | AED 1,445 | +4.9% |
| Q4 2026 (to 16/10/2026) | 3 | AED 1,444 | — |
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 The central downtown: 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 The central downtown?
The central downtown is in Arjan (DLD area Al Barshaa South Third), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Sharaf Dg 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 The central downtown (new and resale)
- Arjan property prices
- Arjan rents
- All Aqua Properties FZ -LLC 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
- butterfly — AED 1,669/sq ft
- Enchante By GRID — AED 1,763/sq ft
- One Beverly — AED 1,663/sq ft
- Empire Estates — AED 1,714/sq ft
More projects by Aqua Properties FZ -LLC
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 1,065,888)
- Allura Residences by Citi Developers, Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 1,065,688
- The Orchard Place- Towers D&E, Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 1,066,982
- Rabdan Gardens, Jumeirah Garden City — AED 1,064,700
- DAMAC Riverside Views - Azure 2, Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 1,067,000
- Nexara Tower, Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 1,064,581
- Milos By Karma, Dubai Land Residence Complex — AED 1,067,385
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at The central downtown cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 145 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,065,888, or AED 1,424 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 695,488 and AED 2,448,755. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will The central downtown be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "active", 4.2% complete, with a planned end date of March 31, 2028. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of The central downtown?
The DLD register lists Aqua Properties FZ -LLC (developer no. 1331), in a community developed by Liwan (L.L.C).
What unit types are sold at The central downtown?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (55), apartment · studio (53), apartment · 2 bedrooms (20), apartment · 3 bedrooms (17). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,110,888 for 71 m².
Has the price per sq ft at The central downtown changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,299 per sq ft in Q1 2024 to AED 1,445 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the The central downtown 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.