Downtown Dubai

The centre of the city, around Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain.

Living in Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai is the district around Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, tied together by Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard with its cafés and shaded walks.

Homes are apartments, from compact one-bedrooms to large residences with a view of the tower or the fountain. Buyers come for an address in the city's centre that works on foot.

Downtown Dubai property prices

Homes

One- to four-bedroom apartments
Penthouses and large residences
Burj Khalifa, fountain and boulevard views

Who it suits

Buyers who want the city on foot
Owners who value a landmark view
Investors letting to professionals

Getting around

Dubai Metro Red Line: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station

Ownership

Freehold, open to buyers of any nationality
Master developer: Emaar

Off-plan projects in Downtown Dubai

All off-plan projects

Off-plan · Handover Q4 2027Binghatti

Burj Khalifa Boulevard, Downtown Dubai

Binghatti Skyblade

Apartments
Studio–3 Bedrooms

From AED 1,764,999

Off-plan · Handover Q2 2030Arada

Downtown Dubai

Inaura Hotels & Residences

Apartments, Penthouses
1–6 Bedrooms

From AED 3,590,000

Property for sale in Downtown Dubai

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Apartment living room overlooking the city lights at dusk

ReadyApartment

Downtown Dubai

One-bedroom apartment with a city view

1 bed
2 bath
860 sq ft

AED 2,250,000

Questions about Downtown Dubai

Can foreigners buy property in Downtown Dubai?

Yes. Downtown Dubai is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own homes there outright, and they do not need to live in the UAE to buy.

What types of property are there in Downtown Dubai?

One- to four-bedroom apartments; penthouses and large residences; and Burj Khalifa, fountain and boulevard views.

How do you get around Downtown Dubai by public transport?

Dubai Metro Red Line: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station.

Who is Downtown Dubai a good fit for?

Buyers who want the city on foot, owners who value a landmark view and investors letting to professionals.

Who is the master developer of Downtown Dubai?

Emaar.

What are the costs of buying a home in Downtown Dubai?

The same fees apply across Dubai. A ready home carries the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 520 in title deed fees, the registration trustee fee and usually a 2% agency fee plus VAT; an off-plan home carries 4% Oqood registration plus AED 20. The buying costs calculator works it out for any price.