Deals since January 2024
105
Only 6 in the last 3 months.
Latest 3 of 105 deals
- AED 2.38M1 bed · 822 sq ft · 30 Oct 2026
- AED 2M1 bed · 823 sq ft · 15 Oct 2026
- AED 3.29M2 bed · 1,168 sq ft · 13 Oct 2026
Prices and rents at Design Quarter
Deals since January 2024
26
Only 2 in the last 3 months.
Latest 3 of 26 deals
- AED 2.38M1 bed · 822 sq ft · 30 Oct 2026
- AED 2M1 bed · 823 sq ft · 15 Oct 2026
- AED 1.99M1 bed · 843 sq ft · 3 Aug 2026
What will it really cost you?
Based on the typical off-plan 1-bedroom here at AED 2.17M, and renting a 1-bedroom in Zaabeel Second for AED 100k a year.
From handover, the mortgage is AED 1,303 a month more than renting.
Before service charges and any change in price.
Owning: mortgage each month from handoverAED 9,636
Renting a 1-bedroom in Zaabeel SecondAED 8,333
Cash you need by handover at 20% down
AED 728k
- Down paymentAED 433,400
- DLD registration fee (Oqood)AED 86,700
- Mortgage and valuationAED 7,624
- Rent until handoverAED 200,000
Rent until handover adds AED 200,000: AED 727,724 with it, AED 527,724 without.
Over 5 years from handover, buying costs about AED 462k in fees and interest. Renting costs about AED 500k.
The monthly figure starts at handover. Most payment plans ask for more than 20% before handover. Set the down payment to match yours.
Fees: DLD registration (Oqood) 4% plus admin; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290; bank valuation about AED 3,000. Developers usually pay the agent's commission and may charge an admin fee. Buying from another owner, not the developer? Agency and trustee fees apply. Lending limits differ for an apartment still being built. Ask your bank.
Deals since January 2024
51
Only 2 in the last 3 months.
Latest 3 of 51 deals
- AED 3.29M2 bed · 1,168 sq ft · 13 Oct 2026
- AED 2.7M2 bed · 1,258 sq ft · 24 Sep 2026
- AED 3.18M2 bed · 1,185 sq ft · 29 Jul 2026
What will it really cost you?
Based on the typical off-plan 2-bedroom here at AED 3.29M, and renting a 2-bedroom in Zaabeel Second for AED 150k a year.
From handover, the mortgage is AED 2,125 a month more than renting.
Before service charges and any change in price.
Owning: mortgage each month from handoverAED 14,625
Renting a 2-bedroom in Zaabeel SecondAED 12,500
Cash you need by handover at 20% down
AED 1.1M
- Down paymentAED 657,800
- DLD registration fee (Oqood)AED 131,580
- Mortgage and valuationAED 9,868
- Rent until handoverAED 300,000
Rent until handover adds AED 300,000: AED 1,099,248 with it, AED 799,248 without.
Over 5 years from handover, buying costs about AED 699k in fees and interest. Renting costs about AED 750k.
The monthly figure starts at handover. Most payment plans ask for more than 20% before handover. Set the down payment to match yours.
Fees: DLD registration (Oqood) 4% plus admin; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290; bank valuation about AED 3,000. Developers usually pay the agent's commission and may charge an admin fee. Buying from another owner, not the developer? Agency and trustee fees apply. Lending limits differ for an apartment still being built. Ask your bank.
Deals since January 2024
28
Only 2 in the last 3 months.
Latest 3 of 28 deals
- AED 5.35M3 bed · 2,951 sq ft · 23 Sep 2026
- AED 8.72M3 bed · 3,132 sq ft · 4 Aug 2026
- AED 6.67M3 bed · 2,019 sq ft · 14 May 2026
What will it really cost you?
Based on the typical off-plan 3-bedroom here at AED 4.53M, and renting a 3-bedroom in Zaabeel Second for AED 230k a year.
From handover, the mortgage is AED 954 a month more than renting.
Before service charges and any change in price.
Owning: mortgage each month from handoverAED 20,121
Renting a 3-bedroom in Zaabeel SecondAED 19,167
Cash you need by handover at 20% down
AED 1.56M
- Down paymentAED 905,000
- DLD registration fee (Oqood)AED 181,020
- Mortgage and valuationAED 12,340
- Rent until handoverAED 460,000
Rent until handover adds AED 460,000: AED 1,558,360 with it, AED 1,098,360 without.
Over 5 years from handover, buying costs about AED 961k in fees and interest. Renting costs about AED 1.15M.
The monthly figure starts at handover. Most payment plans ask for more than 20% before handover. Set the down payment to match yours.
Fees: DLD registration (Oqood) 4% plus admin; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290; bank valuation about AED 3,000. Developers usually pay the agent's commission and may charge an admin fee. Buying from another owner, not the developer? Agency and trustee fees apply. Lending limits differ for an apartment still being built. Ask your bank.
What does it rent for?
New leases in Zaabeel Second sign for these rents today. Design Quarter has too few leases of its own to show.
- 1 bedAED 100k a year
- 2 bedAED 150k a year
- 3 bedAED 230k a year
What does a 1-bedroom rent for here?
Not enough deals yet
No new leases here in the last 3 months. Across Zaabeel Second, a new 1-bedroom lease is about AED 100k a year.
What does a 2-bedroom rent for here?
Not enough deals yet
No new leases here in the last 3 months. Across Zaabeel Second, a new 2-bedroom lease is about AED 150k a year.
What does a 3-bedroom rent for here?
Not enough deals yet
No new leases here in the last 3 months. Across Zaabeel Second, a new 3-bedroom lease is about AED 230k a year.
Which home type are you after?
Pick a home type above to see what it would sell for.
What are 1-bedrooms selling for here?
AED 2.17M
Based on 26 off-plan sales since January 2024. No resales yet, so there is no resale range.
What are 2-bedrooms selling for here?
AED 3.29M
Based on 51 off-plan sales since January 2024. No resales yet, so there is no resale range.
What are 3-bedrooms selling for here?
AED 4.53M
Based on 28 off-plan sales since January 2024. No resales yet, so there is no resale range.
Where else could you buy a 1-bedroom off-plan?
Here are other buildings nearby and what a 1-bedroom costs off-plan in each.
- BuildingTypical priceRent a yearReturn
- Artistry One ResidencesAED 2.36Mrent: too few
- The Edit at D3AED 2.44Mrent: too few
- Artistry Two ResidencesAED 2.45Mrent: too few
Where else could you buy a 2-bedroom off-plan?
Here are other buildings nearby and what a 2-bedroom costs off-plan in each.
- BuildingTypical priceRent a yearReturn
- Artistry Two ResidencesAED 2.93Mrent: too few
- The Edit at D3AED 4.56Mrent: too few
- Artistry One ResidencesAED 4.58Mrent: too few
Where else could you buy a 3-bedroom off-plan?
Here are other buildings nearby and what a 3-bedroom costs off-plan in each.
- BuildingTypical priceRent a yearReturn
- Artistry One ResidencesAED 6.31Mrent: too few
- The Edit at D3AED 7.84Mrent: too few
Is it still selling?
The latest sale in Design Quarter was registered on 30 Oct 2026. 20 sales were registered in the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, against 24 in the 12 months before.
H1 202443
H2 202423
H1 202517
H2 20257
H1 20266
H2 2026 (to 3 Nov)9
Off-planResale
Sales are counted in the half-year DLD registered them. A half-year still running shows the sales so far.
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Questions people ask
Quick answers, from the same deals as the rest of this page.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Design Quarter?
About AED 3.29M off-plan, from 51 sales since January 2024. No resale price yet.