Akala Residences vs The Residences DIFC Zabeel District

A neutral, data-only comparison of Akala Residences in Zabeel 1&2 and The Residences DIFC Zabeel District in Zabeel 1&2, built from published developer figures. No project is recommended over the other; the table simply puts the numbers side by side.

Akala Residences vs The Residences DIFC Zabeel District: key figures compared
DetailAkala ResidencesThe Residences DIFC Zabeel District
DeveloperAradaDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
LocationZabeel 1&2, DubaiZabeel 1&2, Dubai
Starting priceAED 3,799,000 – AED 88,000,000AED 2,980,000 – AED 7,300,000
Price per sqftAED 3,486 – 6,015AED 3,253 – 3,846
Unit typesApartments, PenthouseApartments, Duplex
Unit sizes1,036 sqft – 14,628 sqft846 sqft – 1,898 sqft
HandoverQ4 2029Q4 2029
Down payment
Post-handover planNoNo
Amenities listed58
StatusUnder ConstructionUnder Construction

Akala Residences vs The Residences DIFC Zabeel District — Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Akala Residences or The Residences DIFC Zabeel District?
The Residences DIFC Zabeel District has the lower published entry price at AED 2,980,000, versus AED 3,799,000 at the other project. Entry price alone can be misleading: compare price per sqft, which is AED 3,486 – 6,015 at Akala Residences and AED 3,253 – 3,846 at The Residences DIFC Zabeel District.
Which hands over first, Akala Residences or The Residences DIFC Zabeel District?
Both projects target similar handover timing: Q4 2029 for Akala Residences and Q4 2029 for The Residences DIFC Zabeel District.
Do Akala Residences and The Residences DIFC Zabeel District offer post-handover payment plans?
Akala Residences: no post-handover instalments published. The Residences DIFC Zabeel District: no post-handover instalments published.

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