The Residences DIFC Zabeel District vs Iconic Tower

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

The Residences DIFC Zabeel District vs Iconic Tower: key figures compared
DetailThe Residences DIFC Zabeel DistrictIconic Tower
DeveloperDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)MERED
LocationZabeel 1&2, DubaiDubai Internet City, Dubai
Starting priceAED 2,980,000 – AED 7,300,000AED 2,985,470 – AED 11,864,310
Price per sqftAED 3,253 – 3,846AED 3,365 – 4,065
Unit typesApartments, DuplexApartments
Unit sizes846 sqft – 1,898 sqft864 sqft – 2,704 sqft
HandoverQ4 2029Q3 2027
Down payment--
Post-handover planNoNo
Amenities listed811
StatusUnder ConstructionUnder Construction

The Residences DIFC Zabeel District vs Iconic Tower | Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, The Residences DIFC Zabeel District or Iconic Tower?
The Residences DIFC Zabeel District has the lower published entry price at AED 2,980,000, versus AED 2,985,470 at the other project. Entry price alone can be misleading: compare price per sqft, which is AED 3,253 – 3,846 at The Residences DIFC Zabeel District and AED 3,365 – 4,065 at Iconic Tower.
Which hands over first, The Residences DIFC Zabeel District or Iconic Tower?
Iconic Tower is scheduled for handover in Q3 2027, ahead of the other project.
Do The Residences DIFC Zabeel District and Iconic Tower offer post-handover payment plans?
The Residences DIFC Zabeel District: no post-handover instalments published. Iconic Tower: no post-handover instalments published.

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