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Zabeel apartments from ~AED 1.8M at 5–6% gross yield — one of Dubai’s most central districts, beside the Ruler’s Court, Downtown, DIFC, the World Trade Centre and the Za’abeel Palace. Scarce residential supply (Address Residences Zabeel) in a blue-chip, government-anchored location.

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AED 1.8M

apartments from

~3,260

AED / sq.ft

5–6%

gross yield

Central

prestige scarcity

Updated 8 July 2026 · By WIZI Advisory Team · RERA ORN 60234

In short

Zabeel is a central, prestigious Dubai district beside Downtown, DIFC and the Za’abeel Palace, with limited residential supply. Apartments start from ~AED 1.8M with gross yields of 5–6%. Zabeel is scarce and low-density rather than a growth corridor — the play here is trophy positioning beside Downtown, not build-out upside.

Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD · 2026

The area

Central, prestigious and scarce

Zabeel sits at the heart of Dubai — beside Downtown, DIFC, the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Za’abeel Palace, with Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame as landmarks. It is a low-density, government-and-business-anchored district where new residential supply is rare and prized.

The pitch is central scarcity: branded residences like Address Residences Zabeel offer a Downtown-adjacent address with park and skyline views at ~AED 3,000+/sq.ft, with gross yields around 5–6% from strong professional and corporate demand. A blue-chip, hold-for-location asset.

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Prices & yield · 2026

How much does property in Zabeel cost in 2026?

Type	From	Gross yield
1 bedroom	~AED 1.8M	5.5–6%
2 bedroom	~AED 2.8M	5–6%
3 bedroom	~AED 4.5M	4.5–5.5%

Indicative 2026 figures; vary by tower, floor and view. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD.

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Is Zabeel right for you?

In favour

One of Dubai’s most central districts
Beside Downtown, DIFC and WTC
Scarce residential supply — prized
Park and skyline views

Worth knowing

Premium pricing
Yields (5–6%) location-led
Very limited new stock
Government-anchored, low-density

DLD breakdown · Jan–Jul 2026

What the DLD file says about Zabeel

Zabeel registered 660 home sales in January–July 2026 — apartments, villas and townhouses — placing it #51 of 147 zones by volume. The median deal was AED 3,862,500 (3,162 AED/sqft), 84% above the citywide 1,720 AED/sqft.

Composition matters as much as price: 44% of registrations are 2-bed. Combined with a #51 volume rank, that tells you both who is buying and how liquid an exit is likely to be.

What sells here

2-bed

44%

1-bed

41%

3-bed

14%

4-bed+

Budgets that clear

under 1 M

1-2 M

2-5 M

73%

5 M and up

26%

88% of these registrations were off-plan and 12% were ready stock — against 76% off-plan citywide. An off-plan-heavy zone means payment plans and future supply — check the handover pipeline before assuming today's prices hold. The largest single registration in the period was AED 24,945,000.

Most-registered projects here in H1: THE EDIT at d3 (299) · Artistry One Residences (143) · Akala Hotels and Residences (49). Figures come from individual sales registered with the Dubai Land Department — what buyers actually paid, typically below portal asking prices.

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What it earns

Currency

Purchase budget AED 1,800,000

AED 1.8MAED 5.4M

Gross estimate from typical Zabeel yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies by tower.

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How much is an apartment in Zabeel?

One-beds at the new branded residences start around ~AED 1.8M (2026). Residential supply in Zabeel is limited, which is part of the appeal.

What yield does Zabeel give?

About 5–6% gross — supported by strong corporate and professional demand in one of Dubai’s most central districts.

Is Zabeel a good investment?

For central, blue-chip buyers, yes — a scarce, prestigious, Downtown-and-DIFC-adjacent address. Less suited if you want value or maximum yield.

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