For sale
Sample
AED 2,450,000
Full Burj Khalifa view one-bedroom on the Boulevard
Downtown Dubai
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 2 bath
- Size
- 812 sq ft
Area guide · Downtown · Burj Khalifa district
Downtown Dubai
Apartments beside Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Fountain
- Homes from
- AED 1.1M
- Rent from
- AED 75K / yr
- Gross yield
- 5–6.5% gross
- Ownership
- Freehold
What it’s like to live in Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is a freehold district of high-rise apartments, hotels and offices built by Emaar around Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. It sits beside Sheikh Zayed Road between Business Bay and DIFC, and it has been Dubai's showpiece address since Burj Khalifa opened in 2010.
Almost everything here is an apartment: studios and one-beds in towers such as the Burj Views and South Ridge clusters, larger flats in Opera District towers, and a small number of Burj Khalifa apartments for sale for buyers who want the name. Old Town offers lower-rise buildings with a quieter feel. Emaar remains the dominant developer, though a handful of others, including DAMAC, Ellington and Binghatti, have towers on the fringe.
Living here means walking to the mall, the Opera and the boulevard cafes, and a metro station at the Dubai Mall end. The trade-offs: prices per square foot are among the highest in the city, the Boulevard is busy with visitors most evenings, events and New Year's Eve close roads, and the older towers are now fifteen or more years old, so check maintenance records and service charges. Yields are solid but lower than mid-market areas. Buyers often choose Downtown for its liquidity and name, and tenants for the rare chance to live car-free in a city built around driving. If a view matters to you, confirm it will not be blocked by a planned tower.
Getting around
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, a free-flowing link to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, and short taxi rides to DIFC and Business Bay.
Schools & family
Few schools inside the district itself; families usually commute to schools in Al Safa, Al Quoz, Dubai Hills or Business Bay's fringe.
Shops & dining
The Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar and the Boulevard between them cover nearly everything, from supermarkets to fine dining.
Leisure
Dubai Opera, the Fountain shows, Burj Park and the Boulevard walking loop. Good for people who like a city-centre routine.
Prices in Downtown Dubai
Indicative 2026 asking levels. Individual buildings vary — check recent DLD transactions before you offer.
| Home | Buy from | Rent from / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,100,000 | AED 75,000 |
| 1 bed apartment | AED 1,700,000 | AED 110,000 |
| 2 bed apartment | AED 2,900,000 | AED 170,000 |
| 3 bed apartment | AED 5,000,000 | AED 260,000 |
Gross rental yield: 5–6.5% gross (indicative).
The good
- Walkable, with metro access and the city's best-known landmarks
- Strong short-term and long-term rental demand
- Deep resale market dominated by a single master developer
- Choice from studios to Burj Khalifa apartments
The trade-offs
- High price per square foot and premium service charges
- Crowds, event closures and traffic around the Boulevard
- Older towers need careful checks on upkeep
Homes in Downtown Dubai
For rentFurnishedSampleAED 235,000/ year
Two-bed with Burj view, Downtown
Downtown Dubai
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- 3 bath
- Size
- 1,350 sq ft
Questions
Downtown Dubai, answered
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment for sale in Downtown Dubai?
As an indicative 2026 guide, one-bedroom apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai start from around AED 1.7 million in older or smaller towers and rise well above AED 3 million for Fountain or Burj Khalifa views. Price depends heavily on the building, floor, view and whether it is ready or off-plan.
Can foreigners buy Burj Khalifa apartments?
Yes. Downtown Dubai is freehold, and apartments in Burj Khalifa are sold on the open resale market to buyers of any nationality. Expect a premium over neighbouring towers, relatively high service charges, and a limited number of listings at any time, so resale timing matters.
Is Downtown Dubai good for rental income?
Downtown rents well to both long-term tenants and holiday-home guests, with indicative gross yields of about 5–6.5%. Entry prices are high, so percentage yields are lower than in JVC or JLT. Short-term letting needs a DET holiday-home permit and adds management costs.
Is there a metro station in Downtown Dubai?
Yes. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line serves the district, linked to the mall by a long air-conditioned walkway. Business Bay and Financial Centre stations are also close to the edges of Downtown, which makes car-free living realistic for many residents.
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