Apartments for Sale in Dubai
In Dubai Land Department transaction data, apartments consistently account for the majority of residential sales — from studios in emerging communities to penthouses above Downtown. In designated freehold zones, buyers of any nationality own their apartment outright and can finance, rent, or resell it without holding UAE residency. This page lists apartment projects currently marketed by Amber Homes Real Estate, a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage (ORN 18690) — mostly off-plan launches with staged payment plans, priced as of July 2026.
Apartment projects on the market
PALM CENTRAL
NAKHEEL · Q3-2029
From AED 2.50 M
1–5 beds
THE EDIT AT D3
MERAAS · Dubai Design District
From AED 2.00 M
1–5 beds
SOLAYA
MERAAS · La Mer Beach Dubai
From AED 14.20 M
2–5 beds
Aurea
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.31 M
1–3 beds
SERA
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.11 M
1–3 beds
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BAYSTAR BY VIDA
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.10 M
1–4 beds
NOURELLE MADINAT JUMEIRAH LIVING
MERAAS · Madinat Jumeirah Living
From AED 3.68 M
1–4 beds
LYVIA BY PALACE
EMAAR · Dubai Creek Harbour
From AED 1.98 M
1–3 beds
CREEK PALACE
EMAAR · Dubai Creek Harbour
From AED 1.13 M
PASSO BY BEYOND
OMNIYAT · Palm Jumeirah
From AED 5.50 M
1–6 beds
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LUMENA
OMNIYAT · Sheikh Zayed Road
From AED 19.00 M
VIDA RESIDENCES HILLSIDE
EMAAR · Dubai Hills Estate
From AED 1.82 M
1–3 beds
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Who apartments suit
- First-time buyers — apartments are the lowest-ticket route to Dubai freehold ownership, and off-plan payment plans lower the initial cash requirement further.
- Yield-focused investors — compact units in well-let communities tend to achieve stronger gross rental yields than larger homes, though the net figure depends heavily on the building's service charges.
- Location-first buyers — if being on the Marina walk, in Downtown, or beside a Metro station matters more than floor area, a tower apartment is usually the only way to buy that address.
- Lock-and-leave owners — building management handles the fabric and facilities, which suits second-home owners who spend part of the year abroad.
Costs to expect
Typical costs when buying and holding a Dubai apartment, as of July 2026.
- DLD transfer fee: 4% of the purchase price plus AED 580 admin on ready purchases; off-plan buyers pay the 4% via Oqood interim registration, usually at booking.
- Agency commission: typically 2% plus VAT on resale; developer launch sales usually carry no buyer-side commission.
- Registration trustee fee: roughly AED 2,100 plus VAT below AED 500,000, or AED 4,200 plus VAT above it.
- Annual service charges: billed per square foot and building-specific — the single biggest driver of the gap between gross and net rental yield. Verify the tower's current rate before you offer.
- Utilities and cooling: DEWA deposits on move-in, and in many towers a separate district-cooling (chiller) account with its own demand charges — ask whether cooling is inside or outside the service charge.
Key risks
- Service-charge drag. Two similar apartments can produce very different net returns purely on the buildings' fee levels — and charges can rise. Check history, not just the current rate.
- Supply pipeline. Communities with heavy ongoing construction can see rents and resale prices pressured as new towers hand over. Look at what is being built around the project, not just the project itself.
- Off-plan timing risk. Most inventory on this page is off-plan: handover dates can slip and value at completion is not guaranteed. See our off-plan guide for the full risk picture.
- Ageing-tower capex. Older buildings may face major maintenance works funded through fee increases or one-off levies. A cheap headline price in a tired tower is not always cheap.
Apartment buying FAQs
Can foreigners buy apartments in Dubai?
Yes. In Dubai's designated freehold zones — which include Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, and most other communities where apartments are sold — buyers of any nationality can own the property outright, with a title deed issued by the Dubai Land Department. No residency visa is required to buy, and the apartment can be financed, rented out, or resold freely.
What service charges will I pay on a Dubai apartment?
Service charges are billed annually per square foot of the unit and fund the building's maintenance, security, and shared facilities. As of July 2026 they commonly fall roughly between AED 10 and AED 30 per square foot in mainstream towers, and materially higher in full-service or branded buildings. The rate is building-specific and published through the Dubai Land Department's systems — always check the actual figure and its recent history for the tower you are buying into.
What fees do I pay when buying an apartment in Dubai?
As of July 2026: the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% of the price plus AED 580 admin, agency commission of typically 2% plus VAT on resale purchases, and a registration trustee fee of about AED 2,100 plus VAT under AED 500,000 or AED 4,200 plus VAT above it. Off-plan purchases pay the 4% via Oqood interim registration instead, usually at booking. Mortgage buyers add a 0.25% loan-registration fee and bank charges.
Should I buy an off-plan or a ready apartment?
Off-plan gives you launch pricing and a staged payment plan but you wait for handover and carry construction-timing risk; a ready apartment costs more upfront but earns rent or houses you from day one and can be inspected before you commit. Investors often split the difference — ready units for income now, off-plan for the entry price. Compare the specific projects rather than deciding on the category alone.
How do I rent out an apartment I buy?
Long-term letting is straightforward: appoint an agent or list directly, sign a tenancy contract, and register it with Ejari — the mandatory Dubai rental registration system. Short-term holiday letting requires a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism and, in some buildings, owner-association consent, so confirm the tower's rules first. Amber Homes can connect buyers with leasing support once a purchase completes.
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