AED 2,652,000

This ready-to-occupy one-bedroom apartment in Zanzebeel 1 sits within the Old Town district, one of Downtown Dubai’s most characterful and sought-after enclaves. Vacant and available for immediate possession, it suits both end-users looking to move in without delay and investors seeking prompt rental returns in a perennially high-demand corridor.

The unit occupies a generous footprint for the bedroom category in this submarket, and its position within Zanzebeel — part of Emaar’s Old Town collection — places the resident steps from the Burj Khalifa area while retaining the lower-rise, Arabic-inspired streetscape that distinguishes this pocket from the broader Downtown grid.

Unit Features:

– One-bedroom apartment
– 888 ft² / 82 m²
– Vacant, ready to occupy
– Part of Zanzebeel 1 building
– Old Town, Downtown Dubai

Complex Amenities:

– Swimming pool
– Landscaped courtyards
– Covered parking
– Gymnasium
– 24-hour security
– Retail and dining at ground level

Architecture & Concept:

Zanzebeel 1 is part of Emaar’s Old Town Island, a low-rise residential cluster designed around Arabic Moroccan architecture. Terracotta tones, arched facades, and pedestrian-friendly lanes create a human-scale environment rare in central Dubai. The development surrounds the Souk Al Bahar and faces directly onto the Burj Khalifa Lake.

About the Developer:

Emaar Properties is one of the UAE’s largest publicly listed developers, responsible for Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Mall.

Location & Benefits:

– Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai
– Steps from Souk Al Bahar and Burj Khalifa Lake
– Dubai Mall within a five-minute walk
– Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro station nearby
– Sheikh Zayed Road accessible in minutes
– DIFC within a short drive
– Dubai International Airport under twenty minutes by road

Investment Appeal:

– Downtown Dubai consistently records among the emirate’s highest rental yields for one-bedroom units
– Vacancy rate in Old Town remains low due to limited supply of low-rise stock
– The Arabic-Moroccan cluster is a protected typology — no new comparable supply entering this exact pocket
– Strong short-term and long-term rental demand from corporate tenants and tourists
– Liquid asset class with consistent buyer appetite from local and international purchasers
– Entry into the Burj Khalifa area at a competitive per-square-foot level versus newer Downtown towers

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is the apartment vacant and can I move in immediately?
A: Yes, the unit is fully vacant and available for immediate occupation or leasing upon transfer.

Q: What makes Old Town different from the rest of Downtown Dubai?
A: Old Town is a low-rise, pedestrian-oriented district with Arabic-Moroccan architecture, offering a quieter residential feel while remaining at the heart of the Burj Khalifa area.

Q: Is this a freehold property available to all nationalities?
A: Downtown Dubai is a designated freehold zone, meaning the property can be purchased by any nationality.

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