Dubai Financial Centre’s (DFC) first residential project, “The Residences,” has sold out following its official launch earlier this week, signaling strong demand for luxury living within the emerging Za’abeel District.
The swift sell-out reflects significant interest in the residential offering, designed to provide a tranquil living experience with panoramic views and a seamless pedestrian network within one of Dubai’s most anticipated destinations. The project appealed to buyers seeking a home within Za’abeel District, which is envisioned not simply as an expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre and the city, but as a fully integrated destination focused on culture, wellness, and quality of life.
Blending Tranquility and Connectivity
“The exceptional response to the launch of ‘The Residences’ reflects the urban lifestyle people are seeking today, finding a destination that combines tranquility and connectivity, with spacious homes, panoramic views, and uncomplicated access to everything ‘Za’abeel District’ will offer,” said Saleh Al Akrabi, CEO of Real Estate at DFC Investments. “There was significant demand from buyers to be among the first to seize the opportunity to live in a destination that combines unique designs, exceptional luxury, and proximity to the city. We are very pleased with this response.”
As the first residential project within Za’abeel District, “The Residences” offers a unique opportunity to reside in the heart of Dubai. The project is strategically located within the first phase of the expansion, surrounded by key district destinations, including the Art Pavilion and the renovated Za’abeel Stables. It is also near the world’s largest innovation hub, “Innovation Hub,” and an artificial intelligence complex.
“The Residences” will be developed and overseen by DIFC Properties, and comprises two residential towers featuring 463 units, ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as duplex and penthouse duplex apartments. Interior designs have been tailored to meet the requirements of contemporary urban lifestyles, with a focus on expansive spaces, starting from approximately 846 square feet for one-bedroom apartments and reaching around 4,489 square feet for luxurious four-bedroom duplexes within the “Penthouse Collection.” Select residential units also offer views of the Burj Khalifa.
The project garnered significant attention prior to its official launch, with over 3,000 real estate brokers attending the two-day previews held at the Sales Gallery within the Dubai International Financial Centre, demonstrating the exceptional anticipation for the opportunity to live in the first freehold residential project in Za’abeel District.
Za’abeel District represents the next chapter in the evolution of the Dubai International Financial Centre as a place to live and work. Designed as a multi-use destination, it provides a tranquil, pedestrian-friendly environment, blending living, culture, innovation, and everyday amenities within a carefully planned urban setting. This exceptional response to the launch of “The Residences” underscores the pre-existing confidence in Za’abeel District as a distinctive future address focused on quality of life, proximity to the city, and enduring appeal.
