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Akala Hotel and Residences
Akala Hotel and Residences is a pair of 220-metre towers by Arada in Za'abeel 2, between DIFC and Downtown Dubai.
From AED 3.9m
- ≈ £794k · $1.06m
Plan: 5/35/60
Handover: Q4 2029
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Akala Hotel and Residences at a glance
- Developer
- Arada
- Location
- Za'abeel 2, next to DIFC, Dubai
- Homes
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Sizes
- 1,035 to 23,673 sq ft
- Handover
- Q4 2029The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 156,000 on the starting price
All key information5 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes, floors
- Payment plan
- 5/35/60
- Status
- Launched
- Launched
- May 2025
- Number of homes
- Two towers; total number of homes not confirmed
- Floors
- About 50 storeys (220 metres)
Checked 12 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 4 sources
What stands out
- Two 220-metre towers joined by a podium
- One to six bedroom homes
- Hotel in the second tower
More that stands out2 more points and 9 amenities listed by the developer
- Spa, gym and club in the podium
- Wellness features such as air and water purification
- Spa
- Gym
- Members' club
- Hotel services
- Wellness concierge
- In-home treatments
- Circadian lighting
- Climate zoning
- Air and water purification
Payment plan
How you pay for Akala Hotel and Residences
5% on booking, 35% during construction, 60% on handover.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 3.9m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 156,000
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- 60% of the price is due at handover.
- Sources disagree on the number of homes (about 400 to 546). Ask Arada for the figure.
- Building progress was not confirmed in October 2026. Ask for the current stage.
- Developer stock may be limited; ask whether units are from Arada or resale.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Akala Hotel and Residences suits3 kinds of buyer
- Buyers who want a serviced home beside DIFC
- Owners who put wellness facilities first
- Buyers who can fund 60% at handover
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Akala Hotel and Residences
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about Akala Hotel and Residences
Where it isZa'abeel 2, next to DIFC, Dubai · 5 places nearby
Akala is in Za'abeel 2, between DIFC and Downtown Dubai, close to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Museum of the Future and Downtown are a few minutes away by car.
- DIFCnext door
- Museum of the Futureabout 5 min drive
- Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubaiabout 5 min drive
- Dubai Frameabout 12 min drive
- Dubai International Airportabout 15 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Pictures3 more developer renders
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Images: Arada. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
When will Akala Hotel and Residences be finished?
Listings show handover in Q4 2029. Arada has not published a completion date on the project website.
Who is the developer of Akala Hotel and Residences?
Arada. Akala is the company's own wellness hotel and residences brand.
Where is Akala Hotel and Residences?
In Za'abeel 2, between DIFC and Downtown Dubai.
What is the payment plan at Akala Hotel and Residences?
5% on booking, 35% during construction and 60% on handover.
What homes are available at Akala Hotel and Residences?
One to three bedroom apartments, four and five bedroom homes, a six bedroom penthouse and a two-storey presidential suite.
Everything elseOther Arada projects, sources
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.