Akala Hotels and Residences

Akala Hotels and Residences is a two-tower Arada development between DIFC and Downtown Dubai, with 534 branded residences from one to six bedrooms, a five-star hotel and a wellness destination built around a medical clinic. Expected handover is Q4 2029.

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Each tower rises 220 metres next to Index Tower and Central Park Towers. The hotel sits in Tower Two, while residences fill both towers and share a podium of wellness facilities covering more than 13,000 square metres.

A DIFC apartment between DIFC and Downtown Dubai

The site faces the DIFC side of Sheikh Zayed Road, so offices, galleries and restaurants are a short walk or drive away. Arada gives these drive times:

• DIFC Gate Avenue: 3 minutes
• The Dubai Mall: 3 minutes
• Dubai International Airport: 15 minutes

For the wider area, read our DIFC area guide and our Downtown Dubai area guide. Nearby, Binghatti Skyblade offers another new tower on the Downtown side.

Residence types, sizes and penthouse layouts

Sizes published in the Residences 1 brochure for Tower One:

• One-bedroom: 1,036 to 1,407 sq ft
• Two-bedroom: 1,557 to 2,091 sq ft
• Three-bedroom: 2,587 to 3,665 sq ft
• Four-bedroom: 3,648 to 4,698 sq ft
• Five-bedroom Gravity House: 6,257 sq ft
• Six-bedroom Sky Terrace penthouse on floor 50: 14,628 sq ft
• Six-bedroom Observatory duplex on floor 51 and the roof: 23,673 sq ft

Homes come with air and water purification, separate climate zones, circadian lighting and integrated smart controls. The Observatory adds a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi with views over Burj Khalifa, DIFC and Zabeel. Turnkey furnishing is available as an optional upgrade.

Tell us how many bedrooms you need and the view you want, and we will shortlist the right Akala residences for you.

Payment plan and expected handover

Arada publishes a 10/50/40 payment plan: 10% down payment, 50% during construction and 40% on handover. Expected handover is Q4 2029.

Ask us for the payment schedule on a specific residence and we will send it to you.

Wellness amenities and services

Wellness is the core of the project. Residents have a medical wellness clinic, an ultra-luxury spa, a next-generation fitness space, an indoor lap pool, cycling and group-exercise studios, yoga and Pilates studios, saunas and hammams and a wellness concierge. The podium pool has a refreshment bar, and there is a private cinema and a residents' lounge.

Residents-only floors add wellness suites, steam rooms, a cold plunge, a pool and Jacuzzi, a lounge and an amphitheatre. Valet parking and 24-hour security run the building.

Arada developers: the team behind Akala and other Arada projects

Arada is a master developer with projects in the UAE, the UK and Australia. Akala is its wellness-led address in central Dubai, combining hotel services with private homes. See the developer's other projects on our Arada page.

A short drive away beside Zabeel Park, Address Residences Zabeel by Emaar offers one- to three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses in four Address-branded towers.

Why buy at Akala Hotels and Residences: for living and for investment

For living, you get a home a few minutes from both DIFC and The Dubai Mall, hotel services downstairs and a full medical and fitness floor in the building, with layouts from a one-bedroom to a 23,673 sq ft duplex.

For investment, branded homes with hotel management are scarce on this stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road, demand from DIFC professionals is steady, and the plan defers a large share of the price to handover.

Book a call or a site visit for Akala Hotels and Residences: call or WhatsApp +971 56 100 0928 and our team will arrange it.

For another branded address between Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown, compare Trump Tower Dubai by DarGlobal, with apartments, duplex penthouses and a members-only club.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Akala located?

Between DIFC and Downtown Dubai, next to Index Tower and Central Park Towers, about 3 minutes from The Dubai Mall.

What unit types and sizes does Akala offer?

One- to six-bedroom residences, from 1,036 sq ft for a one-bedroom up to the 23,673 sq ft Observatory duplex.

What is the payment plan?

10% down payment, 50% during construction and 40% on handover.

When is handover expected?

Expected in Q4 2029.

What wellness facilities are there?

A medical wellness clinic, spa, fitness club, indoor lap pool, yoga and Pilates studios and residents-only wellness suites.

Are the residences furnished?

Turnkey furnishing is offered as an optional upgrade.