The Residences by DIFC – First Homes in the DIFC Zabeel District
The first residential launch inside DIFC Zabeel District — DIFC's ~AED 100 billion expansion of Dubai's financial centre. Two signature towers, 463 hospitality-inspired residences from 1-bedroom homes to duplex penthouses, with Burj Khalifa skyline views, resort pools and a 2 km green walkway. From AED 2.66M on a 70/30 plan, handover end of 2029.
The Residences by DIFC
The first homes within DIFC Zabeel District — DIFC's transformative ~AED 100 billion expansion of Dubai's financial heart. Two signature towers bring 463 hospitality-inspired residences, from one-bedroom homes to duplex penthouses, with generous layouts and views across Dubai's landmarks.
DIFC
DIFC — Dubai International Financial Centre — is the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and the government-owned master developer of the DIFC free zone. Operating under independent English common law, it is home to thousands of banks, fintech firms and family offices and tens of thousands of professionals. DIFC Zabeel District — widely known as DIFC 2.0 — is the centre's ~AED 100 billion physical expansion into Zabeel, roughly doubling the size of DIFC. Master-planned across some 17 million square feet and around six phases through 2040, it blends class-A offices with one of the world's largest AI campuses, a major innovation hub, an art pavilion, the DIFC Academy, repurposed heritage stables for homegrown F&B, and around 20% open green space.
The Residences by DIFC is the district's first residential launch and the first homes to be delivered within it — two signature towers developed by DIFC itself, completing alongside the surrounding commercial and cultural phase so residents move into a finished neighbourhood rather than a construction site.
DIFC Zabeel District – a central, walkable address minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa
The Residences by DIFC sit inside DIFC Zabeel District, directly extending the existing DIFC and Gate Village. It is roughly 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, with the DIFC metro within walking distance and a planned Dubai Loop stop. A neighbouring Zabeel royal palace keeps the surroundings low-rise, while a 2 km pedestrian inner circle links residences, offices, retail and culture in a car-free, walkable community.
- World's-largest AI campus & innovation hub
- DIFC Academy (London Business School, Georgetown in talks)
- Art pavilion & repurposed heritage stables (F&B)
- Class-A offices, hotels & conference centre
- 2 km green walkway & inner circle
- Resort-style & family pools
- Padel & squash courts, gym & wellness
- Street-level retail, dining & social lounges
- Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa (≈10 min)
- DIFC / Emirates Towers metro (walkable)
- Planned Dubai Loop stop
- Direct Sheikh Zayed Road access
The Residences by DIFC
First homes in the AED 100bn DIFC Zabeel District.
The Residences pair hospitality-inspired apartments with the bedrock of the DIFC free zone — English common law, a finance-and-innovation economy and a strictly limited supply of homes. Two signature towers deliver skyline views, resort-grade amenities and a finished, car-free neighbourhood from day one.
First Homes in DIFC Zabeel District
The very first residences delivered within DIFC's ~AED 100 billion expansion — a first-mover position in a master plan that builds out around them through 2040.
Two Signature Towers · 463 Residences
Tower 1 (G+25, 253 homes) and Tower 2 (G+21, 210 homes) hold just 463 residences — a deliberately limited supply in the centre of Dubai.
Burj Khalifa & Skyline Views
A low-rise setting beside a Zabeel royal palace means panoramic, protected views across Burj Khalifa, Downtown and the DIFC skyline from nearly every home.
Resort-Style & Family Pools
Hotel-grade pool decks with skyline backdrops, plus a dedicated family and children's pool, set among landscaped terraces.
2 km Green Walkway & Inner Circle
A pedestrian-first inner circle and green walkway connect the residences to offices, retail and culture across a car-free neighbourhood.
Wellness, Padel & Squash
A clubhouse with gym, yoga and wellness spaces alongside padel and squash courts — an active, hospitality-led lifestyle on the doorstep.
Five-Star Arrival & Social Spaces
Arrival feels closer to a five-star hotel than a residential lobby, with curated social lounges, water features and shared working spaces throughout.
Minutes from Downtown Dubai
A central, walkable address roughly 10 minutes from Downtown and Burj Khalifa, with the DIFC metro within walking distance and a planned Dubai Loop stop.
Property Types & Floor Plans
A 70/30 plan — 10% to start, instalments through construction, 30% on handover.
Reserve with 5% on booking and 5% on SPA signature, then staged instalments from August 2026 through June 2029, with 30% on handover. A 5% DIFC registration fee applies on signing. From AED 2.66M in DIFC Zabeel District, handover end of 2029.
Why The Residences by DIFC is a Smart Property Investment
For Rent
With around 463 homes serving a financial district planned for tens of thousands of high-earning professionals, and almost no other residential supply inside DIFC Zabeel District, The Residences target deep, stable tenant demand in the centre of Dubai.
For Resale
A first-mover, first-phase position in DIFC's ~AED 100 billion expansion — where the government keeps and runs all commercial space and caps residential supply — supports strong liquidity and long-term appreciation as later phases launch at higher prices.
