Downtown Dubai is Emaar’s freehold district around the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. Homes are mostly apartments in towers, plus low-rise buildings in the Old Town. It suits buyers who want the city’s best-known address, with tenants who pay for the location.
Schools are a short drive away in Al Safa, including Jumeirah English Speaking School.
Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City is a short drive away.
The Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar.
The Boulevard and the walks around Burj Lake, plus Burj Park.
About 25 minutes to Dubai Marina and 20 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Streets around The Dubai Mall get busy at peak times and during events.
Quality varies from tower to tower, so we screen out around 80% of projects before they reach a client’s shortlist.
Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.
Yes. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station is on the Red Line.
It suits families who want an apartment in the centre, with schools a short drive away in Al Safa. Larger families often look at villa areas such as Dubai Hills Estate.
The projected gross rental yield is about 5.5% (Bayut, H1 2026). Rental yields are lower than in mid-market areas, in exchange for a prime central address.
The median home sold for AED 3.08M ($837K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 2,800 ($762) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.
About 25 minutes to Dubai Marina and 20 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour.
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