Apartments and Duplexes
Bedroom: 1 - 3
The Wilds by Aldar
Dubai Land
Starting from
AED 1,600,000
Ref no: PH0402
Payment Plan65/35
HandoverQ2 2030
Bedrooms1 - 3
Off Plan
Rise by Athlonby Aldar Properties at Dubai Land
Starting Price AED 1.35M
About The Project
Rise by Athlon at Dubailand
Rise by Athlon is the upcoming apartment chapter within Aldar’s Athlon community in Dubailand, created as the neighbourhood’s dedicated “apartment anchor” inside a master plan better known for villas and townhouses. The concept is shaped around Athlon’s core idea of life in motion, meaning the buildings are planned to support daily movement, wellness routines, and easy social connectivity, rather than feeling like a typical residential cluster where you only notice the amenities on weekends. Rise is planned as a collection of eight residential buildings, formed by three low-rise residences and five themed towers, giving the phase a varied skyline while keeping the overall feel curated and community-led.
The homes are positioned as one to three bedroom apartments with a clear emphasis on liveability. Unit sizes are expected to range from roughly 936 to 2,131 square feet, which is a generous spread for buyers who want proper dining and living zones, realistic storage, and layouts that can handle both working from home and family life. Starting pricing is marketed from AED 1.35 million, with a 60/40 payment plan and a Q4 2029 handover target, placing Rise in a longer-term window that suits buyers planning ahead, whether that is for a future move, a portfolio hold, or a medium-term rental strategy.
Design language for Rise leans contemporary and streamlined, with the buildings arranged to maximise light, views, and day-to-day access to the lifestyle zones. Rather than placing amenities as an afterthought, the idea is that wellness, play, creativity, and fitness are close enough to become habitual. This is where the “apartment anchor” positioning becomes important. In a villa-led master community, apartments need to feel purposeful, not like a secondary option. Rise is meant to provide that alternative for buyers who want Athlon’s active-living environment, but prefer a managed, lower-maintenance home with building services, shared facilities, and a more lock-up-and-leave lifestyle.
What makes Rise particularly relevant in the current market is the shift in what “premium” means for many buyers. It is less about showpiece interiors and more about how a home supports a healthier routine without adding friction. If your running track, movement loops, and recovery-friendly spaces are part of the community design, you use them more often. That usability is what can strengthen long-term demand, because it turns wellness from a marketing promise into something that actually fits real schedules. Rise is aiming to sit in that sweet spot where it feels modern and design-forward, but still grounded in everyday practicality.
Rise by Athlon 1 to 3 bedroom apartments for sale in Dubailand
Rise is positioned for buyers who want an apartment lifestyle inside a master community where activity is built into the environment. One bedroom apartments typically appeal to professionals and couples who value a central, wellness-led setting and an easier ownership experience than a townhouse. Two bedroom options tend to suit longer stays and more flexible living, especially for remote work or regular guests. Three bedroom apartments will likely attract families who want Athlon’s parks and movement-focused planning, but prefer the security and simplicity of a managed building.
From an investment lens, the story is anchored by two things, the strength of the Aldar-backed master plan and the fact that Rise becomes the apartment reference point within Athlon, not one of many scattered towers competing for attention. If the community delivers on its lifestyle promise, apartments that sit closest to the amenity ecosystem can hold appeal across market cycles because they offer something distinct, not just another address in a crowded corridor.
1 - 3
Bedroom Types
60/40
Payment Plan
2029
Handover
936 - 2,131.25 sqft
Unit Sizes
Gallery
Visual Tour
Amenities
World-Class Living
Swimming Pool
Gym or Health Club
Kids Play Area
Restaurants
Prime Position
Location & Connectivity
Key Distances
- 25 Minutes
Dubai Marina - 40 Minutes
Burj Khalifa - 25 Minutes
Dubai International Airport - 20 Minutes
Downtown Dubai
About Community
Dubai Land
Athlon is Aldar’s active wellness master community in Dubailand, built around the idea that movement should feel natural in daily life rather than something you schedule around traffic and time. The planning is centred on walkable and cycle-friendly routes, green parks, and an overall layout designed to keep residents close to activity zones. The message is simple, wherever you are in Athlon, you are meant to be within a short walk of something that gets you outdoors, moving, or resetting your day.
Dubailand as a wider location tends to appeal to buyers who want space, newer master planning, and more value per square foot than the most central districts, while still keeping access to major roads and key parts of Dubai practical. Communities in this corridor often win on lifestyle rather than pure skyline proximity, with broader streets, larger green buffers, and a more residential tempo. Athlon fits that pattern, but with a clearer identity built around wellbeing and routine.
For residents, the benefit is that wellness is not limited to a gym membership. The community’s structure encourages small, repeatable habits, morning walks, evening loops, outdoor play, and social time that happens naturally because the public realm is designed for it. That can be especially attractive for families who want children outdoors more often, as well as for professionals who want a calmer base that still supports fitness and community connection.
As the community matures, destinations like parks, retail touchpoints, and shared facilities tend to become part of daily rhythm, reducing the need to drive for every small errand or activity. This is where the apartment cluster becomes meaningful. Rise residents can tap into the same master community advantages, but with a lighter ownership model, more building-led services, and a lifestyle that feels self-contained without feeling isolated.
In the long run, communities with a strong theme and usable public realm often hold value because they are harder to replicate quickly. Athlon’s positioning as an active wellness environment gives it that distinctiveness, and Rise is designed to be the way apartment buyers access it.
Flexible Payments
Payment Plan
5%
BOOKING
55%
CONSTRUCTION
40%
HANDOVER
| Percentage | Description | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | On booking | 5% |
| 55% | During construction | 60% |
| 40% | On handover | 100% |
Common Questions
FAQ
The Developer
Aldar Properties
Aldar Properties is one of the UAE's largest integrated real estate groups, with its origins and strongest presence in Abu Dhabi. The company was established in 2004 and incorporated in 2005, with its shares listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC is identified as the group's parent company.
The business is chaired by H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, while Talal Al Dhiyebi serves as Group Chief Executive Officer. Its structure extends considerably beyond residential sales. Aldar Development covers property development, sales, project management and international operations, while Aldar Investment owns and manages income producing assets across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, education and logistics.
Abu Dhabi remains central to the company. Aldar has shaped major parts of Yas Island, Al Raha Beach and other established districts, delivering thousands of homes alongside schools, retail, hotels, offices and leisure infrastructure. Completed communities such as Yas Acres, Noya and Al Ghadeer demonstrate its experience with large family neighbourhoods, while Mamsha Al Saadiyat and Saadiyat Grove reflect its move further into cultural and luxury residential real estate.
Its geographic reach has expanded significantly. In Dubai, Aldar entered a strategic joint venture with Dubai Holding to create three major communities, beginning with Haven and Athlon before launching The Wilds. The partnership covers more than 3.5 million square metres of land and represents a long term move into Dubai rather than a single project entry.
Ras Al Khaimah has become another UAE market through developments including Nikki Beach Residences at Al Marjan Island. Internationally, Aldar Development also oversees SODIC in Egypt and London Square in the United Kingdom, giving the wider group a presence extending beyond the Emirates.
Aldar Properties Projects in the UAE
Abu Dhabi continues to produce Aldar's most substantial new master plans. Fahid Island, unveiled in 2025 between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, is planned as a major coastal wellness destination with more than AED 40 billion in development value. Its first releases included Fahid Beach Residences, The Beach House Fahid and Fahid Beach Terraces.
Fahid Beach Residences introduced apartments, duplexes and penthouses within this new waterfront setting. The wider island demonstrates how Aldar is increasingly combining residential property with education, hospitality, landscaping and wellness infrastructure rather than treating individual buildings in isolation.
Yas Island is also entering another phase of expansion. Yas Point was announced in July 2026 as a new waterfront destination on the northern shore, with The Canopies becoming its first residential launch. The six building community introduces 592 apartments around landscaped open spaces and a waterfront promenade.
Aldar's luxury strategy increasingly includes international hospitality brands. Mandarin Oriental Residences at Saadiyat Island is developed by Aldar, with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group managing the residences. Architecture is by BIG, while interiors are by Lillian Wu. The project should therefore be described as an Aldar development carrying Mandarin Oriental residential services and branding.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas follows a similar structure. Aldar is the developer, while Hilton brings the Waldorf Astoria brand to the residences overlooking Yas Links Golf Course. The project sold through its initial release on launch day, underlining the growing role of branded residences within Aldar's premium strategy.
Dubai remains another important growth market. Athlon introduced an active lifestyle focused villa community, followed by Rise by Athlon, which adds apartments to the wider master plan.
The Wilds takes a more nature led approach in Dubailand. Following the original villa release, The Wilds Residences launched in 2026 with apartments and duplexes, broadening the community beyond larger family homes.
Aldar Properties therefore operates across a considerably broader spectrum than most UAE residential developers. Its current activity ranges from established family communities and new Abu Dhabi master plans to Dubai expansion, Ras Al Khaimah waterfront property and internationally branded residences, supported by a substantial completed track record and a growing regional platform.
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