Apartment, Duplex, Office, Retail
Bedroom: 1 - 4
DIFC Heights Tower
DIFC
Starting from
AED 2,400,000
Ref no: PH0149
Payment Plan70/30
HandoverQ4 2029
Bedrooms1 - 4
Off Plan
The Residences Zabeel Districtby DIFC Developments at DIFC
Starting Price AED 2.6M
About The Project
The Residences DIFC Zabeel District
The Residences DIFC Zabeel District in DIFC marks the first residential chapter of a major new expansion to Dubai’s leading financial centre. Developed by DIFC Developments across a seven point one million square foot site with a total floor area of seventeen point seven million square feet, the project brings homes directly into a district long known for finance, business and culture. Phase one introduces a refined collection of apartments and duplex penthouses that sit within an urban plan designed for more than one hundred and twenty five thousand people, where workplaces, culture, retail and green space are all part of the same daily landscape.
Across two signature residential towers, The Residences by DIFC delivers four hundred and sixty three homes that prioritise light, proportion and long term liveability. One bedroom apartments start from around eight hundred and forty six square feet, while larger two and three bedroom layouts extend to approximately one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight square feet, giving residents a choice of scale without sacrificing design quality. A limited series of three and four bedroom duplex penthouses crown the upper levels, with internal areas of up to four thousand four hundred and eighty nine square feet and panoramic views toward Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. Prices begin from AED two point six million, with a seventy thirty payment plan and handover targeted for the fourth quarter of twenty twenty nine.
Residences at The Residences DIFC Zabeel District in DIFC
Architecturally, the towers balance contemporary lines with a restrained, timeless expression that aligns with DIFC’s long term outlook as a global financial hub. Generous glazing, carefully modelled façades and controlled proportions allow natural light to reach deep into the homes while framing views of the wider skyline and the evolving Zabeel district below. Inside, the layouts place emphasis on clarity and flow, with circulation routes that feel natural, storage that is integrated rather than added on, and living spaces that can adapt to changing patterns of work and home life over time.
The residential experience is shaped by a hospitality influenced approach to arrival and shared spaces. Residents enter through elegant lobbies that set a calm tone before opening into lounges and seating areas designed for informal meetings or quiet moments. Beyond this, a suite of amenities supports both wellbeing and social life. Resort style pools include family friendly sections with splash zones, while landscaped terraces, water features and shaded seating areas extend the sense of retreat outdoors. A fully equipped gym, yoga studio and padel and squash courts support active routines, complemented by co working areas and casual gathering spaces that reflect the realities of flexible work.
A defining element of the project is its direct link to the Inner Circle, a two kilometre landscaped green loop that runs through DIFC Zabeel District as a pedestrian only spine. This continuous park like route connects the towers to open lawns, plazas and rest points, turning everyday movement into an experience rooted in greenery and human scale design. It also reinforces the development’s wider focus on wellness, with around twenty per cent of the masterplan dedicated to open spaces that encourage walking, cycling and outdoor socialising.
Beyond the front door, residents step into a district planned as a one hundred billion dirham live work play ecosystem. Grade A offices, an Innovation Hub that includes an AI Campus and a Gaming and Immersive Technologies Hub, cultural venues such as an art pavilion and academy, hotels, conference facilities and carefully selected retail and dining sit within walking distance. This mix keeps the area active throughout the day and into the evening while allowing residents to draw clear boundaries between home, work and leisure.
Connectivity is embedded in the masterplan. The Residences by DIFC is linked to the existing Gate District via a dedicated bridge and is expected to connect into the Future Loop, which will tie the community directly to Emirates Towers, the Museum of the Future, Dubai World Trade Centre and the wider metro network. This positioning at the intersection of financial, cultural and transport corridors underlines the project’s role as a long term urban anchor rather than a stand alone building.
With a clear payment structure, an anticipated handover in late twenty twenty nine and the backing of DIFC Developments, The Residences DIFC Zabeel District in DIFC offers buyers a way to secure a home within one of Dubai’s most significant urban transformations. The combination of limited supply, strong underlying employment drivers and a design language focused on longevity and liveability supports both end user appeal and a considered investment case.
1 - 4
Bedroom Types
70/30
Payment Plan
2029
Handover
846 - 4,489 sqft
Unit Sizes
Gallery
Visual Tour
Amenities
World-Class Living
Yoga & Meditation Areas
Swimming Pool
Gym or Health Club
Kids Play Area
Prime Position
Location & Connectivity
Key Distances
- 15 Minutes
Downtown Dubai - 15 Minutes
Dubai International Airport - 20 Minutes
Dubai Marina - 15 MinutesJumeirah Beach
About Community
DIFC
DIFC Zabeel District extends the Dubai International Financial Centre into a new mixed use quarter that blends commercial, cultural and residential functions within a unified plan. Conceived as an evolution rather than a departure, it builds on DIFC’s established role as a global financial hub while adding homes, green spaces and cultural venues that keep the district animated beyond working hours. The Residences DIFC Zabeel District in DIFC sits at the heart of this expansion, giving residents immediate access to the area’s growing network of offices, hospitality, arts and public realm.
The wider masterplan is designed to support a population of more than one hundred and twenty five thousand people and a business community of over forty two thousand companies. A two kilometre Inner Circle green loop provides a continuous pedestrian route that links parks, plazas and leisure spaces, while around twenty per cent of the district is reserved for open space. This focus on walkability, greenery and human scale spaces distinguishes the area from more traditional business quarters, supporting wellness and informal interaction alongside formal work.
Strategic connectivity underpins the district’s appeal. Bridges and planned transport links connect DIFC Zabeel District to the existing Gate District, Emirates Towers, the Museum of the Future, Dubai World Trade Centre and the metro network, making commuting and cross city travel straightforward. For residents and investors, this alignment of location, infrastructure, innovation hubs and carefully planned public spaces positions the community as a long horizon address within Dubai’s central core.
Flexible Payments
Payment Plan
10%
BOOKING
60%
CONSTRUCTION
30%
HANDOVER
| Percentage | Description | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | On booking | 10% |
| 60% | During construction | 70% |
| 30% | On handover | 100% |
Common Questions
FAQ
The Developer
DIFC Developments
DIFC Developments carries a different identity from a typical private real estate company. It is connected to Dubai International Financial Centre, one of the region’s most important business, finance and lifestyle districts. Since its establishment in 2004, DIFC has grown into a globally recognised financial free zone with its own regulatory, legal, commercial and real estate ecosystem.
The real estate side of DIFC is closely tied to the way the district functions. Its buildings are not planned only as standalone residential or commercial assets. They support a wider urban environment where offices, residences, retail, dining, culture, hospitality and public spaces sit within walking distance of each other.
DIFC properties for sale have become increasingly relevant as the district expands from a pure business address into a more complete place to live. This shift is visible through new residential launches, mixed use towers and the wider DIFC Zabeel District expansion.
Current DIFC projects for sale in Dubai are mainly positioned around premium apartments, offices and mixed use addresses. The appeal comes from the strength of the location itself, with direct access to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Towers and the wider commercial core of the city.
DIFC Real Estate Background and Development Approach
DIFC’s development approach is shaped by its role as a financial centre. The priority is not simply to add more buildings, but to create infrastructure that supports business growth, residential demand and long term district value. This is why its real estate activity includes commercial offices, innovation spaces, retail, lifestyle areas and high end homes.
The district has evolved around a live, work and connect model. Gate Avenue, Gate Village, Innovation Hub, DIFC Living, DIFC Heights Tower and the new Zabeel District all support that direction in different ways. Together, they show how DIFC is moving from a workplace led district into a more balanced urban environment.
DIFC Developments apartments for sale sit within this wider plan. They are not isolated residential products. They are part of a larger ecosystem built around finance, technology, dining, culture, wellness and walkability. This gives the residential offering a very different character from apartments in a conventional suburban community.
DIFC’s real estate strategy also reflects the limited nature of the district. Land in and around the financial centre is finite, which gives new residential and commercial releases a more selective quality. That scarcity is part of what supports the positioning of DIFC Developments properties for sale, especially where homes are connected to major district infrastructure.
The district’s growth into residential living has been gradual and deliberate. DIFC Living introduced the first residential ownership opportunity within the core district, while DIFC Heights Tower continued the move towards premium urban homes and offices linked to Gate Avenue. These projects helped establish residential ownership as a more visible part of the DIFC story.
DIFC Projects for sale in Dubai
DIFC’s current real estate activity is centred on premium mixed use development and district expansion. The project listings below this guide should handle the individual details on prices, payment plans, floor plans and handover dates. The guide itself should focus on how these addresses fit into the wider DIFC masterplan.
DIFC Heights Tower is one of the most important recent launches. It brings residences and office space into the heart of the district, with direct links to Gate Avenue and access to the everyday services, restaurants and lifestyle facilities around it. Detailed information can sit on the DIFC Heights Tower apartments for sale in Dubai page.
The Residences at DIFC Zabeel District represents the next stage of the district’s expansion. It is part of a larger plan that extends DIFC into a new mixed use quarter with residential, commercial, education, technology and innovation components. The individual project page for The Residences by DIFC at DIFC Zabeel District gives more detail on the homes themselves.
The wider DIFC properties for sale page also gives useful context on available homes in and around the district. This is especially helpful because DIFC includes both developer led new launches and completed buildings where resale and rental activity already exists.
DIFC apartments for rent are already part of the wider district lifestyle, particularly in completed residential buildings close to the financial centre. As newer homes are delivered, DIFC Developments apartments for rent may become more visible in the secondary market.
DIFC is best understood as a district led developer rather than a conventional residential brand. Its strength comes from the financial centre, the legal and regulatory framework, the business community, the lifestyle infrastructure and the limited nature of new supply in one of Dubai’s most central locations. As DIFC Zabeel District develops further, the name is likely to remain closely connected with premium urban living, commercial space and high value mixed use real estate in Dubai.
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