Urgent Sale | 2 BR Design Quarter Tower A

Overview of the deal

An owner in Design Quarter Tower A wants to sell a two-bedroom apartment before the building is finished. The unit is in Dubai Design District (D3), the creative quarter where Meraas is building Design Quarter at D3. The asking price is AED 2,990,000.

One point up front: that price equals the original price plus the 4% Dubai Land Department fee the first buyer paid, so this is not a discounted resale. What it offers is a known position, with the size, floor band, view and remaining balance confirmed now. For anyone who wants to buy property in Dubai through resale rather than a new launch, that clarity is the draw.

The unit

A two-bedroom layout on a mid-level floor of the tower.

• Bedrooms: 2

• Size: 1,184 sq ft

• Floor: between levels 5 and 8

• View: community

• Outdoor space: private balcony

The exact floor and layout plan are shared once the owner confirms availability. As a 2 bedroom apartment Dubai couples can use with a spare room, it also works for a small family.

The building and community

Tower A is part of Design Quarter at D3. The district is known as the city's creative hub. This is one of the Dubai Design District apartments in our current urgent-sale inventory.

Meraas projects include Bluewaters Island, City Walk, Jumeirah Bay Island, Pearl Jumeira, Port de La Mer, BVLGARI Residences and The Acres. The Tower A amenity list is not part of this listing; ask us for the developer's brochure.

Price and payment position

Of the AED 2,990,000 price, AED 1,840,000 goes to the seller at transfer. The remaining AED 1,150,000 is paid to the developer on handover, with no instalments listed in between. Costs due at transfer, as quoted by the seller:

• Payment to the seller: AED 1,840,000

• DLD transfer fee (4% plus AED 40): AED 119,640

• Trustee office fee: AED 5,250

• Buyer's agency commission (2% plus VAT): AED 62,790

That brings the amount due at transfer to AED 2,027,680. With the handover payment, the total cost to the buyer is AED 3,177,680. With one payment left after transfer, it is a payment plan Dubai buyers can budget for easily.

Why this deal and for whom

The case rests on timing and structure, not price. Close to two thirds of the total cost is paid at transfer, and the rest waits for completion.

It suits someone who wants a D3 home by 2027 and prefers a known unit to a waiting list. It also suits an investor weighing Dubai property investment who would rather own a specific unit at a set price. Buyers comparing off-plan projects Dubai developers are launching now can set this against them with the remaining balance already fixed. Among apartments for sale in Dubai with a single handover payment, it is simple to assess.

What happens next

Mahboob Estate is a real estate agency Dubai buyers use to check and complete secondary-market deals like this one. The usual steps are:

• Confirm availability and price with our team.

• Review the sale agreement, payment receipts and the developer's statement of account.

• Sign a memorandum of understanding and agree on a transfer date.

• The seller obtains the developer's no-objection certificate.

• Transfer at a trustee office and pay the transfer costs.

• Pay AED 1,150,000 to the developer on handover and collect the keys.

Urgent-sale prices and availability can change before this page is updated, so we verify with the owner each time. If you are also viewing other properties for sale in Dubai, we can compare them on the same cost basis.

Frequently asked questions

Is this apartment priced below the original price?

No. AED 2,990,000 is the original price plus the 4% DLD fee, so there is no discount.

When is the handover?

The project data gives May 2027 as the completion date. Schedules in Dubai real estate can shift, so we confirm the latest timeline before you sign.

How much do I need at transfer?

AED 2,027,680 in total, as itemised above. The last AED 1,150,000 is due on handover.