Urgent Sale | 17.3% Below OP | 2 BR in Volta

Overview of the deal

The owner of a two-bedroom apartment in Volta, the DAMAC tower in the Burj Khalifa area of Downtown Dubai, is selling before completion. The asking price is AED 2,980,000. By the seller's figures, the original price plus the 4% DLD fee came to AED 3,604,973, so the gap is AED 624,973, or about 17.3%.

The figures are the owner's and are checked against the developer's records before any money changes hands. For anyone ready to buy property in Dubai below the first buyer's cost, that is the headline.

The unit

• Bedrooms: 2

• Size: 1,414 sq ft

• Floor: between levels 20 and 25

• View: Burj Khalifa

• Outdoor space: private balcony

• Status: under construction, completion April 2028 (Q2 2028)

For buyers who want a 2 bedroom apartment Dubai residents recognise by its address, 1,414 sq ft and a balcony facing Burj Khalifa make a strong case.

The building and community

Volta is part of the Burj Khalifa area community, and units like this one are among the Downtown Dubai apartments still under construction. DAMAC has been building in Dubai since 2002, and Damac projects include branded residences and large master communities. The tower's amenity list is not part of this listing; ask us for the developer's materials.

Price, discount and payment position

One detail matters: the DLD fee on this resale is 4% of the original price, not of the lower asking price.

• Payment to the seller: AED 1,813,450

• DLD transfer fee (4% of original price plus AED 40): AED 138,693

• Trustee office fee: AED 5,250

• Buyer's agency commission (2% plus VAT): AED 62,580

That totals AED 2,019,973 at transfer. The developer's schedule set five construction instalments of AED 99,990 each, dated 27 September 2026, 27 December 2026, 27 March 2027, 27 June 2027 and 27 September 2027, followed by AED 666,600 on handover.

The September 2026 date has already passed. The seller's figures still count all five instalments, AED 499,950 in total, inside a remaining balance of AED 1,166,550. Before transfer we confirm from the developer's statement of account whether it has been paid and how that changes the split. On the published figures, the total cost to the buyer is AED 3,186,523. Four quarterly instalments remain dated ahead, then the handover payment, a payment plan Dubai investors can follow without strain.

Why this deal and for whom

The point is the entry price. A buyer gets a high-floor Burj Khalifa view unit for less than the first owner committed to, with much of the balance deferred. Weigh that against off-plan projects Dubai developers are selling at launch prices today.

It suits an investor focused on Dubai property investment who can hold until 2028, or an end user who wants a Downtown home and can wait for the keys. If you are comparing apartments for sale in Dubai, place this one next to new launches.

What happens next

Work with Mahboob Estate and the steps are short:

• Confirm availability at AED 2,980,000 with our team.

• Review the sale agreement, 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 take over the remaining instalments.

Urgent-sale terms can change before this page is updated, so the price is confirmed only once we check with the owner. As a real estate agency Dubai buyers use for resale deals, we do that every time.

We can also line this unit up against other properties for sale in Dubai on the same cost basis.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the DLD fee higher than 4% of the asking price?

On this resale it is calculated on the original price, which is why it is AED 138,693.

Has the September 2026 instalment been paid?

That date has passed and the published balance still includes it. We confirm its status with the owner and developer before you commit.

When will the apartment be ready?

Completion is scheduled for April 2028. Timelines in Dubai real estate can move, so we share the latest update before transfer.