The Central Downtown
The Central Downtown is a mixed-use off-plan development in Arjan, Dubai, offering studios to 3 bedroom apartments across four towers above a shopping mall with extensive lifestyle amenities.
Starting from
AED 705,888
The Central Downtown is an off-plan development by Aqua Developments in Dubai, Dubai. Prices start from AED 705,888 with a 70/30 payment plan. Handover is expected 2028, 4 unit types are available.
Updated Oct 2026 · Peak Trust Global Real Estate
Project Highlights
- Bedrooms
- Studio to 3 BR
- Area Range
- 465-2225 sqft
- Payment Plan
- 70/30
- Handover
- Q2 2028
- Status
- Off Plan
- Developer
- AQUA Properties FZ-LLC
Market Intelligence
Data-driven investment insights for The Central Downtown
Off-plan sales in Al Barshaa South Third: 3,715 deals in 2023 to 4,679 in 2025, on pace for ≈4,865 in 2026. Prices in Al Barshaa South Third have risen a steady 6% over the last 5 years. The Central Downtown is priced broadly in line with the Al Barshaa South Third average per sqft.
4,679
Buyer demand
Peak-year area deals
+6%
Area price trend
Off-plan AED/sqft · 5-yr
AED 1,450
Price / sqft
Asking · 1 BR
1,254
Total units
Off-plan registrations
Buyer Demand
Off-plan transactions per year · area
Off-plan sales in Al Barshaa South Third: 3,715 deals in 2023 to 4,679 in 2025, on pace for ≈4,865 in 2026.
Solid = deals registered so far; outline = projected full-year from the year-to-date pace. Recent deals take a few weeks to appear in official records, so the current count is a conservative estimate.
Price Momentum
+6% · 5-yrOff-plan price per sqft (AED) · area
Prices in Al Barshaa South Third have risen a steady 6% over the last 5 years.
Price Positioning
Median sold price by unit type (AED / sqft) · project vs wider area
The Central Downtown is priced broadly in line with the Al Barshaa South Third average per sqft.
Investor Snapshot
FreeFactual figures for serious investors: comparable sales, rental income & market structure.
Gross rental yield
District 1BR · indicative
Off-plan share
Area sales · recent
Booking capital
50% during construction
Recent Comparable Sales
| Date | Type | Sqft | AED/sqft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: official records · area
Rental Income Potential
Payment schedule (50 / 50)
Rents: registered Ejari contracts. Payment: from-price basis.
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Market data: The Central DowntownKey figures for The Central Downtown in Al Barshaa South Third from official transaction records. Updated Jul 2026.View source data
| Area price growth (5-yr) | +6% |
|---|---|
| Sold price / sqft (1-bed) | AED 1,356 |
| Area average price / sqft | AED 1,355 |
| Asking price / sqft (1-bed) | AED 1,450 |
| Total units (off-plan reg.) | 1,254 |
| Year | AED / sqft |
|---|---|
| 2022 | AED 1,274 |
| 2023 | AED 1,771 |
| 2024 | AED 1,277 |
| 2025 | AED 1,355 |
| Year | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,715 |
| 2024 | 4,357 |
| 2025 | 4,679 |
Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Jul 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.
About The Central Downtown – Dubai, UAE
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+971 50 226 0017Office Hours
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Office Location
Office No. 903, Al Moosa Tower 2, 1503 Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre First, Dubai, UAE
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Amenities & Features
Available Unit Types
Studio
Contemporary studio apartments.
Starting from
AED 705,888
1 BR Apartment
One bedroom apartments with contemporary layouts.
Starting from
AED 979,888
2 BR Apartment
Two bedroom apartments with spacious living areas.
Starting from
AED 1,503,888
3 BR Apartment
Three bedroom apartments with expansive layouts.
Starting from
AED 2,388,888
| Unit Type | Bedrooms | Area Details | Starting Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | Studio | 465-548 sqft | AED 705,888 | |
1 BR Apartment | 1 | 676-1,021 sqft | AED 979,888 | |
2 BR Apartment | 2 | 1,124-1,457 sqft | AED 1,503,888 | |
3 BR Apartment | 3 | 2,225 sqft | AED 2,388,888 |
Payment Plan
70/30
- 10%
Down Payment
On Sales Date
Initial booking payment
- 10%
1st Installment
Within 4 months from sales date
First construction-linked installment
- 10%
2nd Installment
Within 9 months from sales date
Second construction-linked installment
- 10%
3rd Installment
Within 15 months from sales date
Third construction-linked installment
- 10%
4th Installment
Within 19 months from sales date
Fourth construction-linked installment
- 10%
5th Installment
Within 23 months from sales date
Fifth construction-linked installment
- 10%
6th Installment
Within 27 months from sales date
Sixth construction-linked installment
- 30%
Final Installment
On Handover
Final balance payment
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Central Downtown is an off-plan mixed-use development in Arjan, Dubai by AQUA Properties FZ-LLC. It includes four residential towers with studios to 3 bedroom apartments above a retail mall and a large amenity podium.
The project is located in Arjan, Dubailand, Dubai. It offers strong connectivity to major roads and nearby destinations such as Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Autodrome, Mall of the Emirates, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai International Airport.
The project offers studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartments. Unit sizes start from 465 sqft for studios and go up to 2225 sqft for 3 bedroom apartments based on the project factsheet and brochure materials.
According to the project factsheet, prices start from AED 705,888 for studios. The factsheet lists 1 bedroom units from AED 979,888, 2 bedroom units from AED 1,503,888, and 3 bedroom units from AED 2,388,888.
The project is marketed with a 70/30 payment plan. Published payment schedules also show a 10% booking payment followed by staged installments during construction and a final 30% payment on handover.
The currently published anticipated completion for The Central Downtown is Q2 2028.
Amenities include basketball court, BBQ area, colour fountain, kids play area, mini golf, outdoor cinema, padel tennis, table tennis, wave pool, rock climbing wall, health club, jacuzzi, yoga room, open air gymnasium, jogging track, business centre, daycare centre, beauty salon, prayer room, zen garden, dog park, and more.
The Central Downtown is developed by Aqua Developments.
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