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Desert Sun Tower, Wadi Al Safa 5

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Desert Sun Tower at a glance

About Desert Sun Tower

Desert Sun Tower is a mixed-use building in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai, developed by Behnam Ali Keivan. It holds about 181 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, commercial units.

The building was completed in 2015 and has been in use for about 11 years. 38 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 784 per sq ft.

Desert Sun Tower is one of 195 buildings in Wadi Al Safa 5: 63 are complete and 116 are still being built.

In a nutshell

  • A mixed-use ready building
  • Located in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
  • Developed by Behnam Ali Keivan
  • Completed in Q2 2015
  • Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
  • Sizes from 460 to 4,120 sq ft
  • Service charge from AED 18.31 per sq ft
Status
Ready
Developer
Behnam Ali Keivan
Location
Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
Completed
Q2 2015
Unit types
Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
Prices from
AED 285.0K
Median price per sq ft
AED 784
Median gross yield
8.3%
Service charge
AED 19.01 per sq ft (2026)
Nearest metro
Academic City, 3.8 km

Photos of Desert Sun Tower

Building details

Inside Desert Sun Tower

Properties in Desert Sun Tower

Studios in Desert Sun Tower

There are about 117 of these in Desert Sun Tower, from 460 to 700 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 395.0K, or AED 830 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 5% over what they paid.

1-bedroom apartments in Desert Sun Tower

There are about 63 of these in Desert Sun Tower, from 830 to 950 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 581.0K, or AED 660 per sq ft.

Commercial units in Desert Sun Tower

There are about 1 of these in Desert Sun Tower, from 4,120 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 8.2M, or AED 1,990 per sq ft.

Unit types in Desert Sun Tower with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
Studio117460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 700 sqft65 sqmtAED 395KAED 37.5K
1 Bed63830 sqft77.1 sqmt – 950 sqft88.3 sqmtAED 581KAED 45K
Commercial14,120 sqft382.8 sqmtAED 8.2M–

Recent transactions in Desert Sun Tower

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 700K

    AED 797 /sqftAED 8,579 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    878 sqft81.6 sqmt1 BedOwner4 Nov 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 385K

    AED 839 /sqftAED 9,031 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner22 Oct 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 395K

    AED 861 /sqftAED 9,268 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner30 Sept 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 750K

    AED 823 /sqftAED 8,859 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedDeveloper30 Sept 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 395K

    AED 861 /sqftAED 9,268 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner10 Sept 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 390K

    AED 852 /sqftAED 9,171 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    458 sqft42.5 sqmtStudioOwner21 Aug 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 390K

    AED 850 /sqftAED 9,149 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner22 Jun 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 400K

    AED 871 /sqftAED 9,375 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner9 Jun 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 383.5K

    AED 836 /sqftAED 8,999 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioOwner22 May 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 490K

    AED 699 /sqftAED 7,524 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    701 sqft65.1 sqmtStudioOwner20 May 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 625K

    AED 919 /sqftAED 9,892 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    680 sqft63.2 sqmtStudioOwner2 Apr 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 540K

    AED 770 /sqftAED 8,288 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    701 sqft65.1 sqmtStudioOwner3 Mar 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 330K

    AED 717 /sqftAED 7,718 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    460 sqft42.7 sqmtStudioOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 630 /sqftAED 6,781 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    920 sqft85.5 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 666 /sqftAED 7,169 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    871 sqft80.9 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 649 /sqftAED 6,986 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    893 sqft83 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 582.6K

    AED 664 /sqftAED 7,147 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    878 sqft81.6 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 697 /sqftAED 7,502 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    832 sqft77.3 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    878 sqft81.6 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 580K

    AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    878 sqft81.6 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Feb 2026

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 38K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 36K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    463 sqft43 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 38K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    458 sqft42.5 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 37K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 45K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    871 sqft80.9 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 40K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    458 sqft42.5 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 32K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    459 sqft42.6 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 37K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    549 sqft51 sqmtStudioto

  • Desert Sun Tower

    Dubai Land Residence Complex

    AED 38K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    549 sqft51 sqmtStudioto

Every sale in Desert Sun TowerEvery rent contract in Desert Sun Tower

Service charges in Desert Sun Tower

The 2026 service charge in Desert Sun Tower is AED 19.01 per sq ft for homes, AED 18.31 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Service charges in Desert Sun Tower
Unit typeRate per sq ftSizeYearly charge
1 Bed Apartment (2026)AED 19.01830 sqft77.1 sqmt – 950 sqft88.3 sqmtAED 15,778 – AED 18,060
Retail (2026)AED 18.314,120 sqft382.8 sqmtAED 75,437 – AED 75,437
Studio Apartment (2026)AED 19.01460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 700 sqft65 sqmtAED 8,745 – AED 13,307

Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.

Nearby amenities

Around Desert Sun Tower

Transportation near Desert Sun Tower

Stations planned on new lines nearby include Academic City (blue line, 3.8 km, about 10 min drive) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (blue line, 4.5 km, about 11 min drive).

  • Academic CityBlue line · 3.8 km · about 10 min drive
  • Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 4.5 km · about 11 min drive
  • International City 2Blue line · 6.8 km · about 16 min drive
  • Global VillageGolden line · 7.7 km · about 17 min drive

Shopping and groceries near Desert Sun Tower

The closest is Spinneys / Dubai Silicon Oasis, 2.5 km from Desert Sun Tower (about 7 min drive).

  • Spinneys / Dubai Silicon OasisSupermarket · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
  • Dubai Outlet MallShopping Mall · 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
  • Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 8 km · about 18 min drive
  • Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 8 km · about 18 min drive

Restaurants and hotels near Desert Sun Tower

The closest is Abidos Hotel Apartments, 0.2 km from Desert Sun Tower (about 2 min walk).

  • Abidos Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk

Parks and leisure near Desert Sun Tower

The closest is Global Village, 7.7 km from Desert Sun Tower (about 17 min drive).

  • Global VillagePark · 7.7 km · about 17 min drive

Schools near Desert Sun Tower

The nearest is GEMS First Point School L.L.C, 0.4 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • GEMS First Point School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 0.4 km
  • The Aquila SchoolUK - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Good · 1 km
  • Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch)French · KHDA: Very good · 2.3 km
  • Dubai English Speaking School - (College)UK · KHDA: Outstanding · 2.7 km
  • The Indian International School (Dso Branch)Indian · KHDA: Good · 2.8 km
  • German International School DubaiGerman · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 3 km

Other buildings in Wadi Al Safa 5

Wadi Al Safa 5 has 195 buildings. A few others to compare Desert Sun Tower with:

  • A 99, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-plan

    A 99

    Wadi Al Safa 5 · Arabian Gulf

    Handover 31 Oct 2026 · 48% built

  • Aark Terraces, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-plan

    Aark Terraces

    Wadi Al Safa 5 · Aark Developers

    Handover 30 Jun 2028 · 0% built

  • AG 7even, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-plan

    AG 7even

    Wadi Al Safa 5 · AG Properties

    Handover 31 Mar 2027 · 94% built

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Things to consider about Desert Sun Tower

In its favour

  • An active resale market: 38 sales in the last year make it easier to price and to sell.
  • Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 5%.
  • A median gross yield of 8.3% on recent sales.
  • Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
  • Several schools within 3 km.

FAQs

Desert Sun Tower: questions answered

Desert Sun Tower was developed by Behnam Ali Keivan in Wadi Al Safa 5.

Desert Sun Tower is completed in Q2 2015.

Across its 20 most recent registered sales, Desert Sun Tower sold for a median of AED 784 per sq ft and AED 560.0K per unit.

Recent yearly contracts in Desert Sun Tower have a median rent of AED 38.0K.

The median gross yield on recently sold units in Desert Sun Tower is 8.3%: the rent the unit earned over its purchase price, before costs.

The 2026 service charge for residential units in Desert Sun Tower is AED 19.01 per sq ft a year, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Desert Sun Tower has Studio (460 to 700 sq ft), 1 Bed (830 to 950 sq ft), Commercial (4,120 sq ft).

Academic City is about 3.8 km from Desert Sun Tower.

The nearest schools include GEMS First Point School L.L.C (0.4 km), The Aquila School (1 km), Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch) (2.3 km).

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