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Design Quarter - Tower A, Zaabeel Second
Highlights
Design Quarter - Tower A at a glance
About Design Quarter - Tower A
Design Quarter - Tower A is a residential building in Zaabeel Second, Dubai, developed by Meraas. It holds about 197 units: 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Burj Khalifa and Community.
It is under construction, 41% complete, with handover planned for 2027. 9 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,509 per sq ft.
Design Quarter - Tower A is one of 15 buildings in Zaabeel Second: 5 are complete and 10 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A residential off-plan building
- Located in Zaabeel Second, Dubai
- Developed by Meraas
- Completed in Q1 2027
- Unit types: 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds
- Sizes from 810 to 3,320 sq ft
- Views: Burj Khalifa, Community View
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station 3.1 km away
- Status
- Off-plan
- Developer
- Meraas
- Location
- Zaabeel Second, Dubai
- Handover
- Q1 2027
- Construction
- 41%
- Unit types
- 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds
- Prices from
- AED 1.8M
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 2,509
- Nearest metro
- District 1 near High Speed Rail line, 1.8 km
Photos of Design Quarter - Tower A
Building details
Inside Design Quarter - Tower A
Properties in Design Quarter - Tower A
1-bedroom apartments in Design Quarter - Tower A
There are about 70 of these in Design Quarter - Tower A, from 810 to 1,500 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.0M, or AED 2,430 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 7% over what they paid.
2-bedroom apartments in Design Quarter - Tower A
There are about 80 of these in Design Quarter - Tower A, from 1,180 to 1,260 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 3.2M, or AED 2,610 per sq ft.
3-bedroom apartments in Design Quarter - Tower A
There are about 47 of these in Design Quarter - Tower A, from 1,550 to 3,320 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | 70 | 810 sqft75.3 sqmt – 1,500 sqft139.4 sqmt | AED 2M | – |
| 2 Beds | 80 | 1,180 sqft109.6 sqmt – 1,260 sqft117.1 sqmt | AED 3.2M | – |
| 3 Beds | 47 | 1,550 sqft144 sqmt – 3,320 sqft308.4 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in Design Quarter - Tower A
Median sale price
AED 3.1M
Median per sq ft
AED 2,509
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 2.7M to AED 3.4M (1,185 to 1,265 sq ft), across 9 sales
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 1.7M to AED 2.1M (823 to 843 sq ft), across 7 sales
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 3.6M to AED 7.8M (1,547 to 3,154 sq ft), across 4 sales
Recent transactions in Design Quarter - Tower A
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 2,690,000AED 2,126 /sqftAED 22,884 /sqmt | 1,265 sqft117.5 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,210,000AED 2,552 /sqftAED 27,469 /sqmt | 1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 2,000,000AED 2,430 /sqftAED 26,156 /sqmt | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 2,700,000AED 2,146 /sqftAED 23,099 /sqmt | 1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 1,985,000AED 2,355 /sqftAED 25,349 /sqmt | 843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,180,150AED 2,684 /sqftAED 28,890 /sqmt | 1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 1,840,000AED 2,236 /sqftAED 24,068 /sqmt | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 2,145,000AED 2,544 /sqftAED 27,383 /sqmt | 843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,090,000AED 2,608 /sqftAED 28,072 /sqmt | 1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,310,000AED 2,631 /sqftAED 28,320 /sqmt | 1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 2,100,000AED 2,552 /sqftAED 27,469 /sqmt | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 7,800,000AED 2,473 /sqftAED 26,619 /sqmt | 3,154 sqft293 sqmt3 Beds | Developer |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,390,000AED 2,695 /sqftAED 29,009 /sqmt | 1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 1,965,950AED 2,389 /sqftAED 25,715 /sqmt | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,225,000AED 2,722 /sqftAED 29,299 /sqmt | 1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,066,000AED 2,587 /sqftAED 27,846 /sqmt | 1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 4,220,000AED 2,728 /sqftAED 29,364 /sqmt | 1,547 sqft143.7 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,550,000AED 2,108 /sqftAED 22,690 /sqmt | 1,684 sqft156.4 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 3,600,000AED 2,138 /sqftAED 23,013 /sqmt | 1,684 sqft156.4 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Tower A, Design Quarter, Dubai Design DistrictOff-planApartment | AED 1,704,205AED 2,022 /sqftAED 21,765 /sqmt | 843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2.7M
AED 2,126 /sqftAED 22,884 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,265 sqft117.5 sqmt2 BedsOwner6 Nov 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.2M
AED 2,552 /sqftAED 27,469 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner5 Nov 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2M
AED 2,430 /sqftAED 26,156 /sqmt
Off-planApartment823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedOwner15 Oct 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2.7M
AED 2,146 /sqftAED 23,099 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner24 Sept 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2M
AED 2,355 /sqftAED 25,349 /sqmt
Off-planApartment843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Aug 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.2M
AED 2,684 /sqftAED 28,890 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner29 Jul 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 1.8M
AED 2,236 /sqftAED 24,068 /sqmt
Off-planApartment823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedOwner13 Mar 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2.1M
AED 2,544 /sqftAED 27,383 /sqmt
Off-planApartment843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 BedOwner31 Jan 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.1M
AED 2,608 /sqftAED 28,072 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner27 Jan 2026Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.3M
AED 2,631 /sqftAED 28,320 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner11 Dec 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2.1M
AED 2,552 /sqftAED 27,469 /sqmt
Off-planApartment823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedOwner11 Nov 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 7.8M
AED 2,473 /sqftAED 26,619 /sqmt
Off-planApartment3,154 sqft293 sqmt3 BedsDeveloper10 Jul 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.4M
AED 2,695 /sqftAED 29,009 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,258 sqft116.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner19 Jun 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 2M
AED 2,389 /sqftAED 25,715 /sqmt
Off-planApartment823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Apr 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.2M
AED 2,722 /sqftAED 29,299 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner10 Apr 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.1M
AED 2,587 /sqftAED 27,846 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,185 sqft110.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner9 Apr 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 4.2M
AED 2,728 /sqftAED 29,364 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,547 sqft143.7 sqmt3 BedsOwner7 Apr 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.6M
AED 2,108 /sqftAED 22,690 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,684 sqft156.4 sqmt3 BedsOwner21 Mar 2025Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 3.6M
AED 2,138 /sqftAED 23,013 /sqmt
Off-planApartment1,684 sqft156.4 sqmt3 BedsOwner16 Sept 2024Tower A, Design Quarter
Dubai Design District
AED 1.7M
AED 2,022 /sqftAED 21,765 /sqmt
Off-planApartment843 sqft78.3 sqmt1 BedOwner5 Sept 2024
Every sale in Design Quarter - Tower AEvery rent contract in Design Quarter - Tower A
Design Quarter - Tower A payment plan
How the developer's price is paid, in the order each instalment falls due.
- 1.Down Payment10%
- 2.During Construction10%
- 3.During Construction10%
- 4.During Construction5%
- 5.During Construction5%
- 6.During Construction5%
- 7.During Construction5%
- 8.During Construction5%
- 9.During Construction5%
- 10.On Handover40%
Design Quarter - Tower A floor plans

1 bedroom, Building A -B_ Type 02 1BD
818 sqft76 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building A -B_ Type 02 MA 1BD
818 sqft76 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building A -B_ Type 06 B 1BD
1,496 sqft139 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building A-B _ Type 02 B 1BD
1,012 sqft94 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building A-B _ Type 03 1BD
840 sqft78 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building A-B _ Type 06 1BD
936 sqft87 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type 01 B M1 1BD
1,023 sqft95 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type 01 C 1BD
807 sqft75 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type 04 1BD
861 sqft80 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type 04 B 1BD
1,378 sqft128 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type Type 01 1BD
797 sqft74 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type Type 01 A 1BD
807 sqft75 sqmt

1 bedroom, Building C _ Type Type 01 B 1BD
1,023 sqft95 sqmt

1 bedroom, Type 06- Building B
936 sqft87 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Building A -B_ Type 03 A 2BD
1,184 sqft110 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Building A-B _ Type 02 2BD
1,259 sqft117 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Building A-B _ Type 03 2BD
1,173 sqft109 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Building C _ Type 01 B 2BD
1,195 sqft111 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Building C _ Type 04 2BD
2,508 sqft233 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Type 03 - Building B
1,173 sqft109 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Type 03 M - building B
1,173 sqft109 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Type 03 Variant 2 - building B
1,163 sqft108 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Type 03 Variant 3 - building B
1,163 sqft108 sqmt

2 bedrooms, Type 03 Variant 4 -building B
1,152 sqft107 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building A -B_ Type 02 3BD
1,550 sqft144 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building A -B_ Type 05 3BD
3,326 sqft309 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building A -B_ Type 06 3BD
2,756 sqft256 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building A-B _ Type 01 3BD
1,679 sqft156 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building A-B _ Type 07 3BD
3,154 sqft293 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building C _ Type 04 3BD
2,949 sqft274 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Building C _ Type 04 A 3BD
2,917 sqft271 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Type 03 - building B
2,024 sqft188 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Type 03 M - building B
2,024 sqft188 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Type 04 Variant 2 - builidng C
2,949 sqft274 sqmt

3 bedrooms, Type 07 - building A
3,154 sqft293 sqmt
Nearby amenities
Around Design Quarter - Tower A
Transportation near Design Quarter - Tower A
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Design Quarter - Tower A is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 3.1 km, about 8 min drive), then Financial Centre (red line, 3.4 km, about 9 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include District 1 near High Speed Rail line (golden line, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive) and Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 2.5 km, about 7 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- District 1Golden line · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
- Financial CentreRed line · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Design Quarter - Tower A
The closest is Spinneys / south bridge downtowne Dubai, 1.9 km from Design Quarter - Tower A (about 6 min drive).
- Spinneys / south bridge downtowne DubaiSupermarket · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Dubai MallShopping Mall · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
- Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 2.6 km · about 7 min drive
- Al Maya / Murooj Rotana, Murooj ComplexSupermarket · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Design Quarter - Tower A
The closest is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, 1.1 km from Design Quarter - Tower A (about 13 min walk).
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai DowntownHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Al Manzil HotelHotel · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- The Address HotelHotel · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near Design Quarter - Tower A
The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 4.3 km from Design Quarter - Tower A (about 11 min drive).
- Al Amal HospitalHospital · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
- Medcare HospitalHospital · 5.4 km · about 13 min drive
- The City HospitalHospital · 5.5 km · about 13 min drive
- Tower ClinicHospital · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
- Iranian HospitalHospital · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
Parks and leisure near Design Quarter - Tower A
The closest is Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, 3.4 km from Design Quarter - Tower A (about 9 min drive).
- Meydan Grandstand and RacecourseStadium · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Meydan TheatreTheatre House · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 3.8 km · about 10 min drive
- Falcon Heritage and Sports CentreSports Academy · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
- Falcon Centre and Cultural SportsSports Academy · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near Design Quarter - Tower A
The nearest is Hartland International School - FZ, 1.4 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Hartland International School - FZUK - International Baccalaureate - UK/IB · KHDA: Very good · 1.4 km
- North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZInternational Baccalaureate · KHDA: Very good · 1.4 km
- Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C))UK · KHDA: Very good · 2.8 km
- Bilingual French International School L.L.C-FZFrench · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 3.8 km
- Dubai International Private School - BrAmerican · KHDA: Good · 3.9 km
- GEMS Our Own Indian SchoolIndian · KHDA: Very good · 4 km
Other buildings in Zaabeel Second
Zaabeel Second has 15 buildings. A few others to compare Design Quarter - Tower A with:
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Things to consider about Design Quarter - Tower A
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 7%.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- The nearest running metro station is 3.1 km away, so a car helps.
- Still being built: the handover date can move, and the price is paid in stages before you get the keys.
Specialists
Brokers who know Design Quarter - Tower A
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Design Quarter - Tower A and can tell you what is available now.

Mohammad Jarrar
Property Advisor

Rano Zafarovna Zakhriddinova
Property Advisor

Aymon Ansari
Senior Property Advisor
FAQs
Design Quarter - Tower A: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Design Quarter - Tower A?
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