Off-planReady building · Ellington
Dt 1, Downtown Dubai
Highlights
Dt 1 at a glance
About Dt 1
Dt 1 is a mixed-use building in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, developed by Ellington. It holds about 139 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments, commercial units. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Burj Khalifa.
The building was completed in 2020 and has been in use for about 6 years. 15 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,317 per sq ft.
Dt 1 is one of 164 buildings in Downtown Dubai: 70 are complete and 17 are still being built.
The imaginative private venture which is arranged in Downtown Dubai, covers around 20,000 square meters and ascends to 72 meters. The tower lays on a platform which will oblige sumptuous comforts and living arrangements that component private greenery enclosures. Lofts of shifting room designs, keep running up the tower, with liberal four-room penthouses possessing the highest floors.
Created with contemporary lifestyles in mind, DT 1 offers a truly distinct setting inside out. A sleek, contemporary glass veneer wraps around private residences that echo the design sensibilities of its inhabitants. Where beauty and function are at home with each other, and spaces evolve into exceptionally well-thought urban narratives.
From a dramatic point of entry that stays with you even long after you’ve left, to a nuanced, bespoke approach to how living spaces are designed and curated. Every touch point from material specifications and finish quality to interiors and lighting shows an intuitiveness and sophistication in execution.
Unmistakably luxurious, created with bold, warm colour palettes, elegant and well-chosen durable finishes, sculptured lights and unexpected details, every residence at DT1 is a chic, modern and bold expression of you.
In a nutshell
- A mixed-use ready building
- Located in Downtown Dubai, Dubai
- Developed by Ellington
- Completed in Q4 2020
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, 4 Beds, Commercial
- Sizes from 60 to 6,090 sq ft
- Views: Burj Khalifa
- Service charge from AED 16.3 per sq ft
- Business Bay metro station 0.9 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Ellington
- Location
- Downtown Dubai, Dubai
- Completed
- Q4 2020
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, 4 Beds, Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 863.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 2,317
- Median gross yield
- 6.1%
- Service charge
- AED 21.15 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Burj Khalifa Road, 0.3 km
Photos of Dt 1
Building details
Inside Dt 1
Properties in Dt 1
Studios in Dt 1
There are about 26 of these in Dt 1, from 540 to 1,130 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 14.0K, or AED 30 per sq ft.
1-bedroom apartments in Dt 1
There are about 36 of these in Dt 1, from 990 to 1,040 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.8M, or AED 2,650 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 17% over what they paid.
2-bedroom apartments in Dt 1
There are about 52 of these in Dt 1, from 1,530 to 4,150 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 3.8M, or AED 2,240 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 2% over what they paid.
3-bedroom apartments in Dt 1
There are about 15 of these in Dt 1, from 2,540 to 6,090 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 6.3M, or AED 2,460 per sq ft.
4-bedroom apartments in Dt 1
There are about 1 of these in Dt 1, from 5,620 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Commercial units in Dt 1
There are about 9 of these in Dt 1, from 60 to 4,700 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 26 | 540 sqft50.2 sqmt – 1,130 sqft105 sqmt | AED 14K | AED 85K |
| 1 Bed | 36 | 990 sqft92 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | AED 2.8M | AED 145K |
| 2 Beds | 52 | 1,530 sqft142.1 sqmt – 4,150 sqft385.5 sqmt | AED 3.8M | AED 220K |
| 3 Beds | 15 | 2,540 sqft236 sqmt – 6,090 sqft565.8 sqmt | AED 6.3M | AED 352.5K |
| 4 Beds | 1 | 5,620 sqft522.1 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
| Commercial | 9 | 60 sqft5.6 sqmt – 4,700 sqft436.6 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in Dt 1
Median sale price
AED 3M
Median per sq ft
AED 2,317
Median gross yield
6.1%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 2.4M to AED 5.0M (1,527 to 3,392 sq ft), across 11 sales
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 2.4M to AED 2.8M (1,036 sq ft), across 3 sales
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 4.4M to AED 6.3M (2,536 sq ft), across 2 sales
- Studios: one sale at AED 1.3M (536 sq ft)
Rental trends in Dt 1
2-bedroom homes in Dt 1 were let for AED 215.0K to AED 225.0K a year across 2 recent contracts, with a median of AED 220.0K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 215.0K to AED 225.0K a year (1,527 to 1,707 sq ft), across 2 contracts
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 340.0K to AED 365.0K a year (2,536 to 6,091 sq ft), across 2 contracts
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 145.0K a year (1,036 sq ft)
- Studios: AED 85.0K a year (1,131 sq ft)
Recent transactions in Dt 1
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,400,000AED 2,317 /sqftAED 24,940 /sqmt | 1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 1,280,000AED 2,388 /sqftAED 25,704 /sqmt | 536 sqft49.8 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 6,250,000AED 2,465 /sqftAED 26,533 /sqmt | 2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,000,000AED 2,331 /sqftAED 25,091 /sqmt | 1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,800,000AED 2,703 /sqftAED 29,095 /sqmt | 1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 3,000,000AED 1,965 /sqftAED 21,151 /sqmt | 1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,963,898AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt | 1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 Beds | Developer |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,926,262AED 1,714 /sqftAED 18,449 /sqmt | 1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Beds | Developer |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 3,675,000AED 2,153 /sqftAED 23,175 /sqmt | 1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,750,000AED 2,654 /sqftAED 28,567 /sqmt | 1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,000,000AED 2,620 /sqftAED 28,201 /sqmt | 1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,400,000AED 2,578 /sqftAED 27,749 /sqmt | 1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,200,000AED 2,448 /sqftAED 26,350 /sqmt | 1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,961,830AED 1,463 /sqftAED 15,748 /sqmt | 3,392 sqft315.1 sqmt2 Beds | Developer |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,495,040AED 1,454 /sqftAED 15,651 /sqmt | 1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 Beds | Developer |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 2,436,939AED 1,428 /sqftAED 15,371 /sqmt | 1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Beds | Developer |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiReadyApartment | AED 4,417,785AED 1,742 /sqftAED 18,751 /sqmt | 2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 Beds | Developer |
Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.4M
AED 2,317 /sqftAED 24,940 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Oct 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 1.3M
AED 2,388 /sqftAED 25,704 /sqmt
ReadyApartment536 sqft49.8 sqmtStudioOwner18 Sept 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 6.3M
AED 2,465 /sqftAED 26,533 /sqmt
ReadyApartment2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 BedsOwner24 Jul 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 4M
AED 2,331 /sqftAED 25,091 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner11 Jun 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.8M
AED 2,703 /sqftAED 29,095 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 BedOwner21 May 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 3M
AED 1,965 /sqftAED 21,151 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner11 May 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 3M
AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper7 May 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.9M
AED 1,714 /sqftAED 18,449 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper7 May 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 3.7M
AED 2,153 /sqftAED 23,175 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 BedsOwner1 May 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.8M
AED 2,654 /sqftAED 28,567 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Mar 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 4M
AED 2,620 /sqftAED 28,201 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 BedsOwner5 Mar 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 4.4M
AED 2,578 /sqftAED 27,749 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 BedsOwner19 Feb 2026Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 4.2M
AED 2,448 /sqftAED 26,350 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner11 Nov 2025Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 5M
AED 1,463 /sqftAED 15,748 /sqmt
ReadyApartment3,392 sqft315.1 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper2 Jul 2025Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.5M
AED 1,454 /sqftAED 15,651 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,716 sqft159.4 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper2 Jul 2025Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 2.4M
AED 1,428 /sqftAED 15,371 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper26 Jun 2025Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 4.4M
AED 1,742 /sqftAED 18,751 /sqmt
ReadyApartment2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 BedsDeveloper26 Jun 2025
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentNew contract | AED 215,000 | 1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 Beds | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentNew contract | AED 85,000 | 1,131 sqft105.1 sqmtStudio | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentRenewal | AED 26,000 | 993 sqft92.3 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentRenewal | AED 340,000 | 2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 Beds | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentNew contract | AED 145,000 | 1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentNew contract | AED 365,000 | 6,091 sqft565.9 sqmt3 Beds | to |
| Dt 1, Downtown DubaiApartmentNew contract | AED 225,000 | 1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Beds | to |
Dt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 215K/yr
ApartmentNew contract1,527 sqft141.9 sqmt2 BedstoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 85K/yr
ApartmentNew contract1,131 sqft105.1 sqmtStudiotoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 26K/yr
ApartmentRenewal993 sqft92.3 sqmt1 BedtoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 340K/yr
ApartmentRenewal2,536 sqft235.6 sqmt3 BedstoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 145K/yr
ApartmentNew contract1,036 sqft96.2 sqmt1 BedtoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 365K/yr
ApartmentNew contract6,091 sqft565.9 sqmt3 BedstoDt 1
Downtown Dubai
AED 225K/yr
ApartmentNew contract1,707 sqft158.6 sqmt2 Bedsto
Service charges in Dt 1
The 2026 service charge in Dt 1 is AED 21.15 per sq ft for homes, AED 16.3 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. Each parking space adds about AED 1,323 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment (2026) | AED 21.15 | 990 sqft92 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | AED 20,939 – AED 21,996 |
| 2 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 21.15 | 1,530 sqft142.1 sqmt – 4,150 sqft385.5 sqmt | AED 32,360 – AED 87,773 |
| 3 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 21.15 | 2,540 sqft236 sqmt – 6,090 sqft565.8 sqmt | AED 53,721 – AED 128,804 |
| 4 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 21.15 | 5,620 sqft522.1 sqmt | AED 118,863 – AED 118,863 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 16.3 | 60 sqft5.6 sqmt – 4,700 sqft436.6 sqmt | AED 978 – AED 76,610 |
| Studio Apartment (2026) | AED 21.15 | 540 sqft50.2 sqmt – 1,130 sqft105 sqmt | AED 11,421 – AED 23,900 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Dt 1
Transportation near Dt 1
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Dt 1 is Business Bay (red line, 0.9 km, about 11 min walk), then Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 1.1 km, about 13 min walk). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 0.3 km, about 4 min walk) and Business Bay Interchange (golden line, 0.9 km, about 11 min walk).
- Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Business BayRed line · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- City WalkGolden line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Dt 1
The closest is Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown Dubai, 0.1 km from Dt 1 (about 2 min walk).
- Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 0.1 km · about 2 min walk
- Choitram, The Executive TowersSupermarket · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
- Bay AvenueShopping Mall · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
- Spinneys / The Executive TowersSupermarket · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
Restaurants and hotels near Dt 1
The closest is Qamardeen Hotel, 0.5 km from Dt 1 (about 6 min walk).
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Ramada Downtown Dubai Deluxe SuitesHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Armani Hotel DubaiHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Al Manzil HotelHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near Dt 1
The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 1.8 km from Dt 1 (about 6 min drive).
- Al Amal HospitalHospital · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Medcare HospitalHospital · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive
- Internationl Medical CenterHospital · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
- Emirates HospitalHospital · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Emirates International HospitalHospital · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Parks and leisure near Dt 1
The closest is Dubai Bowling Centre, 2.3 km from Dt 1 (about 7 min drive).
- Dubai Bowling CentreSports Academy · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
- Safa ParkPark · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Jumeirah Beach ParkPark · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Falcon Heritage and Sports CentreSports Academy · 4.8 km · about 12 min drive
Schools near Dt 1
The nearest is Japanese School, 1.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Japanese SchoolJapanese · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- JSS Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Very good · 1.7 km
- Horizons English School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 2 km
- Harrow International School L.L.CUK* · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 2.1 km
- Dubai British School MiraUK · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 2.1 km
- Global Indian International School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 2.3 km
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Things to consider about Dt 1
In its favour
- Business Bay metro station is within walking distance.
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 17%.
- A median gross yield of 6.1% on recent sales.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Service charges of up to AED 21.15 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.
Specialists
Brokers who know Dt 1
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Dt 1 and can tell you what is available now.
Qamar Zeb
Associate Director
Solmaz Bakhtiari
Senior Property Advisor
Mishel Wehbe
Associate Director
Mohamad Basem Ghalwan
Associate Director
Fadi Sebour
Senior Property Advisor
Fairodz Abas Musali
Property Advisor
Alexey Chernov
Property Advisor
Osman Sillah
Property Advisor
FAQs
Dt 1: questions answered
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