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Sky Central, Al Thanyah First

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Sky Central at a glance

About Sky Central

Sky Central is a mixed-use building in Al Thanyah First, Dubai, developed by The First Group. It holds about 685 units: studios, commercial units.

The building was completed in 2016 and has been in use for about 10 years. 37 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,977 per sq ft.

Sky Central is one of 20 buildings in Al Thanyah First: 13 are complete and 3 are still being built.

In a nutshell

  • A mixed-use ready building
  • Located in Al Thanyah First, Dubai
  • Developed by The First Group
  • Completed in Q4 2016
  • Unit types: Studio, Commercial
  • Sizes from 270 to 11,240 sq ft
  • Service charge from AED 43.67 per sq ft
  • Dubai Internet City metro station 0.6 km away
Status
Ready
Developer
The First Group
Location
Al Thanyah First, Dubai
Completed
Q4 2016
Unit types
Studio, Commercial
Prices from
AED 641.0K
Median price per sq ft
AED 2,977
Median gross yield
0.0%
Service charge
AED 43.67 per sq ft (2025)
Nearest metro
Dubai Internet City, 0.6 km

Building details

Inside Sky Central

Properties in Sky Central

Studios in Sky Central

There are about 675 of these in Sky Central, from 270 to 620 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 966.0K, or AED 3,190 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 8% over what they paid.

Commercial units in Sky Central

There are about 10 of these in Sky Central, from 300 to 11,240 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Unit types in Sky Central with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
Studio675270 sqft25.1 sqmt – 620 sqft57.6 sqmtAED 966K–
Commercial10300 sqft27.9 sqmt – 11,240 sqft1,044.2 sqmtNo recent sales–

Recent transactions in Sky Central

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 780.3K

    AED 2,627 /sqftAED 28,277 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner20 Oct 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 776K

    AED 2,631 /sqftAED 28,320 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    295 sqft27.4 sqmtStudioOwner20 Oct 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.2M

    AED 1,964 /sqftAED 21,140 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    622 sqft57.8 sqmtStudioOwner15 Oct 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 773.5K

    AED 2,604 /sqftAED 28,029 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner4 Oct 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.1M

    AED 3,700 /sqftAED 39,826 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner1 Oct 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 800K

    AED 2,694 /sqftAED 28,998 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner9 Sept 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.3M

    AED 4,342 /sqftAED 46,737 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner9 Sept 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 780K

    AED 2,626 /sqftAED 28,266 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner31 Aug 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 972.3K

    AED 3,318 /sqftAED 35,715 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    293 sqft27.2 sqmtStudioOwner31 Aug 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 767K

    AED 2,582 /sqftAED 27,792 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner18 Aug 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.2M

    AED 4,200 /sqftAED 45,208 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    295 sqft27.4 sqmtStudioOwner21 Jul 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1M

    AED 3,468 /sqftAED 37,329 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioDeveloper9 Jul 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 878.2K

    AED 3,193 /sqftAED 34,369 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    275 sqft25.5 sqmtStudioOwner10 Jun 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1M

    AED 3,386 /sqftAED 36,447 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner4 Jun 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.4M

    AED 4,714 /sqftAED 50,741 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner21 May 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 1.1M

    AED 3,729 /sqftAED 40,139 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    295 sqft27.4 sqmtStudioOwner20 May 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 670K

    AED 2,147 /sqftAED 23,110 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    312 sqft29 sqmtStudioOwner15 May 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 885.1K

    AED 3,207 /sqftAED 34,520 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    276 sqft25.6 sqmtStudioOwner23 Apr 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 500K

    AED 1,845 /sqftAED 19,859 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    271 sqft25.2 sqmtStudioOwner20 Apr 2026

  • Sky Central

    Al Thanyah First

    AED 819.8K

    AED 2,760 /sqftAED 29,708 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    297 sqft27.6 sqmtStudioOwner2 Apr 2026

Every sale in Sky CentralEvery rent contract in Sky Central

Service charges in Sky Central

The 2025 service charge in Sky Central is AED 43.67 per sq ft for mixed. 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 Sky Central
Unit typeRate per sq ft
Mixed (2025)AED 43.67

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

Nearby amenities

Around Sky Central

Transportation near Sky Central

The nearest Dubai Metro station from Sky Central is Dubai Internet City (red line, 0.6 km, about 7 min walk), then Nakheel (red line, 2 km, about 6 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Knowledge Village (orange line, 1.6 km, about 5 min drive) and Al Sufuoh (orange line, 1.7 km, about 5 min drive).

  • Dubai Internet CityRed line · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
  • Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
  • Al SufuohOrange line · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
  • NakheelRed line · 2 km · about 6 min drive
  • Palm JumeirahOrange line · 2 km · about 6 min drive
  • Media CityOrange line · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive

Shopping and groceries near Sky Central

The closest is Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai Marina, 2.9 km from Sky Central (about 8 min drive).

  • Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
  • Marina WalkShopping Mall · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
  • Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
  • Mall of The EmiratesShopping Mall · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
  • Lulu Hypermarket / Al Barsha (Behind Mall of Emirates)Supermarket · 4 km · about 10 min drive

Restaurants and hotels near Sky Central

The closest is Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment Dubai, 0.2 km from Sky Central (about 2 min walk).

  • Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
  • Gulf Oasis Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
  • Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
  • Media Rotana Barsha - DubaiHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
  • Comfort Inn Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk

Hospitals and clinics near Sky Central

The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 0.9 km from Sky Central (about 11 min walk).

  • Saudi German HospitalHospital · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
  • Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
  • Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
  • Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
  • Armada Medical CentreHospital · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive

Parks and leisure near Sky Central

The closest is JBR Beach, 4.6 km from Sky Central (about 11 min drive).

  • JBR BeachPark · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive

Schools near Sky Central

The nearest is American School Dubai, 0.8 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 0.8 km
  • Regent International Private School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 1 km
  • GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 1 km
  • The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.2 km
  • Next Generation School L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 1.4 km
  • Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 1.6 km

Other buildings in Al Thanyah First

Al Thanyah First has 20 buildings. A few others to compare Sky Central with:

All 20 Al Thanyah First buildings →

Things to consider about Sky Central

In its favour

  • Dubai Internet City metro station is within walking distance.
  • An active resale market: 37 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 8%.
  • Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
  • Several schools within 3 km.

Worth checking

  • Service charges of up to AED 43.67 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.

FAQs

Sky Central: questions answered

Sky Central was developed by The First Group in Al Thanyah First.

Sky Central is completed in Q4 2016.

Across its 20 most recent registered sales, Sky Central sold for a median of AED 2,977 per sq ft and AED 881.6K per unit.

The median gross yield on recently sold units in Sky Central is 0.0%: the rent the unit earned over its purchase price, before costs.

The 2025 service charge for residential units in Sky Central is AED 43.67 per sq ft a year, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Sky Central has Studio (270 to 620 sq ft), Commercial (300 to 11,240 sq ft).

Dubai Internet City is about 0.6 km from Sky Central.

The nearest schools include American School Dubai (0.8 km), Regent International Private School L.L.C (1 km), GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch (1 km).

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