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Upper Crest, Downtown Dubai

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Upper Crest at a glance

About Upper Crest

Upper Crest is a mixed-use building in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, developed by DAMAC. It holds about 397 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, commercial units.

The building was completed in 2015 and has been in use for about 11 years. 26 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 1,707 per sq ft.

Upper Crest is one of 164 buildings in Downtown Dubai: 70 are complete and 17 are still being built.

In a nutshell

  • A mixed-use ready building
  • Located in Downtown Dubai, Dubai
  • Developed by DAMAC
  • Completed in Q4 2015
  • Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, Commercial
  • Sizes from 100 to 5,050 sq ft
  • Features: Seafront
  • Service charge from AED 23.01 per sq ft
  • Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station 1.8 km away
Status
Ready
Developer
DAMAC
Location
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Completed
Q4 2015
Unit types
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, Commercial
Prices from
AED 569.0K
Median price per sq ft
AED 1,707
Median gross yield
6.1%
Service charge
AED 23.01 per sq ft (2026)
Nearest metro
Burj Khalifa Road, 1.5 km

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Building details

Inside Upper Crest

Facilities in Upper Crest

Upper Crest lists one facility for its residents.

  • Seafront

Properties in Upper Crest

Studios in Upper Crest

There are about 70 of these in Upper Crest, from 420 to 500 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.0M, or AED 2,270 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 2% over what they paid.

1-bedroom apartments in Upper Crest

There are about 177 of these in Upper Crest, from 800 to 1,010 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.4M, or AED 1,570 per sq ft.

2-bedroom apartments in Upper Crest

There are about 105 of these in Upper Crest, from 1,060 to 1,700 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.0M, or AED 1,760 per sq ft.

3-bedroom apartments in Upper Crest

There are about 38 of these in Upper Crest, from 1,480 to 4,880 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 3.0M, or AED 1,760 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 32% over what they paid.

Commercial units in Upper Crest

There are about 7 of these in Upper Crest, from 100 to 5,050 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Unit types in Upper Crest with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
Studio70420 sqft39 sqmt – 500 sqft46.5 sqmtAED 1MAED 55K
1 Bed177800 sqft74.3 sqmt – 1,010 sqft93.8 sqmtAED 1.4MAED 87.5K
2 Beds1051,060 sqft98.5 sqmt – 1,700 sqft157.9 sqmtAED 2MAED 130K
3 Beds381,480 sqft137.5 sqmt – 4,880 sqft453.4 sqmtAED 3M–
Commercial7100 sqft9.3 sqmt – 5,050 sqft469.2 sqmtNo recent sales–

Recent transactions in Upper Crest

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.3M

    AED 1,443 /sqftAED 15,532 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    901 sqft83.7 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Nov 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.7M

    AED 1,621 /sqftAED 17,448 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,061 sqft98.6 sqmt2 BedsOwner17 Aug 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.2M

    AED 1,449 /sqftAED 15,597 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    828 sqft76.9 sqmt1 BedOwner10 Aug 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.3M

    AED 1,510 /sqftAED 16,254 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    828 sqft76.9 sqmt1 BedOwner4 Aug 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2M

    AED 1,750 /sqftAED 18,837 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,143 sqft106.2 sqmt2 BedsOwner8 Jun 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2.7M

    AED 1,538 /sqftAED 16,555 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,723 sqft160.1 sqmt3 BedsOwner24 Apr 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2.1M

    AED 1,723 /sqftAED 18,546 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,219 sqft113.2 sqmt2 BedsOwner17 Apr 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1M

    AED 2,262 /sqftAED 24,348 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    442 sqft41.1 sqmtStudioOwner9 Apr 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1M

    AED 2,268 /sqftAED 24,413 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    441 sqft41 sqmtStudioOwner1 Apr 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2M

    AED 1,773 /sqftAED 19,084 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,142 sqft106.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner31 Mar 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2M

    AED 1,641 /sqftAED 17,664 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,219 sqft113.2 sqmt2 BedsOwner6 Mar 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.4M

    AED 1,482 /sqftAED 15,952 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Mar 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.8M

    AED 2,089 /sqftAED 22,486 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    860 sqft79.9 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Feb 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2.3M

    AED 1,916 /sqftAED 20,624 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,221 sqft113.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner24 Feb 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2.4M

    AED 2,111 /sqftAED 22,723 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,142 sqft106.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner24 Feb 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 2.4M

    AED 2,099 /sqftAED 22,593 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,142 sqft106.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner24 Feb 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.7M

    AED 1,690 /sqftAED 18,191 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,002 sqft93.1 sqmt1 BedOwner30 Jan 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 3.4M

    AED 1,974 /sqftAED 21,248 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,722 sqft160 sqmt3 BedsOwner30 Jan 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.2M

    AED 1,449 /sqftAED 15,597 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    828 sqft76.9 sqmt1 BedOwner26 Jan 2026

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 1.5M

    AED 1,661 /sqftAED 17,879 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    903 sqft83.9 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Dec 2025

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 92.3K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    853 sqft79.2 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 50K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    491 sqft45.6 sqmtStudioto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 122K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    1,143 sqft106.2 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 170K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    1,219 sqft113.2 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 48K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    441 sqft41 sqmtStudioto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 130K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,219 sqft113.2 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 103K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    907 sqft84.3 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 85K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    830 sqft77.1 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 85K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,002 sqft93.1 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    860 sqft79.9 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 60K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    1,002 sqft93.1 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 60K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    1,002 sqft93.1 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 68K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    499 sqft46.4 sqmtStudioto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 60K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    442 sqft41.1 sqmtStudioto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 55K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    442 sqft41.1 sqmtStudioto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    860 sqft79.9 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 80K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    829 sqft77 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Upper Crest

    Downtown Dubai

    AED 75K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    860 sqft79.9 sqmt1 Bedto

Every sale in Upper CrestEvery rent contract in Upper Crest

Service charges in Upper Crest

The 2026 service charge in Upper Crest is AED 23.01 per sq ft for homes, AED 23.21 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 1,379 a year.

Service charges in Upper Crest
Unit typeRate per sq ftSizeYearly charge
1 Bed Apartment (2026)AED 23.01800 sqft74.3 sqmt – 1,010 sqft93.8 sqmtAED 18,408 – AED 23,240
2 Beds Apartment (2026)AED 23.011,060 sqft98.5 sqmt – 1,700 sqft157.9 sqmtAED 24,391 – AED 39,117
3 Beds Apartment (2026)AED 23.011,480 sqft137.5 sqmt – 4,880 sqft453.4 sqmtAED 34,055 – AED 112,289
Retail (2026)AED 23.21100 sqft9.3 sqmt – 5,050 sqft469.2 sqmtAED 2,321 – AED 117,211
Studio Apartment (2026)AED 23.01420 sqft39 sqmt – 500 sqft46.5 sqmtAED 9,664 – AED 11,505

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

Available now

Properties for sale and rent in Upper Crest

Units in Upper Crest listed with fäm right now. Each listing has its own photos, price and the broker handling it.

Nearby amenities

Around Upper Crest

Transportation near Upper Crest

The nearest Dubai Metro station from Upper Crest is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive), then Financial Centre (red line, 2.2 km, about 6 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 1.5 km, about 5 min drive) and District 1 near High Speed Rail line (golden line, 1.9 km, about 6 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.

  • Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
  • Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
  • District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
  • Financial CentreRed line · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive
  • Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
  • Business BayRed line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive

Shopping and groceries near Upper Crest

The closest is Dubai Mall, 0.7 km from Upper Crest (about 8 min walk).

  • Dubai MallShopping Mall · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
  • Spinneys / south bridge downtowne DubaiSupermarket · 1 km · about 12 min walk
  • Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
  • Al Maya / Murooj Rotana, Murooj ComplexSupermarket · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
  • Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive

Restaurants and hotels near Upper Crest

The closest is Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, 0.5 km from Upper Crest (about 6 min walk).

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai DowntownHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
  • The Address HotelHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
  • Al Manzil HotelHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
  • Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
  • Qamardeen HotelHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk

Hospitals and clinics near Upper Crest

The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 2.9 km from Upper Crest (about 8 min drive).

  • Al Amal HospitalHospital · 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
  • Internationl Medical CenterHospital · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
  • Medcare HospitalHospital · 4.4 km · about 11 min drive
  • Manchester ClinicHospital · 4.4 km · about 11 min drive
  • Iranian HospitalHospital · 4.5 km · about 11 min drive

Parks and leisure near Upper Crest

The closest is Dubai Bowling Centre, 3.6 km from Upper Crest (about 9 min drive).

  • Dubai Bowling CentreSports Academy · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
  • Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
  • Safa ParkPark · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
  • Meydan TheatreTheatre House · 4.4 km · about 11 min drive
  • Meydan Grandstand and RacecourseStadium · 4.4 km · about 11 min drive

Schools near Upper Crest

The nearest is Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)), 1.7 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C))UK · KHDA: Very good · 1.7 km
  • Hartland International School - FZUK - International Baccalaureate - UK/IB · KHDA: Very good · 2.8 km
  • North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZInternational Baccalaureate · KHDA: Very good · 2.8 km
  • Japanese SchoolJapanese · KHDA: Good · 3.1 km
  • JSS Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Very good · 3.2 km
  • GEMS Our Own Indian SchoolIndian · KHDA: Very good · 3.4 km

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Things to consider about Upper Crest

In its favour

  • An active resale market: 26 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 32%.
  • 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 23.21 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.
  • The nearest running metro station is 1.8 km away, so a car helps.

Specialists

Brokers who know Upper Crest

These brokers handle sales and lettings in Upper Crest and can tell you what is available now.

FAQs

Upper Crest: questions answered

Upper Crest was developed by DAMAC in Downtown Dubai.

Upper Crest is completed in Q4 2015.

Across its 20 most recent registered sales, Upper Crest sold for a median of AED 1,707 per sq ft and AED 1.8M per unit.

Recent yearly contracts in Upper Crest have a median rent of AED 85.0K.

The median gross yield on recently sold units in Upper Crest is 6.1%: the rent the unit earned over its purchase price, before costs.

The 2026 service charge for residential units in Upper Crest is AED 23.01 per sq ft a year, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Upper Crest has Studio (420 to 500 sq ft), 1 Bed (800 to 1,010 sq ft), 2 Beds (1,060 to 1,700 sq ft), 3 Beds (1,480 to 4,880 sq ft), Commercial (100 to 5,050 sq ft).

Burj Khalifa Road is about 1.5 km from Upper Crest.

The nearest schools include Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) (1.7 km), Hartland International School - FZ (2.8 km), North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZ (2.8 km).

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