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60%complete
Planned handover2026-12-31
SourceDLD · daily
The road to keys — registry facts, our forecast
Registered start
2024-01-01
in the DLD registry
Today
60.0%
last inspected 2026-06-09
Pace forecast
Day 7 of 7
unlocks as daily tracking accrues
Planned handover
2026-12-31
developer's official date
Investor snapshot — estimated yield
4.8%estimated gross rental yield
1,795/sqft median sale price (this project)
87/sqft/yr median rent in Al Barshaa South Third
Estimate: area-wide median rent ÷ this project’s median sale price, from Dubai Land Department records. Actual rent varies by unit, floor and finish.
How Empire Estates compares
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Building & unit mix — from DLD project records
10
Floors
344
Total units
1
Building
| Usage | Unit type | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Unspecified | 11 |
| Residential | Studio | 155 |
| Residential | 1 B/R | 127 |
| Residential | 2 B/R | 44 |
| Residential | 3 B/R | 7 |
Source: DLD project register — floors, buildings and the developer's registered unit mix.
Real sale prices — 30 registered DLD sales since 2026-01-05
AED 1,795/sqft
Median sale price
30
Registered sales
30
Sales, last 12 months
| Unit type | Sales | Median AED/sqft | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 13 | 2,001 | AED 882,000 |
| 1 B/R | 10 | 1,697 | AED 1.5M |
| 2 B/R | 5 | 1,457 | AED 2.2M |
| NA | 2 | 3,699 | AED 4.4M |
Source: DLD registered sale transactions for this project.
Prices by unit size — vs the Al Barshaa South Third average
| Beds | Units sold | Size range | Median price | AED/sqft | Area avg | Premium vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 13 | 439–447 sqft | AED 882,000 | 2,001 | — | — |
| 1 B/R | 10 | 854–891 sqft | AED 1.5M | 1,697 | 997 | +70% |
| 2 B/R | 5 | 1,344–1,668 sqft | AED 2.2M | 1,457 | — | — |
| NA | 2 | 621–1,758 sqft | AED 4.4M | 3,699 | — | — |
Median AED/sqft of DLD-registered sales in this project vs all sales in Al Barshaa South Third for the same unit type. “Premium vs area” is how much more (or less) buyers pay here than the neighbourhood average.
Sale price history — 317 sales, median AED/sqft by year
+11% median price growth from 2024 to 2026 · 99% of sales were off-plan
1,6151,615 AED/sqft2024 · 152 sales
1,6661,666 AED/sqft2025 · 137 sales
1,7921,792 AED/sqft2026 · 26 sales
202420252026| Year | Median AED/sqft | Sales | Year-on-year | Since launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024launch | 1,615 | 152 | — | — |
| 2025 | 1,666 | 137 | +3% | +3% |
| 2026 | 1,792 | 26 | +8% | +11% |
Median AED/sqft of DLD-registered sales each year (years with 3+ sales); the earliest year on record approximates launch pricing. “Year-on-year” compares each year to the one before it, “since launch” to the first year. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction records.
Available layouts — check current availability & price
Layouts registered in Empire Estates , grouped by size. We’ll confirm current availability, floor and price with a RERA-licensed agent — we don’t hold live developer inventory, so these are representative configurations, not a live unit list.
| Beds | Size | Typical price | AED/sqft | Registered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 441 sqft | AED 882K | 2,001 | 13 | |
| 1 B/R | 854 sqft | AED 1.6M | 1,933 | 1 | |
| 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.5M | 1,697 | 9 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,344 sqft | AED 2.1M | 1,600 | 1 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,602 sqft | AED 2.1M | 1,306 | 1 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,632 sqft | AED 2.2M | 1,352 | 1 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,660 sqft | AED 2.5M | 1,503 | 1 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,668 sqft | AED 2.4M | 1,457 | 1 | |
| NA | 621 sqft | AED 2.3M | 3,700 | 1 | |
| NA | 1,758 sqft | AED 6.5M | 3,698 | 1 |
Recent registered sales — individual DLD transactions, newest first
| Date | Beds | Size | Price | AED/sqft | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.7M | 1,963 | Off-plan |
| 2026-09-08 | 2 B/R | 1,344 sqft | AED 2.1M | 1,600 | Off-plan |
| 2026-09-04 | Studio | 441 sqft | AED 882,000 | 2,001 | Off-plan |
| 2026-08-14 | NA | 621 sqft | AED 2.3M | 3,700 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-26 | Studio | 440 sqft | AED 999,999 | 2,272 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-12 | Studio | 442 sqft | AED 780,000 | 1,764 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-04 | Studio | 441 sqft | AED 980,000 | 2,224 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-04 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.5M | 1,697 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-04 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.5M | 1,697 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-24 | Studio | 440 sqft | AED 810,000 | 1,839 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-07 | Studio | 440 sqft | AED 788,000 | 1,789 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-23 | 2 B/R | 1,602 sqft | AED 2.1M | 1,306 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-23 | 2 B/R | 1,632 sqft | AED 2.2M | 1,352 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-23 | Studio | 447 sqft | AED 761,771 | 1,704 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | 2 B/R | 1,660 sqft | AED 2.5M | 1,503 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | Studio | 440 sqft | AED 999,999 | 2,271 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | NA | 1,758 sqft | AED 6.5M | 3,698 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | Studio | 439 sqft | AED 856,045 | 1,952 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | 2 B/R | 1,668 sqft | AED 2.4M | 1,457 | Off-plan |
| 2026-02-11 | Studio | 441 sqft | AED 817,000 | 1,852 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-14 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.3M | 1,467 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-14 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.3M | 1,502 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-14 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.6M | 1,795 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-13 | Studio | 441 sqft | AED 999,999 | 2,270 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-13 | 1 B/R | 890 sqft | AED 1.3M | 1,447 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-13 | Studio | 441 sqft | AED 975,000 | 2,213 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-05 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.4M | 1,608 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-05 | 1 B/R | 891 sqft | AED 1.6M | 1,795 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-05 | 1 B/R | 854 sqft | AED 1.6M | 1,933 | Off-plan |
| 2026-01-05 | Studio | 440 sqft | AED 1.0M | 2,384 | Off-plan |
Source: DLD registered sale transactions. Floor and unit numbers aren’t published in the public transaction feed, so they’re not shown.
Construction photos — official DLD inspection uploads, newest first
2026-06-1960.0% at inspection· 16 photos
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2026-04-2742.6% at inspection· 13 photos
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2026-01-1935.3% at inspection· 11 photos
2025-10-1721.0% at inspection· 5 photos
2025-05-297.5% at inspection· 6 photos
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2025-01-151.8% at inspection· 4 photos
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Project facts
Developer
EMPIRE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS L.L.C
Area
Al Barshaa South Third
Master project
—
Project type
Normal
Start date
2024-01-01
Planned handover
2026-12-31
Last inspection
2026-06-09
Project value
AED 160.0M
Units
345
Villas
0
Buildings
0
DLD project number
2778
Registration & escrow — verify before you pay anyone
DLD / RERA project no.
2778
Registered with DLD
2024-03-04
Regulator
Dubai Development Authority (DDA)
Escrow account no.
019500000603
Under Law 8 of 2007, off-plan payments for this project belong only in the escrow account above — a developer or agent directing your money anywhere else is a serious red flag. How escrow protects you →
Location — official site coordinates from DLD inspection records
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Empire Estates : frequently asked questions — answers update daily from registry data
When will Empire Estates be handed over?
The developer's planned handover for Empire Estates is 2026-12-31; construction is currently 60% complete. Planned dates can move — track the project to be alerted the moment the official date changes.
How far along is construction on Empire Estates ?
Empire Estates is 60.0% complete according to the Dubai Land Department's inspection of 2026-06-09.
Is Empire Estates delayed?
As of today, Empire Estates has not passed its planned handover date of 2026-12-31. We compare the official date against the calendar daily and record every change on this page.
Who is the developer of Empire Estates , and do they deliver on time?
Empire Estates is developed by EMPIRE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS L.L.C. On our Developer Reliability Index they score 89/100 (A — On schedule), based on how much of their active portfolio is past its planned handover in the official registry.
What are real sale prices in Empire Estates ?
Registered DLD sales in Empire Estates show a median of AED 1,795/sqft across 30 transactions since 2026-01-05. These are actual registered sales, not asking prices — the full breakdown is on this page.
Where is Empire Estates located?
Empire Estates is located in Al Barshaa South Third, Dubai. See every project in the area, plus prices and rents, on the area page.
How many homes are in Empire Estates ?
Empire Estates comprises 345 units (normal), per the DLD registry.
Can I see real construction photos of Empire Estates ?
Yes — this page carries 58 official construction photos taken during Dubai Land Department inspections, newest from 2026-06-19, plus a time-lapse of the build. These are government inspection uploads, not marketing renders.
Is my money safe if I buy in Empire Estates ?
Payments for registered Dubai off-plan projects go into a project-specific escrow account under Law No. 8 of 2007; the developer can only draw funds against certified construction milestones.
Where should payments for Empire Estates go?
Only into the project's DLD-registered escrow account (no. 019500000603). Under Law 8 of 2007 every off-plan payment must go to this account, where the developer can only draw funds as construction milestones are certified. Anyone directing payments elsewhere is a serious warning sign.
How do I get alerts when something changes on Empire Estates ?
Use the free Track this project form on this page. We check the official registry every day and email you the moment Empire Estates 's progress, status, or planned handover date changes.
Progress history — one row per official DLD snapshot
| Snapshot date | Status | Complete | Planned handover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-05 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-06 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-08 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-09 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-10 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-11 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-12 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-13 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-14 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-15 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-16 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-17 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-18 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-19 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-20 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-21 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-22 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-23 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-24 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-25 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-26 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-27 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-28 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-29 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-30 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-08-31 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-01 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-02 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-03 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-04 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-05 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-06 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-07 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-08 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-09 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-10 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-11 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-12 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-13 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-14 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-15 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-16 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-17 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-18 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-19 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
| 2026-09-20 | ACTIVE | 60.0% | 2026-12-31 |
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