ACTIVE
Akala Hotels and Residences
فنادق ومساكن أكالا
0%complete
Planned handover2029-10-31
SourceDLD · daily
The road to keys — registry facts, our forecast
Registered start
2026-05-01
in the DLD registry
Today
0.1%
last inspected 2026-06-30
Pace forecast
Day 7 of 7
unlocks as daily tracking accrues
Planned handover
2029-10-31
developer's official date
Investor snapshot — estimated yield
3.6%estimated gross rental yield
3,731/sqft median sale price (this project)
135/sqft/yr median rent in Zaabeel Second
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 Akala Hotels and Residences compares
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Building & unit mix — from DLD project records
58
Floors
546
Total units
2
Buildings
| Usage | Unit type | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Unspecified | 1 |
| Residential | 1 B/R | 117 |
| Residential | 2 B/R | 267 |
| Residential | 3 B/R | 94 |
| Residential | 4 B/R | 16 |
| Residential | 5 B/R | 4 |
| Residential | 6 B/R | 4 |
| Commercial | Unspecified | 10 |
| Commercial | Unspecified | 1 |
| Commercial | 1 B/R | 20 |
| Commercial | 2 B/R | 12 |
Source: DLD project register — floors, buildings and the developer's registered unit mix.
Real sale prices — 55 registered DLD sales since 2026-01-08
AED 3,731/sqft
Median sale price
55
Registered sales
55
Sales, last 12 months
| Unit type | Sales | Median AED/sqft | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | 25 | 3,707 | AED 3.9M |
| 2 B/R | 18 | 3,814 | AED 6.7M |
| 3 B/R | 9 | 4,616 | AED 12.1M |
| 4 B/R | 3 | 4,676 | AED 22.0M |
Source: DLD registered sale transactions for this project.
Prices by unit size — vs the Zaabeel Second average
| Beds | Units sold | Size range | Median price | AED/sqft | Area avg | Premium vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | 25 | 1,036–1,406 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,707 | 2,838 | +31% |
| 2 B/R | 18 | 1,556–2,091 sqft | AED 6.7M | 3,814 | 3,303 | +15% |
| 3 B/R | 9 | 2,587–3,654 sqft | AED 12.1M | 4,616 | 3,583 | +29% |
| 4 B/R | 3 | 4,698–4,698 sqft | AED 22.0M | 4,676 | 3,934 | +19% |
Median AED/sqft of DLD-registered sales in this project vs all sales in Zaabeel Second for the same unit type. “Premium vs area” is how much more (or less) buyers pay here than the neighbourhood average.
Sale price history — 181 sales, median AED/sqft by year
-15% median price change from 2025 to 2026 · 98% of sales were off-plan
4,3874,387 AED/sqft2025 · 129 sales
3,7313,731 AED/sqft2026 · 49 sales
20252026| Year | Median AED/sqft | Sales | Year-on-year | Since launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025launch | 4,387 | 129 | — | — |
| 2026 | 3,731 | 49 | -15% | -15% |
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 Akala Hotels and Residences, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,721 | 14 | |
| 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,704 | 8 | |
| 1 B/R | 1,406 sqft | AED 4.9M | 3,509 | 3 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,556 sqft | AED 7.1M | 4,536 | 2 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 6.1M | 3,516 | 9 | |
| 2 B/R | 1,951 sqft | AED 8.5M | 4,356 | 2 | |
| 2 B/R | 2,056 sqft | AED 9.7M | 4,722 | 1 | |
| 2 B/R | 2,076 sqft | AED 9.2M | 4,440 | 2 | |
| 2 B/R | 2,091 sqft | AED 8.0M | 3,822 | 2 | |
| 3 B/R | 2,587 sqft | AED 11.6M | 4,466 | 3 | |
| 3 B/R | 2,606 sqft | AED 11.7M | 4,481 | 3 | |
| 3 B/R | 2,647 sqft | AED 12.8M | 4,828 | 1 | |
| 3 B/R | 3,126 sqft | AED 15.2M | 4,857 | 1 | |
| 3 B/R | 3,654 sqft | AED 16.9M | 4,616 | 1 |
Recent registered sales — individual DLD transactions, newest first
| Date | Beds | Size | Price | AED/sqft | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 6.0M | 3,472 | Off-plan |
| 2026-09-03 | 3 B/R | 2,647 sqft | AED 12.8M | 4,828 | Off-plan |
| 2026-09-03 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.7M | 3,619 | Off-plan |
| 2026-08-21 | 3 B/R | 3,126 sqft | AED 15.2M | 4,857 | Off-plan |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,693 | Off-plan |
| 2026-08-20 | 2 B/R | 1,556 sqft | AED 6.8M | 4,364 | Off-plan |
| 2026-07-08 | 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 6.3M | 3,686 | Off-plan |
| 2026-07-08 | 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 6.1M | 3,516 | Off-plan |
| 2026-07-08 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,726 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-25 | 3 B/R | 3,654 sqft | AED 16.9M | 4,616 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,688 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.8M | 3,605 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-18 | 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 5.8M | 3,384 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-18 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,711 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-18 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,702 | Off-plan |
| 2026-06-18 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.6M | 3,503 | Off-plan |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,745 | Off-plan |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 B/R | 1,406 sqft | AED 4.8M | 3,395 | Off-plan |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,717 | Off-plan |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.8M | 3,707 | Off-plan |
| 2026-05-08 | 2 B/R | 1,951 sqft | AED 8.3M | 4,247 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-23 | 2 B/R | 1,556 sqft | AED 7.3M | 4,708 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-23 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,750 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-23 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.8M | 3,712 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-23 | 2 B/R | 2,076 sqft | AED 9.2M | 4,438 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-08 | 4 B/R | 4,698 sqft | AED 22.0M | 4,676 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-08 | 3 B/R | 2,606 sqft | AED 11.7M | 4,481 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-08 | 3 B/R | 2,587 sqft | AED 11.6M | 4,466 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-07 | 2 B/R | 2,091 sqft | AED 8.0M | 3,816 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-07 | 4 B/R | 4,698 sqft | AED 21.9M | 4,663 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-07 | 3 B/R | 2,606 sqft | AED 11.6M | 4,456 | Off-plan |
| 2026-04-07 | 3 B/R | 2,587 sqft | AED 11.5M | 4,441 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 B/R | 1,044 sqft | AED 3.9M | 3,716 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 B/R | 1,406 sqft | AED 4.9M | 3,509 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 B/R | 1,036 sqft | AED 3.8M | 3,673 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-06 | 4 B/R | 4,698 sqft | AED 23.6M | 5,030 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-03 | 3 B/R | 2,606 sqft | AED 12.5M | 4,801 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-03 | 2 B/R | 1,723 sqft | AED 6.3M | 3,631 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-03 | 2 B/R | 2,091 sqft | AED 8.0M | 3,829 | Off-plan |
| 2026-03-03 | 2 B/R | 1,725 sqft | AED 6.0M | 3,504 | 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
2026-07-090.1% at inspection· 4 photos
2026-03-240.0% at inspection· 2 photos
2025-05-060.0% at inspection· 2 photos
Project facts
Developer
ARADA DEVELOPMENTS L.L.C S.O.C
Area
Zaabeel Second
Master project
—
Project type
Normal
Start date
2026-05-01
Planned handover
2029-10-31
Last inspection
2026-06-30
Project value
AED 1.47B
Units
546
Villas
0
Buildings
0
DLD project number
3745
Registration & escrow — verify before you pay anyone
DLD / RERA project no.
3745
Registered with DLD
2025-05-20
Regulator
Dubai Municipality
Escrow account no.
1009913193
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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Akala Hotels and Residences: frequently asked questions — answers update daily from registry data
When will Akala Hotels and Residences be handed over?
The developer's planned handover for Akala Hotels and Residences is 2029-10-31; construction is currently 0% complete. Planned dates can move — track the project to be alerted the moment the official date changes.
How far along is construction on Akala Hotels and Residences?
Akala Hotels and Residences is 0.1% complete according to the Dubai Land Department's inspection of 2026-06-30.
Is Akala Hotels and Residences delayed?
As of today, Akala Hotels and Residences has not passed its planned handover date of 2029-10-31. We compare the official date against the calendar daily and record every change on this page.
Who is the developer of Akala Hotels and Residences, and do they deliver on time?
Akala Hotels and Residences is developed by ARADA DEVELOPMENTS L.L.C S.O.C. On our Developer Reliability Index they score 92/100 (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 Akala Hotels and Residences?
Registered DLD sales in Akala Hotels and Residences show a median of AED 3,731/sqft across 55 transactions since 2026-01-08. These are actual registered sales, not asking prices — the full breakdown is on this page.
Where is Akala Hotels and Residences located?
Akala Hotels and Residences is located in Zaabeel Second, Dubai. See every project in the area, plus prices and rents, on the area page.
How many homes are in Akala Hotels and Residences?
Akala Hotels and Residences comprises 546 units (normal), per the DLD registry.
Can I see real construction photos of Akala Hotels and Residences?
Yes — this page carries 8 official construction photos taken during Dubai Land Department inspections, newest from 2026-07-09, plus a time-lapse of the build. These are government inspection uploads, not marketing renders.
Is my money safe if I buy in Akala Hotels and Residences?
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 Akala Hotels and Residences go?
Only into the project's DLD-registered escrow account (no. 1009913193). 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 Akala Hotels and Residences?
Use the free Track this project form on this page. We check the official registry every day and email you the moment Akala Hotels and Residences'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 | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-05 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-06 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-08 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-09 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-10 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-11 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-12 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-13 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-14 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-15 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-16 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-17 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-18 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-19 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-20 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-21 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-22 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-23 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-24 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-25 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-26 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-27 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-28 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-29 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-30 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-08-31 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-01 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-02 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-03 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-04 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-05 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-06 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-07 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-08 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-09 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-10 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-11 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-12 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-13 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-14 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-15 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-16 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-17 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-18 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-19 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
| 2026-09-20 | ACTIVE | 0.1% | 2029-10-31 |
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