Property Overview
A 1-bedroom apartment in Tiger Sky Tower, Business Bay by Tiger Properties at AED 2,080,977, 10.0% below the original price of AED 2,312,197, saving AED 231,220. BUA 873 sqft at AED 2,384 per sqft. Boulevard view. Stated handover Q4 2028.
Property Highlights
- Type: 1BR apartment with 2 bathrooms
- BUA: 873 sqft
- Asking price: AED 2,080,977
- Original price: AED 2,312,197
- Saving: AED 231,220 (10.0%)
- Rate: AED 2,384 per sqft
- View: Boulevard
- Tower: 122 floors, 532 metres, 849 units
- Status: Off-plan, 6.81% complete (Jul 2025)
- HO: Q4 2028 (unrealistic, see below)
Below OP Analysis
The seller purchased at AED 2,312,197 and is asking AED 2,080,977, a AED 231,220 reduction (10.0%). Including the 4% Oqood fee of AED 92,488 paid at purchase, the seller's total investment was AED 2,404,685. Total loss: AED 323,708 (13.5% of total investment).
DLD Transactions for 1BR in Tiger Sky Tower (2026)
- AED 2,836,929 for 873 sqft (Jun 2026, AED 3,249 per sqft)
- AED 2,680,933 for 912 sqft (Aug 2026, AED 2,939 per sqft)
Only two 1BR DLD transactions are visible (312 total transactions across all units). Both are above the asking price of AED 2,080,977, indicating the listing is priced below recent DLD sales.
Active Competing 1BR Listing
- AED 2,383,313 for 873 sqft (FAM Properties, AED 2,730 per sqft)
At AED 2,384 per sqft, this listing is AED 302,336 (12.7%) below the active comparable at AED 2,730 per sqft.
Construction Risk: Major Red Flag
Tiger Sky Tower is a 122-floor, 532-metre supertall with 849 units. Key construction concerns:
- Only 6.81% complete after 14 months of construction (started May 2024)
- At this pace, a Q4 2028 handover would require completing 93% of a supertall in roughly 40 months, which is extremely aggressive
- Supertall towers (300m+) typically take 5 to 7 years from ground-breaking to completion
- Realistic handover: 2030 or later
- Handover dates across sources: Q4 2028, Q1 2029, Q2 2029, Q4 2029 (no consensus)
Developer Risk
Tiger Properties (part of Tiger Group, founded 1976 by the Haider family) has an established track record in mid-rise affordable towers. Completed projects include Tiger Tower (JVC), Neva Residences, Lilium Tower and Elbrus Tower, all in the AED 300,000 to AED 800,000 range. Tiger Sky Tower (122 floors, 532 metres) is a fundamentally different project class. The developer has never attempted anything near this scale. Supertall construction requires specialised engineering, crane logistics, wind engineering and capital management that mid-rise experience does not prepare for. This is a significant risk factor.
Payment Plan
- 20% on booking
- 40% during construction
- 10% on handover
- 30% post-handover (over 2 years)
The 30% post-handover component is favourable. However, given the early construction stage, buyers will make construction payments over an extended period with uncertain delivery timing.
About Business Bay
A central Dubai business and residential district along the Dubai Canal, adjacent to Downtown Dubai. Home to over 200 towers. Connected by Business Bay Metro Station. Approximately 5 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 15 minutes to DIFC, 10 minutes to DXB Airport. Business Bay average: AED 2,580 per sqft. Tiger Sky Tower PIX average: AED 2,715 per sqft (+5.3% vs area). Freehold ownership.
Verification Notes
The OP (AED 2,312,197), selling price (AED 2,080,977), BUA (873 sqft), boulevard view and Q4 2028 handover are from the agent brief. The 10.0% discount is verified. The 873 sqft is confirmed as a valid 1BR layout (Type 1210-2303, 2 bathrooms). DLD data supports below-market pricing at AED 2,384 per sqft. The primary risk is construction: a 122-floor supertall at 6.81% completion with a developer that has never built at this scale. Q4 2028 handover is unrealistic. Buyers should budget for a 2030 or later delivery.