Property Overview
This 2-bedroom apartment in W Residences by Arada is available at AED 6,870,000. The unit is 1,795 sq ft with full Ain Dubai and sea views in Dubai Harbour. The asking price is 15.3% below the seller's total outlay of AED 8,112,000 (original purchase price plus 4% DLD transfer fee), representing a seller loss of AED 1,242,000. This is an off-plan resale with handover scheduled for Q4 2028.
Property Highlights
- Type: 2-bedroom apartment, 3 bathrooms
- Size: 1,795 sq ft
- View: full Ain Dubai and sea
- Asking price: AED 6,870,000
- Rate: AED 3,827 per sq ft
- Original cost to seller (OP+DLD): AED 8,112,000
- Seller loss: AED 1,242,000 (15.3%)
- Status: off-plan (handover Q4 2028)
- Developer: Arada
- Brand: W Hotels (Marriott International)
- Ownership: freehold
Why the Price Qualifies as OP + DLD Covered
The deal type OP + DLD Covered means the seller is absorbing a loss that covers not only the original purchase price but also the 4% DLD transfer fee paid at registration.
Seller Loss Calculation
The seller's total outlay was AED 8,112,000, comprising the original purchase price of AED 7,800,000 and the 4% DLD transfer fee of AED 312,000. The asking price of AED 6,870,000 produces a loss of AED 1,242,000, or 15.3% of the total outlay. The implied original purchase price of AED 7,800,000 is derived from the OP+DLD figure (AED 8,112,000 divided by 1.04).
DLD Transaction Comparison
DLD transactions for 2-bedroom apartments in W Residences provide additional context for the seller's original purchase price and current market levels:
- 21 May 2026: 1,772 sq ft, Tower 3, AED 8,599,000 (AED 4,853 per sq ft)
- 16 June 2026: 1,599 sq ft, Tower 3, AED 7,865,000 (AED 4,919 per sq ft)
- 27 April 2026: 2,544 sq ft, Tower 3, AED 14,985,000 (AED 5,890 per sq ft)
All transactions are classified as off-plan (primary registrations from the developer). The agent's rate of AED 3,827 per sq ft is 21.1% below the most comparable transaction (1,772 sq ft at AED 4,853 per sq ft) and 22.2% below the 1,599 sq ft transaction (AED 4,919 per sq ft). The 2,544 sq ft transaction at AED 14,985,000 is for a significantly larger layout, likely a duplex or premium configuration.
Active Listing Comparison
An active Dubizzle listing for a 2-bedroom of 1,599 sq ft in Tower 3 with full sea view is priced at AED 7,229,500 (AED 4,522 per sq ft). The agent's asking price of AED 6,870,000 is AED 359,500 (5.0%) below this listing despite being 196 sq ft larger. On a per-sqft basis, the agent's AED 3,827 is 15.4% below the Dubizzle listing's AED 4,522.
View and Position
The apartment has full Ain Dubai and sea views. Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) is the 250-metre observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, the tallest of its kind in the world. W Residences at Dubai Harbour sits between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, and units facing the Ain Dubai direction overlook the Arabian Gulf with the observation wheel as a prominent landmark in the foreground. The project description highlights views of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island and the Arabian Gulf. The exact floor is not specified in the brief.
About W Residences at Dubai Harbour
W Residences is a branded residential development by Arada in collaboration with Marriott International, located in Dubai Harbour.
Project specifications:
- Developer: Arada
- Brand partner: W Hotels (Marriott International)
- Configuration: 3 towers, 40-storey complex
- Total units: over 400 branded apartments
- Unit types: 1 to 4 bedroom apartments, 2 to 4 bedroom duplexes and 5-bedroom penthouses
- 2-bedroom sizes: from approximately 1,599 to 2,544 sq ft (DLD transaction data), average 1,750 sq ft (Bayut)
- Sustainability: LEED Silver certified
- Project value: Dh5 billion (Gulf News, October 2024)
- Ownership: freehold
Residents receive Marriott Bonvoy Elite privileges, providing access to the global W Hotels network of benefits including room upgrades, late checkout and lounge access at participating properties.
Building amenities:
- 200-metre infinity pool (described as the longest in Dubai)
- 43,000 sq ft Wellfit fitness centre (largest in the district)
- Wellness spa with hammam and sauna
- Yoga and pilates studios
- Private cinema and screening room
- Music recording studio
- Sports simulator room
- Games room
- Co-working hub
- Kids club
- Fine dining outlets with marina views
- Guest suites
- Direct marina access
- Valet parking and covered parking
- 24-hour concierge service
- 24-hour security with CCTV
- Smart home automation in all units
Location and Connectivity
W Residences is located in Dubai Harbour, a waterfront district positioned between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island along the Dubai Marina coastline. Dubai Harbour is being developed as a luxury maritime destination with a cruise terminal, marina berths and retail and dining facilities.
- Dubai Marina and JBR: approximately 5 minutes by car
- Mall of the Emirates: approximately 10 minutes by car
- Palm Jumeirah: adjacent
- Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai: directly across the water
- Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa: approximately 20 minutes by car
- Dubai International Airport: approximately 25 minutes by car
- Al Maktoum International Airport: approximately 30 minutes by car
- Sheikh Zayed Road: direct access via King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
Verification Notes
Unit-specific facts including 2-bedroom configuration, 1,795 sq ft, full Ain Dubai and sea view, asking price of AED 6,870,000, OP+DLD of AED 8,112,000 and handover Q4 2028 are sourced from the agent's brief received on 5 October 2026. The OP + DLD Covered classification is based on the agent-stated total outlay of AED 8,112,000 (original purchase price AED 7,800,000 plus 4% DLD fee AED 312,000). The implied original purchase price of AED 7,800,000 is below the DLD transaction of AED 8,599,000 for a 1,772 sq ft 2-bedroom in Tower 3 (21 May 2026); the difference likely reflects variations in floor, view or tower. The 3-bathroom count is sourced from a comparable Dubizzle listing for a 2-bedroom of 1,599 sq ft in Tower 3, not from the agent; the agent's larger layout may differ. The agent did not provide the unit number, tower, exact floor, furnishing status, parking allocation or service charge. The handover date of Q4 2028 is the agent's stated date and is consistent with an active Dubizzle listing for Tower 3; multiple project sources (Bayut, bhomes, Gulf News) report the original completion as Q4 2027, suggesting a revised timeline. DLD transactions shown are the first 10 of 55 total recorded for W Residences; additional transactions may include further 2-bedroom data points. The description of the 200-metre infinity pool and Marriott Bonvoy privileges is from project marketing materials and applies to the development, not specifically to this unit.
