How much below the original price is this villa?
It is listed at AED 12,500,000, which is AED 1,493,000 (about 10.7%) below the seller's stated original purchase price of AED 13,993,000. The agent notes reasonable offers are considered.

AED 12,500,000 was AED 13,993,000
| Deal type | Below OP |
| Price | AED 12,500,000 |
| Original price | AED 13,993,000 |
| Saving | AED 1,493,000 (10.7%) |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Size | 7000 sq.ft |
| Type | Villa |
| Status | Off-Plan |
| Handover | Q1 2026 (scheduled — see status note) |
| Developer | Expo City Dubai |
| Area / Master development | Expo City Dubai |
| Sub-community / Phase | Expo Valley |
| Community | Expo City Dubai |
This is an off-plan five-bedroom standalone villa with a maid's room in Maha Villas, the Expo City Dubai villa collection in Expo Valley. Built on a G+2 layout with a 7,000 sq ft built-up area on an 8,000 sq ft plot, it is offered at AED 12,500,000 — AED 1,493,000 below the seller's stated original purchase price of AED 13,993,000, a discount of about 10.7%, at an indicative AED 1,786 per sq ft. The seller will consider reasonable offers.
The seller states the villa was originally purchased for AED 13,993,000. Against the current asking price of AED 12,500,000, this represents:
The original purchase price is seller-stated and plausible for a larger Maha Villas five-bedroom, where villas start from around AED 12.9M with larger plots priced higher; the asking price sits below the current starting price, supporting the distress positioning. Buyers should confirm the exact figure against the signed SPA and Dubai Land Department records. The original purchase date was not supplied. The agent notes reasonable offers are considered.
Maha Villas is a limited collection of five-bedroom standalone villas by Expo City Dubai in Expo Valley, a sustainable, nature-integrated district of Expo City Dubai. The villas span built-up areas from about 6,901 to 7,535 sq ft on plots from around 7,537 to 13,261 sq ft, on a G+2 layout with underground parking for three cars, floor-to-ceiling windows, home offices and temperature-controlled, eco-conscious design. The community offers a central lagoon, three clubhouses, a spa, yoga studio and wellness facilities, swimming pools and children's playgrounds, 2.8 miles of walking paths and 3 miles of cycling tracks, urban farming, a Zen garden, community stables and bridleways, nature trails and protected wildlife, with car-free lanes served by a 24/7 buggy service. Expo City Dubai sits near Al Maktoum International Airport with metro and highway access to Dubai Marina and Downtown.
The brief describes a five-bedroom standalone villa with a maid's room on a G+2 layout, 7,000 sq ft built-up on an 8,000 sq ft plot. Bathroom count, view and furnishing were not supplied and should be confirmed, though villas include underground parking for three cars as standard. To keep this listing accurate, no unit-specific details beyond those supplied and standard project features have been added.
This is an off-plan resale, so the buyer takes over the seller's position subject to Expo City's transfer process and the signed SPA. Maha Villas was offered on a 70/30 plan (20% booking, 50% during construction, 30% over two years post-handover, plus 4% DLD); the amount paid to date, outstanding balance, transfer fees and current status should be confirmed. The scheduled handover was Q1 2026.
Expo City Dubai sits in Dubai South near Al Maktoum International Airport, with metro and highway links to Dubai Marina, Downtown and Abu Dhabi. Specific drive times were not supplied and are not stated here to avoid unverified claims; buyers should confirm distances to their own key destinations.


It is listed at AED 12,500,000, which is AED 1,493,000 (about 10.7%) below the seller's stated original purchase price of AED 13,993,000. The agent notes reasonable offers are considered.
Based on the built-up area of 7,000 sq ft and the AED 12,500,000 asking price, the indicative rate is about AED 1,786 per sq ft. The plot is 8,000 sq ft.
It is a five-bedroom standalone villa with a maid's room on a G+2 layout (Ground + 2 Floors), with underground parking for three cars as standard. Bathroom count, view and furnishing were not supplied.
The brief lists it as off-plan; the scheduled handover was Q1 2026, which has passed, so it is likely completing or completed. Confirm the current status with the developer. The buyer takes over the seller's position via Expo City's transfer process and the signed SPA.
It is a Maha Villas villa by Expo City Dubai in Expo Valley, a sustainable, green villa community within Expo City Dubai near Al Maktoum International Airport.
Buyers should confirm the original purchase price against the SPA and DLD records, the current completion status, the amount paid to date and outstanding balance, and bathroom count, view and furnishing, which were not supplied.
Buyer costs
Dubai transfer costs for an off-plan unit. Every figure editable — NOC is set by the developer and varies.
| Sale price | — |
| DLD transfer fee | — |
| NOC fee | — |
| Trustee / registration | — |
| Agency fee | — |
| VAT on agency (5%) | — |
Total cost
—
Full payment schedule and unit details are released to qualified buyers on enquiry.
Indicative only and not a quotation. Excludes any balance payable to the developer, mortgage arrangement costs and service charges.
Finance
Off-plan: UAE lenders generally finance at handover. Plan the position you will be in.
| Down payment | — |
| Loan amount | — |
| Total interest | — |
| Total repaid | — |
Monthly payment
—
Indicative only, not an offer of finance and not advice. UAE loan-to-value caps depend on residency, property value and whether it is your first purchase, with tighter limits on off-plan. Rates move; confirm current terms with your bank or broker.
Read our full property verification methodology →
Browse this listing by developer, location, property type and bedroom count.