1 Bed at Empire Estates, Arjan – Off-Plan Resale Below Original Price Plus DLD

Property Overview

This one-bedroom off-plan apartment at Empire Estates in Arjan is offered at AED 1,324,960 for 975 sq ft. The agent states an original purchase price of AED 1,450,000, which puts the asking price AED 125,040 (8.6%) below OP and 12.1% below OP plus the 4% DLD fee. AED 523,040 has been paid, and handover is stated for May 2027.

Property Highlights

• Asking price: AED 1,324,960
• Original purchase price (agent-stated): AED 1,450,000
• Saving versus OP: AED 125,040 (8.6%)
• OP plus 4% DLD fee (calculated): AED 1,508,000
• Saving versus OP plus DLD: AED 183,040 (12.1%)
• Built-up area: 975 sq ft
• Rate: approximately AED 1,359 per sq ft
• Paid to date (agent-stated): AED 523,040
• Handover (agent-stated): May 2027

Why the Price Qualifies as Below OP

The benchmark is the seller's original purchase price of AED 1,450,000, from the agent brief received on 14 October 2026. The asking price of AED 1,324,960 is AED 125,040 lower, equal to 8.6% of OP. The agent describes the deal as below OP plus DLD. Adding the standard 4% DLD fee (AED 58,000) gives AED 1,508,000, so the asking price is AED 183,040 (12.1%) below that combined cost. Dividing the asking price by 975 sq ft gives about AED 1,359 per sq ft.

This compares the price only with the seller's own purchase cost. It is not a claim that the unit is below current market value.

About the Project, Developer and Community

Empire Estates is a residential project by Empire Real Estate Developments in Arjan, Dubailand. Public transaction data lists 344 units: studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and a small number of commercial units. One-bedroom layouts range from about 845 to 1,275 sq ft, so a 975 sq ft unit sits in the middle of that range. Arjan is a mid-density residential district near Dubai Miracle Garden and Al Barsha South.

Layout, Floor and View

The agent describes a 975 sq ft one-bedroom apartment. Floor, view, bathroom count and parking have not been supplied and should be confirmed from the SPA and floor plan.

Payment Plan and Handover

The agent states that AED 523,040 has been paid and that handover is expected in May 2027. The remaining balance to the developer was not supplied and should be taken from the developer's statement of account. Public project data lists scheduled completion at the end of 2026, so confirm the contractual handover date in the SPA and check construction progress.

Location and Connectivity

Arjan sits off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Street, with access towards Al Barsha South, Dubai Hills and Dubai Marina. Exact travel times depend on the route and time of day and have not been verified for this listing.

Verification Notes

• Agent-supplied facts: project, unit type, size, asking price, original price, amount paid and May 2027 handover. The agent brief names the project "Empire States"; DPF has matched it to Empire Estates in Arjan.
• DPF-calculated figures: savings against OP and against OP plus 4% DLD, and price per sq ft.
• External research: developer, unit count, unit mix and scheduled completion, from public project transaction data (DXB Interact).
• Not supplied: remaining balance, floor, view, bathrooms, parking, unit number and service charge.