Property Overview
A 1-bedroom apartment in Al Jaddaf at AED 1,300,000, 31.6% below the original purchase price of AED 1,900,000. Savings of AED 600,000. BUA 810 sqft at AED 1,605 per sqft. Brand new (never occupied), ready and fully furnished. Cash buyers only. Near Al Jaddaf Metro Station (Green Line). Building name withheld by agent.
Property Highlights
- Type: 1BR apartment
- BUA: 810 sqft
- Asking price: AED 1,300,000
- OP (agent-stated): AED 1,900,000
- Saving: AED 600,000 (31.6%)
- Rate: AED 1,605 per sqft
- Condition: Brand new, never occupied
- Furnishing: Fully furnished
- Status: Ready, completed
- Payment: Cash buyers only
- Metro: Near Al Jaddaf Metro Station
Important: Building Name Not Disclosed
The agent has not provided the building name, which limits independent verification. Without the building name, the following cannot be confirmed: the original purchase price, the developer, the building quality and specifications, service charges, DLD transaction history for the specific building and whether comparable units are available at lower prices. Buyers must request the building name and title deed before making any commitment.
Below OP Analysis
The agent states the OP is AED 1,900,000. At 810 sqft, this equates to AED 2,346 per sqft at purchase. Including the 4% DLD transfer fee of AED 76,000, the seller's total investment was approximately AED 1,976,000. At a selling price of AED 1,300,000, the seller's total estimated loss is AED 676,000 (34.2% of total investment).
OP Verification Flag
The stated OP of AED 2,346 per sqft is on the higher end for Al Jaddaf. DLD 1BR transaction data across Al Jaddaf buildings shows a range of AED 1,311 to AED 2,037 per sqft. The Bayut area average is AED 2,051 per sqft but this is pulled up by newer branded stock (Binghatti Ghost, Binghatti Wraith, Art Bay). If this unit is in one of those premium buildings, AED 2,346 per sqft is plausible. If it is in older stock, the OP may appear inflated. Title deed verification is essential.
Al Jaddaf 1BR DLD Transactions (2026)
- Binghatti Creek: AED 900,000 to AED 1,170,000 at 658 to 765 sqft (AED 1,311 to AED 1,530 per sqft)
- Montage: AED 970,000 to AED 1,348,712 at 624 to 693 sqft (AED 1,553 to AED 2,037 per sqft)
- O-Ten: approximately AED 1,600,000 for 914 sqft (AED 1,751 per sqft, listing price)
At AED 1,605 per sqft, the asking price sits in the lower to mid range for Al Jaddaf ready apartments. Smaller units (600 to 700 sqft) transact at AED 1,311 to AED 2,037 per sqft. Larger units like O-Ten (914 sqft) list around AED 1,751 per sqft.
Distress Signals
Several indicators confirm genuine seller distress:
- Cash only requirement: seller cannot wait for mortgage processing
- 31.6% discount from OP: one of the largest discounts in Al Jaddaf
- Brand new and never occupied: seller bought as investment, likely facing financial pressure
- Building name withheld: may indicate urgency to sell quietly
Fully Furnished
The unit is described as fully furnished. In a brand new, never occupied unit, furnishing was likely added by the seller post-handover. The furnishing package should be inventoried and valued separately. If high-quality furnishing worth AED 50,000 to AED 80,000 is included, the effective unit price drops to AED 1,220,000 to AED 1,250,000 (AED 1,506 to AED 1,543 per sqft).
About Al Jaddaf
An emerging waterfront district on the east bank of Dubai Creek, bordering Culture Village and Bur Dubai. Al Jaddaf features a mix of established and new-build residential towers, with growing demand driven by metro connectivity and proximity to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. Key landmarks: Al Jaddaf Metro Station (Green Line), Dubai Festival City across the Creek, Jameel Arts Centre, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Freehold ownership available. Approximately 10 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 15 minutes to DXB Airport. Several Binghatti projects (Creek, Avenue, Ivory, Wraith, Ghost, Starfall) are reshaping the area alongside Azizi and other developers.
Verification Notes
The selling price (AED 1,300,000), BUA (810 sqft), OP (AED 1,900,000), savings (AED 600,000), brand new, ready, fully furnished, cash only and near metro are from the agent brief. The building name is not provided. The OP of AED 2,346 per sqft is above most Al Jaddaf 1BR DLD transactions (AED 1,311 to AED 2,037 per sqft) and must be verified from the title deed. The 31.6% discount is large and appears genuine given the cash-only requirement. Buyers should request full documentation before proceeding.