Property Overview
A 1-bedroom apartment in Sobha Seahaven Tower B by Sobha Realty, Dubai Harbour at AED 2,900,000 for 850 sqft, equalling AED 3,412 per sqft. 11.3% below the seller's total investment of AED 3,270,492 (original price plus 4% DLD fee), saving AED 370,492. Floors 10 to 20. Canal and city view facing the Dubai Marina side. Off-plan with handover expected Q4 2028.
Property Highlights
- Type: 1-bedroom apartment
- Size: 850 sqft
- Asking price: AED 2,900,000
- Seller's total investment (OP+DLD): AED 3,270,492
- Saving: AED 370,492 (11.3%)
- Rate: AED 3,412 per sqft
- Floor: 10 to 20
- View: Canal and city (Dubai Marina side)
- Handover: Q4 2028 (agent-stated)
OP+DLD Breakdown
The agent states the seller's total investment as AED 3,270,492, inclusive of the 4% DLD transfer fee. Back-calculating: the original purchase price alone was approximately AED 3,144,704. The DLD fee paid was approximately AED 125,788. At AED 2,900,000, the seller absorbs a loss of AED 370,492 (11.3% of their total cost). The buyer will pay a separate 4% DLD fee on AED 2,900,000 (AED 116,000), bringing total acquisition cost to approximately AED 3,016,000, which is still 7.8% below the seller's all-in cost.
Market Comparison
DLD Transactions (1BR, Sobha Seahaven)
- AED 3,559,248 for 847 sqft in Tower B (Apr 2026) = AED 4,200 per sqft
- AED 5,012,280 for 1,193 sqft (Feb 2026) = AED 4,200 per sqft (larger 1BR)
- AED 4,720,208 for 1,242 sqft (Feb 2026) = AED 3,800 per sqft (larger 1BR)
The median DLD price per sqft for 1BR in Seahaven is AED 4,200. At AED 3,412 per sqft, this listing is 19% below the DLD median. The April 2026 transaction for a similar-size Tower B 1BR closed at AED 3,559,248, which is AED 659,248 above this asking price.
Active Listings (1BR, 840-860 sqft)
- AED 2,950,000 for 841 sqft Tower B (Property Finder)
- AED 2,990,000 for 849 sqft Tower C
- AED 3,090,000 for 850 sqft Tower B
- AED 3,150,000 for 850 sqft Tower B
- AED 3,249,000 for 841 sqft Tower B (Bayut)
At AED 2,900,000, this listing is below or at the lowest active asking price for a standard 1BR in the project. Multiple Tower B listings advertise motivated sellers and below-cost resales, indicating seller pressure possibly due to upcoming payment plan obligations.
View Orientation
Canal and city view means the unit faces the Dubai Marina waterway and mainland skyline. This is the inland-facing orientation, looking east-northeast toward Dubai Marina towers, JBR and the broader city. It is not the premium orientation, which faces the Arabian Gulf or Palm Jumeirah. Sea-facing and Palm-facing units typically command 15% to 25% higher prices.
Handover Uncertainty
The agent states handover Q4 2028. DXB Interact (the official DLD database) confirms completion is scheduled for 2028. However, other sources give conflicting dates: Bayut lists Q3 2027 (header) and Q4 2026 (FAQ), Luxhabitat lists Q2 2028, and some portals show Q4 2026. The wide range of dates is a red flag for handover reliability. Sobha Seahaven consists of 3 towers; individual towers may hand over at different times. Buyers should verify current construction progress and the specific Tower B timeline directly with Sobha Realty.
About Sobha Seahaven
A three-tower waterfront development by Sobha Realty in Dubai Harbour. Towers A, B and C with 791 total units (784 residential, 7 commercial). Unit mix: 245 x 1BR, 335 x 2BR, 138 x 3BR, 48 x 4BR, 4 x 5BR, 7 x 6BR. The complex features a Sky Edition luxury collection on the upper floors. Amenities include infinity pool, cinema, gym, yoga room, sauna, running track, sports ground, dog walking areas and ground-floor retail and dining.
About Dubai Harbour
A master-planned waterfront district between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Home to the Dubai Harbour Marina (1,100 berths), a cruise terminal and multiple residential towers by Emaar and Sobha. The district offers direct beach access, waterfront promenades and proximity to Ain Dubai (the observation wheel). Dubai Harbour is a freehold area with premium positioning on the Dubai coastline.
Verification Notes
The asking price, OP+DLD figure, size, floor range, view and handover date are from the agent brief. The 850 sqft is confirmed within the standard 1BR range for Sobha Seahaven Tower B (840 to 1,654 sqft per Bayut, with active listings at 841 and 850 sqft). The 11.3% discount is verified against the stated OP+DLD of AED 3,270,492. DLD transaction data confirms 1BR units in this building have transacted at AED 3,800 to AED 4,200 per sqft, making the AED 3,412 per sqft asking price competitive. The handover date is uncertain; verify with Sobha Realty. Remaining developer payment obligations should be confirmed, as the standard Sobha payment plan is 80/20 or 60/40 with a large completion instalment. Assignment or transfer fees may apply.
