Property Overview
This 2-bedroom apartment in Grande by Emaar Properties is available at AED 3,980,000. The unit is 1,240 sq ft on the top floor of this 78-storey tower in the Opera District, Downtown Dubai, with sea and Burj Al Arab views. The apartment is upgraded and vacant. The asking rate of AED 3,210 per sq ft is 29.3% below the most recent DLD transaction rate for a 2-bedroom in the same building.
Property Highlights
- Type: 2-bedroom apartment, 2 bathrooms
- Size: 1,240 sq ft
- Floor: top floor of 78-storey tower
- View: sea and Burj Al Arab
- Asking price: AED 3,980,000
- Rate: AED 3,210 per sq ft
- Condition: upgraded, vacant
- Status: ready (completed Q4 2022)
- Developer: Emaar Properties
- Ownership: freehold
Why the Price Qualifies as Below Market
The asking price of AED 3,980,000 for 1,240 sq ft (AED 3,210 per sq ft) is assessed against DLD-recorded transactions and active resale listings for 2-bedroom apartments in Grande, Opera District.
DLD Transactions
Three DLD transactions for 2-bedroom apartments in Grande were recorded between July and September 2026:
- 15 September 2026: 1,201 sq ft at AED 5,450,000 (AED 4,537 per sq ft)
- 24 August 2026: 1,127 sq ft at AED 5,500,000 (AED 4,878 per sq ft)
- 27 July 2026: 1,127 sq ft at AED 6,100,000 (AED 5,411 per sq ft)
The agent's rate of AED 3,210 per sq ft is 29.3% below the most recent transaction (AED 4,537 per sq ft on 15 September 2026) and 34.2% to 40.7% below the two earlier transactions. These transactions are for units on unspecified floors. The agent's unit is on the top floor, where prices typically command a premium over mid and lower floors, making the discount relative to comparable floor levels potentially greater.
Active Listing Comparisons
Two active listings on FAM Properties for 2-bedroom apartments in Grande provide further context:
- FAM listing 175949: 1,134 sq ft, AED 6,199,999 (AED 5,469 per sq ft), Burj Khalifa view, vacant on transfer
- FAM listing 162526: 1,212 sq ft, AED 6,650,990 (AED 5,488 per sq ft), high floor, Burj Khalifa view, fully furnished with upgrades
The agent's per-sqft rate of AED 3,210 is 41.3% below FAM listing 175949 and 41.5% below FAM listing 162526. While the FAM listings face the Burj Khalifa and the agent's unit faces the sea and Burj Al Arab (a different orientation), both are premium views in Downtown Dubai.
Market Average
Property Finder reports the average price for 2-bedroom apartments in Grande at AED 4.7 million. The agent's asking price of AED 3,980,000 is AED 720,000 (15.3%) below this average, and the agent's unit is on the top floor with premium sea views, where above-average pricing would normally be expected.
View and Floor Position
The apartment is on the top floor of Grande, a 78-storey tower. The sea and Burj Al Arab view faces west and southwest toward the Arabian Gulf and the Jumeirah coastline. From the top floor, this orientation offers an unobstructed panorama across the sea, the Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab and the wider Jumeirah and JBR skyline. The opposite side of the building faces the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera, which is the view orientation of the comparable FAM listings.
Condition
The agent describes the apartment as upgraded and vacant. Upgraded refers to modifications beyond Emaar's standard developer finishing. The exact scope of upgrades is not detailed in the brief. The apartment is vacant and available for immediate transfer. A comparable listing on FAM Properties (1,212 sq ft at AED 6,650,990) is also described as having upgrades and is additionally fully furnished.
About Grande
Grande is a residential tower developed by Emaar Properties in the Opera District of Downtown Dubai.
Building specifications:
- Developer: Emaar Properties
- Height: 78 floors
- Completion: Q4 2022
- Unit types: 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom sizes: approximately 1,127 to 1,343 sq ft (from DLD and listing data)
- Ownership: freehold
Building amenities:
- Fitness centre and gymnasium
- Large outdoor swimming pool
- Kids play zone and children's play area
- Concierge service
- Valet parking and covered parking
- BBQ areas
- Lobby lounge with cafes and restaurants
- Retail spaces at the base
- Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
- 24-hour security
About the Opera District
The Opera District is a cultural and residential precinct within Downtown Dubai, anchored by the Dubai Opera performing arts venue. The district sits between the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Water Canal, combining residential towers with dining, retail and cultural destinations. The Dubai Opera hosts ballet, opera, concerts, theatre and art exhibitions year-round.
Location and Connectivity
- Dubai Mall: approximately 5 minutes walk
- Burj Khalifa: approximately 5 minutes walk
- Dubai Opera: adjacent
- Dubai Fountain: approximately 5 minutes walk
- DIFC: approximately 5 minutes by car
- Dubai International Airport: approximately 15 minutes
- Business Bay: approximately 5 minutes by car
- Sheikh Zayed Road: direct access
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station (Red Line): approximately 10 minutes walk
Downtown Dubai is connected via Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, with access to major arterials serving the airport corridor, Business Bay, DIFC and Dubai Marina.
Verification Notes
Unit-specific facts including 2-bedroom configuration, 1,240 sq ft, top floor, sea and Burj Al Arab view, upgraded, vacant and asking price of AED 3,980,000 are sourced from the agent's brief received on 5 October 2026. The Below Market classification is based on the most recent DLD transaction for a 2-bedroom in Grande recorded on 15 September 2026 at AED 5,450,000 for 1,201 sq ft (AED 4,537 per sq ft), supported by two earlier DLD transactions in July and August 2026 and two active FAM Properties listings. The 2-bathroom count is based on the majority of comparable listings (two of three sources show 2 bathrooms for 2-bedroom units of similar size) and was not stated by the agent. The agent did not provide the unit number, original purchase price, service charge or parking allocation. The DLD transactions are for units on unspecified floors and views; direct floor-to-floor comparison is not possible. The top-floor position and sea view orientation are the agent's claims and are not independently verified against building records. The description best option in Downtown is treated as sales language per DPF editorial policy and is not used as evidence.
