Selling Below Original Price: Altus by Emaar | 2BR | 1,170 sq.ft | AED 460,000 Below OP | AED 2,340,000

16.4% Below Original Price | 2 Bedrooms | 1,170 sq.ft | Dubai Creek Harbour | 10-Year Golden Visa Eligible | Adjacent to 11,760 sqm Central Park | 4-Minute Walk to Metro

A below-original-price resale at Altus by Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour — a 2-bedroom apartment of 1,170 sq.ft, selling at AED 2,340,000, a reduction of AED 460,000 from the original purchase price of AED 2,800,000. At AED 2,000/sq.ft, this is priced at or below the development’s published 2-bedroom starting price range, delivering what may be the most cost-efficient entry point currently available for a 2-bedroom in Altus. This unit is positioned within one of Emaar’s most advantaged buildings in Dubai Creek Harbour — directly adjacent to an 11,760 sqm central park, four minutes’ walk from the metro station, and steps from a 120-metre beach.

Property Highlights

• Project: Altus by Emaar Properties
• Location: Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
• Type: 2 Bedroom Apartment
• Size: 1,170 sq.ft
• Original Price: AED 2,800,000
• Selling Price: AED 2,340,000
• Reduction: AED 460,000 (approximately 16.4%)
• Price per sq.ft (Selling Price): AED 2,000/sq.ft
• Price per sq.ft (Original Price): Approximately AED 2,393/sq.ft
• Developer: Emaar Properties
• Expected Handover: Q1 2028–Q1 2029 (confirm with Emaar)
• Payment Plan: 10/70/20 (10% booking, 70% construction, 20% handover)
• Status: Distressed — Off-plan, under construction
• Community Position: Adjacent to 11,760 sqm central park | 4-minute walk to metro | 120m beach nearby
• Visa Eligibility: 10-year Golden Visa — AED 2,340,000 exceeds the AED 2,000,000 threshold

AED 460,000 Below Original Price — Understanding This Distress

• Original purchase price: AED 2,800,000
• Current selling price: AED 2,340,000
• The reduction: AED 460,000, or approximately 16.4% below the original price
• At AED 2,000/sq.ft, this unit is priced at or below the published 2-bedroom starting price range for Altus — making it one of the most cost-efficient entry points currently available for a 2-bedroom within the development
• The 2-bedroom opportunity: Altus’s 2-bedroom units represent the highest-demand rental and resale configuration within the development. Dubai Creek Harbour’s tenant base is primarily working professionals and couples, for whom a 2-bedroom provides a strong live-in and rental option that a 1-bedroom cannot. A 2BR at this price point, in a park-adjacent Emaar development with metro access, is a compelling investment proposition
• Buyers are encouraged to verify the original purchase price and current payment plan schedule as part of standard due diligence on any resale transaction

2-Bedroom Configuration — The Strongest Rental Demand in Dubai Creek Harbour

At 1,170 sq.ft, this 2-bedroom unit occupies the core of Altus’s residential offering and the most sought-after apartment type in the Dubai Creek Harbour rental market:

• Rental demand profile — Dubai Creek Harbour attracts a tenant demographic of working professionals, couples, and young families drawn to the waterfront community, the metro access, and the growing lifestyle infrastructure. For this demographic, a 2-bedroom is the optimal choice: more space than a 1-bedroom for shared living or home working, without the budget commitment of a 3-bedroom. 2-bedroom units in Dubai Creek Harbour are consistently the first apartments to let in any new tower
• 1,170 sq.ft — a practical, well-proportioned 2-bedroom that typically accommodates an open-plan living and dining area, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry area, and a balcony. This is larger than the minimum 2-bedroom footprint found in more compact Dubai developments, and comfortably supports both owner-occupation and tenant living
• Rental yield context — 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour achieve annual rents of approximately AED 130,000–180,000 depending on condition, view, and furnishing. At AED 2,340,000, this implies a gross yield of approximately 5.6–7.7% — competitive and consistent with DCH’s published average yields

10-Year Golden Visa — A Key Advantage of This Unit vs the 1-Bedroom Range

At AED 2,340,000, this 2-bedroom unit crosses a threshold that the 1-bedroom range in Altus does not:

• The UAE 10-year Golden Visa requires a minimum property investment of AED 2,000,000. This unit at AED 2,340,000 exceeds that threshold by AED 340,000
• Many 1-bedroom units at Altus are priced below AED 2,000,000 and therefore qualify only for the 2-year UAE residency visa. This 2-bedroom, at AED 2,340,000, qualifies for the full 10-year Golden Visa — covering the buyer and immediate family members, including domestic staff sponsorship, subject to current immigration requirements
• For buyers to whom the Golden Visa is a consideration, this is the most relevant visa benefit available from a standard Altus apartment purchase

Altus by Emaar — Position and Location Advantages

Altus is a twin-tower development (Tower 1: 20 residential floors, Tower 2: 13 residential floors) by Emaar Properties within Dubai Creek Harbour, positioned with exceptional proximity advantages in the masterplan:

• Adjacent to 11,760 sqm central park — residents are directly next to one of the community’s most significant green spaces, providing daily outdoor access, jogging, and recreation without requiring a car or extended walk
• 4-minute walk to metro — one of Altus’s most practically valued attributes, positioning it among the rare Emaar developments with direct walking-distance metro access. Four minutes on foot eliminates car dependency for most daily journeys across Dubai’s transit network
• Steps from Creek Beach — a 700-metre white sand beach within Dubai Creek Harbour, accessible through the central park — a short walk rather than a drive, making it a daily-use amenity
• RTA Ferry Terminal — a water taxi connecting Dubai Creek Harbour directly to Downtown Dubai, providing a scenic alternative commuting option
• Adjacent to Oria — Altus is positioned next to Oria, an established Emaar tower within the community, anchoring it in a mature residential zone

Emaar Properties — Developer Confidence for August 2030 Delivery

• Emaar Properties is the developer of Downtown Dubai, the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, and the Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan itself — the community in which Altus is located
• Emaar’s track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects to schedule is among the strongest of any Dubai developer, supporting buyer confidence in Altus’s expected handover
• Altus’s position within Dubai Creek Harbour — Emaar’s own masterplan — means the developer has a direct vested interest in the quality and timely delivery of every building in the community

About Altus and Dubai Creek Harbour

Altus is a twin-tower development by Emaar Properties within Dubai Creek Harbour — a 6-million sq.m masterplan along the historic Dubai Creek. The development offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments across Tower 1 (20 residential floors) and Tower 2 (13 residential floors), connected by a shared podium. The towers sit directly adjacent to the community’s central park, four minutes from the metro, and within the wider Creek Beach waterfront zone.

Altus Amenities

• Landscaped pool deck
• Fitness centre and gymnasium
• Yoga and meditation room
• Kids’ play area
• Multipurpose room
• Wellness centre
• Smart home technology throughout
• Large balconies in every residence
• Retail outlets and promenade access

Dubai Creek Harbour Community

• Creek Beach — 700 metres of white sand beach
• Creek Marina, Creek Island, and Harbour Promenade
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — flamingo habitat
• RTA Ferry Terminal — water taxi to Downtown Dubai
• Metro station — 4 minutes’ walk from Altus
• Cycling tracks, skate park, sports courts
• Adventure playground and multi-use community spaces
• Jameel Arts Centre — 2.7 km
• International schools within the community

Layout and Floor Plan

This 2-bedroom apartment at Altus by Emaar spans 1,170 sq.ft. Published 2-bedroom layouts at Altus typically accommodate an open-plan living and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, a laundry area, two bedrooms with bathrooms, and a balcony with park or community views. Exact unit number, tower, floor, view direction, and floor plan are available on request.

Payment and Transfer

• Original Price: AED 2,800,000
• Selling Price: AED 2,340,000
• Reduction: AED 460,000 (~16.4%)
• Status: Off-plan — under construction
• Handover: Q1 2028–Q1 2029 per published sources — confirm with Emaar
• Payment Plan: 10/70/20 — 10% booking, 70% during construction (8 instalments), 20% on handover
• DLD Transfer Fee: Approximately 4% (c. AED 93,600)
• Remaining Payment Plan: Buyer assumes remaining instalments; full schedule on request
• Mortgage: Subject to bank and developer policy on off-plan resale

Location and Connectivity

• Metro Station: 4-minute walk from Altus
• RTA Ferry Terminal: Within the community — water taxi to Downtown
• Central Park (11,760 sqm): Directly adjacent
• Creek Beach: Steps away through the park
• Ras Al Khor Road (E44): Direct access
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): Approximately 15 minutes by car
• Downtown Dubai: Approximately 20 minutes by car or water taxi
• Dubai Festival City: Approximately 10 minutes by car
• Business Bay and DIFC: Approximately 15–20 minutes by car
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): Approximately 40 minutes by car

Why Acquire This Unit at AED 2,340,000

• AED 460,000 below original price — at or below the development’s published 2-bedroom entry-level pricing, making this one of the most cost-efficient 2-bedroom entry points currently available in Altus
• 10-year Golden Visa eligible — a meaningful distinction that 1-bedroom units at Altus (typically below AED 2M) do not provide
• 2-bedroom configuration — the highest-demand rental and resale apartment type in Dubai Creek Harbour, with strong tenant appeal across the professional and family demographic
• 1,170 sq.ft — well-proportioned for the 2-bedroom category, supporting comfortable owner-occupation and strong rental positioning
• Park adjacent, metro in 4 minutes, beach nearby — Altus’s three defining proximity advantages, applicable equally to this 2-bedroom as to any unit in the development
• Emaar developer — track record of delivering Dubai’s most complex and highest-profile projects on schedule
• Freehold ownership available to all nationalities

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