- 2 Bedroom + Maid's Room Duplex — Private Pool on Terrace, DAMAC Properties, Dubai Marina — Media City, Dubai, UAE
- 2,800 sqft BUA (260.1 sqm) | 2 Parking | Semi-Furnished | Sea View and Palm Jumeirah View | High Floor — Super-Luxury Level 2 (Floors 38-47)
- Asking Price: AED 12,200,000 — AED 240,000 price reduction; AED 478,462 below OP+DLD combined below original cost of AED 11,961,538; AED 2,300,000 below current market AED 14,500,000
- Payment: 60% paid (AED 7,176,923); buyer assumes 40% (AED 4,784,615) at Q4 2026
- Handover: Q4 2026 | DAMAC Cavalli Tower Dubai Marina — world's first Roberto Cavalli residential building, 70 storeys, only 95 Super-Luxury Level 2 duplex units in the building
What is this CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli 2BR deal in Dubai Marina?
This is a verified motivated-seller distress listing at CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli by DAMAC Properties in Dubai Marina. The seller is exiting at AED 240,000 price reduction; AED 478,462 below OP+DLD combined below the original purchase price of AED 11,961,538, transferring a 2,800 sqft 2BR unit at AED 12,200,000 (AED 4,357/sqft) against a current Dubai Marina secondary market of AED 5,179/sqft — placing AED 2,300,000 in immediate unrealised equity in the buyer's hands from the moment of signing. Dubai Marina recorded 9,800 DLD-registered transactions in 2025, up 15% year-on-year, confirming the buyer liquidity depth that supports any future exit.
The unit is positioned on High Floor — Super-Luxury Level 2 (Floors 38-47), delivering Sea View and Palm Jumeirah View. With 60% of the original purchase price already paid by the seller (AED 7,176,923), the buyer assumes only the remaining 40% (AED 4,784,615) due at Q4 2026 handover — providing 9-12 months of cashflow planning runway between transfer and final payment. Semi-Furnished specification allows the buyer to complete the unit to their preferred specification while benefiting from the seller discount.
The seller's exit is driven by genuine personal liquidity pressure — not by a concern about the project, the developer or the market. Having committed AED 7,176,923 (60%) in capital to DAMAC Properties, the seller is absorbing a cash loss of AED 240,000 to access liquidity now. The buyer captures the full gap between the seller's distress price and the current Dubai Marina secondary market: AED 2,300,000 on AED 12,200,000 invested = 18.9% immediate paper return. At new off-plan launches in Dubai Marina pricing at AED 5,500/sqft, this entry at AED 4,357/sqft represents below-replacement-cost acquisition.
CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli Dubai Marina — Property Specifications
- Project: CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli
- Developer: DAMAC Properties
- Community: Dubai Marina — Media City, Dubai
- Unit Type: 2 Bedroom + Maid's Room Duplex — Private Pool on Terrace
- BUA: 2,800 sqft (260.1 sqm)
- Bathrooms: 3
- Parking: 2 Covered Spaces
- Floor: High Floor — Super-Luxury Level 2 (Floors 38-47)
- View: Sea View and Palm Jumeirah View
- Furnishing: Semi-Furnished
- Handover: Q4 2026
- Ownership: Freehold — Open to All Nationalities
- Listing Reference: CAVALLI-TOWER-DAMAC-DM-2BR-MAID-DUPLEX-DISTRESS-001
Payment Plan Breakdown — What the Buyer Takes Over
- 60% Already Paid by Seller: AED 7,176,923 across installments to DAMAC Properties
- Buyer Transfer Payment to Seller (at MOU): AED 7,415,385
- DLD Registration Fee (4%): AED 488,000 — buyer pays directly to DLD
- Developer NOC and Transfer Fee: approx. AED 5,000–6,500
- 40% Final on Handover (Q4 2026): AED 4,784,615 — buyer pays DAMAC Properties at handover
- TOTAL ALL-IN: AED 12,693,500 (incl. DLD; excl. handover balance). Zero agent fee.
The transfer is executed via DAMAC Properties-approved novation: seller obtains NOC from DAMAC Properties confirming no arrears; both parties execute MOU with 10% deposit (AED 1,220,000) in escrow; DAMAC Properties, seller and buyer sign novation SPA; buyer registers at DLD paying 4% fee of AED 488,000; buyer assumes final 40% (AED 4,784,615) at Q4 2026 handover. DistressPropertyFinder.com manages the complete process from initial documentation review through DLD title registration.
Pricing Analysis — Why This is a Deal in 2026
- Original Purchase Price (OP): AED 11,961,538
- DLD Registration Fee (4%): AED 488,000
- Total Seller Cost (OP + DLD): AED 12,449,538
- Asking Price: AED 12,200,000
- Seller Loss vs OP: AED 240,000 (loss — genuine distress exit)
- Current Dubai Marina Market Value: AED 14,500,000
- Day-One Buyer Equity (vs Market): AED 2,300,000 (18.9%)
- This Listing — Price per Sqft: AED 4,357/sqft
- Dubai Marina Resale Market — Price per Sqft: AED 5,179/sqft (Cavalli Tower 2BR+Maid duplex high floor current market estimate AED 14.5M)
- New Off-Plan Launches in Dubai Marina (2025-2026): AED 5,500/sqft
- Estimated Gross Rental Yield: 4.8%–7.8% p.a.
- Estimated Annual Rent (Mid-Range): AED 700,000/yr
- Estimated Annual Service Charge: AED 84,000/yr
- Total All-In Acquisition Cost (Price + DLD): AED 12,688,000
- Agent Fee for Buyer: Zero
At AED 4,357/sqft, this unit sits AED 822/sqft (15.9%) below current Dubai Marina secondary market and AED 1,143/sqft below new off-plan launches — meaning any buyer entering through a direct developer channel today pays materially more for a comparable Dubai Marina address with a further 2-3 year construction wait. At the mid-range annual rent of AED 700,000, gross yield is 5.7%, delivering AED 616,000/yr net of service charges on a day-one basis before any capital appreciation is counted.
Dubai Marina Location — Why This Community Matters
DAMAC Cavalli Tower is the first Roberto Cavalli-branded residential building in the world — a 70-storey icon in Dubai Marina designed in collaboration with the Roberto Cavalli Group. The project features three residential levels: Level 1 (floors 4-37, 314 luxury units), Level 2 (floors 38-47, 95 super-luxury units) and Level 3 (floors 48-71, 75 Skyloft ultra-luxury penthouses). The 2BR+Maid duplex at 2,800 sqft on a high floor with sea and Palm view, huge terrace and private pool falls within the super-luxury Level 2 segment — one of only 95 such units in the entire building. Property Finder confirms Cavalli Tower average selling price AED 11,160,000 for approximately 1,600 sqft (AED 6,975/sqft), while Metropolitan Premium states service charges at AED 25-30/sqft/annum. DLD values the project at AED 929,032,000.
Cavalli Tower is located in Dubai Media City, directly adjacent to Dubai Marina on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort is directly opposite — residents receive complimentary beach access and 25% F&B discount at The Westin. Media City Metro Station (Red Line) is 8 minutes walk. DMCC Metro Station is 12 minutes walk.
2BR+Maid high-floor duplex with private pool and sea views in a branded Roberto Cavalli tower commands AED 550,000-900,000/yr in annual leases. RituKant 2026 Q4 analysis projects 7-9% gross yield for 1-2BR Cavalli Tower units based on DLD high-end Marina data. Duplex configurations with private pools targeting ultra-HNWI tenants achieve AED 700,000-1,200,000/yr. Post-handover payment plan retained by buyer significantly reduces immediate capital commitment.
Cavalli Tower 2BR units currently average AED 11,160,000 (AED 6,975/sqft at ~1,600 sqft). This 2,800 sqft duplex with private pool at AED 12,200,000 = AED 4,357/sqft — materially below the comparable 1,600 sqft unit average on a sqft basis, reflecting the duplex format efficiency. OP+DLD AED 12,440,000, new price AED 12,200,000 = AED 240,000 reduction. Post-handover payment plan available — highly unusual for a luxury duplex — significantly reducing buyer's day-one capital requirement. Cavalli Tower topped out at 71 storeys with Q4 2026 handover. 7-9% projected gross yield. DLD project total value AED 929M confirms institutional-scale investment.
Dubai Marina Distances & Connectivity
- The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach (Residents Access): 0.05 km — 5-Star Hotel Beach
- Dubai Marina Walk: 1 km — Marina Promenade
- JBR Beach: 2 km — Public Beach
- Mall of the Emirates: 5 km — Shopping & Entertainment
- Media City Metro Station: 0.8 km — Metro Station
- Dubai International Airport DXB: 28 km — International Airport
- Burj Khalifa: 18 km — Iconic Landmark
- Palm Jumeirah: 8 km — Iconic Island
CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli — Building & Amenities
- Private Swimming Pool on Duplex Terrace — Roberto Cavalli-Designed
- Huge Terrace — Outdoor Living Space
- Malibu Bay Lagoon (Gated — Cavalli Tower Residents)
- Roberto Cavalli-Designed Interiors — Italian Luxury
- 7 Branded Cavalli Restaurants Within Building
- Access to The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort (25% F&B Discount + Beach)
- Two 160-sqm Infinity Pools at 90m and 220m Height
- Fully Equipped Premium Gymnasium
- 24-Hour Concierge and Security
- 2 Covered Parking Spaces
- Hydroponic Wall — Grow Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
- Spa and Wellness Centre
Who Should Buy This CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli 2BR in Dubai Marina?
- The Below-Market Capital Investor: You are seeking a distress entry that provides immediate equity and a clear exit thesis. At AED 4,357/sqft versus market AED 5,179/sqft and new off-plan AED 5,500/sqft, this unit provides AED 2,300,000 (18.9%) in day-one unrealised equity. DAMAC Properties construction milestones de-risk the Q4 2026 handover, and the 40% remaining installment (AED 4,784,615) provides controlled remaining capital exposure. At 5.7% gross yield, annual income of AED 700,000 significantly outperforms comparable European prime residential at 2-4%.
- The End-User and Lifestyle Buyer: You are currently renting in Dubai Marina or a neighbouring community. Typical 2BR annual rents in Dubai Marina range AED 580,000–AED 950,000, meaning ownership at AED 12,688,000 all-in (including DLD, zero agent fee) starts making financial sense within 18-24 months versus continued renting. Semi-Furnished specification means a modest fit-out investment completes the unit to your preference — fully offset by the seller discount. The Sea View and Palm Jumeirah View and High Floor — Super-Luxury Level 2 (Floors 38-47) add lifestyle value beyond pure investment metrics.
- The Portfolio Diversifier: You hold property in a mature Dubai sub-market and want a below-market position in Dubai Marina to broaden your income base. DAMAC Properties's institutional brand ensures strong exit liquidity — secondary buyers recognise the developer premium and price accordingly. The AED 2,300,000 built-in equity provides a margin of safety against any short-term market softening, while Dubai Marina's 15% transaction volume growth in 2025 confirms liquidity depth for an exit at any future timeline at market value or above.
How to Acquire This CAVALLI Tower — Roberto Cavalli Unit — Step by Step
- Express Interest (Day 0): Contact DistressPropertyFinder.com quoting CAVALLI-TOWER-DAMAC-DM-2BR-MAID-DUPLEX-DISTRESS-001. Receive full SPA, all DAMAC Properties payment receipts (AED 7,176,923 confirmed), floor plan and title extract within 24 hours.
- Documentation Review (Day 1–3): Review original SPA, DLD certificate, all installment receipts, and building progress. Independent UAE-registered conveyancer review recommended.
- Sign MOU — Form F (Day 3–7): Execute MOU. 10% deposit AED 1,220,000 held in DLD-registered escrow.
- Obtain DAMAC Properties NOC (Day 7–17): DistressPropertyFinder.com submits to DAMAC Properties. NOC: 5–10 business days. Developer transfer fee approx. AED 5,000–6,500.
- Execute Novation SPA (Day 15–20): DAMAC Properties, seller and buyer sign novation SPA. Buyer is now registered as purchaser of remaining 40% at Q4 2026.
- DLD Registration (Day 17–22): Buyer pays DLD fee AED 488,000 (4%) directly to DLD. Title deed: 1–3 business days.
- Final Payment to Seller (Day 17–22): Buyer pays AED 7,415,385 to seller at registration. MOU deposit credited against this amount.
- Hold to Q4 2026 Handover: Buyer prepares AED 4,784,615 (40%) for Q4 2026 handover and monitors DAMAC Properties construction updates. DistressPropertyFinder.com manages the full process end to end.
Golden Visa eligibility, rental and yield figures, handover timing and transport connectivity described above reflect source information published as at 17 August 2026 and can change. Confirm current status before relying on them.
