Distress Deal: 3 Bedroom + Maid in Grande, Downtown Dubai – High-End Furnished | Premium Floor | AED 7,300,000

18.9% Below Market + Fully Furnished | 3BR + Maid | 1,865 sq.ft | Premium Floor | Grande Downtown | Vacant

One of the most commercially compelling distress opportunities currently available in Downtown Dubai’s secondary market. This 3-bedroom plus maid’s room apartment in Grande — one of the most prestigious residential towers in Downtown Dubai — is offered at AED 7,300,000 by a motivated seller, representing a saving of approximately AED 1,700,000 (approximately 18.9%) below the current market price of AED 9,000,000 for comparable unfurnished 04 series units in this building. The unit is fully furnished to a high-end standard — adding a meaningful premium over and above the stated market price comparison, which is for unfurnished equivalents. At AED 7,300,000 for 1,865 sq.ft on a premium floor in Grande Downtown, fully furnished, vacant, and ready to move in or rent immediately, the buyer is acquiring one of the most coveted residential configurations in the most visited urban destination in the world at a price point that the market left behind long ago. The seller has also absorbed the Dubai Land Department fee from their original acquisition, meaning the true all-in original cost basis exceeds AED 7,300,000 by a further material margin — making the discount to the seller’s total cost of ownership even more significant than the headline saving against the unfurnished market price alone.

Property Highlights

• Project: Grande
• Developer: Emaar Properties
• Community: Downtown Dubai, Dubai
• Unit Type: 3 Bedrooms + Maid’s Room
• Unit Series: 04 Series
• Size: 1,865 sq.ft
• Floor: Premium floor
• View: Available on request — premium floor 04 series views available on enquiry
• Furnishing: High-end furnished
• Vacancy: Vacant — ready to move in or rent immediately
• Asking Price: AED 7,300,000 (distress sale)
• Original Price (Excl. DLD): AED 7,700,000
• Seller’s Total Original Cost (Incl. DLD ~4%): Approximately AED 8,008,000
• Current Market Price (Unfurnished 04 Series): AED 9,000,000
• Saving vs Market (Unfurnished): AED 1,700,000 (approximately 18.9% below market)
• Additional Saving: Unit is high-end furnished — market comparison is for unfurnished, adding further effective value
• Price per sq.ft: AED 3,913 — vs unfurnished market AED 4,825 per sq.ft
• Status: Ready – Distress Property – Vacant
• Ownership: Freehold – Open to all nationalities

About Grande – Downtown Dubai

Grande is one of the most iconic and prestigious residential towers in Downtown Dubai — Emaar’s masterpiece address directly overlooking the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa, in the most visited square kilometre of urban space on earth. Developed by Emaar Properties, the creator of Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, and The Dubai Mall, Grande represents the developer’s most ambitious residential statement within its own masterplan — a tower whose design, height, scale, and positioning within the Downtown skyline make it one of the defining residential landmarks of 21st century Dubai. The tower’s alignment on the Dubai Fountain promenade gives its higher floors some of the most extraordinary residential views in any city in the world — a direct, unobstructed sightline across Burj Khalifa Lake to the Dubai Fountain, with the Burj Khalifa rising in the background — a view combination that is simultaneously the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest choreographed fountain, and one of the world’s most-visited urban waterfronts, all from the comfort of a private residence. Grande’s address on The Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard — Downtown Dubai’s premium lifestyle street — places residents within a 5-minute walk of The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Opera, the finest hotel properties including Address Downtown and Armani Hotel, and the entire retail, dining, and cultural ecosystem of Downtown Dubai. The 04 series within Grande is a specific unit stack known for its layout configuration and view orientation — a designation that commands recognition and premium among Grande buyers and tenants in both the sales and rental markets.

Community and Lifestyle

• Grande sits within Dubai Fountain Street — the premium residential and promenade address at the base of Burj Khalifa, offering the most famous urban waterfront view in the world from a residential building
• Emaar’s hospitality management standards for Grande’s building operations reflect the developer’s commitment to world-class residential quality — consistent with the broader Downtown Dubai ecosystem it created and manages
• 5-minute walk to The Dubai Mall — the world’s most-visited shopping and entertainment destination — and to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera
• The Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard is one of the world’s most prestigious residential addresses — offering a permanent promenade lifestyle at the heart of the most globally recognised urban neighbourhood in the Middle East
• Being vacant, this unit can be moved into the day after transfer — no tenant management, no waiting period, no exit negotiation
• High-end furnished delivery means an owner can move in with zero additional outfitting cost, or place the unit on the STR or LTR market from day one
• Suited to senior executives, high-net-worth end-users, families seeking a flagship Downtown address, STR investors targeting Burj Khalifa view premium nightly rates, and LTR investors commanding the highest per-square-foot rents in Dubai

Amenities

• Infinity swimming pool with direct Burj Khalifa and fountain views
• Fully equipped fitness centre and wellness facilities
• Spa and steam rooms
• Residents-only sky lounge with panoramic Downtown views
• Concierge and 24-hour building management
• Multiple parking bays
• Premium hotel-standard lobby and arrival experience
• Children’s play area
• 24-hour security
• Housekeeping services available
• Direct access to The Dubai Fountain Street promenade
• Steps from The Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera, and Address Downtown Hotel

Layout and Floor Plan — 3 Bedroom + Maid, 1,865 sq.ft, 04 Series

This 3-bedroom plus maid’s room apartment in Grande spans 1,865 sq.ft on a premium floor — the 04 series, which is a recognised unit stack within Grande known for its specific layout and view configuration. At 1,865 sq.ft for a 3-bedroom plus maid’s room in Downtown Dubai, this is a genuinely spacious and liveable family apartment — above average for this bedroom count in the Downtown sub-market — with room dimensions that are commensurate with the Grande building standard and the Emaar Elite specification. The unit is high-end furnished, meaning the buyer receives the apartment in move-in condition with premium furniture, fixtures, and fittings that add meaningful value over and above the asking price. The typical Grande 3-bedroom plus maid’s room layout in the 04 series includes an open-plan living and dining area, a fully fitted premium kitchen, a master suite with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms each with bathrooms, a maid’s room, and a balcony. The precise floor level within the premium floor band, the exact view orientation of this specific 04 series unit, the detailed room dimensions, and the furnishing inventory are all available on request. Please contact us to receive the full documentation package.

Pricing Context and Why This Matters

The market for 3-bedroom 04 series units in Grande is approximately AED 9,000,000 for unfurnished equivalents. This listing at AED 7,300,000 is:

• AED 1,700,000 (approximately 18.9%) below the unfurnished market price of AED 9,000,000
• High-end furnished — adding significant additional value over the unfurnished market comparison, meaning the effective discount is considerably larger than the headline price gap suggests
• Below the seller’s original purchase price of AED 7,700,000 — the seller is already pricing below their own acquisition cost before DLD
• Below the seller’s total all-in cost basis — the seller originally paid approximately AED 8,008,000 including DLD; the asking price of AED 7,300,000 is approximately AED 708,000 below that all-in cost
• Vacant — no tenancy to manage, no notice period, immediate occupation or rental deployment

Payment and Transaction

This is a ready, vacant freehold secondary market sale — no developer payment plan applies. The unit has an existing DLD title deed and can be transferred immediately through the standard Dubai Land Department procedure. Transaction summary:

• Asking Price: AED 7,300,000
• Original Price (Excl. DLD): AED 7,700,000
• Seller’s Estimated All-In Cost (Incl. ~4% DLD): Approximately AED 8,008,000
• Current Market (Unfurnished 04 Series): AED 9,000,000
• Saving vs Market: AED 1,700,000 (approximately 18.9%) — plus furnished premium
• Furnishing: High-end furnished — included in asking price
• Vacancy: Vacant — immediate move-in or rental
• Status: Ready — title deed in hand

The buyer’s additional transaction costs include the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of typically 4% of the purchase price (AED 292,000 on an AED 7,300,000 transaction), real estate agent commissions if applicable, trustee and conveyancing fees, and applicable annual service charges. No developer NOC or payment plan balance applies. Current comparable DLD transaction data for Grande and full cost breakdown are available on request.

Location and Connectivity

• Dubai Fountain and Fountain Street Promenade: Adjacent — direct access from the building’s ground floor
• Burj Khalifa: Approximately 5 minutes on foot
• The Dubai Mall: Approximately 5 minutes on foot
• Dubai Opera: Approximately 5 minutes on foot
• Address Downtown Hotel: Approximately 5 minutes on foot
• Armani Hotel (Burj Khalifa): Approximately 5 minutes on foot
• Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard: Directly adjacent — Downtown Dubai’s premium dining and lifestyle street
• Business Bay: Approximately 5 minutes by car
• DIFC: Approximately 8 minutes by car
• City Walk: Approximately 10 minutes by car
• Dubai International Airport: Approximately 20 minutes by car
• Dubai Marina and JBR: Approximately 25 minutes by car
• Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station (Red Line) within walking distance
• Direct access to Financial Centre Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard connecting to the full Dubai network

Why This Grande Distress Deal Is Exceptional

• 18.9% below unfurnished market — and this unit IS furnished: The AED 9,000,000 market price is for unfurnished 04 series units. This listing at AED 7,300,000 is high-end furnished — meaning the effective saving is the AED 1,700,000 price gap plus the full replacement cost of the furniture and fittings, which in a Downtown Grande 3-bedroom context is a material additional sum
• Below seller’s original purchase price AND below seller’s total cost including DLD: At AED 7,300,000, the buyer pays less than the seller’s bare purchase price of AED 7,700,000, and approximately AED 708,000 less than the seller’s estimated all-in cost including DLD — a loss exit for the seller that creates a direct and verifiable gain entry for the buyer
• Vacant — immediate deployment: The unit is vacant. A new buyer can move in, lease to a long-term tenant, or list on Airbnb from the day of title transfer. There is no tenancy negotiation, no notice period, and no occupancy risk
• Grande — Emaar’s most prestigious Downtown tower: Grande is not simply a Downtown apartment building — it is one of the defining architectural addresses in the entire Downtown Dubai ecosystem, directly on the Dubai Fountain promenade with the Burj Khalifa as its backdrop. The building’s status, location, and permanence of demand make it one of the most resilient and liquid assets in Dubai’s residential market
• 04 Series — recognised premium stack: The 04 designation is a known and recognised layout and view configuration within Grande that commands premium positioning in both the sales and rental markets
• 1,865 sq.ft at AED 3,913 per sq.ft — historically low for Grande: The implied price per square foot at AED 7,300,000 for 1,865 sq.ft is AED 3,913 — substantially below the current unfurnished comparable at AED 4,825 per sq.ft. This implied value gap will narrow rapidly after handover of comparable inventory, compressing the window for this type of below-market entry
• STR premium address: A high-end furnished 3-bedroom plus maid in Grande Downtown, vacant and immediately deployable, in the world’s most visited tourist destination, is one of the highest-value STR configurations available in Dubai — with nightly rates for this bedroom count and furnishing quality at the Burj Khalifa end of Downtown consistently exceeding AED 2,000–3,000+ per night in peak season
• Freehold ownership: Open to all nationalities with full Dubai Land Department title deed

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