Property Overview
This studio apartment in Azizi Arian, Downtown Jebel Ali, is available at AED 650,000 as an off-plan resale. The unit offers 354.89 sq ft on a high floor corner position. The seller has paid 40% to the developer and the remaining 60% is due on handover. The project is near JAFZA Metro Station.
Property Highlights
- Type: studio apartment (corner unit)
- Size: 354.89 sq ft
- Floor: high floor
- Position: corner
- Asking price: AED 650,000
- Rate: AED 1,832 per sq ft
- Payment: 40% paid, 60% remaining on handover
- Handover: Q1 2028 (per multiple platforms; agent states Q4 2026)
- Developer: Azizi Developments
- Status: off-plan, under construction
- Ownership: freehold
Handover Date Discrepancy
The agent states the handover is Q4 2026. However, Property Finder's new project page, Bayut listings and Dubizzle listings all state the handover date as Q1 2028 (January 2028). This is a discrepancy of approximately 15 months. Buyers should verify the actual handover timeline directly with Azizi Developments before committing to the purchase. If the handover is Q1 2028 rather than Q4 2026, the buyer would hold the off-plan position for significantly longer, which affects the investment timeline, opportunity cost and risk profile.
Pricing Analysis
The agent did not disclose an original purchase price. The pricing is assessed against DLD transaction data and comparable resale listings.
DLD Transaction Context
YallaValue records 411 DLD transactions in Azizi Arian. Recent studio transactions include:
- 29 September 2026: 341 sqft, AED 570,000 (AED 1,668 per sq ft)
- 22 September 2026: 340 sqft, AED 565,250 (AED 1,661 per sq ft)
- 22 September 2026: 341 sqft, AED 560,500 (AED 1,641 per sq ft)
- 21 August 2026: 341 sqft, AED 543,400 (AED 1,590 per sq ft)
- 19 August 2026: 340 sqft, AED 579,000 (AED 1,701 per sq ft)
These transactions are for 340 to 341 sq ft studios at AED 1,590 to AED 1,701 per sq ft. YallaValue data for unit 707 (355 sqft, comparable to the agent's 354.89 sqft) shows a developer sale at AED 574,000 in July 2025 (AED 1,617 per sq ft). These DLD-registered prices appear to represent primary developer sales, not resale market rates.
Resale Listing Context
Two comparable studio resale listings in Azizi Arian were identified on Dubizzle:
- 341.86 sqft, mid-floor, semi-furnished, AED 660,000 (AED 1,931 per sq ft), 50/50 payment, listed August 2026
- 372 sqft, top floor, unfurnished, AED 678,000 (AED 1,823 per sq ft), 50/50 payment, listed June 2026
The agent's price of AED 650,000 (AED 1,832 per sq ft) is:
- AED 10,000 below the smaller mid-floor listing
- AED 28,000 below the larger top-floor listing
- Within the resale per-sqft range of AED 1,823 to AED 1,931
Developer Price vs Resale Premium
Based on YallaValue data, a comparable 355 sqft studio was sold by the developer at AED 574,000. The agent's asking price of AED 650,000 represents a premium of approximately AED 76,000 (13.2%) over the developer price. This premium reflects the sold-out status of the project and the resale market dynamics in Downtown Jebel Ali. The buyer is paying above the original developer price but below or at comparable resale listing rates for a high-floor corner position.
Off-Plan Resale and Payment Structure
This is an off-plan resale where the original buyer purchased from Azizi Developments and is now selling their contractual position. The 40/60 split means:
- 40% has been paid to the developer (approximately AED 230,000 based on a developer price of ~AED 574,000)
- 60% remains due on handover
The buyer acquires the seller's position by paying the seller for their equity (the 40% paid plus any premium) and takes over the 60% obligation to the developer. The total acquisition cost to the buyer is the AED 650,000 asking price, split between what is paid to the seller and what is owed to the developer on handover.
Azizi Developments' payment plans for Arian included options such as 10% down, 40% during construction and 50% on handover, or 10% down, 30% during construction and 60% on handover. The exact amounts already paid, the remaining instalment schedule and the transferability of the position should be confirmed with the seller and Azizi Developments.
High Floor Corner Position
A corner unit occupies the junction of two external walls, providing windows on two sides rather than one. For a studio of 354.89 sq ft, this additional exposure makes a noticeable difference to natural light, ventilation and the sense of space. The high-floor position adds unobstructed views and reduced street-level noise. Azizi Arian is reported as a 27-floor building (per Dubizzle listing data), so a high-floor position would likely be above the 18th to 20th floor.
Studio apartments at Azizi Arian have balconies of approximately 63 to 69 sq ft based on comparable listings, providing outdoor space that extends the usable area of the unit.
Metro Connectivity
The agent highlights proximity to JAFZA Metro Station, which is on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. For a studio apartment in the AED 650,000 price range, metro access is a significant value driver for both owner-occupiers and tenants. JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority) employs tens of thousands of workers, many of whom seek nearby rental accommodation. The area also benefits from proximity to Expo City Dubai (formerly Expo 2020 site) and its ongoing development into a technology and innovation district.
Downtown Jebel Ali reports an average rental yield of approximately 9.2% according to Property Finder, among the highest in Dubai, driven by strong rental demand and relatively affordable entry prices.
About Azizi Arian
Azizi Arian (also listed as Azizi Aryan on some platforms) is a residential tower by Azizi Developments in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. The project is part of Azizi's extensive development portfolio in the Jebel Ali corridor.
Building specifications:
- Developer: Azizi Developments
- Floors: 27 (per Dubizzle listing data; Property Finder states 17 stories)
- Units: 623 apartments
- Parking: 778 covered spaces
- Elevators: 6
- Launch: 16 January 2025
- Handover: Q1 2028 (per multiple platforms; agent states Q4 2026)
- Status: sold out at developer level, under construction
- Ownership: freehold
Unit types and sizes:
- Studios: 345 to 866 sq ft
- 1-bedroom: 588 to 1,015 sq ft
- 2-bedroom: 991 to 1,254 sq ft
- 3-bedroom: 1,625 to 1,749 sq ft
Amenities include:
- Resort-style swimming pool
- Fully equipped gym
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Landscaped gardens
- Jogging tracks
- Children's play area
- BBQ area
- Retail outlets
- Covered parking
- Concierge services
- 24/7 security with CCTV
Location and Connectivity
Azizi Arian is located in Downtown Jebel Ali along Sheikh Zayed Road.
- JAFZA Metro Station (Red Line): nearby
- UAE Exchange Metro Station: nearby
- Ibn Battuta Mall: approximately 5 to 10 minutes
- Expo City Dubai: approximately 10 minutes
- Al Maktoum International Airport: approximately 15 minutes
- Dubai Marina: approximately 15 to 20 minutes
- Downtown Dubai: approximately 30 minutes
- Jebel Ali Free Zone: adjacent
- Dubai Investments Park: nearby
Downtown Jebel Ali is an emerging residential corridor that benefits from its position between the established Dubai Marina and the expanding Al Maktoum International Airport area. The area has seen significant developer activity from Azizi Developments, with multiple projects across the neighbourhood.
Verification Notes
Unit-specific facts including studio configuration, 354.89 sq ft, high floor corner, off-plan resale status, 40/60 payment structure, asking price of AED 650,000 and proximity to JAFZA Metro are sourced from the agent's brief received on 2 October 2026. The handover date is a significant discrepancy: the agent states Q4 2026, but Property Finder, Bayut and Dubizzle listings all state Q1 2028. The original purchase price was not disclosed; YallaValue data for a comparable 355 sqft studio (unit 707) shows a developer sale at AED 574,000 in July 2025 but this may not be the same unit. The asking price of AED 650,000 (AED 1,832 per sq ft) is above DLD-registered studio transactions of AED 1,590 to AED 1,701 per sq ft (which appear to be primary developer sales) but within the range of comparable resale listings at AED 1,823 to AED 1,931 per sq ft. The building floor count differs: 27 floors per Dubizzle vs 17 stories per Property Finder. The unit number, exact floor, view direction and furnishing status were not stated. Payment plan transferability and the exact amounts paid to the developer should be confirmed with Azizi Developments.
