Downtown & central
Zabeel
A central district between Sheikh Zayed Road and Oud Metha, made up of Za'abeel 1, Za'abeel 2 and Al Kifaf. It holds Zabeel Park, the Dubai Frame and Zabeel Palace, plus newer towers such as One Za'abeel and Downtown Views. Homes are mostly high-end apartments with park or skyline views.
- 1-bed rent
- AED 129,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 195,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 3,516per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 2.40Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 5.53%published
Averages published by Property Finder area insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Zabeel
Why people choose it
- Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame nearby
- Max and World Trade Centre stations within walking distance of Za'abeel 1
- Larger layouts than DIFC with a calmer feel
Worth knowing
- Limited housing stock concentrated in a few towers
- High prices, especially in branded residences
- Character
- Green central district, branded towers
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- Max, World Trade Centre
- Getting around
- Red Line at Max and World Trade Centre (Za'abeel 1); Financial Centre serves the Za'abeel 2 side; Sheikh Zayed Road and Oud Metha Road
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- —
Rent or buy
Zabeel in numbers
Renting
Suits high-earning professionals who want park views and metro access close to DIFC and Downtown.
| 1 bedroom | AED 129,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | AED 195,000 |
Buying
A small, high-priced market led by branded towers like One Za'abeel; Downtown Views on the Za'abeel 2 side offers more mainstream Emaar stock.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 3,516 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 2,395,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.53% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights, average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data); no studio figure published source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights: 1BR = average asking price (listings); apt_psf = average DLD sale price per sq ft over the past 12 months, all residential sales (traded stock is apartments) source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights, rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Zabeel
Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame make a good half-day; One Za'abeel houses luxury hotels.
- Zabeel Parkpark
Large city park with lawns, lake and events
- Dubai Framelandmark
Giant picture-frame viewing deck inside Zabeel Park
- One Za'abeel - The Linkdining
Cantilevered sky bridge with restaurants and a pool
- Museum of the Futureattraction
A short hop along Sheikh Zayed Road
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Zabeel.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- One Za'abeel The Residences
- Address Residences Zabeel
- Downtown Views
- Downtown Views II
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Downtown Dubai
tower district around Burj Khalifa
DIFC
compact financial hub, galleries, dining
Business Bay
canal-side high-rise business district
Al Karama
low-rise, budget, street-market
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FAQ
Zabeel: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Zabeel: one-bedroom AED 129,000, two-bedroom AED 195,000 (Property Finder area insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
Yes: Max, World Trade Centre stations. Red Line at Max and World Trade Centre (Za'abeel 1); Financial Centre serves the Za'abeel 2 side; Sheikh Zayed Road and Oud Metha Road
Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame nearby. Max and World Trade Centre stations within walking distance of Za'abeel 1. Larger layouts than DIFC with a calmer feel. On the other hand: limited housing stock concentrated in a few towers. high prices, especially in branded residences.
Zabeel Park (large city park with lawns, lake and events); Dubai Frame (giant picture-frame viewing deck inside zabeel park); One Za'abeel - The Link (cantilevered sky bridge with restaurants and a pool); Museum of the Future (a short hop along sheikh zayed road).