Why buyers look
- About 110 hectares on Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Downtown Dubai and Zabeel
- Its own English common-law framework and DIFC Courts
- Gate Village galleries and the Gate Avenue retail promenade
DIFCArea guide · Financial district, Dubai
Off-plan in this areaFinancial district
From AED3,790,000
Projects2 tracked
Handovers2029
Prices verified with developers · No consultation fee
- Projects
- 2From 2 developers
- Entry price
- AED 3.79MAkala Residences
- Handovers
- 2029From Q4 2029
- Booking
- 10%1 of 1 plan
- Emirate
- DubaiFinancial district
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DIFC, in brief.
Dubai's 110-hectare financial district on Sheikh Zayed Road, with its own common-law courts, Gate Village galleries and Gate Avenue, next to Downtown Dubai.
What is DIFC?
DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) is Dubai's financial district, a 110-hectare zone on Sheikh Zayed Road between Trade Centre, Zabeel and Downtown Dubai. Founded in 2002, it runs its own English common-law framework and courts, and mixes offices with homes, galleries in Gate Village and the shops and restaurants of Gate Avenue. Financial Centre station on the Metro Red Line serves it.
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What off-plan costs in DIFC today.
Two projects are open for sale in DIFC, from two developers' current price lists. They include apartments, penthouses and branded residences, with handovers from Q4 2029.
Lowest entryAED 3.79M
1 bed, Akala Residences
Handovers2029
From Q4 2029
Typical booking10%
1 of 1 project
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Two projects you can buy into now.
Every figure below comes from the developer. Pick a project for its full analysis, or ask us for today's unit list across both.
Handover Q4 2029Akala Residences
FromAED 3,790,00010% on booking
Handover 2029Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC
PriceOn requestUnder construction
New launches in DIFC are added here once verified with the developer.Get today's unit lists
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How DIFC compares.
Three other Dubai areas buyers weigh against DIFC, chosen by distance, using the projects we track in each.
| Area |  This areaDIFC |  Zabeel |  City Walk |  Downtown Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Financial district | City centre | District | District |
| Lowest tracked entry | AED 3,790,000 | AED 2,964,888 | AED 2,700,000 | AED 1,764,999 |
| Projects tracked | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Handovers | 2029 | — | 2030 | 2026 – 2031 |
| Guide | You're here | Zabeel → | City Walk → | Downtown Dubai → |
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Questions buyers ask about DIFC.
Where is DIFC?
On Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in central Dubai, between Trade Centre, Zabeel and Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are a few minutes' drive south.
What does DIFC stand for?
Dubai International Financial Centre, the financial free zone founded in 2002. It has its own laws, written in English and based on common law, and its own courts.
Can you live in DIFC?
Yes. DIFC mixes offices with residential towers, hotels, galleries, restaurants and the Gate Avenue shopping promenade, and further homes are planned in its Zabeel District.
Which Metro station serves DIFC?
Financial Centre station on the Red Line, on Sheikh Zayed Road beside the district.
What off-plan projects are in DIFC?
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC on Gate Avenue, and Akala Residences by Arada, which stands between DIFC and Downtown Dubai beside Index Tower and Central Park Towers.
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