Dubai, UAE – 13 February 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced that The Residences, the first residential development within Phase One of DIFC Zabeel District, has sold out shortly after its public sales launch earlier this week.
All units released to the market were taken up, following strong demand that had already been evident during pre-launch previews attended by more than 3,000 real estate brokers over two days at DIFC’s Sales Gallery.
The project comprises 463 homes spread across two towers, offering a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as duplex residences and four bedroom duplex penthouses within The Penthouse Collection. Residences range in size from approximately 846 sq. ft. to 4,489 sq. ft., with select homes overlooking Burj Khalifa.
The development forms part of the first phase of DIFC’s expansion and will sit within walking distance of several of the district’s planned landmarks, including the Art Pavilion and the restored Zabeel Stables. It is also located near DIFC’s Innovation Hub and the upcoming AI Campus, reinforcing the district’s positioning as a centre for finance, technology and culture.
Commenting on the launch, Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments, said the strong take-up reflects growing demand for well-designed homes in connected urban environments.
“The response to our launch of The Residences earlier this week reflects the lifestyle people are seeking today a place that feels calm yet connected, with generous homes, open views and easy access to everything DIFC Zabeel District will offer,” he said. “Buyers were drawn to the opportunity to be part of the district from the outset, and to a residential experience shaped by design, wellbeing and proximity at the heart of the city. We are very pleased with the response.”
Conceived as a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood, DIFC Zabeel District marks the next stage in DIFC’s evolution as a destination that integrates living, working and leisure. The swift sell-out of The Residences signals early market confidence in the district’s long-term appeal and its vision for a quality-driven urban community in the centre of Dubai.
