Dubai, UAE – 12 February 2026
Dubai, UAE – Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled The Residences, marking the first residential development to be introduced as part of Phase A of the newly announced DIFC Zabeel District.
The project represents a major step in DIFC’s evolution from a leading financial hub into a fully integrated urban destination where people can live as well as work.
Positioned at the centre of the Zabeel District’s first phase, The Residences will sit alongside several of the area’s upcoming cultural and lifestyle landmarks. These include a new Art Pavilion, the restored Zabeel Stables – set to feature boutique retail and destination dining as well as the world’s largest Innovation Hub and a dedicated AI Campus.
Developed by DIFC Developments, the project will comprise two residential towers housing 463 units. The offering includes one, two and three bedroom apartments, duplex homes and a limited number of duplex penthouses. Residences range in size from approximately 846 square feet for a one-bedroom apartment to 4,489 square feet for four bedroom duplexes within The Penthouse Collection. Select homes will offer views of Burj Khalifa and Dubai’s skyline.
The arrival experience has been designed to create a sense of calm within the city, with a water feature leading into a landscaped porte-cochere and green social spaces.
Commenting on the launch, Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments, said: “The Residences represents the residential pinnacle of the DIFC Zabeel District and marks a significant step in the evolution of DIFC as a place to live, work and thrive. This development reflects our commitment to setting new benchmarks for the next chapter in Dubai’s story, where design excellence, wellbeing and connectivity come together to create an exceptional urban experience.”
Amenities will be centred around a clubhouse style setting and include resort style and family swimming pools, a gym, yoga studio, co-working lounges, landscaped gathering areas, and squash and padel courts.
Connectivity is a central element of the wider Zabeel District masterplan. Residents will have direct access to the district’s two-kilometre Inner Circle, designed as a landscaped loop for pedestrians. The development will also connect seamlessly to DIFC Gate District, Emirates Towers and Dubai World Trade Centre, while aligning with future infrastructure projects such as the Dubai Loop and major road networks.
Spanning 7.1 million square feet with a total gross floor area of 17.7 million square feet, the DIFC Zabeel District is the largest demand led expansion of a financial centre in the region. With an estimated gross development value exceeding AED 100 billion, the district aims to meet growing demand for centrally located, high-quality urban living.
Public sales for The Residences will begin on 12 February 2026, with registrations of interest now open.
