The Central Downtown
Dubai · Arjan
In Arjan, Dubai, The Central Downtown is an Apartments development by AQUA Properties. Prices start at AED 943,272. Homes are studio to 3 bedroom Apartments, from 440 to 6,280 square feet. The development is under construction, with handover scheduled for Q2 2028.
Key facts
- Handover
- Q2 2028
- Status
- Under construction
- Construction progress
- 10%
- Property types
- Apartments
- Availability
- Available
How The Central Downtown compares
Entry here is AED 943,272, against a median of AED 949,000 across the 19 priced projects in Arjan, which puts it above 8 of them and below 10. The plan opens at 1% down, against a Dubai median of 20%, so it asks 19% less up front than the typical plan. Handover lands in Q2 2028, alongside 94 other projects completing in the same quarter. AQUA Properties has 4 projects in our catalogue.
Measured across our own catalogue of Dubai off-plan projects, refreshed with the source listings. Entry price is the lowest advertised unit price in a project, not an average transaction value.
Payment plan
Payment Plan PH 24 months for 2br and 3br
1%
Down payment
24%
During construction
51%
On handover
24%
Post handover
Payment Plan for Studios and 1br
5%
Down payment
20%
During construction
75%
On handover
Available units
| Type | Area (sqft) | Layouts | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | 440.24 - 476.84 | 7 | AED 943,272 |
| 1 bedroom Apartments | 729.79 - 764.24 | 2 | AED 1,507,221 |
| 2 bedroom Apartments | 1,450.98 - 2,441.38 | 5 | AED 2,009,888 |
| 3 bedroom Apartments | 2,179.69 - 6,279.99 | 16 | AED 3,036,214 |
Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Kids Play Area
- Outdoor Cinema
- Jogging Tracks
- Gym
- Yoga Deck
- Table Tennis
Location
The Central Downtown sits in Arjan.
Distance to landmarks (straight line)
- Dubai Marina9.6 km
- Business Bay13 km
- Expo City Dubai15 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)21 km
Straight-line distance from the project's coordinates, not a drive time.
Master plan
The developer’s own site plan for The Central Downtown, showing how the buildings, roads and open space sit together.
What you pay, and when
Payments are staged 1% on booking, 24% during construction, 51% at handover and 24% after handover. At the AED 943,272 entry price, that is AED 9,000 to reserve a unit, AED 226,000 across the build, and AED 481,000 due on completion.
On top of the price, the Dubai Land Department charges 4% to register the sale, about AED 38,000 at this entry price. That 1% booking payment does not go to AQUA Properties directly: under Dubai's Law 8 of 2007 a registered project holds it in a RERA-supervised escrow account, drawn down against certified construction progress.
What the entry price works out at
The cheapest unit with a published size is 440 square feet at AED 943,272, which works out at AED 2,143 per square foot. Stated sizes run from 440 to 6,280 square feet.
Handover and construction
Handover is set for Q2 2028. Construction was last recorded at 10% complete.
Ownership and residency
The 10 year UAE golden visa has a property threshold of AED 2,000,000, which the entry price does not reach, though 2 bedroom units here start at AED 2,009,888 and clear it on their own.
Who it suits
The development is Apartments in studio to 3 bedroom layouts. studios start at AED 943,272 and 3 bedroom units at AED 3,036,214, so one building covers a first rental purchase and a family home.
What is on site
Among the shared facilities recorded for The Central Downtown are swimming pool, kids play area, outdoor cinema, jogging tracks, gym, yoga deck and table tennis. The development is 34 units in total. 30 floor plans are published for it.
Frequently asked
What is the starting price at The Central Downtown?+
The Central Downtown starts at AED 943,272. The cheapest unit with a published size is 440 square feet, which is AED 2,143 per square foot.
When does The Central Downtown hand over?+
The Central Downtown is scheduled to hand over in Q2 2028, alongside 94 other projects we track in the same quarter.
What is the payment plan at The Central Downtown?+
The published plan at The Central Downtown is 1% on booking, 24% during construction, 51% at handover and 24% after handover, so AED 9,000 reserves a unit at the AED 943,272 entry price.
What sizes are available at The Central Downtown?+
The Central Downtown is Apartments in studio to 3 bedroom layouts, from 440 to 6,280 square feet. The development is 34 units in total.
Which community is The Central Downtown in?+
The Central Downtown is in Arjan, Dubai. We track 40 projects in Arjan.
Who is building The Central Downtown?+
The Central Downtown is developed by AQUA Properties, who have 4 projects in our catalogue.
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The Central Downtown is an off-plan development by AQUA Properties in Arjan, priced from AED 943,272 with handover in Q2 2028. See more AQUA Properties projects or all 40 off-plan projects in Arjan. Developer data, verified by our team on 4 Sept 2026. Confirm current details with us before making a decision.