The Central Downtown

About the project

The Central Downtown is a mixed-use residential development by Aqua Properties in Arjan, Dubailand. The project comprises four towers with studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments above a shopping mall. It is active, with construction recorded at 10.48% completion and handover scheduled for Q2 2028.

A four-tower mixed-use address

The Central Downtown occupies a seven-acre hub in Arjan and brings residences, retail and shared facilities together within one development. Its four towers contain contemporary apartments positioned above a shopping mall, creating separate residential and mall access points. The building design is described as a streamlined, modern framework with distinctive tower forms and a contemporary material palette. Rooftop gardens form part of the development, while the apartments are planned as smart homes. The registered project comprises 1,254 units. The structure is designed as a mixed-use building with ground level, two parking levels, 26 floors and a roof level.

Studios to three-bedroom apartments

The residence selection at The Central Downtown comprises studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom apartments. The homes are positioned as contemporary apartments and include smart-home features. Interior design is based on grey and earthy cool tones, with marble and stone finishes described within the planned design language. The project’s 1,254-unit scale offers a broad apartment-led residential component across the four-tower development. Buyers considering different household requirements can compare studio layouts with one-, two- and three-bedroom options within the same Arjan address. Starting prices are listed from AED 599,888.

More than 200,000 sq ft of amenities

The Central Downtown includes more than 200,000 sq ft of integrated amenities across outdoor and indoor settings. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, basketball court, paddle tennis court, mini golf, golf simulator, rock-climbing wall, jogging track, open-air gymnasium, table tennis and an outdoor cinema. The amenity collection also includes a BBQ area, colour fountain, family sitting area, food kiosks, kids’ play area, dog park, organic farm, rainforest retreat and Zen garden. Indoor facilities include a health club, yoga room, beauty salon, business centre, daycare centre, multipurpose hall, changing rooms and prayer room. Rooftop gardens add another communal setting within the development.

Arjan location and nearby destinations

The Central Downtown is located in Arjan, Dubailand. Arjan sits at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road, and the development has direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai Miracle and Butterfly Garden and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital are each listed 10 minutes away. Al Qudra Cycling Track, Dubai Autodrome and Go Kart Track, Safa Community School and Kings School Al Barsha are each listed five minutes away. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Polo and Equestrian are listed 10 minutes away, while Palm Jumeirah, The Beach at JBR, Burj Khalifa and Downtown, and Dubai International Airport are listed 20 minutes away. Al Maktoum International Airport is listed 30 minutes away.

Payment plan and scheduled handover

The Central Downtown is offered with a 70/30 payment plan. The stated down payment is 20%, and the starting price is AED 599,888. Handover is scheduled for Q2 2028. Construction began on 1 November 2023, and the project has a recorded completion date of 31 March 2028. Its construction status is active, with a 10.48% completion ratio recorded at the latest inspection dated 21 April 2026. The project is therefore in its construction phase ahead of the stated 2028 handover.

Aqua Properties

Aqua Properties is the developer of The Central Downtown. The company develops residential and commercial properties and presents smart homes, quality finishes and prime locations as part of its development approach. At The Central Downtown, Aqua Properties is delivering a mixed-use scheme that combines four residential towers, a shopping mall and more than 200,000 sq ft of integrated amenities. The project’s apartment range extends from studios to three-bedroom homes, creating a single development with multiple residential formats in Arjan.

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