ROI analysis of apartment in ALTIA ONE: DLD data and real deals

1. Definition of the area and data structure

Actual location: DLD data for the ALTIA ONE building shows that it is located in the Nadd Hessa area and is part of the Silicon Oasis master project. For the analysis, filters were applied specifically to this building; where needed for comparison, the Nadd Hessa area was used.

Structurally, the database confirms the presence of transactions for the building (128 sales) and valid rental contracts (30 for ALTIA ONE), which allows for a correct “building vs area” comparison.

2. Sales dynamics and sale prices

For ALTIA ONE:
– Most sales were completed in 2025 (according to DLD — off-plan sales and initial handovers of ownership).
– Quarterly data shows an average price per m² in the range of 15,700–16,200 AED throughout 2025, with a separate drop to around 12,400 AED/m² at the beginning of 2026 (likely a few specific transactions — for example, assignments).
– Overall, over the last 12 months the average transaction price in ALTIA ONE was 15,802 AED/m² (sales at new-building status).

For Nadd Hessa:
– The long-term trend over the last 4 years is sharply upward — from 6,100–8,800 AED/m² (2022–2024) to 13,700–15,400 AED/m² in 2025, with a slight decline to 11,700 AED/m² at the beginning of 2026.
– Over the last 12 months the average price in Nadd Hessa was 14,272 AED/m², meaning ALTIA ONE trades at a premium of roughly 10% to the area average.

3. Rental market

For ALTIA ONE:
– Over the last 12 months, 30 residential apartment rental contracts (Residential, Flat) have been signed.
– The average annual rent per m² is 1,152 AED (1,140–1,160 AED/m² by quarter).
– This is confidently higher than in the wider area, reflecting the higher class of the property and its modern quality.

For Nadd Hessa:
– Historically, the area showed low rental rates (500–700 AED/m² per year), but from 2023 to 2025 there has been rapid growth: the average rate over the last 12 months is 735 AED/m² (+15% year-on-year).
– The area’s range remains significantly below that of the new ALTIA ONE building.

4. Comparative yield analysis (ROI)

Based on comparable sale and rental windows over the last 12 months:
– For ALTIA ONE:
– Gross yield is ~7.3% per annum (1,152 AED/m² / 15,802 AED/m²).
– After adjusting for transaction costs (around 8% of entry price), the effective yield is ~6.7% per annum.
– For Nadd Hessa:
– Gross yield is ~5.2% per annum (735 AED/m² / 14,272 AED/m²).
– Taking transaction costs into account — around 4.8%.

For an investor targeting a yield of 7–8% per annum, the fair investment price range for ALTIA ONE (at an average rent of 1,152 AED/m²) is 14,400–16,457 AED/m². The current market level of ALTIA ONE is at the upper end of this range.

5. Asset outlook and liquidity

The building’s liquidity is high: in 2025 and early 2026, 128 sale and purchase transactions were completed (the main volume at the launch of the new building). The volume of rental contracts in the first year of operation (30 agreements) is in line with the standard for new developments.

Price and rental dynamics show a stable premium of ALTIA ONE over the area due to its new-build status and higher quality. However, the potential for further growth is significantly constrained by the initial price level: ALTIA ONE is already trading at a noticeable markup to the area, and even a modest yield is achievable only if units are rented out at top-of-market rates.

6. Key takeaways

– ALTIA ONE is a liquid premium asset at the start of its operational cycle; the main growth in prices and rental rates has already been realized at handover and during the first sales phase.
– The current buyer yield is at the lower edge of the investment-justified range (6.7–7.3% gross/net), above the area average.
– At current prices, there is no substantial capital appreciation potential left; the main rationale is preserving liquidity, securing income, and capturing an above-area rental premium.
– For investment purposes with a target yield of 7–8%, it is reasonable to buy at prices up to ~14,500 AED/m², which roughly corresponds to the lower bound of recent transactions in the building.