Zaafaran 5
Apartments in The Old Town. No apartments sold in the last 12 months; every earlier sale, rent and unit is below.
About Zaafaran 5
Zaafaran 5 is a low‑rise residential building within Old Town, a sub-community of Downtown Dubai known for its classical Arabian-inspired architecture and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. Set amid landscaped courtyards and narrow lanes just a short distance from Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall, the location blends an intimate neighborhood feel with immediate access to the city’s flagship attractions. The building primarily offers one- and two-bedroom apartments arranged in a mid-rise format. Typical homes feature balconies or terraces overlooking internal courtyards or the wider Downtown skyline, with layouts oriented to maximise natural light. Construction quality and finishes align with the broader Old Town enclave, which is characterised by sand-toned facades, mashrabiya details and stonework that echo traditional regional design language. Residents benefit from on-site leisure and convenience facilities including a swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and a dedicated children’s play area. Building operations commonly include covered parking, multiple elevators, 24-hour security with CCTV and a staffed lobby; some residences also enjoy access to a residents’ lounge space. Day-to-day needs are well served by nearby supermarkets, cafes and casual dining options across Downtown and the adjacent Souk and boulevard precincts. Connectivity is straightforward. The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line is a short drive away, and the address sits close to key arterial routes linking Downtown with Business Bay and other central districts. The immediate street network around Old Town encourages walking, with shaded passages leading to waterfront promenades and cultural venues such as the opera house and the fountain promenade. Peak-time congestion can occur given the area’s popularity, but residents typically value the balance of heritage-style ambiance and city-centre convenience that Old Town provides. Overall, Zaafaran 5 suits professionals and couples seeking a characterful Downtown address, as well as small families drawn to its courtyards, community play spaces and proximity to schools and nurseries within a short drive. With its low-rise scale, cohesive architectural identity and everyday amenities, it delivers a quieter alternative to the surrounding high-rise skyline while remaining firmly embedded in the heart of the city.
The service charge is AED 21.94 per sqft a year.
No apartments sold in Zaafaran 5 in the 12 months to March 2026. The transaction history below goes back to the first registered sale.
- Developer
- Emaar
- Completed
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 42
Average prices in Zaafaran 5
No sales were registered in Zaafaran 5 in the last 12 months.
Last 12 months of DLD sales, median per type. Each type links to its own page with every unit and its history.
Price history in Zaafaran 5
No sales were registered for Zaafaran 5 in the last 12 months.
Every registered sale in the last 12 months; the dashed line is the trend, grey dots are flagged outliers left out of it.
Transaction history in Zaafaran 5
- Completed978 sqft 24 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0002,658 /sqft
- Completed937 sqft 24 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0002,775 /sqft
- Completed1,454 sqft 13 Aug 2009AED 3,425,0002,354 /sqft
- Completed1,473 sqft 10 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0001,764 /sqft
- Completed937 sqft 10 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0002,772 /sqft
- Completed937 sqft 10 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0002,772 /sqft
- Completed1,254 sqft 10 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0002,073 /sqft
- Completed1,635 sqft 10 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0001,590 /sqft
- Completed1,596 sqft 09 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0001,629 /sqft
- Completed1,638 sqft 09 Aug 2009AED 2,600,0001,586 /sqft
No apartments sold in Zaafaran 5 in the last 12 months; the table shows every earlier sale.
Units in Zaafaran 5
42 units- Unit 101875 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Jul 2009
- Unit 102978 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 103938 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 104937 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 1051,635 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 1061,474 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 1071,639 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 1081,596 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 1091,184 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
- Unit 110939 sqftSold AED 2.6M, Aug 2009
Nearby buildings in The Old Town
All 35 →| Building | Completed | Sale /sqft | Rent /sqft | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaafaran 4 | 2006 | AED 2,432 | AED 132 | 5.4% |
| Zaafaran 1 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 137 | |
| Zaafaran 3 | 2006 | AED 2,322 | AED 131 | 5.7% |
| Reehan 4 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 152 | |
| Zaafaran 2 | 2006 | AED 2,178 | AED 128 | 5.9% |
| Reehan 8 | 2006 | AED 2,193 | AED 137 | 6.2% |
| Reehan 2 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 150 | |
| Reehan 1 | 2006 | AED 2,351 | AED 142 | 6.0% |
| Kamoon 4 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 119 | |
| Reehan 3 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 132 |
Zaafaran 5 in numbers
- Completed in 2006 by Emaar; 3 floors; service charge AED 21.94 per sqft a year.
- An one-bed rents for AED 90,000 to 120,000 a year on the 9 contracts registered in the last 12 months.
Source: Dubai Land Department. Updated 30 March 2026.
Questions about Zaafaran 5
How much is an one-bed for rent in Zaafaran 5?
About AED 110,000 a year: that is the median of the 9 contracts for one-beds registered with Ejari in the 12 months to March 2026, from AED 90,000 to 120,000.
What is the service charge in Zaafaran 5?
AED 21.94 per sqft a year.
Who built Zaafaran 5 and when?
Emaar; completed in 2006; 3 floors; 42 apartments.
How many apartments are there in Zaafaran 5?
42. Each has its own page with its full sales and rental history.
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