Zanzebeel 1
One-beds to two-beds in The Old Town. 2 apartments sold in the last 12 months; every sale, rent and unit is below.
About Zanzebeel 1
Zanzebeel 1 is one of four low‑rise buildings in the Zanzebeel cluster of Old Town, a pedestrian‑friendly subcommunity within Downtown Dubai. Designed in traditional Arabian style with sand‑toned facades and inner courtyards, it sits a short walk from Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall while retaining a quieter, neighbourhood feel around landscaped lanes and pocket parks. Apartments in Zanzebeel 1 are predominantly 1 to 3‑bedroom layouts, with a few larger premium homes found across the wider Zanzebeel complex. Residences typically feature balconies or shaded terraces, separate kitchens and built‑in wardrobes, with basement parking and 24‑hour security. As part of the Old Town master plan delivered by a major Dubai developer, the building follows a mid‑rise format and masonry‑inspired detailing rather than the glass‑tower aesthetic common elsewhere in Downtown. Residents have access to shared lifestyle facilities within the Zanzebeel cluster and Old Town, including temperature‑controlled swimming pools, well‑equipped gyms, children’s play areas and community lawns. Sports and leisure options across the Old Town district also include squash and tennis courts, and there is a good spread of street‑level retail, cafés and casual dining on nearby Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard and around Souk Al Bahar. Daily needs such as supermarkets, pharmacies and clinics are available within a short walk or drive. Connectivity is a key advantage. Zanzebeel 1 links to Al Asayel Street with onward access to Sheikh Zayed Road, placing Business Bay and DIFC within easy driving distance. For public transport, residents can use feeder buses on the boulevard and the Red Line at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall or Business Bay Metro stations, typically reached in under 10 minutes by car depending on traffic. While the central location offers exceptional convenience, peak‑hour congestion is common across Downtown, something to factor into commutes and school runs. Overall, Zanzebeel 1 suits those seeking characterful Old Dubai architecture with modern conveniences in the heart of the city.
38 apartments over 3 floors: 20 one-beds of 821 to 2,419 sqft and 17 two-beds of 1,288 to 1,946 sqft. The service charge is AED 20.62 per sqft a year.
2 apartments sold in the 12 months to February 2026, at a median of AED 1,719 per sqft. 7 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 180,000 a year.
- Developer
- Emaar
- Completed
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 38
- Unit types
- 1-bed to 2-bed
Average prices in Zanzebeel 1
- 2-bed3,650,000
In Zanzebeel 1, typical sale prices over the last 12 months were around AED 3,650,000 for two-beds.
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 Zanzebeel 1
Every registered sale in the last 12 months; the dashed line is the trend within those 12 months, grey dots are flagged outliers left out of it.
Transaction history in Zanzebeel 1
- Completed2-bed · 1,316 sqft 08 Jan 2026AED 3,650,0002,774 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,340 sqft 02 Jan 2026AED 148,882111 /sqft
- Completed1,109 sqft 30 Oct 2025AED 2,240,0002,020 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 964 sqft 23 Jul 2025AED 2,100,0002,176 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,413 sqft 14 Jul 2025AED 3,650,0002,581 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,340 sqft 04 Jul 2025AED 60,06545 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 972 sqft 27 May 2025AED 2,000,0002,056 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,527 sqft 21 Feb 2025AED 3,000,0001,964 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,340 sqft 10 Jan 2025AED 269,694201 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 822 sqft 01 Nov 2024AED 2,250,0002,737 /sqft
Over the last 12 months, Zanzebeel 1 has recorded 2 apartment sales. Typical homes sold for around AED 3.65M (about AED 1,719 per sqft) with a median size of 2,123 sqft; most were two-beds.
Units in Zanzebeel 1
38 units- Unit 1011-bed · 1,111 sqftSold AED 2.2M, Oct 2024
- Unit 1021-bed · 1,092 sqftSold AED 2.2M, Feb 2024
- Unit 1032-bed · 1,414 sqftSold AED 3.65M, Jul 2025
- Unit 1042-bed · 1,946 sqftSold AED 1.93M, Apr 2011
- Unit 1072-bed · 1,651 sqftSold AED 1.16M, Sep 2009
- Unit 1082-bed · 1,319 sqftSold AED 2.95M, Feb 2024
- Unit 1091-bed · 973 sqftSold AED 2M, May 2025
- Unit 1101-bed · 888 sqftSold AED 1.37M, Sep 2022
- Unit 1112-bed · 1,341 sqftSold AED 149K, Jan 2026
- Unit 2011,109 sqftSold AED 2.24M, Oct 2025
Nearby buildings in The Old Town
All 35 →| Building | Completed | Sale /sqft | Rent /sqft | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoon 2 | 2006 | AED 2,057 | AED 147 | 7.1% |
| Kamoon 3 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 120 | |
| Miska 4 | 2006 | AED 2,509 | AED 120 | 4.8% |
| Miska 5 | 2006 | AED 2,119 | AED 141 | 6.6% |
| Kamoon 1 | 2006 | AED 2,471 | AED 131 | 5.3% |
| Zanzebeel 2 | 2006 | AED 1,250 | AED 148 | 11.9% |
| Miska 1 | 2006 | AED 2,670 | AED 116 | 4.3% |
| Miska 3 | 2006 | AED 2,146 | AED 130 | 6.1% |
| Zanzebeel 4 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 128 | |
| Zanzebeel 3 | 2006 | AED 2,255 | AED 131 | 5.8% |
Zanzebeel 1 in numbers
- Across 2 DLD sales in the 12 months to February 2026, the median price in Zanzebeel 1 was AED 1,719 per sqft and the typical home sold for about AED 3.65M.
- Completed in 2006 by Emaar; 3 floors of one-beds to two-beds; service charge AED 20.62 per sqft a year.
- A two-bed of 1,288 to 1,946 sqft rents for AED 160,000 to 250,000 a year on the 6 contracts registered in the last 12 months.
- Gross rental yield 7.5%: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft, before service charges.
Source: Dubai Land Department. Updated 19 February 2026.
Questions about Zanzebeel 1
How much does a two-bed in Zanzebeel 1 cost?
2 two-beds sold in the 12 months to February 2026; the median was AED 3,650,000, or AED 1,719 per sqft.
How much is a two-bed for rent in Zanzebeel 1?
About AED 180,000 a year: that is the median of the 6 contracts for two-beds registered with Ejari in the 12 months to February 2026, from AED 160,000 to 250,000.
What is the rental yield in Zanzebeel 1?
About 7.5% gross across the building, before service charges: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft in the last 12 months.
What is the service charge in Zanzebeel 1?
AED 20.62 per sqft a year. For a typical 2,123 sqft home that is about AED 43,800 a year.
Who built Zanzebeel 1 and when?
Emaar; completed in 2006; 3 floors; 38 apartments.
How many apartments are there in Zanzebeel 1?
38, one-beds to two-beds. Each has its own page with its full sales and rental history.
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