Dubai · Listings Desk
Sell your The Residences Downtown apartment
List your apartment for sale with 1.5% commission — 25% lower than the 2% market norm. Free valuation, in-house photography, and exposure across our 15-site Downtown Dubai network.
Lower broker fees
25% lower broker commission — vs Dubai market rate
Buy: 1.5% (market: 2%)
Why list with us
Same service, lower fee, faster sale
Owners list with us because the 1.5% mandate fee unlocks the same brokerage stack the 2% brokers use — plus exposure across our network of 15 Downtown Dubai property sites.
1.5% commission, not 2%
On a 5M AED apartment you save 25,000 AED in commission. We offer the same listing service the market charges 2% for — at 25% less.
Cross-network buyer pool
Your listing surfaces on 15 Downtown Dubai property sites we operate — buyer pool that's already searching for apartments in your district.
Free valuation + comps
Our listings desk runs a market-comparable analysis (DLD recent transactions + asking prices) before you decide on a number.
Professional photography & staging
In-house photographer + light staging included in the mandate — no extra fee, the listing looks the part from day one.
DLD-handled transfer
We handle all DLD paperwork, the trustee appointment, the No-Objection Certificate, and the title-transfer signing.
60-day exclusive default — switchable
Default mandate is 60-day exclusive. If we don't deliver qualified viewings in week 1, the mandate goes non-exclusive — you don't lock yourself in.
How it works
From submission to paid in 6–12 weeks
- 1
Submit your details
Tell us about your apartment — type, floor, view, asking price, timeline. Takes 90 seconds.
- 2
Free valuation call
Our listings desk calls within 24 hours with comparable transactions, market positioning, and a tailored asking-price recommendation.
- 3
Mandate + photos
Sign the listing mandate (digital), in-house photographer captures the apartment within 48 hours.
- 4
Marketing live + viewings
Listing goes live on all 15 sites in our network + Bayut/Property Finder. We pre-qualify and host viewings.
- 5
Offer, DLD, paid
We negotiate offers on your behalf, handle the DLD trustee + transfer, and you get paid at handover.
List your The Residences Downtown apartment
Request a free valuation
Tell us a few details about your apartment. Our listings desk will call within a few hours with a market-comparable valuation and a tailored mandate proposal.
Selling at The Residences Downtown — questions answered
How is your 1.5% commission different from the market?
The Dubai resale market norm is 2% commission paid by the seller. We charge 1.5% — 25% lower — for the same end-to-end service: valuation, photography, marketing across our 15-site network, viewings, negotiation, DLD transfer. The savings are unambiguous: 25,000 AED on a 5M apartment, 50,000 AED on a 10M penthouse.
Is the mandate exclusive?
Default is a 60-day exclusive mandate, which gives us the runway to invest in photography, staging, and paid marketing. Mandate switches to non-exclusive after week 1 if we haven't produced qualified viewings — you're never locked in for long without progress.
Who covers DLD fees?
In Dubai the buyer pays the 4% DLD registration fee and trustee fees by default. The seller pays the broker commission (1.5% with us) and the title-transfer prep. We handle all the paperwork and No-Objection Certificate (NOC) on your behalf.
Will my apartment be listed on Bayut and Property Finder?
Yes — Bayut + Property Finder by default, plus the 15 property sites we operate (cross-network buyer pool) and selective Dubizzle / dubai-listings.com placement when the unit price tier warrants paid promotion.
How long does a sale typically take?
Median time-to-offer in Downtown Dubai is 4–8 weeks for correctly-priced inventory. Closing (DLD transfer + payment) adds another 2–4 weeks after offer acceptance. Total: typically 6–12 weeks from listing live to receiving funds.
What if I want to test the market without committing?
You can request a free valuation call without signing a mandate. Many owners use this to benchmark their unit's market value before deciding whether to list now or later.
Investment outlook for The Residences Downtown?
Net yields 4-5% — lowest tier in Downtown reflecting premium pricing. Strongest capital appreciation in Dubai over the past decade due to scarcity (no new buildings can be added directly adjacent to the Burj).
Pet policy at The Residences Downtown?
Pet-friendly with AED 2,500 deposit. Some buildings (1, 5, 9) have no-pet floors; check before booking. Two pets max, must be leashed in common areas.
About The Residences Downtown?
Emaar's flagship Burj-adjacent residential complex — 9 separate buildings (Buildings 1 through 9), 19 to 108 floors each, handed over 2009-2012. Around 2,000 apartments total.
The Residences vs apartments inside Burj Khalifa?
The Residences is a separate Emaar complex adjacent to the Burj Khalifa tower. Apartments inside the Burj itself are 30-50% more expensive but smaller and harder to rent. The Residences offers better value per sqft.