{"id":8053,"date":"2025-07-04T17:20:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/?p=8053"},"modified":"2025-07-04T17:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:50:55","slug":"dubais-akala-penthouse-sells-for-aed-125-million-largest-difc-apartment-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/dubais-akala-penthouse-sells-for-aed-125-million-largest-difc-apartment-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Penthouse at \u2018Akala\u2019 Sells for AED 125 Million \u2013 Among Dubai\u2019s Top 10 Apartment Sales of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai has once again made headlines in the luxury real estate sector with the sale of a record-breaking penthouse for AED 125 million. The ultra-luxurious residence, named \u2018The Observatory\u2019, sits atop the newly announced Akala twin-tower project, located near Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights of the Akala Penthouse Sale:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Tag:<\/strong> AED 125 million \u2013 making it one of the Top 10 highest apartment sales in Dubai in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The Observatory is part of Akala, a branded wellness residence next to DIFC, between Index Tower and Central Park Towers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Over 23,000 square feet \u2013 the largest apartment ever sold in DIFC, and the biggest in Dubai this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Features of \u2018The Observatory\u2019 Penthouse:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Six spacious bedrooms<\/li>\n<li>A grand room with panoramic views of Sheikh Zayed Road<\/li>\n<li>A private art gallery<\/li>\n<li>Rooftop terrace featuring a private pool and jacuzzi<\/li>\n<li>Divided into public and private wings for optimal luxury and privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the Akala Project:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> ARADA, known for wellness-focused luxury developments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> Two 220-metre twin towers comprising 534 branded residences<\/li>\n<li>Includes a 5-star hotel with luxury service integration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wellness Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Air and water purification systems<\/li>\n<li>Circadian lighting and organic sleep systems<\/li>\n<li>Intelligent climate zoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> Spread across 13,000+ sqm, featuring:\n<ul>\n<li>A clinical wellness center<\/li>\n<li>High-end spa and leisure spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Construction Timeline:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Construction Start:<\/strong> 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Completion:<\/strong> End of 2029<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Project Value:<\/strong> Estimated at AED 5 billion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As Dubai continues to redefine luxury living, the Akala penthouse sale reflects both the city\u2019s ambition and the market\u2019s appetite for high-end, health-conscious residential experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai has once again made headlines in the luxury real estate sector with the sale of a record-breaking penthouse for AED 125 million. The ultra-luxurious residence, named \u2018The Observatory\u2019, sits atop the newly announced Akala twin-tower project, located near Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road. 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