Apartments for sale in DIFC

580 listed

Listed 3 hours ago
14,500,000
Upgraded Apartment in Waldorf Astoria, DIFC
2
3
Area: 2,101 ft²
Apartment
Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Bassel Elmasri
Listed 4 hours ago
5,870,000
The Residences DIFC | Luxury 2-Bedroom
2
3
Area: 1,488 ft²
Apartment
The Residences DIFC, DIFC Zabeel District, DIFC, Dubai
Yelena Abdushukurova
Listed 4 hours ago
5,920,000
The Residences DIFC | Luxury 2-Bedroom
2
3
Area: 1,549 ft²
Apartment
The Residences DIFC, DIFC Zabeel District, DIFC, Dubai
Yelena Abdushukurova
Listed 4 hours ago
3,200,000
Luxury 1-Bedroom | The Residences DIFC
1
2
Area: 879 ft²
Apartment
The Residences DIFC, DIFC Zabeel District, DIFC, Dubai
Yelena Abdushukurova
Listed 7 hours ago
4,000,000
Best Price | Spacious 1BR | Investment Opportunity
Premium
1
2
Area: 1,034 ft²
Apartment
DIFC Living, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Elena Giuffrida
New project
Off-plan
Delivery Date: Q1 2027
4
Four Seasons Private Residences at DIFC
Launch price:
33,669,551 AED
2 Payment Plans
Developed by
Dubai,DIFC,Four Seasons Private Residences
2 - 5 Beds
Listed 8 hours ago
1,400,000
Vacant | Prime Location | Heart of DIFC
studio
1
Area: 528 ft²
Apartment
Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Elliot Hughes
Listed 11 hours ago
2,950,000
High-Floor 1BR | For Sale | Full Burj Khalifa View
1
2
Area: 958 ft²
Apartment
Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
5,950,000
Zabeel Facing 2BR | Simplex Layout
2
3
Area: 1,792 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
3,275,000
High Floor | Burj Khalifa and Zabeel View
1
2
Area: 961 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
8,600,000
Elegantly Upgraded | Furnished 3BR+Maid | 2,656sqf
3
4
Area: 2,656 ft²
Apartment
Limestone House, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
New project
Off-plan
Delivery Date: Q4 2029
12
The Residences DIFC
Launch price:
2,600,000 AED
Payment Plan: 5/65/30
Developed by
Dubai,DIFC,DIFC Zabeel District,The Residences DIFC
1 - 4 Beds
Listed 11 hours ago
5,100,000
Upgraded 2BR Duplex|High Floor|DIFC Skyline Views
2
3
Area: 1,574 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
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Listed 11 hours ago
7,800,000
Upgraded 3BR | High Floor | DIFC Skyline View
3
3
Area: 2,125 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
7,250,000
3BR | High Floor | DIFC Skyline View
3
3
Area: 2,122 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
6,350,000
High floor 3BR Unfurnished | Burj and Zabeel Views
3
3
Area: 2,024 ft²
Apartment
Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Carmen Moubarak
Listed 11 hours ago
3,850,000
High ROI Investment I City Views I Prime Location
2
4
Area: 1,924 ft²
Apartment
Park Tower B, Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai
Firoz Vora
Listed 11 hours ago
1,900,000
Spacious 1BR | Investor Deal | Sky Gardens
1
2
Area: 801 ft²
Apartment
Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Abid Jaffri
Listed 1 day ago
2,550,000
~ 21K Mortgage Cashback
Tenanted with DIFC View | Spacious Layout
1
2
Area: 891 ft²
Apartment
Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Abdul Kareem Shaik
Listed 2 days ago
2,990,000
Top Floor | Museum of the Future view | Luxury 1BR
1
2
Area: 767 ft²
Apartment
DIFC Zabeel District, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Kerttu Jallai
Listed 2 days ago
4,750,000
Visionary New DIFC | 5% Booking | Prestigious 2BR
2
3
Area: 1,364 ft²
Apartment
DIFC Zabeel District, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Kerttu Jallai
Listed 2 days ago
3,900,000
High Floor | Prime location | Payment Plan
1
2
Area: 844 ft²
Apartment
Heights Tower by DIFC, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Khashayar Mahboubasiabar
Listed 2 days ago
2,400,000
Furnished 2BR | Upgraded | Prime DIFC Location
2
3
Area: 1,277 ft²
Apartment
Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Richard Jamal
Listed 2 days ago
6,090,000
High Floor | Business Area | Trophy
2
2
Area: 1,723 ft²
Apartment
Akala Hotels and Residences, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Dogus Atalik
Listed 3 days ago
3,200,000
DIFC Living | 1BR | Resale | Hand Over 3Q 2026
1
1
Area: 644 ft²
Apartment
DIFC Living, DIFC, Dubai
Ilona Prokhorenkova
Listed 3 days ago
1,900,000
Investor Deal | Prime | Vacant | Great Layout
1
2
Area: 781 ft²
Apartment
Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Victor Danu
Listed 4 days ago
15,000,000
BEST DEAL | EXCLUSIVE | INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
3
4
Area: 2,210 ft²
Apartment
DIFC Living, DIFC, Dubai
SUPERAGENT
Oybek Shamsiddinov

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DIFC

3.6

The average sale price here is AED 1.1M.

Price Insights

Price range721K - 73.3M
Properties listed579
Avg. price1.1M
Avg. price/sqft2K

Real Resident Voices

3.3
Olga P.
Walk to work is unbeatable if you're in finance/legal, and the restaurant scene inside DIFC is excellent. Feels dead on weekends and holidays since it's mostly office crowd during the week
4 days ago
2.7
Wael A.
The area has many things to offer all around if you are into luxury, all the high-brow restaurants are here. Fantastic location however there is lots of traffic and it is difficult to find parking. This place is best for bachelors or businessmen who are always on the go, it is not family friendly compared to other areas.
5 days ago
3.9
Hiba A.
I lived there for about 6 months. It is easily accessible by metro.
5 days ago

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Your guide to DIFC apartments for sale

Dubai International Financial Centre sits at the geographic heart of the city, bridging its older districts with newer development corridors. For buyers who want to live where they work, DIFC apartments for sale offer something few Dubai communities can match: direct access to a globally recognised financial hub, a walkable urban core, and a lifestyle centred on dining, culture, and convenience.

The residential offering here is made up entirely of luxury high-rise towers. Properties range from compact studios to expansive three-bedroom residences, all within buildings that operate under DIFC's independent regulatory framework. The district is freehold, making it open to international buyers, and its status as a tax-efficient free zone adds a financial dimension that attracts both end-users and investors looking for apartments for sale in DIFC.

Market overview

Property Finder data shows that DIFC sits firmly at the premium end of Dubai's residential market. Pricing is driven by the concentration of ultra-luxury serviced residences and the limited supply of available units.

Here is a summary of average prices and sizes of DIFC apartments for sale based on recent market data:

Studio Apartments: Actual listings range from 1,290,000 AED to 2,200,000 AED. They are, in reality, the least expensive option.
1-Bedroom Apartments: Actual listings range from 1,775,000 AED up to about 4,803,510 AED.
2-Bedroom Apartments: Actual listings start around 2,550,000 AED and go up to 14,500,000 AED for fully upgraded, ultra-luxury units. The source's stated average of 5,820,000 AED for 2-bedrooms aligns more closely with these listings.
3-Bedroom Apartments: Actual listings start at 3,400,000 AED and reach up to 39,648,839 AED for grand private residences and top-floor branded penthouses. The stated average is around 11,730,000 AED.

These figures reflect a broad mix of secondary market stock alongside newer branded residences. Buyers should note that newer towers command considerably higher premiums than older buildings in the same district.

Why buy an apartment in DIFC?

Urban convenience

Living here means your office, your lunch spot, and your evening plans are all within walking distance. DIFC's compact layout makes it one of Dubai's most self-sufficient communities for professionals.

Tax-efficient ownership

DIFC operates as a free zone with a zero percent corporate tax rate on qualifying income. For business owners and entrepreneurs, this regulatory structure makes buying property here a financially sound long-term decision.

Cultural and dining access

From Christie's auction house and the Farjam Art Foundation to restaurants like Zuma and Carnival by Tresind, residents have immediate access to some of the city's most recognised cultural and culinary venues.

Strong investment fundamentals

Demand for 1-bedroom apartments for rent in DIFC remains consistently high among corporate professionals and expatriates. The district's reputation, infrastructure, and limited residential supply support long-term property values.

Who should buy an apartment in DIFC?

Corporate professionals

Those working in or around the financial centre benefit most from living here, cutting out daily commutes entirely.

Investors

Steady tenant demand from executives and expatriates makes DIFC a reliable market for rental income and capital appreciation.

Business owners

Entrepreneurs who want to live within a tax-efficient free zone with proximity to their operations will find this district practical and commercially advantageous.

Buyers seeking freehold property

International buyers looking for freehold ownership in a globally recognised address will find DIFC among Dubai's most established options.

Amenities and lifestyle

Shopping

Gate Avenue retail corridor
Marble Walk shops and boutiques
Suitsupply
Cara Jewellers
Rivoli Arcade
Carrefour Market
Choithrams

Dining and cafes

The district has a well-regarded food and beverage scene, from casual to fine dining.

Zuma
Carnival by Tresind
Mint Leaf of London
Sucre
UCHI
Shanghai Me
The Steak Bar
Wise Guys

Art and culture

AWC Art Gallery
Boccara Art Gallery
Farjam Art Foundation
Christie's (Gate Village)

Fitness and wellness

Fitness First
YoFit Hot Studios
BR Performance Studio
Skin111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic

Location and transportation

DIFC sits directly alongside Sheikh Zayed Road, giving residents fast access to the broader emirate.

The district is served by two Dubai Metro Red Line stations: Emirates Towers and Financial Centre. Both are within walking distance of most residential towers, making car-free commuting straightforward. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available around the clock.

Key travel times from DIFC:

Downtown Dubai: approximately 10 minutes
Dubai International Airport: approximately 15 minutes
Dubai Marina: approximately 26 minutes

Residents who drive should be aware that peak-hour traffic on surrounding roads can be heavy, and visitor parking is limited to paid public zones.

Pros and cons of buying an apartment in DIFC

Pros

Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road with short commute times to other business districts
Two dedicated metro stations on the Dubai Red Line
Freehold ownership available to international buyers
Operates as a tax-efficient free zone with its own independent legal and regulatory system
Premium infrastructure with high-end shared amenities across most residential towers

Cons

Heavy road congestion during morning and evening rush hours
No green parks or dedicated outdoor play areas for children
No beaches within walking distance; the coast requires a drive to Jumeirah or Dubai Marina
Visitor parking is scarce and relies on paid public parking zones

FAQs about apartments for sale in DIFC

Is DIFC a good area for families with young children?

The district offers spacious three-bedroom units, but it lacks outdoor play areas and parks. It is generally better suited to professionals or families with older children who do not require nearby green spaces.

Can I use public transport to get around from DIFC?

Yes. The Financial Centre and Emirates Towers Metro stations are both within minutes of most residential buildings, making the Red Line a practical option for daily travel across the city.

Is guest parking available for residents?

Homeowners receive dedicated parking allocations, but parking for visitors is restricted to paid public zones, which can be difficult to find during business hours.

Are DIFC apartments freehold?

Yes, DIFC is a freehold zone, meaning both UAE nationals and foreign nationals can purchase property here with full ownership rights.

What is the demand like for a 1-bedroom apartment for rent in DIFC?

Demand is consistently strong. The district's corporate environment and limited residential supply keep occupancy rates high, making one-bedroom units particularly attractive to investors targeting professional tenants.

What type of lifestyle should buyers expect?

Residents can expect a fast-paced, urban lifestyle with access to fine dining, luxury retail, international art spaces, and one of the city's most connected transport networks. There are several high-floor apartments for sale in DIFC that attract those looking for a premium lifestyle.

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