Act One

About Act One

Act One is a high-rise residential tower in Downtown Dubai’s Opera District, steps from the boulevard and within easy reach of Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Completed in late 2022 as part of a twin-tower ensemble, it stands as a contemporary address with front-row views over the city’s most iconic landmarks. Homes in Act One include 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom penthouses and a limited number of 3 to 4-bedroom townhouses set across podium levels. The architecture features a dynamic façade with a variety of balconies and roof terraces designed to frame different panoramas, from the Burj Khalifa to the Fountain and the Downtown skyline. Interior finishes in current listings tend toward modern, understated palettes with floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximise views. Lifestyle amenities are in keeping with a premium urban tower. Residents typically have access to temperature‑controlled swimming pools, a fully equipped gym and health club, resident lounges and barbecue areas, along with 24‑hour concierge and security. Family‑oriented facilities such as a children’s play area are also commonly available. Many apartments and the pool deck offer direct sightlines to the Burj Khalifa, reinforcing the tower’s position at the heart of the district. Street‑level retail and dining along the boulevard place cafés and restaurants within a short walk. Act One benefits from straightforward access around Downtown and beyond. The project connects to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and nearby arterial roads, with convenient links toward Sheikh Zayed Road. Public transport access to the Dubai Metro is close by, and the central location shortens commutes to Business Bay and other key commercial hubs. For daily needs, Downtown’s clinics, supermarkets and fitness outlets are easily reached, while established nurseries and schools lie within a short drive.

418 apartments over 49 floors: 134 one-beds of 217 to 830 sqft, 190 two-beds of 334 to 1,587 sqft, 91 three-beds of 306 to 2,662 sqft and 3 four-beds of 3,140 to 4,470 sqft. The service charge is AED 18.06 per sqft a year.

26 apartments sold in the 12 months to November 2026, at a median of AED 3,065 per sqft, up 1.1% on the year before. Most of the trading is in one-beds: 13 of the 26 sales, at AED 2,000,000 to 2,400,000, which is why the typical sale sits below the price of its larger homes. 220 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 150,000 a year.

Developer

Emaar

Completed

2022

Floors

49

Units

418

Unit types

1-bed to 4-bed