Boulevard Central Podium
Studios to two-beds in Downtown Dubai. 2 apartments sold in the last 12 months; every sale, rent and unit is below.
About Boulevard Central Podium
Boulevard Central Podium is part of a residential complex in Downtown Dubai, set along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard a short walk from Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. The address places residents at the heart of the city’s flagship district, with an urban streetscape, café culture and views across the boulevard and nearby landmarks. Homes here are apartments, typically ranging from studios to three-bedroom layouts. Podium-level residences are known for larger terraces compared to upper-floor units, while the overall specification reflects contemporary high-rise living with floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan interiors. Many apartments enjoy boulevard or community views. Lifestyle is centered on on-site leisure and the surrounding Downtown promenade. The complex features a swimming pool on the podium level, a well-equipped gym, children’s play areas and shared outdoor spaces, with ground-floor retail adding day-to-day convenience. The wider neighborhood offers dining, supermarkets, clinics and leisure venues within walking distance, and several schools are reachable by car in nearby districts. Connectivity is straightforward. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard loops around the community and links to Financial Centre Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, putting Business Bay and DIFC within easy driving reach. Public transport options include buses serving Downtown and the nearby Red Line station at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, with air-conditioned walkways connecting parts of the district during the warmer months. Security, concierge and covered parking are standard, and access control is in place throughout common areas. Residents benefit from a well-managed environment and a lively yet polished atmosphere that appeals to professionals and couples, with family-friendly amenities available on site and in adjacent communities. Overall, Boulevard Central Podium offers central-Dubai living with practical facilities and immediate access to the city’s most recognizable attractions.
47 apartments over 5 floors: 24 studios of 458 to 512 sqft, 22 one-beds of 886 to 2,028 sqft and 1 two-bed of 2,135 sqft. The service charge is AED 24.19 per sqft a year.
2 apartments sold in the 12 months to October 2026, at a median of AED 2,408 per sqft. 23 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 84,000 a year.
- Developer
- Emaar
- Completed
- 2012
- Floors
- 5
- Units
- 47
- Unit types
- Studio to 2-bed
Average prices in Boulevard Central Podium
- Studio1,226,500
In Boulevard Central Podium, typical sale prices over the last 12 months were around AED 1,230,000 for studios.
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 Boulevard Central Podium
Every registered sale in the last 12 months; the dashed line is the trend, grey dots are flagged outliers left out of it.
Transaction history in Boulevard Central Podium
- CompletedStudio · 510 sqft 09 Oct 2026AED 1,168,0002,286 /sqft
- CompletedStudio · 507 sqft 05 Jan 2026AED 1,285,0002,530 /sqft
- CompletedStudio · 503 sqft 06 Oct 2025AED 1,280,0002,544 /sqft
- CompletedStudio · 511 sqft 18 Jun 2025AED 1,280,0002,504 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 1,007 sqft 19 May 2025AED 1,780,0001,766 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 1,070 sqft 07 Mar 2025AED 1,850,0001,728 /sqft
- CompletedStudio · 484 sqft 12 Feb 2025AED 2,000,0004,129 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 1,107 sqft 03 Oct 2024AED 1,800,0001,625 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 1,021 sqft 01 Oct 2024AED 1,733,3331,696 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 1,016 sqft 01 Oct 2024AED 1,733,3331,705 /sqft
Over the last 12 months, Boulevard Central Podium has recorded 2 apartment sales. Typical homes sold for around AED 1.23M (about AED 2,408 per sqft) with a median size of 509 sqft; most were studios.
Units in Boulevard Central Podium
47 units- Unit BA2011-bed · 1,202 sqftSold AED 2.43M, Dec 2013
- Unit BA2021-bed · 1,009 sqftSold AED 1.85M, Jan 2014
- Unit BA2031-bed · 1,121 sqftSold AED 1.63M, Nov 2016
- Unit BA2041-bed · 1,101 sqftSold AED 1.95M, Mar 2014
- Unit BA2051-bed · 1,096 sqftSold AED 2.01M, Dec 2013
- Unit BA2061-bed · 1,108 sqftSold AED 1.8M, Oct 2024
- Unit BA2071-bed · 1,071 sqftSold AED 1.85M, Mar 2025
- Unit BA2081-bed · 1,104 sqftSold AED 2.02M, Jan 2014
- Unit BA2091-bed · 1,035 sqftSold AED 1.15M, Oct 2019
- Unit BA2102-bed · 2,135 sqftSold AED 4.93M, Jan 2014
Nearby buildings in Downtown Dubai
All 104 →| Building | Completed | Sale /sqft | Rent /sqft | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Central 1 | 2012 | AED 2,255 | AED 126 | 5.6% |
| Boulevard Central 2 | 2012 | AED 2,282 | AED 134 | 5.9% |
| The Residences 5 (E2) | 2007 | AED 2,152 | AED 125 | 5.8% |
| The Residences 3 (W1) | 2007 | AED 2,492 | AED 130 | 5.2% |
| Vida Residence Downtown | 2018 | AED 3,198 | AED 174 | 5.4% |
| 29 Burj Boulevard Tower 2 | 2013 | AED 2,323 | AED 128 | 5.5% |
| 29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1 | 2013 | AED 2,324 | AED 132 | 5.7% |
| 29 Burj Boulevard Podium | 2013 | AED 2,012 | AED 134 | 6.6% |
| The Residences 7 (T3) | 2007 | AED 3,105 | AED 125 | 4.0% |
| The Residences 6 (E3) | 2007 | AED 2,616 | AED 129 | 4.9% |
Boulevard Central Podium in numbers
- Across 2 DLD sales in the 12 months to October 2026, the median price in Boulevard Central Podium was AED 2,408 per sqft and the typical home sold for about AED 1.23M.
- Completed in 2012 by Emaar; 5 floors of studios to two-beds; service charge AED 24.19 per sqft a year.
- A studio of 458 to 512 sqft rents for AED 60,000 to 84,000 a year on the 13 contracts registered in the last 12 months.
- Gross rental yield 5.6%: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft, before service charges.
Source: Dubai Land Department. Updated 9 October 2026.
Questions about Boulevard Central Podium
How much does a studio in Boulevard Central Podium cost?
2 studios sold in the 12 months to October 2026; the median was AED 1,226,500, or AED 2,408 per sqft.
How much is a studio for rent in Boulevard Central Podium?
About AED 75,000 a year: that is the median of the 13 contracts for studios registered with Ejari in the 12 months to October 2026, from AED 60,000 to 84,000.
What is the rental yield in Boulevard Central Podium?
About 5.6% 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 Boulevard Central Podium?
AED 24.19 per sqft a year. For a typical 509 sqft home that is about AED 12,300 a year.
Who built Boulevard Central Podium and when?
Emaar; completed in 2012; 5 floors; 47 apartments.
How many apartments are there in Boulevard Central Podium?
47, studios to two-beds. Each has its own page with its full sales and rental history.
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