Zanzebeel 3
One-beds to two-beds in The Old Town. 5 apartments sold in the last 12 months; every sale, rent and unit is below.
About Zanzebeel 3
Zanzebeel 3 is a low-rise residential building within the Zanzebeel cluster of Old Town, a pedestrian‑friendly enclave in Downtown Dubai. Developed in a traditional Arabian architectural style, the building sits amid landscaped courtyards and paved walkways with Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall within a short drive. The property comprises five storeys of freehold apartments, offering one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom layouts. Homes typically feature generous living spaces, balconies or terraces, and finishes consistent with Emaar’s Old Town aesthetic, such as earthy façades, mashrabiya-inspired details and views over community gardens or the Downtown skyline. The broader Old Town setting is known for its human‑scale streets and tranquil atmosphere compared with the high‑rise core nearby. Residents benefit from a practical mix of on‑site and community amenities. Zanzebeel 3 provides covered basement parking, 24‑hour security and concierge, multiple lifts, a well‑equipped gym and temperature‑controlled swimming pools for adults and children. Within the Old Town precinct there are children’s play areas, squash courts, game rooms and clubhouse facilities, alongside neighborhood retail, cafés and services. Day‑to‑day needs are easily met with several supermarkets and convenience stores close by, while dining and leisure options in Souk‑style complexes and The Dubai Mall expand the choices considerably. Dubai Opera and the Dubai Fountain are also a few minutes away. Connectivity is straightforward. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard loops around the district, with quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road for citywide travel. Public transport links include nearby bus stops on the boulevard—served by feeder route F13—and the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line, generally reached in under 10 minutes by car depending on traffic. This location appeals to those seeking an Old Town address with walkable surroundings, strong amenity coverage and immediate proximity to Downtown’s business and leisure hubs.
44 apartments over 3 floors: 25 one-beds of 819 to 1,107 sqft and 19 two-beds of 703 to 1,421 sqft. The service charge is AED 20.62 per sqft a year.
5 apartments sold in the 12 months to October 2026, at a median of AED 2,255 per sqft. Most of the trading is in two-beds: 4 of the 5 sales, at AED 2,850,000 to 3,250,000. 24 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 120,000 a year.
- Developer
- Emaar
- Completed
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 44
- Unit types
- 1-bed to 2-bed
Average prices in Zanzebeel 3
In Zanzebeel 3, typical sale prices over the last 12 months were around AED 1,850,000 for one-beds and AED 3,030,000 for two-beds.
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 Zanzebeel 3
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 Zanzebeel 3
- Completed2-bed · 1,308 sqft 14 Aug 2026AED 3,100,0002,370 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 967 sqft 01 Aug 2026AED 1,850,0001,913 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,308 sqft 06 Feb 2026AED 2,950,0002,255 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,421 sqft 23 Jan 2026AED 3,250,0002,287 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,335 sqft 19 Jan 2026AED 2,850,0002,135 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,308 sqft 29 Aug 2025AED 2,700,0002,064 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,309 sqft 11 Apr 2025AED 2,670,0002,040 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,309 sqft 06 Mar 2025AED 3,350,0002,559 /sqft
- Completed2-bed · 1,309 sqft 29 Oct 2024AED 2,900,0002,215 /sqft
- Completed1-bed · 971 sqft 29 Oct 2024AED 1,940,0001,996 /sqft
Over the last 12 months, Zanzebeel 3 has recorded 5 apartment sales. Typical homes sold for around AED 2.95M (about AED 2,255 per sqft) with a median size of 1,308 sqft; most were two-beds, from roughly AED 1.85M to AED 3.25M.
Units in Zanzebeel 3
44 units- Unit 1012-bed · 1,335 sqftSold AED 2.85M, Jan 2026
- Unit 1021-bed · 1,107 sqftSold AED 1.63M, Jan 2013
- Unit 1031-bed · 1,091 sqftSold AED 1.7M, Dec 2023
- Unit 1042-bed · 1,405 sqftSold AED 3.2M, Feb 2016
- Unit 1052-bed · 1,308 sqftSold AED 1.5M, Jul 2012
- Unit 1061-bed · 819 sqftSold AED 1.12M, Nov 2012
- Unit 1071-bed · 967 sqftSold AED 1.85M, Aug 2026
- Unit 1082-bed · 1,421 sqftSold AED 2.45M, Sep 2023
- Unit 1092-bed · 1,309 sqftSold AED 2.67M, Apr 2025
- Unit 1101-bed · 972 sqftSold AED 1.94M, Oct 2024
Nearby buildings in The Old Town
All 35 →| Building | Completed | Sale /sqft | Rent /sqft | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzebeel 4 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 121 | |
| Zanzebeel 2 | 2006 | AED 1,781 | AED 120 | 6.8% |
| Zanzebeel 1 | 2006 | AED 2,314 | AED 124 | 5.4% |
| Kamoon 3 | 2006 | Few sales | AED 118 | |
| Kamoon 2 | 2006 | AED 2,057 | AED 111 | 5.4% |
| Miska 4 | 2006 | AED 2,474 | AED 113 | 4.6% |
| Kamoon 1 | 2006 | AED 2,296 | AED 121 | 5.3% |
| Kamoon 4 | 2006 | AED 2,101 | AED 117 | 5.6% |
| Miska 5 | 2006 | AED 2,119 | AED 120 | 5.7% |
| Miska 1 | 2006 | AED 2,331 | AED 122 | 5.2% |
Zanzebeel 3 in numbers
- Across 5 DLD sales in the 12 months to October 2026, the median price in Zanzebeel 3 was AED 2,255 per sqft and the typical home sold for about AED 2.95M.
- Completed in 2006 by Emaar; 3 floors of one-beds to two-beds; service charge AED 20.62 per sqft a year.
- Two-beds of 703 to 1,421 sqft sold for AED 2,850,000 to 3,250,000 between January 2026 and August 2026, a median AED 2,271 per sqft.
- An one-bed of 819 to 1,107 sqft rents for AED 100,000 to 175,000 a year on the 17 contracts registered in the last 12 months.
- Gross rental yield 4.9%: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft, before service charges.
Source: Dubai Land Department. Updated 1 October 2026.
Questions about Zanzebeel 3
How much does a two-bed in Zanzebeel 3 cost?
4 two-beds sold in the 12 months to October 2026, for AED 2,850,000 to 3,250,000; the median was AED 3,025,000, or AED 2,271 per sqft.
How much is an one-bed for rent in Zanzebeel 3?
About AED 120,000 a year: that is the median of the 17 contracts for one-beds registered with Ejari in the 12 months to October 2026, from AED 100,000 to 175,000.
What is the rental yield in Zanzebeel 3?
About 4.9% 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 Zanzebeel 3?
AED 20.62 per sqft a year. For a typical 1,308 sqft home that is about AED 27,000 a year.
Who built Zanzebeel 3 and when?
Emaar; completed in 2006; 3 floors; 44 apartments.
How many apartments are there in Zanzebeel 3?
44, one-beds to two-beds. Each has its own page with its full sales and rental history.
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