Gabriel sits in Downtown Jebel Ali, and the case for it starts with what is next door rather than what is in the building.
Jebel Ali Free Zone is one of the largest free zones in the world and home to the region’s biggest port. More than a hundred Fortune Global 500 companies operate inside it. Downtown Jebel Ali is the residential district serving that workforce, and it is one of the few freehold pockets in the area — which means you can own outright, and your tenant can walk or drive a few minutes to work.
Studios, one and two-bedroom apartments, on a 50/50 payment plan with handover scheduled for 2028.
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Pricing
Entry pricing on Xploon is AED 594,000 for a 340.90 sq ft studio, with 17 units currently listed. Payment duration on the entry unit is 28 months.
That figure is worth stating plainly because several third-party portals publish AED 564,000 for this project. The number above comes from Azizi’s own listing feed rather than a republished press release, so it is the one to work from.
Beyond the headline price, budget DLD transfer at 4% plus registration, trustee and admin fees — all-in acquisition costs in Dubai typically land near 7–8% of purchase price.
Indicative pricing. Check xploon.com for current prices and availability.
The building
Gabriel runs a European-influenced exterior treatment rather than the glass-and-steel default of the surrounding district. The unit range covers studios through two-bedroom apartments, with the entry studio at 340.90 sq ft.
That is a compact studio by Dubai standards, and it is a deliberate choice. In a district where the tenant base is dominated by professionals working within a few kilometres, small efficient units let quickly and rarely sit vacant. The building is shaped for that market rather than for families trading up.
Location
Downtown Jebel Ali sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, with metro access nearby.
From Gabriel
Approx.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
Minutes
Life Pharmacy Metro Station
3 min
Ibn Battuta Mall
10 min
Expo City Dubai
15–20 min
Dubai Marina
20–25 min
Al Maktoum (DWC)
20–25 min
Downtown Dubai
30–35 min
The metro connection matters more here than the road access. A large share of the JAFZA workforce does not own a car, and buildings within reach of a station let to that segment while buildings a few streets further out do not.
The investment read
Downtown Jebel Ali has recorded rental yields in the 6–8% range, and price growth in the district was steady across 2022–2024. The underlying driver is not speculative — it is a fixed, large, employed population within commuting distance who need somewhere to live.
The 2028 handover is the main variable. A three-year runway means you are underwriting where this district sits in 2028, not where it sits today. Against that, the 50/50 structure means only half the price is committed during construction, and capital appreciation accrues on the full property value throughout.
Al Maktoum International’s expansion is the upside case for the whole western corridor. If passenger volumes shift there as planned, Downtown Jebel Ali sits between the airport and the city rather than at the edge of it. That is a genuine structural argument, though it depends on infrastructure timelines outside the developer’s control.
About Azizi Developments
Founded in Dubai in 2007 by Mirwais Azizi, with Farhad Azizi as Group CEO. Registered with the Dubai Land Department under licence number 1002.
Azizi has delivered more than 45,000 homes and currently has around 150,000 units under construction — one of the largest pipelines in the region. In 2024 alone the company handed over more than 10,000 units across 19 projects. The portfolio spans the Riviera masterplan in MBR City, Azizi Venice in Dubai South, the Azizi Milan masterplan in Dubailand, and Burj Azizi on Sheikh Zayed Road, which is planned to be the world’s second-tallest tower.
For an off-plan buyer, the relevant point is scale and continuity: a developer delivering at this volume has established contractor relationships and a track record you can inspect by visiting completed Azizi buildings in Al Furjan and Dubai Sports City.
All off-plan payments are held under RERA escrow rules in a project-specific account, released against verified construction milestones.
Buying through Xploon
Xploon connects you directly with Azizi. No broker, no commission, and the price you see is the developer’s own. Filter the units above for current availability, floor plans and payment terms.
Frequently asked questions
AED 594,000 for a 340.90 sq ft studio, based on current developer-listed inventory. Some third-party portals publish AED 564,000 for this project, which is an older launch figure. Use the filters above for live pricing, as off-plan prices move between release phases.
Handover is scheduled for 2028, with December 2028 cited at launch. Confirm the milestone date recorded on your unit's SPA, as that is the binding document.
A 50/50 structure — half the purchase price across the construction period and half on handover. The entry unit currently carries a 28-month payment duration. Confirm current terms on your specific unit before assuming they apply.
Yes. Downtown Jebel Ali is a designated freehold area, which makes it one of the few places adjacent to Jebel Ali Free Zone where buyers of any nationality can own outright with title registered at the Dubai Land Department.
The tenant base is dominated by professionals working in Jebel Ali Free Zone, which hosts over 100 Fortune Global 500 companies and more than 10,000 businesses. That produces walk-to-work and short-commute demand, which typically me
