Culture & Community
Curated art, heritage spaces, and cultural experiences shaping a vibrant public realm.
A New Urban District Surrounding The Residences DIFC
DIFC Zabeel District
Located at the heart of Dubai, DIFC Zabeel District is redefining how people live, work, and connect. Built upon DIFC’s globally recognised regulatory and business ecosystem, the district will host world-class commercial spaces, luxury residences including The Residences DIFC, premium hospitality, curated retail, and a vibrant mix of cultural and wellness experiences.
AED 100 Billion Expansion
Six Pillars of DIFC Zabeel District
The Residences DIFC is the inaugural residential offering in the DIFC Zabeel District – a landmark AED 100 billion expansion of Dubai’s financial hub.
Education & Knowledge
DIFC Academy expands into a global hub for higher education, artificial intelligence, and learning.
Innovation, FinTech & AI
A future-ready ecosystem driving fintech, proptech, gaming, and artificial intelligence.
Luxury Living & Hospitality
Ultra-premium residences and world-class hotels creating one of Dubai’s most desirable addresses.
Mobility & Connectivity
Next-generation transport networks seamlessly linking DIFC and the wider city.
Retail, Dining & Green Spaces
Pedestrian-first boulevards, curated retail, dining, parks, and wellness-focused landscapes.
AED 100bnExpansion
2030Phase A
2040Masterplan Horizon
2 kmInner Circle Loop
Culture & Community
A Vibrant Public Realm
Curated art, heritage spaces, and cultural experiences shaping a vibrant public realm, with pedestrian-first boulevards, parks, and wellness-focused landscapes.
Innovation, FinTech & AI
AI Campus & DIFC Academy
A future-ready ecosystem driving fintech, proptech, gaming, and artificial intelligence, while DIFC Academy expands into a global hub for higher education, artificial intelligence, and learning.
Luxury Living & Hospitality
Residences & Hotels
Ultra-premium residences and world-class hotels creating one of Dubai’s most desirable addresses, beginning with The Residences DIFC.
Timeline
DIFC Zabeel District Timeline
DIFC Zabeel District is being delivered in phases, with The Residences DIFC as its first homes.
LaunchAED 100 Billion Expansion
A landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre into Za’abeel.
First HomesThe Residences DIFC
The inaugural residential offering: 463 apartments in two towers by DIFC Developments.
2030Phase A Delivery
Phase A, including the residential towers of The Residences DIFC, is expected by 2030.
2040Masterplan Complete
The overall DIFC Zabeel District masterplan extends through 2040.
For Buyers
Why DIFC Zabeel District Matters to Buyers
The Residences DIFC is one of the few freehold residential projects in DIFC’s free zone and is open to buyers of all nationalities, inviting both local and international investors to own a home in the heart of Dubai’s future-forward district.
The district is planned as a self-contained “live-work-play” community built on DIFC’s globally recognised regulatory and business ecosystem. Homes sit alongside world-class commercial space, premium hospitality, curated retail and cultural and wellness experiences.
The 70/30 payment plan ties payments to construction milestones, with 30% due on handover of Phase A.
FAQ
DIFC Zabeel District Questions
DIFC Zabeel District is a landmark AED 100 billion expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre. It will host world-class commercial spaces, luxury residences including The Residences DIFC, premium hospitality, curated retail, and a mix of cultural and wellness experiences.
Phase A, which includes the residential towers of The Residences DIFC, is expected to be delivered by 2030. The overall DIFC Zabeel District masterplan extends through 2040.
The district brings together six pillars: culture and community, education and knowledge (including an expanded DIFC Academy), innovation, fintech and AI, luxury living and hospitality, mobility and connectivity, and retail, dining and green spaces, including the 2 km Inner Circle green loop.
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Homes
The Residences DIFC
463 freehold apartments in two signature towers.
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Between Downtown Dubai, Zabeel Park and Sheikh Zayed Road.
View Location → Gate DistrictWater Gardens DIFC
Residences, hotels and Grade A offices around a water garden.
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Register to receive the DIFC Zabeel District masterplan brief and availability at The Residences DIFC.