Akala Hotels and Residences

Akala Hotels and Residences is a luxury wellness tower developed by Arada in Zaabeel 2, Dubai. It is marketed as the world's first precision wellness residences, combining hotel-grade services with an integrated medical wellness clinic. The project offers 1–6 bedroom apartments and penthouses certified LEED Gold and WELL Silver.

The project sits in Zaabeel 2, positioned between DIFC and Downtown Dubai — two of the city's most connected districts. Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai Frame, and major business hubs are all within a short drive. The central location makes it equally practical for owner-occupiers and investors targeting professional tenants.

Akala offers 1-bedroom apartments from 1,035 to 1,405 sqft, 2-bedroom units from 1,555 to 2,091 sqft, and 3-bedroom homes from 2,586 to 3,654 sqft. Larger 4-bedroom apartments run from 3,647 to 4,697 sqft, while penthouses scale up to a 6,256 sqft 5-bedroom and a vast 6-bedroom spanning up to 23,673 sqft.

Prices start from AED 3,900,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment. Larger units and penthouses are priced higher in line with their size and floor position. The 10/50/40 payment plan means buyers pay 10% on booking and defer the 40% balance to handover in Q4 2029.

Buyers pay 10% on booking to secure their unit, followed by 50% in instalments during the construction phase. The remaining 40% is due on handover, which is scheduled for Q4 2029. This structure reduces early capital commitment and aligns the largest payment with the delivery of the finished property.

Every residence includes circadian lighting, zoned climate control, acoustic optimisation, EMF-conscious design, organic sleep systems, and advanced air and water purification as standard. The building also houses the Everwell Medical Wellness Clinic, an Akala Spa with a full hydrothermal circuit, and high-performance fitness, yoga, and mindfulness studios.

Residents have access to an L-shaped infinity pool and Jacuzzi, children's pool and play areas, fine dining and organic restaurants, a cinema lounge, business and networking spaces, and landscaped social areas. A 24/7 wellness and lifestyle concierge handles hotel-style services, reinforcing the branded residences offer.

Handover is scheduled for Q4 2029. As a branded hotel-residences development in a central Dubai location with a unique precision wellness positioning, Akala targets a high-spending tenant and buyer profile. The LEED Gold and WELL Silver certifications, combined with scarcity of medically integrated wellness residences globally, support strong long-term value.