Adhara Star, Arjan: Apartments from AED 1.2M with a 40% Post-Handover Plan
Adhara Star is a residential apartment project by Acube Developers, located in Arjan, one of Dubai's mid-market districts sitting between Al Barsha and Motor City. The project offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, with a payment structure that splits the cost significantly after handover.
Arjan: What the Location Actually Means
Arjan is a freehold district off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, which gives residents reasonably direct access to both Dubai Marina (around 20 minutes by car) and Downtown Dubai (roughly 25 minutes). Dubai Miracle Garden is a short walk away, and Al Barsha Mall is nearby for essentials.
For daily life, the district sits within reach of Dubai's main employment corridors. Schools serving the Barsha and Motor City communities are in the surrounding area. Getting around requires a car, as is typical for this part of the city.
What the Prices Tell You
Prices at Adhara Star run from AED 1,203,381 for a 1-bedroom up to AED 2,076,645 for a 3-bedroom. That spread covers three distinct buyer profiles.
At the lower end, a 1-bedroom starting at AED 1.2M targets investors or first-time buyers looking for an Arjan entry point. The 1-bedroom units range from 779 to 1,148 sq ft, which is on the larger side for the category and explains why the price does not compress further.
The 2-bedroom units start at AED 1,573,172 across two layout types, ranging from 1,133 to 2,032 sq ft. The wide size variance within the 2-bedroom category matters: a 1,133 sq ft 2-bed and a 2,032 sq ft 2-bed are different propositions, with different practical uses and resale profiles.
At the top, 3-bedroom apartments start at AED 2,076,645, with the larger Type B unit reaching 2,515 sq ft. That is a meaningful size for a family home in this price bracket.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Outdoors | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Leisure | Shared Pool |
| Building Services | Security |
Four amenities is a lean set. The pool and gardens are standard for the price point. The children's play area signals that the project is targeting families, or at least households with children, rather than a singles and young couples demographic. Security is present but unremarkable at this level.
Buyers expecting a gym, concierge, or multiple leisure facilities will not find them here. The amenity profile fits a mid-market family building, not a lifestyle-led development.
A March 2025 Completion: Already Handed Over
The project's expected completion date was March 2025, which has now passed. Construction began in May 2023, giving a roughly two-year build timeline. At this stage, the project is likely in its handover phase or already handed over, meaning buyers entering now are not buying purely off-plan.
Getting In with 20% Down, 40% After Handover
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 40% |
| Post Handover | 40% |
A 20% down payment is in line with standard Dubai off-plan requirements. The notable element here is the 40% post-handover component. Given that the completion date has passed, this structure means buyers may be able to defer a significant portion of the purchase price beyond the handover event itself.
For a AED 1.2M 1-bedroom, that post-handover portion is roughly AED 480,000. For the top-end 3-bedroom at AED 2.07M, it reaches approximately AED 830,000. That deferred amount meaningfully extends the effective payment period and reduces the immediate cash requirement at handover.