Opalz by Danube is a freehold, two-tower residential development in Arjan, Dubai, rising 19 storeys with studio to 3-bedroom apartments plus presidential suites and penthouses from AED 650,000, targeted for Q3 2025 handover with over 30 resort-style amenities including a skybridge and open-air cinema.
Danube Properties is the real estate development arm of Danube Group, founded by Rizwan Sajan in 1993. Renowned for its pioneering “1% Payment Plan” and delivering turnkey, fully furnished homes on schedule with transparent pricing, Danube has completed over 28 projects to date and continues to set industry benchmarks in quality and trust.
Opalz by Danube is a freehold, two-tower residential development in the established Arjan community, released in Q3 2022. Rising 19 storeys, it offers a diverse mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus luxury presidential suites and penthouses. Unit sizes range from 376 sq ft for studios up to 2,794 sq ft for premium three-bedroom layouts, each featuring private balconies and high-end finishes. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and water bodies, Opalz blends sophisticated design with resort-style living. The project was targeted for handover in Q3 2025; buyers should confirm current construction and handover status directly with UInvest.
Situated off Umm Suqeim Street in Arjan, Opalz delivers seamless road access across Dubai via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Residents enjoy metro access at Dubai Science Park and City Centre stations within a short drive, a quick commute under 30 minutes to both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), and proximity to Miracle Garden, Dragon Mart and the City Centre Al Barsha retail hub. A wealth of schools, healthcare centres and dining options sit within a 20-minute walk.
| Unit Type | Size Range (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Studio | 376–511 |
| 1 Bedroom | 752–1,048 |
| 2 Bedroom | 1,046–2,689 |
| 3 Bedroom | 2,666–2,794 |
Source: Metropolitan Premium Properties
Starting prices at Opalz begin from AED 650,000 for a studio. The development is offered on a flexible 60/40 payment plan, minimising upfront costs relative to schedules requiring a larger pre-completion outlay.
| Milestone | Payment |
|---|---|
| Pre-Completion | 60% |
| Post-Completion | 40% |
Residents at Opalz benefit from over 30 lifestyle and leisure facilities. Wellness and fitness provision includes a fully equipped gym, a steam sauna, a running track with rubber flooring, a private sports training centre, and an open-air yoga deck. The development’s sky lounge and skybridge with juice bar offer elevated social spaces rarely found in conventional towers, alongside a business centre, a multi-purpose hall and a children’s daycare. Aquatic amenities span an infinity pool, an anti-current pool, a children’s pool, a jacuzzi and splash pads. Additional lifestyle features include BBQ zones, an open-air cinema positioned over one of the development’s water bodies, extensive landscaped gardens, an on-call doctor, a wellness centre, and 24/7 security with CCTV.
Arjan is a designated freehold area, giving buyers of any nationality full title deed rights over their apartment. Opalz offers tiered Golden Visa eligibility: purchases of AED 750,000 or more qualify buyers for a 3-year UAE residency visa, while purchases of AED 2 million or more qualify for the renewable 10-year Golden Visa. Buyers should confirm current thresholds and their specific unit’s eligibility directly with UInvest.
Opalz combines modern high-rise living, freehold security, comprehensive resort-style amenities and a prime Arjan location into a compelling residential offering, promising sustainable capital growth and attractive rental returns. Average gross rental yields of around 6.7% were reported as of Q3 2022, reflecting strong tenant demand in the surrounding Arjan and Dubailand corridor.
Purchasing begins with confirming current unit availability and pricing directly with UInvest, followed by the 60% pre-completion payment schedule. Title is registered under RERA before final transfer at the Dubai Land Department. Buyers intending to apply for a Golden Visa on the back of their purchase should factor that application into their post-purchase timeline.
Before committing to a unit at Opalz, buyers should confirm current pricing and availability by unit type and tower, the exact 60/40 payment schedule against the Q3 2025 handover target, whether the purchase clears the AED 750,000 or AED 2 million Golden Visa thresholds, and the development’s current construction progress. Working through this checklist with UInvest ahead of signing helps buyers align the purchase with both budget and residency planning.
Because Danube offers its 60/40 payment plan directly, most buyers use this structure rather than seeking third-party mortgage financing during the construction period. Buyers who want to explore bank financing alongside or instead of the developer plan should confirm current terms directly with a bank operating in the UAE.
Dubai real estate is priced in UAE Dirhams, pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate since 1997, removing currency risk for buyers converting from USD or other Dollar-pegged Gulf currencies over the life of the payment plan. Demographic and construction-sector data published by the Dubai Statistics Center offers a useful independent reference point for buyers assessing long-term demand fundamentals in Arjan.
With over 30 amenities spread across two 19-storey towers, Opalz operates under an owners’ association responsible for maintaining shared infrastructure, funded through an annual service charge set against RERA’s published index for the building. Buyers should confirm the current service charge rate directly with UInvest before signing.
Opalz’s location close to Miracle Garden, Dragon Mart and major highways supports strong rental demand from tenants working across Dubai’s wider Dubailand and Al Barsha corridor. Buyers should confirm current achievable rents for their specific unit type directly with UInvest and factor in the absence of recurring property tax that applies across Dubai’s freehold market.
With two towers and a broad unit mix from compact studios to 2,794 sq ft three-bedroom layouts, Opalz benefits from a wide pool of comparable transactions once fully handed over. Buyers should confirm current comparable resale transactions directly with UInvest when underwriting a purchase.
Opalz suits buyers who want a resort-style amenity offering — including a skybridge, open-air cinema and private sports training centre — combined with a strategic Arjan location close to Miracle Garden and Dragon Mart. The broad unit range, from studios to penthouses, gives the development appeal across investors, small households and larger families alike.
With handover targeted for Q3 2025, buyers reserving in 2026 should confirm current delivery status directly with UInvest before committing. For buyers targeting Golden Visa eligibility or a resort-style Arjan home, Opalz’s broad unit mix and extensive amenity offering remain a strong proposition once current status is confirmed. For a broader view of market timing, see our guide to the Dubai real estate market 2026 investment outlook.
The development’s children’s daycare, children’s pool and splash pads, combined with proximity to schools within a 20-minute walk, make Opalz a practical option for families relocating to Arjan. The wellness centre and on-call doctor add further everyday convenience for households with young children.
Danube Properties provides after-sales support at Opalz, including maintenance coordination and guidance on rental or resale strategy via its affiliate network — a level of ongoing developer support that can meaningfully simplify ownership for non-resident investors who are not on the ground in Dubai day-to-day.
Buyers comparing Opalz against Danube’s other Dubai developments should also consider Olivz by Danube in Al Warsan and Jewelz by Danube, also in Arjan — both share the developer’s furnished-delivery standard, but each offers a different unit mix and amenity emphasis. For the full picture of Dubai’s freehold market, see our complete Dubai real estate investment guide.
Arjan has grown from a quieter, low-density pocket of Dubailand into a genuinely established residential community, anchored by Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, and increasingly well served by supermarkets, clinics and schools built out alongside its residential towers. Its position close to Umm Suqeim Street and major highways gives residents efficient access to both central Dubai and the wider Dubailand corridor.
Opalz tends to attract two main buyer groups: yield-focused investors drawn to reported 6.7% gross returns and Arjan’s diversified tenant base, and families seeking a resort-style, amenity-rich home with a broad range of unit sizes. Both groups benefit from Danube’s proven delivery track record and the development’s comprehensive amenity stack.
Opalz is one of several Danube Properties developments available through UInvest. Buyers comparing options should also consider:
For the full picture of Dubai’s freehold market, pricing trends and long-term outlook, see our complete Dubai real estate investment guide.
The spread from 376 sq ft studios through to 2,794 sq ft three-bedroom layouts and penthouses means Opalz can suit very different buyer profiles within the same development. Smaller studio and one-bedroom units tend to appeal to investors targeting rental yield, while the larger two- and three-bedroom layouts, presidential suites and penthouses suit families and buyers seeking a primary or secondary residence with more space. Buyers should discuss current pricing and floor-plan availability by unit type directly with UInvest.
Average gross rental yields of around 6.7% were reported for Opalz as of Q3 2022, reflecting Arjan’s diversified tenant base of professionals, families and students drawn to the area’s proximity to Miracle Garden and Dragon Mart. Buyers should request current comparable rental figures for their specific unit type directly from UInvest before underwriting a purchase on a yield basis, since achievable yields can shift as more supply comes online in the district.
Off-plan sales in Dubai’s designated freehold areas, including Arjan, operate under a regulated escrow framework overseen by RERA: buyer instalments for a project under construction are held in a dedicated project escrow account, with funds released against verified construction milestones rather than paid directly to the developer up front.
Opalz’s landscaped gardens, water bodies and open-air amenities including the yoga deck and skybridge reflect a broader design emphasis among newer Arjan developments toward integrating green, considered outdoor space alongside high-density residential towers. For buyers who prioritise both amenity depth and genuinely green surroundings, this design approach is a meaningful differentiator.
For international buyers converting from Gulf currencies such as the Saudi Riyal, Qatari Riyal or Omani Rial, the Dirham’s long-standing peg to the US Dollar removes exchange-rate volatility across the full duration of Opalz’s payment plan, giving buyers budgeting certainty from reservation through to the final post-completion instalment.
Dubai’s freehold market spans a wide spectrum from ultra-prime waterfront addresses to more accessible, community-oriented districts like Arjan. For a fuller picture of how pricing varies by area, see our guide to Dubai apartment prices per square metre by area, which situates Arjan pricing against Dubai’s more expensive and more affordable freehold districts alike.
The inclusion of a dedicated wellness centre, an on-call doctor, an open-air yoga deck and a private sports training centre alongside the more standard gym and pool reflects a wellness-led amenity philosophy that goes beyond a typical fitness offering found at many Arjan towers. For buyers who prioritise on-site wellness infrastructure as part of their daily routine, this depth of provision is a meaningful differentiator relative to more generically specified developments in the same district.
Buyers who are seriously considering a purchase at Opalz should have proof of funds or financing pre-approval in place ahead of a reservation, along with identification documents required for the freehold registration process, so that a preferred unit and layout can be secured as soon as terms are agreed.
Arjan has matured considerably as a Dubailand sub-community, with Miracle Garden, Dubai Butterfly Garden and a growing retail and healthcare base continuing to draw both residents and visitors. As Dubai’s population and tourism numbers continue to grow, established, amenity-rich towers in accessible locations like Arjan are well placed to benefit from sustained rental and resale demand.
Studios start from AED 650,000.
The project was targeted for Q3 2025 handover. Buyers should confirm current construction status with UInvest.
Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus presidential suites and penthouses, ranging from 376 to 2,794 sq ft.
A 60/40 plan: 60% pre-completion and 40% post-completion.
Over 30 amenities including a gym, steam sauna, sky lounge, skybridge with juice bar, infinity and anti-current pools, a running track, an open-air cinema over water, and a children’s daycare.
Purchases of AED 750,000 or more qualify for a 3-year visa; purchases of AED 2 million or more qualify for the renewable 10-year Golden Visa.
Danube Properties, founded by Rizwan Sajan in 1993, known for its 1% Payment Plan and turnkey, fully furnished delivery.
Many international buyers complete the reservation and payment process remotely through a power of attorney arrangement coordinated with UInvest, though an in-person or video walkthrough visit is recommended.
The UAE levies no capital gains tax and no recurring annual property tax on freehold residential real estate, and places no restriction on repatriating rental income or sale proceeds abroad.
Under 30 minutes by car.
Opalz by Danube combines modern high-rise living, freehold security, comprehensive resort-style amenities and a prime Arjan location into a compelling residential offering. For buyers seeking a broad unit mix, tiered Golden Visa eligibility and strong reported rental yields, Opalz represents a well-rounded entry point once current handover status is confirmed. Read our full guide to the Dubai real estate market, browse all freehold properties in the UAE, and contact UInvest for current unit availability and pricing before you reserve at Opalz.
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