Distress Deal
Available when we last checked on 3 August 2026. The asking price shown is the one published when the listing was added on 17 June 2026, 47 days before that check, and it is not re-checked against the market automatically. Confirm availability and price with us before you act on it.
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The numbers
| UNIT PRICE | AED 16,300,000 |
| Payment to seller | AED 6,236,415 |
| DLD Transfer fee 4% + 40 AED | AED 652,040 |
| DLD Registration Trustee fee + 5%VAT | AED 5,250 |
| Buyer's agent comission 2% + 5%VAT | AED 342,300 |
| 20/10/2026 | AED 914,871 |
| On Completion (31/03/2028) | AED 9,148,714 |
| Total on Transfer | AED 7,236,005 |
| Total remaining Payment Plan | AED 10,063,585 |
| TOTAL COST FOR BUYER | AED 17,299,590 |
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Distress Deal
This 2-bedroom apartment in Vela Viento, Business Bay, is being offered as a distress deal at AED 16,300,000. The original price, including DLD fees, was AED 19,727,430, reflecting a 17.4% discount or AED 3,427,430 below the original position. With a generous size of 2,852 sq.ft, the entry basis stands at AED 5,715 per sq.ft. The apartment is situated on a mid-level floor (10-15) and offers direct views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Canal, with a balcony included. Handover is scheduled for May 2027, and the payment plan is structured with an initial payment on transfer and further instalments leading up to completion. The immediate investment case is a significant discount to the original price in a high-profile, design-led project by Omniyat, with a large-format 2-bedroom layout and prime views, in a market segment where new supply is tightly held and branded residences are in demand.
Vela Viento occupies a prominent position in Business Bay, directly on the Marasi Bay waterfront. This location is central to Dubai’s business and leisure districts, with direct road access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, and proximity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and Dubai Mall. The area is well served by taxis, ride-hailing services, and public transport, with the Business Bay Metro Station within reach. The waterfront promenade provides pedestrian connectivity, and residents benefit from the evolving Marasi Bay masterplan, which is set to enhance the area’s walkability and lifestyle offering. For investors, this means a tenant pool that spans professionals, executives, and international residents seeking a central, well-connected address with both city and waterfront appeal.
Vela Viento is a 42-storey residential tower developed by Omniyat, with architecture by Foster + Partners and interiors by Gilles & Boissier. The building is designed as a high-amenity, service-led environment, featuring a Sky Amenities Deck 100 metres above ground with an infinity pool, double-height gym, yoga studio, and lounge areas. Residents enjoy 24/7 concierge, doorman, porter, valet parking, and round-the-clock security. There is direct access to the neighbouring Vela and The Lana Hotel amenities via the waterfront promenade, with a golf-buggy service for local transport. Additional à la carte services such as housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are available, and residents can access selected amenities across other Omniyat properties. The surrounding area includes retail, dining, and leisure options along the canal, with further infrastructure planned as part of the Marasi Bay redevelopment. The building’s amenities and service profile are positioned to attract both end-users and tenants seeking a branded, hospitality-influenced living experience.
At AED 5,715 per sq.ft, this unit sits within the upper tier of Dubai’s off-plan branded residence market. Recent transactions in Vela Viento have ranged from AED 5,039 to AED 5,978 per sq.ft, depending on unit size, view, and floor. The 2-bedroom layout at 2,852 sq.ft is notably larger than typical Dubai apartments, appealing to buyers who prioritise space and views. The branded, fully serviced positioning by Omniyat, combined with the architectural pedigree and waterfront location, supports both rentability and resale liquidity. The main buyer profile includes international investors, end-users seeking a central Dubai address, and those looking for a design-led, service-rich environment. Risks to consider include construction and handover timing, service charge levels, and the evolving competitive landscape as more branded projects are delivered in Business Bay and Downtown. However, the discount to original price provides a buffer against short-term market volatility, and the payment plan structure allows for staged capital deployment.
This distress deal in Vela Viento offers an investor a meaningful entry discount into one of Business Bay’s most design-forward, amenity-rich developments. The large-format 2-bedroom layout, Burj Khalifa and canal views, and branded service environment position the asset for both rental and resale demand, particularly among international buyers and tenants. The main considerations are the project’s delivery timeline, ongoing service charge commitments, and the broader supply pipeline in the area. If those factors are managed, the case is a disciplined acquisition at a below-market entry point, with the potential for both capital appreciation and income generation as the Marasi Bay area matures. For investors seeking exposure to Dubai’s branded residence segment with a clear discount and a staged payment plan, this opportunity stands out for its scale, views, and service offering.
Illustrative model
Set your own assumptions and see how DISTRESS DEAL: 2-BR IN VELA VIENTO behaves as a cash purchase, the same purchase mortgaged, or a capital-only resale.
The date this listing was added to our records. The asking price below is the one published then, and was still 47 days old when we last checked this listing on 3 August 2026. It is not re-checked against the market automatically, so confirm it with us before relying on it.
As stated on this listing: the asking price measured against the original purchase price recorded for this unit. It is not a discount to current market value and not a valuation — a unit priced below what it originally sold for may still be at or above what comparable units achieve today. Check the registered comparables before treating the gap as equity. It is not used in any calculation below.
The asking price divided by the stated size. Compare it against registered sales in the same building before deciding whether the asking price is competitive.
Set service charge, maintenance & management, vacancy allowance above to see cash back — until then this figure would be assuming zero for them.
This is the ROI and IRR denominator: the price plus every cost of getting the keys, not the price alone.
No rental evidence is held for this unit. The rent figure is yours to set — we have not assumed one. Until you enter a gross annual rent, the yield, ROI/ROE and IRR figures reflect capital movement and costs only.
Figures marked “—” need service charge, maintenance & management, vacancy allowance entered above — we do not compute them on an assumed zero.
| Year | Net operating income | Sale proceeds, net | Net cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 · today | — | — | −AED 17,294,300 |
| 1 | AED 0 | — | AED 0 |
| 2 | AED 0 | — | AED 0 |
| 3 | AED 0 | — | AED 0 |
| 4 | AED 0 | — | AED 0 |
| 5 | AED 0 | AED 15,957,700 | AED 15,957,700 |
| Years 1–5 | AED 0 | AED 15,957,700 | AED 15,957,700 |
| Less the year-0 outflow of AED 17,294,300 → total profit | −AED 1,336,600 | ||
Exit at year 5: illustrative sale price AED 16,300,000 less selling costs AED 342,300 = AED 15,957,700 net. The final column is the schedule the IRR is solved from. Rent is held flat in nominal terms — the rent-growth field is at 0% — as is the service charge, so no inflation is assumed on either side. This audit table is arithmetic, so every row must resolve to a number — but service charge, maintenance & management, vacancy allowance are not set above, and the figures here currently assume zero for them. Nothing on this table should be read as a result until you set them; the headline tiles above withhold theirs for exactly this reason.
| Exit growth | Exit price | Total profit | ROI | IRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5% p.a. | AED 12.6M | — | — | — |
| −3% p.a. | AED 14M | — | — | — |
| 0% p.a.your figure | AED 16.3M | — | — | — |
| 3% p.a. | AED 18.9M | — | — | — |
| 5% p.a. | AED 20.8M | — | — | — |
Each row re-runs the whole model with only the exit growth rate changed, over the same 5-year hold. The 0% and negative rows are not a worst case — they are simply what the same purchase returns if prices do not rise. Dubai prices have fallen in the past and can fall again. The return columns are shown as “—” until a gross annual rent is set; the total profit column reflects capital movement, purchase and sale costs and the service charge only.
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Set service charge, maintenance & management, vacancy allowance above and we can email you this scenario. Until then every headline figure reads “—”, because the model would otherwise be assuming zero for them — and we publish no figure for them.
An illustrative model, not a forecast, a valuation, an offer or investment advice. Every figure is generated from the assumptions on this page — some yours, the rest stated defaults, not promises. Rents, service charges, fees, vacancy, handover dates, financing terms and sale prices vary by unit and over time; past prices are not a guide to future prices. Returns are not guaranteed and capital is at risk.
Mortgage availability, loan-to-value, rate and term are subject to lender criteria and underwriting; nothing here indicates that finance will be offered. Figures exclude any tax payable in your country of residence — take independent financial, tax and legal advice before committing. Mitchell's Commercial Real Estate is a trading brand; the RERA-licensed broker is Stephen James Mitchell, BRN 68593.
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