Palm JumeirahAED 3,627/sqftDubai Maritime CityAED 3,134/sqftDowntown DubaiAED 2,917/sqftDubai IslandsAED 2,754/sqftDubai Creek HarbourAED 2,567/sqftBusiness BayAED 2,559/sqftDubai MarinaAED 2,495/sqftDubai Hills EstateAED 2,441/sqftJumeirah Lakes TowersAED 2,283/sqftMohammed Bin Rashid CityAED 2,098/sqftAl JaddafAED 2,049/sqftJumeirah Village TriangleAED 1,662/sqftDubai SouthAED 1,648/sqftArjanAED 1,594/sqftJumeirah Village CircleAED 1,503/sqftDubai Sports CityAED 1,330/sqftALL DLD SALES · OFF-PLAN + EXISTINGPalm JumeirahAED 3,627/sqftDubai Maritime CityAED 3,134/sqftDowntown DubaiAED 2,917/sqftDubai IslandsAED 2,754/sqftDubai Creek HarbourAED 2,567/sqftBusiness BayAED 2,559/sqftDubai MarinaAED 2,495/sqftDubai Hills EstateAED 2,441/sqftJumeirah Lakes TowersAED 2,283/sqftMohammed Bin Rashid CityAED 2,098/sqftAl JaddafAED 2,049/sqftJumeirah Village TriangleAED 1,662/sqftDubai SouthAED 1,648/sqftArjanAED 1,594/sqftJumeirah Village CircleAED 1,503/sqftDubai Sports CityAED 1,330/sqftALL DLD SALES · OFF-PLAN + EXISTING
DLD · MEDIAN 12M TO SEP 2026
DISTRESS DEAL: 6-BR IN KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS

Distress Deal

DISTRESS DEAL: 6-BR IN KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS

Asking PriceAED 23,500,000
Below Original Price10.7%
Size13,006 sq.ft
Bedrooms6
Price / Sq.FtAED 1,807
HandoverQ3 2027
Sold
Listed 21 May 2026Status confirmed 3 August 2026

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UNIT PRICE AED 23,500,000

PAYMENTS ON TRANSFER

1. Payment to seller AED 10,842,000
2. DLD Transfer fee 4% + 40 AED AED 940,040
3. DLD Registration Trustee fee + 5%VAT AED 5,250
4. Buyer's agent commission 2% + 5%VAT AED 504,000

PAYMENT PLAN SCHEDULE

01-JUN-2026 AED 1,265,800
01-SEP-2026 AED 1,265,800
On Handover AED 10,126,400

SUMMARY

Total on Transfer AED 12,280,790
Total remaining Payment Plan AED 12,658,000
TOTAL COST FOR BUYER AED 24,938,790

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW

This 6-bedroom villa in Karl Lagerfeld Villas, Wadi Al Safa 3, is offered as a distress deal at AED 23,500,000. The original price, including DLD fees, was AED 26,328,640, so the current asking reflects a 10.7% discount. The built-up area is 13,006 sq.ft, with a price per square foot of AED 1,807. Handover is scheduled for Q3 2027, and the developer is Taraf. The payment structure is split between an initial transfer and a staged plan through to completion, which may suit buyers seeking to manage capital outlay over time. The immediate investment case is the below-market entry for a branded, large-format villa in a project with a limited number of units and a fashion-led design identity. The buyer is not taking on early-stage construction risk, as enabling works and main contracting are already underway, but should still factor in the usual off-plan delivery and market cycle considerations.

LOCATION & TRANSPORT

Karl Lagerfeld Villas is located in Wadi Al Safa 3, within Mohammed Bin Rashid City District 11, a growing residential zone in DubaiLand. This area is positioned for access to key Dubai corridors, with Al Ain Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road providing connectivity to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Dubai International Airport. The district is still maturing, so while private car remains the primary transport mode, planned infrastructure improvements are expected to enhance accessibility over the coming years. For investors, the location offers a balance between proximity to central Dubai and the space required for large villa formats. The area’s ongoing development trajectory suggests increasing liveability and potential for capital appreciation as the wider district completes.

AMENITIES & SURROUNDING

The Karl Lagerfeld Villas project is designed as a boutique, high-amenity villa cluster with only around 51 residences. Amenities include an artificial beach, children’s pool, clubhouse, fitness centre, gymnasium, library, and a rooftop terrace. The architectural style draws from Karl Lagerfeld’s fashion collections, with minimalistic lines, monochrome palettes, and distinctive features such as a Catwalk Spiral Staircase, sunken lounge, grand walk-in closet, and a rooftop terrace. The clubhouse pavilion hosts The Club, an entertainment space, and The Library, a lounge inspired by Lagerfeld’s personal interests. Each villa is designed for privacy and scale, with features such as a dedicated Majlis, feature pool, and basement. The surrounding area is evolving, with new retail, dining, and leisure infrastructure planned as part of the wider Mohammed Bin Rashid City vision.

MARKET

At AED 1,807 per sq.ft, this villa is priced significantly below recent transaction levels for larger units in the same project, where 7-bedroom villas have traded between AED 2,935 and AED 1,807 per sq.ft in 2026. The 6-bedroom format offers a substantial built-up area, which is attractive for buyers seeking space and privacy in a branded environment. The limited number of units and the fashion-branded positioning may appeal to both end-users and investors targeting the upper segment of Dubai’s villa market. Liquidity for this kind of asset is typically narrower than for smaller, more generic villas, but the discount to recent sales and the project’s design credentials may help underpin resale and rental demand. The main risk points are the off-plan delivery timeline, the evolving nature of the district, and the potential for further supply in the luxury villa segment. However, the below-market entry and the project’s unique branding provide a buffer against these factors.

CONCLUSION

This distress deal in Karl Lagerfeld Villas offers an investor a discounted entry into a limited-supply, design-led villa project in a maturing Dubai district. The 10.7% discount to original price, combined with a price per square foot well below recent transactions, creates a clear value case for buyers who are comfortable with the off-plan timeline and the evolving local infrastructure. The payment plan structure allows for staged capital deployment, which may suit investors seeking flexibility. The main considerations are the delivery schedule, the pace of area development, and the depth of end-user and rental demand for large, branded villas. For those seeking a differentiated asset with potential for capital appreciation as the district matures, this deal presents a balanced risk-reward profile, provided the buyer is clear-eyed about the project’s timeline and the dynamics of Dubai’s upper-tier villa market.

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