The Dubai Fountain
Just steps from the towers, the fountain’s evening water shows can be seen from many balconies.
Discover The Opera District, Downtown Dubai
The Opera District is a mixed-use residential and cultural district in Downtown Dubai, located beside the Dubai Fountain and facing Burj Khalifa across the lake. It is master planned by Emaar Properties and is a freehold district open to buyers of all nationalities. It is designed as a walkable neighbourhood where residents reach world-famous landmarks, dining and entertainment on foot.
The district is built around Dubai Opera, a dhow-shaped, 2,000-seat performing arts venue that hosts concerts, theatre, ballet and international productions throughout the year. Residential towers of 50 floors or more rise around the opera house. Between them are landscaped promenades and open plazas, and luxury hotels and retail line Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Many towers were handed over from 2019 onwards.
Opera District apartments range from 1-bedroom homes of about 700 to 900 sq. ft. to full-floor penthouses of more than 11,000 sq. ft. The district also has townhouses, hotel apartments and a small number of commercial units. Its best-known residential addresses include Act One | Act Two, Opera Grand, Grande, IL Primo and The Address Residences Dubai Opera. Most homes have floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain or the Downtown skyline.
Everyday convenience is close at hand. Supermarkets, gyms, beauty salons and clinics are within walking distance, and Dubai Mall is a few minutes away. Business Bay and DIFC are a short drive away, which makes the district a popular choice for professionals working in Dubai’s main business hubs.
Apartments for sale in the Opera District range from about AED 2M to AED 61.5M. Penthouses for sale in its tallest towers are among the most expensive homes in Downtown Dubai, and values have grown 5% to 10% a year.
Why Invest in The Opera District
Central Downtown Address
Homes are within walking distance of Dubai’s tallest tower, largest mall and famous fountain.
Cultural District Demand
A 2,000-seat opera house draws year-round visitors and high-spending residents to the district.
Serviced Residence Returns
Hotel-serviced apartments benefit from strong occupancy among cultural and business travellers.
Strong Rental Yields
Apartments in the district achieve rental yields of 5% to 7.9%.
Steady Capital Growth
Property values have risen 5% to 10% a year as new luxury towers are completed.
Location-Led Price Resilience
Its position between major landmarks supports long-term price resilience.
Community Highlights
The Opera District has a sophisticated, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere suited to executives, culture lovers and international investors. Wide promenades and landscaped plazas link the residential towers to the waterfront and the boulevard. The main metro line and two of the city’s busiest highways are a few minutes from the district.
The district has hotels, boutique retail, cafés and fine dining around its towers, and gyms, pools and residents’ lounges are built into each building. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the waterfront fountain shows are a short walk away, and established schools and clinics in neighbouring communities are close by.
Dubai Opera
This dhow-shaped, 2,000-seat venue hosts concerts, theatre, ballet and global productions all year.
Opera District Promenade
Landscaped walkways around the towers link residents to the lake, the boulevard and the opera house.
Burj Park
This lakeside park at the foot of Burj Khalifa has open lawns and views of the fountain shows.
Souq Al Bahar
An Arabesque-style souk on the lake has restaurants, cafés and boutique shops.
Souq Al Bahar Mosque
A mosque within the neighbourhood lets residents attend daily prayers close to home.
Address Dubai Opera
This five-star hotel at the foot of the district has rooftop dining, a spa and hotel-serviced residences.
Landmarks & Lifestyle
Swimming Pools
Fitness Centres
Residents’ Lounges
Kids’ Play Areas
Landscaped Podium Gardens
Concierge Services
Covered Parking
Ground-Floor Retail
Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest building is a short walk from the district and has observation decks and fine dining.
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall is about 7 minutes away and has more than 1,200 stores, an aquarium and an ice rink.
The Green Planet
This indoor rainforest at City Walk is 13 minutes from the Opera District and has over 3,000 plants and animals.
Dubai International Airport
Residents can reach Dubai’s main airport in around 17 minutes.
La Mer Beach
This beachfront dining and leisure destination in Jumeirah is about 20 minutes away.
Amenities in The Opera District
Schools & Nurseries
Families in the Opera District have early-years education on their doorstep, with a well-regarded nursery within walking distance of the residential towers. Established British, Indian and international schools in Al Wasl, Al Safa and Al Barsha are around 10 minutes away, giving parents a broad choice of curricula, including EYFS, CBSE and the IB Diploma.
- Blossom Nursery, Downtown Dubai – Walking Distance
- Horizon English School, Al Wasl – 10 Minutes
- JSS Private School, Al Wasl – 10 Minutes
- Global Indian International School, Al Barsha – 11 Minutes
Hospitals & Clinics
Residents have access to quality outpatient care within walking distance, at a private clinic on the edge of neighbouring Business Bay. For specialist treatment, diagnostics and emergency services, several of Dubai’s leading private hospitals in Al Safa and City Walk are less than 15 minutes away.
- Emirates Hospital Clinic, Business Bay – Walking Distance
- Medcare Hospital, Al Safa – 10 Minutes
- Al Badaa Health Centre, Al Badaa – 11 Minutes
- Valiant Clinic & Hospital, City Walk – 12 Minutes
Supermarkets
Daily grocery shopping is easy, with premium supermarkets and convenience stores in the residential towers and retail podiums around the district. Fresh produce, imported speciality goods and household essentials are all a short walk or drive away, so residents rarely need to venture far for everyday needs.
- Zoom, Downtown Dubai – 3 Minutes
- Spinneys, Downtown Dubai – 5 Minutes
- Choithrams, Downtown Dubai – 5 Minutes
- Géant Express, Burj Vista – 5 Minutes
Transportation and Connectivity
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard runs through the district and connects it to the rest of Downtown Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Road is a few minutes west and links residents to DIFC, Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, and Al Khail Road leads south to Al Quoz and Dubai Hills Estate. Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Careem and Uber are available around the clock.
- There is no metro station inside the Opera District. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line is within walking distance, and several RTA bus stops nearby serve routes across the city. Residents have dedicated parking in each tower, and guests can use visitor parking in the residential podiums.
Hand Picked Selection
Off-Plan Projects in The Opera District
The Opera District has some of the most sought-after residential towers in Downtown Dubai. Each is designed to give homes direct views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
Grande is a 78-storey residential tower of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Living rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and, from the upper floors, the Arabian Gulf. Interiors use bright contemporary finishes with pine green and dark wood accents, and prices start from about AED 2.1M.
IL Primo is a 77-storey tower of 4 and 5-bedroom apartments. It is the closest residential tower to Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. The 4-bedroom homes measure about 5,253 sq. ft., and the 5-bedroom residences above the 59th floor take up an entire floor of 11,550 sq. ft. Interiors use marble and fine wood details, and prices start from about AED 25.9M.
Homes in these towers suit buyers looking for a long-term address in Dubai’s most central district. Every apartment is priced above AED 2M, so all buyers qualify to apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
Types of Units
1-Bedroom
AED 2,160,000
2-Bedroom
AED 2,600,000
3-Bedroom
AED 4,990,000
4-Bedroom
AED 25,900,000
5-Bedroom
AED 61,500,000
Community Map
The Opera District is located in the eastern part of Downtown Dubai, on the edge of Burj Lake. It neighbours Business Bay to the south and east and is a short distance from Sheikh Zayed Road.
5 Minutes Business Bay
8 Minutes DIFC
8 Minutes Za’abeel
10 Minutes Al Quoz
21 Minutes Dubai Marina
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opera District is in Downtown Dubai, on the edge of Burj Lake and facing Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. It runs along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, which links it to Sheikh Zayed Road.
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is about a 5-minute walk from the district, and Dubai International Airport is around 15 minutes away.
The district’s main residential towers are Act One | Act Two, Opera Grand, Grande, IL Primo, St. Regis Residences and The Address Residences Dubai Opera. Most rise above 45 floors and are oriented towards the lake and fountain.
Homes range from 1-bedroom apartments to full-floor penthouses. IL Primo has the largest residences, of 4 bedrooms or more.
Dubai Opera is a dhow-shaped, 2,000-seat performing arts venue that opened in 2016. Its hydraulic floor lets the hall change between theatre, concert, exhibition and banquet layouts, so it can host opera, ballet, concerts and major events all year round.
Apartments for sale in the Opera District start from about AED 2.16M for a 1-bedroom home and around AED 2.6M for a 2-bedroom. Penthouses in IL Primo reach AED 61.5M.
Opera District homes typically sell for AED 2,200 to AED 3,700 per sq. ft. Towers closest to the lake and fountain, such as IL Primo and Grande, are at the top of that range.
Yes. The Opera District is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own property outright. Every apartment is priced above AED 2M, so purchases qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
The Opera District is a cultural district within Downtown Dubai, built around Dubai Opera on the edge of Burj Lake. Its towers have some of the clearest views of Burj Khalifa and the fountain, which supports a price premium over many other Downtown buildings.
Residents have swimming pools, fitness centres, children’s play areas, concierge services and secure parking in each tower. Burj Park, the lakeside promenade and the restaurants and shops along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard are all within walking distance.