--- title: "Athlon by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/athlon markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubailand/athlon.md type: development description: "An 893-home villa and townhouse community in Dubailand built around sport and outdoor activity. Aldar's remaining stock is five- and six-bedroom villas from AED 13.58 million, due in Q3 2028." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 6 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Athlon by Aldar > An 893-home villa and townhouse community in Dubailand built around sport and outdoor activity. Aldar's remaining stock is five- and six-bedroom villas from AED 13.58 million, due in Q3 2028. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) | | Location | [Dubailand](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q3 2028 | | Sales launched | 2024-07 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 13,582,780 to AED 19,243,106 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,151 | | Home types | 5-bedroom villas, 6-bedroom villas | | Total units | 893 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Athlon is a villa and townhouse community in [Dubailand](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand), developed by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) through its joint venture with Dubai Holding. Property Finder records sales opening in July 2024 and construction starting the next day. Aldar plans 893 homes, from three-bedroom townhouses of 2,278 sq ft to six-bedroom villas of 9,207 sq ft, and gives completion as the third quarter of 2028. The masterplan is organised around exercise. Aldar says it worked with wellbeing specialists on a layout of walking and cycling loops and parks, and that no home is more than five minutes from a place to be active. The facility list bears that out: nature, bike and parklife loops, a running and cycling track, outdoor fitness and a gym, basketball, squash and multipurpose courts, a skate park, rock climbing, a yoga and meditation room, two pools, a splash pad, a play park and an outdoor cinema. What the developer still has to sell is narrow. Aldar's listing card shows a starting figure of AED 2,818,176, and Property Finder lists three-bedroom townhouses from AED 2.8 million, but those are launch prices. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's own unit listing offered only large villas: 20 five-bedroom villas of 6,083 to 6,272 sq ft from AED 13.58 million to AED 15.22 million, and two six-bedroom villas of 9,207 sq ft from AED 19.05 million to AED 19.24 million. The three-bedroom townhouses on Aldar's site were owner resales, at around AED 3.4 million to AED 3.45 million for 2,278 sq ft. Property Finder lists the same plan for both Athlon phases: 5% at launch, 55% during construction and 40% on handover. That was the launch structure, so confirm with Aldar whether it still applies to the remaining villas. On a AED 13.58 million villa, 40% at handover is about AED 5.4 million. Property Finder dates the first phase to May 2028 and Athlon 2 to September 2028; Aldar gives the third quarter of 2028 for the community, and the sale agreement is the date to rely on. Athlon suits a family that wants a large new villa with an unusually complete set of sports facilities within walking distance, from a listed, state-linked developer. The points to weigh are the price bracket, since the remaining villas sit at the top of the Dubailand market where buyers and tenants are fewer; the make-up of the neighbourhood, because Aldar sells most of its UAE homes to overseas and expatriate buyers and many neighbouring homes are likely to be let; service charges, which are not yet published for a community with this many facilities; and the track record, which Aldar earned in Abu Dhabi while its Dubai communities are still to be delivered. The location is car-based: Property Finder gives about 10 minutes to Global Village and 25 minutes to Dubai International Airport. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5-bedroom villas | AED 13,582,780 | AED 15,224,916 | 6,083 to 6,272 sq ft | | available | | 6-bedroom villas | AED 19,052,580 | AED 19,243,106 | 9,207 sq ft | | limited | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 5/55/40 - Down payment: 5% (At sales launch) - During construction: 55% - On handover: 40% Paid before handover: 60%. As listed by Property Finder for Athlon and Athlon 2. Confirm with Aldar that it still applies to the remaining villas. ## What works - Sport and outdoor facilities run through the community, from cycling and running loops to courts, a skate park and rock climbing - Large villas: five-bedroom homes of 6,083 to 6,272 sq ft and six-bedroom homes of 9,207 sq ft - Developed by Aldar, a listed and state-linked company, with Dubai Holding - Construction under way since July 2024 according to Property Finder, with completion due in Q3 2028 ## What to weigh - Developer stock starts at AED 13.58 million; the townhouses behind the AED 2.8 million launch figure are available only as owner resales - About AED 5.4 million falls due on handover on a AED 13.58 million villa if the 5/55/40 plan applies - Only two six-bedroom villas remained in Aldar's listing on 13 November 2026 - Service charges are not yet published for a community with extensive shared facilities - Aldar's Dubai communities are yet to be delivered; its track record was built in Abu Dhabi ## Location In Dubailand, Dubai. Property Finder places Athlon about 10 minutes by car from Global Village and 20 minutes from Mall of the Emirates. - Global Village: about 10 minutes - Mall of the Emirates: about 20 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 25 minutes - Jumeirah Beach: about 30 minutes - Palm Jumeirah: about 40 minutes ## Amenities - Nature loop - Bike loop - Parklife loop - Gym - Outdoor fitness area - Running and cycling track - Splash pad - Large pool - Podium pool - Basketball, squash and multipurpose courts - Skate park - Rock climbing - Yoga and meditation room - Outdoor cinema - Play park ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Athlon? On 13 November 2026 Aldar's own listing offered five-bedroom villas from AED 13.58 million and six-bedroom villas from AED 19.05 million. The AED 2.8 million figure still shown by Aldar and Property Finder is the three-bedroom townhouse launch price; townhouses now appear only as owner resales. ### When will Athlon be completed? Aldar gives the third quarter of 2028. Property Finder lists May 2028 for the first phase and September 2028 for Athlon 2. Rely on the date in your sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan at Athlon? Property Finder lists 5% at sales launch, 55% during construction and 40% on handover for both Athlon phases. Ask Aldar to confirm the terms for the villas still on sale. ### Who is developing Athlon? Aldar, through its joint venture with Dubai Holding, which launched the Athlon and Haven communities in Dubai in 2024. ### How big are the homes at Athlon? Aldar gives 2,278 to 9,207 sq ft across three- to six-bedroom townhouses and villas. The villas Aldar was selling on 13 November 2026 were 6,083 to 6,272 sq ft for five bedrooms and 9,207 sq ft for six. ### Can foreigners buy at Athlon? Yes. Dubailand is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD. ### Does buying at Athlon qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At Athlon, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Athlon? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 13,582,780 that comes to about AED 543,311, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Aldar: Athlon](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/dubai/athlon) - [Aldar: Athlon brochure](https://cdn.aldar.com/-/media/project/damascus/damascus/brochures/com_athlon_living/athlon_brochure.pdf) - [Aldar: communities (starting prices)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/communities) - [Aldar: units for sale (developer stock and resales)](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/units) - [Property Finder: Athlon by Aldar](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/athlon-by-aldar) - [Property Finder: Athlon 2 by Aldar](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/athlon-2-by-aldar) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/athlon. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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