--- title: "Rise by Athlon by Aldar" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/rise-by-athlon markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubailand/rise-by-athlon.md type: development description: "650 one- to three-bedroom apartments in Aldar's Athlon community in Dubailand, due in Q4 2029. Aldar's own stock started at AED 1.7 million for a one-bedroom flat on 13 November 2026." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 7 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." --- # Rise by Athlon by Aldar > 650 one- to three-bedroom apartments in Aldar's Athlon community in Dubailand, due in Q4 2029. Aldar's own stock started at AED 1.7 million for a one-bedroom flat on 13 November 2026. 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) (Athlon), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,703,363 to AED 4,034,041 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 1,680 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments | | Total units | 650 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Rise by Athlon is the apartment side of Athlon, the sport-led community [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar) is building with Dubai Holding in [Dubailand](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand). Aldar plans 650 one- to three-bedroom apartments of 848 to 2,718 sq ft and gives completion as the fourth quarter of 2029. Property Finder splits Rise into several buildings, among them Azul Tower with 243 apartments and Cyan Tower with 217, and dates them from the end of 2029 to early 2030 depending on the building. The shared facilities follow the Athlon theme of everyday exercise. There is a powerlifting podium, a HIIT podium, an obstacle course, stretching and balance training areas and a children's calisthenics area, alongside a skate park, a yoga pavilion, a meditation deck, hammocks and a reflexology path. A family pool, a community plaza and a community square round out the list, and residents live within the wider Athlon masterplan of walking and cycling loops and parks. Aldar's listing card still shows a starting price of AED 1,350,000, which matches the launch figure on Property Finder. Current developer prices are higher. On 13 November 2026 Aldar listed 17 one-bedroom apartments of 1,000 to 1,068 sq ft from AED 1.7 million to AED 1.93 million, 51 two-bedroom apartments of 1,440 to 1,720 sq ft from AED 2.41 million to AED 2.91 million, and 20 three-bedroom apartments of 2,057 to 2,718 sq ft from AED 3.42 million to AED 4.03 million. That is a wide choice for an off-plan project, which helps if you want a particular floor, aspect or layout. One owner resale was also listed on Aldar's site. Property Finder lists two plans for Azul Tower and Cyan Tower, both 5% at launch, 55% during construction and 40% on handover; one spreads the construction share over seven instalments. Its page for Rise by Athlon 1 shows no plan, so ask Aldar which terms apply to the unit you choose. On a AED 1.7 million one-bedroom apartment, 40% at handover is about AED 681,000. Rise suits a buyer who wants a new Dubai apartment in a community designed around activity, backed by a listed developer, and who is content to wait until 2030. Weigh the following. Prices have already moved well above launch, so you are buying after the first round of gains. Several Rise buildings with similar apartments complete at about the same time, and Aldar sells most of its UAE homes to overseas and expatriate buyers, so expect many flats to reach the rental and resale market together. Service charges are not yet published. And the location is car-based: Property Finder gives about 25 minutes to Dubai International Airport and 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,703,363 | AED 1,931,865 | 1,000 to 1,068 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,409,050 | AED 2,910,651 | 1,440 to 1,720 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,421,925 | AED 4,034,041 | 2,057 to 2,718 sq ft | | available | 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 Azul Tower and Cyan Tower. ### 5/55/40 in seven instalments - Down payment: 5% (At sales launch) - During construction: 55% (7 instalments) - On handover: 40% Paid before handover: 60%. As listed by Property Finder for Azul Tower and Cyan Tower. ## What works - Wide choice: Aldar listed 88 apartments across one, two and three bedrooms on 13 November 2026 - Fitness-led shared facilities, from a powerlifting podium and obstacle course to a yoga pavilion and family pool - Part of the Athlon masterplan, with its walking and cycling loops and parks - Developed by Aldar, a listed and state-linked company, with Dubai Holding ## What to weigh - Developer prices start at AED 1.7 million, well above the AED 1.35 million launch figure still shown - About AED 681,000 falls due at handover on a AED 1.7 million apartment if the 5/55/40 plan applies - Completion is due in Q4 2029, and Property Finder gives early 2030 for some Rise buildings - Several Rise buildings complete together and many buyers will be investors, which may hold back rents at first - Service charges are not yet published, and the location depends on the car ## Location In the Athlon community in Dubailand, Dubai. Property Finder places Rise near the E611 and D54 roads, with Global Village, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dubai Outlet Mall nearby. - Dubai International Airport: about 25 minutes - Jumeirah Beach: about 30 minutes - Downtown Dubai: about 30 minutes ## Amenities - Community plaza - Community square - Powerlifting podium - HIIT podium - Obstacle course - Children's calisthenics area - Stretching zone - Balance training area - Family pool - Skate park - Yoga pavilion - Meditation deck - Hammocks - Reflexology path ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Rise by Athlon? On 13 November 2026 Aldar listed one-bedroom apartments from AED 1.7 million, two-bedroom apartments from AED 2.41 million and three-bedroom apartments from AED 3.42 million. The AED 1,350,000 figure still shown on Aldar's card and on Property Finder is the launch price. ### When will Rise by Athlon be completed? Aldar gives the fourth quarter of 2029. Property Finder dates individual buildings from December 2029 to the first quarter of 2030. Rely on the date in your sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan at Rise by Athlon? Property Finder lists 5% at sales launch, 55% during construction and 40% on handover for Azul Tower and Cyan Tower, with one option spreading the construction share over seven instalments. Confirm the current terms with Aldar. ### How big are the apartments? Aldar gives 848 to 2,718 sq ft across the project. The units it listed on 13 November 2026 were 1,000 to 1,068 sq ft for one bedroom, 1,440 to 1,720 sq ft for two and 2,057 to 2,718 sq ft for three. ### Who is the developer of Rise by Athlon? Rise by Athlon is being developed by [Aldar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/aldar). About Aldar: Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, behind Yas Island and Al Raha Beach, now also building in Dubai with Dubai Holding and Expo City. ### Can foreigners buy at Rise by 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 Rise by 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 Rise by Athlon, larger unit types reach that level, while the smallest do not. 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 Rise by Athlon? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,703,363 that comes to about AED 68,135, 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: Rise by Athlon](https://www.aldar.com/properties/en/uae/dubai/rise-by-athlon) - [Aldar: Rise by Athlon brochure](https://vazeno.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/RISE_MAGENTA_BROCHURE-V2.pdf/e4a09770f6d911f08e63b6ec98be2ad5) - [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: Rise by Athlon 1](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/rise) - [Property Finder: Azul Tower](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/azul-tower) - [Property Finder: Cyan Tower](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/aldar-properties-pjsc/cyan-tower) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/rise-by-athlon. 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