DG1 Living in Business Bay: 2026 review of prices and payment plan

The project offers one- and two-bedroom apartments. The main payment plan requires 20% on booking, 10% upon handover, and 70% after booking, with handover listed for June 2027. These facts are taken from the pricing table and payment plan for DG1 Living, and buyers should treat all figures as subject to confirmation with the developer and Dubai Land Department registration.

The priced inventory consists of 17 one-bedroom units and 8 two-bedroom units. One-bedroom apartments are priced between AED 3,217,300 and AED 3,860,070, with internal areas from 1,051.31 sq ft to 1,287.9 sq ft. Two-bedroom apartments are priced between AED 4,097,640 and AED 4,914,440, with internal areas from 1,358.08 sq ft to 1,859.36 sq ft.

The overall minimum asking price is AED 3,217,300 and the maximum is AED 4,914,440. Of the 25 units priced, zero are at or under AED 2,500,000. This means the project does not provide a low-entry price point within the sub-2.5M segment.

The number of units priced is 25 out of the total development; total unit count is not stated in the data. Buyers should confirm the full inventory and whether additional unit types or phases will be released.

The main payment plan for DG1 Living is split into three milestones: 20% on booking, 10% upon handover, and 70% after booking. The handover is listed for June 2027, so the 10% payment is due at that point. The 70% portion is labelled after booking; the data does not specify the exact timing or number of instalments. Buyers should request the full schedule from Dar Al Arkan.

A 20% initial commitment is moderate, but the large residual means later-stage funding must be planned. The plan offers no post-handover payment flexibility based on the data provided, as only 10% is due at handover. Confirm all instalment dates and any late payment terms before signing.

DG1 Living is located in Business Bay, Dubai. Area-level aggregates for Business Bay indicate an average sell price of AED 3,959,199 and an average rent of AED 17,989. These are indicative area averages only; the basis varies and they should not be used to derive returns for this project.

Buyers should verify the exact plot position, access to roads and transport, and the state of surrounding construction with the developer and Dubai Land Department records. The area name is Business Bay, but the site's immediate context can materially affect liveability and resale.

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Escrow. Verify the project's escrow account with the Dubai Land Department under Dubai Law No. (8) of 2007. Payments should be directed only to the escrow account named in the sales purchase agreement, and the account details should be cross-checked with DLD before any transfer.

Oqood registration. Confirm that the sale is registered through Oqood, the interim off-plan registration system, with the Dubai Land Department. Registration establishes the buyer's interest in the specific unit and should be completed for the unit before significant payments are made.

Service charges. No service charge figure is provided for DG1 Living. Service charges are set through RERA-approved annual budgets and can change. Request the current approved budget and ask how future increases are calculated and what the charges cover.

Handover date. The project lists handover in June 2027. Confirm this date in the sales purchase agreement and check for any provisions covering delay, penalties, or extension rights. Handover timing should be treated as a contractual matter, not a marketing statement.

Payment plan enforceability. The payment schedule of 20% on booking, 10% upon handover, and 70% after booking should be documented in the sales purchase agreement. Confirm the exact instalment dates, any late payment charges, and the developer's obligations if construction is delayed.

DG1 Living by Dar Al Arkan is a Business Bay off-plan project with one- and two-bedroom apartments priced from AED 3,217,300 to AED 4,914,440. It is suited to buyers who want a new residential unit in Business Bay, are comfortable with a substantial price point above AED 2.5M, and can manage a payment plan with 20% due on booking and 70% after booking. The June 2027 handover gives a clear target date, but this should be confirmed contractually.

Buyers specifically looking for apartments under AED 2,500,000 will find nothing in the current priced inventory, as all 25 priced units exceed that threshold. Oliva's free underwriting report delivers a buy or do-not-buy verdict on a specific unit, based on the unit's price, the payment plan, area data, and contractual risk. It is a suitable next step before committing to a purchase.