Mr C Residences Downtown
Dubai's first branded Cipriani family residence — 71-storey supertall tower with views of Burj Khalifa
Sheikh Zayed Road · Downtown Dubai (next to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall)
Key facts
Developer
Alta Real Estate Development
District
Downtown Dubai
Handover
Q4 2026 (December 2026 — handover)
Height
71 floors · 365 m (CTBUH supertall classification)
Units
~190 residences (apartments + 22 Nobile Collection penthouses on top floors)
Sales status
Active sales · TBD% — research with manager (close to handover Q4 2026, premium units traditionally taken first)
Overview
Mr C Residences Downtown is Dubai's first full-fledged implementation of a branded Cipriani family residence. This is not a licensing deal: design and service standards are fully prescribed by the Cipriani family, who have spent 90 years shaping the legendary culture of Harry's Bar (Venice, since 1931), Cipriani Wall Street, Mr C Beverly Hills.
Architecture by Arquitectonica (Bernardo Fort-Brescia), the same firm that designed Westin Times Square, Conrad New York Downtown and Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. 71 floors, 365 metres — CTBUH supertall classification. Interiors by 1508 London with a portfolio including Bvlgari Resort Bali, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Four Seasons Madrid.
Location — Sheikh Zayed Road directly at the height of Burj Khalifa: 5 min walk to Dubai Mall, 7 min to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro, 8 min to DIFC. Every unit from 2BR has a private terrace with views of Burj Khalifa or Marina skyline. The top 22 penthouses form the Nobile Collection — triplex/duplex with double-height living, dual-aspect glazing and concierge service from Mr C Hotels.
Prices & unit types
| Unit type | Size | Price | in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR Standard | 1,250-1,450 sqft | from AED 8.1M | ~$2.20M |
| 3BR Standard | 1,800-2,100 sqft | from AED 14M | ~$3.81M |
| 3BR Premium (high floor 50+) | 2,000-2,300 sqft | from AED 17M | ~$4.63M |
| 4BR Nobile Collection penthouse | 3,500-5,500 sqft | from AED 25M | ~$6.81M+ |
- Burj Khalifa direct view: +15-25% premium over base price
- Corner unit: +6-10% for dual glazing
- Floor 50+ (sky collection): +10-18% for top floors
- Furnished optional: 1508 London design pack +AED 500K-1.2M (at client's option)
Payment plan
20%
Upon SPA signing · price locked for 60 days via 5% deposit
60%
6 instalments of 10% every 4-5 months during construction
20%
On handover (Q4 2026) — Title Deed simultaneously with keys
Payment terms
- Mortgage for UAE residents: up to 75% LTV via Mashreq, Emirates NBD, ENBD-Tabarak — rate from 4.49% per annum (May 2026)
- Mortgage for non-residents: up to 50% LTV — rate from 5.2-6.0%
- Cooling-off period: 14 days after SPA (right of withdrawal without penalty under UAE Real Estate Law)
- Penalty for late payment: 0.25% per month (RERA standard) — after 30 days the developer may cancel the contract
Location & distances
- Sheikh Zayed Road — Dubai's main artery (12 lanes), top-2 prestige address
- Nearby: Dubai Opera (5 min), Dubai Fountain, Dubai Aquarium, Souk Al Bahar
- Restaurants: Cipriani (the brand match!), Zuma, La Petite Maison, Roberto's — within walking distance
- Shopping: Dubai Mall (1200+ stores), Boulevard Plaza, City Walk
- Park: Burj Park (3 min), Safa Park (10 min)
- Hospitals: American Hospital Dubai (10 min), Mediclinic City Hospital (12 min)
Amenities
5-star Mr C hotel service
24/7 concierge, room service, in-residence dining, doorman
Sky Infinity Pool on the 65th floor
panoramic view of Burj Khalifa + lounge area with bar counter
Modern Technogym + spa
600 sqm — cardio, strength, yoga studio, personal trainers on request
Spa & Wellness Center
Russian banya, hammam, masseuse on call, manicure/pedicure
Fine-dining Cipriani restaurant
Cipriani family partnership — in the project, opens with Q4 2026 handover
Lounge & Bar
private members area for residents, 50 seats, wine cellar
Valet Parking
plus 24/7 guest parking, 2 parking spaces in ownership
Business Center
4 meeting rooms (2-12 people), co-working space, scanner/printer
Private Cinema
12 seats, Dolby Atmos, booking via app
Kids Club + Nanny On-call
separate zone with nannies (Thursday-Sunday evenings 18-22)
Landscaped Sky Gardens
on the 5th and 65th floors — plants, lounges, BBQ area
Smart Home Crestron
climate, lighting, blinds, Sonos via iPad/app
Residence features
- Living room ceiling height 4.2 m (Mr C Downtown signature) — rare for residential Dubai
- Floor-to-ceiling windows without frames (UV protection, 35 dB sound insulation)
- Italian marble (Calacatta or Statuario at choice) in bathrooms and kitchen
- Premium oak parquet (engineered, 14 mm) in rooms
- Boffi (Italy) kitchen — premium Phoenix or K6 series with stone island
- Premium appliances: Miele (oven, dishwasher), Sub-Zero (refrigerator), Wolf (cooktop)
- Spa-bathroom: dual vanity with Calacatta marble, walk-in rain shower, Antonio Lupi free-standing tub in master
- Walk-in closet 8-12 sqm in master bedroom with mirrors and LED lighting
- Private balconies with breakfast area (8-15 sqm depending on type)
- Smart-home Crestron (top-1 on the market) — full integration with all systems
Schools nearby
GEMS Wellington Primary School
British EYFS-Y6 · KHDA Outstanding · Tuition AED 50-95K/year
Jumeirah College (GEMS)
British IGCSE/A-levels · KHDA Outstanding · Tuition AED 90-110K/year
GEMS World Academy
IB Diploma · KHDA Outstanding · Tuition AED 75-130K/year
Dubai International Academy (Emirates Hills)
IB Programme · KHDA Outstanding · Tuition AED 80-120K/year
Rental yield & ROI
6.5-7.5% gross — Sheikh Zayed Road branded apartments segment (Knight Frank Q1 2026)
5.2-6.1% net — after 8% management, service charges, 3% vacancy, AC
+1.5-2.5% with Airbnb format (allowed at Mr C, ~85% days occupied per MMR estimate)
For 3BR (~2,000 sqft): 40-50K AED/year (~$10.8-13.6K)
- Sheikh Zayed Road branded apartments: +12% in 2024, +8% in 2025 (DLD)
- Knight Frank forecast for 2026-2028: +6-9% annually for premium segment
- Liquidity: 45-90 days for 2BR, 90-150 for 3BR (DLD; Knight Frank Branded Residence Report 2026)
- Iran-ceasefire effect (08.04.2026): +5% spike on premium segment in April
Golden Visa eligibility
- AED 2M threshold — automatically covered in this project (minimum 2BR from 8.1M — 4x buffer)
- Visa term: 10 years, with possibility of extension for another 10 years upon expiry
- Family sponsorship: spouse + children of any age + parents of investor + 1 domestic helper
- Processing: 4-8 weeks after Title Deed — medical tests + Emirates ID + biometrics
Project timeline
Today (08.05.2026)
Reservation agreement + 5% deposit -> price locked for 60 days
30 days
SPA + 15% second part of deposit
Q3 2026
Top-out (71st floor reached) — final milestones
Q3-Q4 2026
Facade complete + interior fit-out (Mr C brand commissioning)
Q4 2026
Sky amenities, lobby finalization, brand-grade staging
December 2026 (Q4 handover)
Handover + Title Deed for first owners
Q1 2027
Snagging + defect liability period start
Q2 2027
Move-in / commercialization via MMR / Better Homes
2028+
Post-handover capital appreciation phase (branded residence multiple)
Frequently asked questions
AED 8.1M (2BR) · AED 14M+ (3BR) · AED 25M+ (4BR Nobile Collection penthouse)
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