450 m (1476 ft)106 storeysCompleted 2027Residential

Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower

Architect: Dar Al Arkan / Franck Muller (Dar Al Arkan Architectural Studio)
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Developer: Dar Al Arkan (Saudi Arabia)
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District: Dubai Marina
Estimated Yield
8.6% Net
From
2,350,000 AED
Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower
Dubai Marina • Residential

Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower

ROI: 8.6% Net2,350,000 AED

Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 • ID: franck-muller-aeternitas
Structural Height450 m (1476 ft)
Floors / Storeys106 levels
Year of Completion2027
Projected Net Yield8.6% Net
Master ArchitectDar Al Arkan / Franck Muller
Master DeveloperDar Al Arkan (Saudi Arabia)
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictDubai Marina

Executive Summary: Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower is a premier high-rise landmark standing 450 m (106 storeys) in Dubai Marina, designed by Dar Al Arkan / Franck Muller and developed by Dar Al Arkan (Saudi Arabia) (completed 2027). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: franck-muller-aeternitas

The world's tallest branded residential clocktower at 450 meters. Features an astronomical Franck Muller monumental timepiece at its apex, visible from several kilometers away.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • ✓450-meter supertall standing as a focal beacon for the Dubai Marina skyline
  • ✓World's largest astronomical mechanical clock face integrated into the tower pinnacle
  • ✓Luxury branded residences with Swiss horological custom interior detailing
  • ✓Private cigar lounge, screening cinema, and sky spa at Level 70
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: franck-muller-aeternitas
⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina is a verified residential asset with an official height of 450 m (106 storeys). Engineered with a reinforced concrete mega-core with composite steel-concrete outrigger trusses, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 8.6% Net.

✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • •Engineered with mega-core wall with three tiers of steel outrigger trusses ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • •Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 35 seconds.
  • •Prime location within Dubai Marina with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • •Annual service charges stand at 28.5 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • •Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
  • •Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
🛗 Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 35 seconds
🚗 Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
🔇 Acoustic Isolation
STC 56 dB
🏖️ Holiday Homes / Airbnb
Subject to standard Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) licensing regulations and building HOA bylaws.
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Auditor Notice on Hidden Costs: District cooling capacity charges (Empower District Cooling) plus annual capital reserve allocations.
📐Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower.

CAD Ref: franck-muller-aeternitas-FP
Official Plan: Dar Al Arkan (Saudi Arabia)
1-Bedroom Suite (Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
1234HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER & SERVICE COREMASTER BEDROOM323 SQ.FT • 30 M²WARDROBEEN-SUITE BATH102 SQ.FT • 9 M²WALK-IN SHOWERGOURMET KITCHEN119 SQ.FT • 11 M²KITCHEN ISLANDBALCONY LOGGIA130 SQ.FT • 12 M²SKY LOUNGELIVING & DINING PAVILION425 SQ.FT • 3.1m CLEAR CEILINGDINING AREAN0m2.5m5.0mDIMENSIONS: 12.9 m × 7.2 m
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Total Built-Up Area📐
980 sq.ft
91 m²
Internal Living Area (Net)🛋️
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia Space🌅
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling Height📏
3.1 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
📋Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
🛏️Bedrooms
1
🚿Bathrooms
2
🧹Maid's Room
No
🚽Powder Room
Yes
🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island
📍View Horizon
Marina Yacht Canal & Arabian Gulf
🏗️Engineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
  • ✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
  • ✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
  • ✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
  • ✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts
Verified DLD Open Data Stream

Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger

Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Dubai Marina
Median Price / sq.ft
2,765 AED
+6.2% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
25 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
28.5 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
169,200 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~279,650 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-76007
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft2,777 AED
4,277,000 AED
~$1,163,344
DLD-TX-2025-72340
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft2,602 AED
2,303,000 AED
~$626,416
DLD-TX-2025-65744
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft2,056 AED
5,099,500 AED
~$1,387,064
DLD-TX-2025-58272
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft2,658 AED
2,232,500 AED
~$607,240
DLD-TX-2025-50101
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft2,580 AED
4,153,625 AED
~$1,129,786
🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower • Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower.

Display Currency:
2,350,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)8.6%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
6.42%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+202,100 AED
🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-28,200 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED
🔑Property Management (8%)-16,168 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
150,932 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,412,660 AED
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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.
Eligible for UAE 10-Yr Golden Visa (from 2M AED)

Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.

🏙️URBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS

District Location: Dubai Marina

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

👷General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
London Gate Contracting
Chief Structural Engineer
WSP Middle East
MEP Engineering
Hilson Moran
Transit Integration
Positioned on Marina North corridor with swift access to Sheikh Zayed Road E11
🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
230 units
Pile Boring Depth
52 m
Pile Diameter
1.5 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
3.8 m reinforced concrete slab
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Dense coastal calcarenite with high-capacity friction piles
💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Mega-core wall with three tiers of steel outrigger trusses
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tuned mass damper (TMD) housed behind the monumental clock face
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
± 0.68 m at 450m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C85 high-durability concrete
☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Custom tinted triple-glazed Low-E glass with polished bronze metallic ribs
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.21
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.3 W/m²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
75 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Concealed clocktower gantry cranes and perimeter tracks
🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Schindler
Total Elevators
18 units
Max Speed
8 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 35 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Four distinct vertical elevator zones with smart destination dispatch
📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
28.5 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 56 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
3.1 m
Interior Column Impact
Minimal (Open Spans)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
83% - 87%
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Starting Price2,350,000 AED
Price (USD)$640,000
Projected Net Yield8.6% Net
Annual Service Charge28.5 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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