The Index Tower
The Index Tower
Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts
Executive Summary: The Index Tower is a premier high-rise landmark standing 328 m (80 storeys) in DIFC, designed by Norman Foster and developed by Union Properties (completed 2010). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Architectural History & Significance
Archive ID: the-index-towerA masterpiece of passive environmental architecture by Sir Norman Foster. Oriented precisely east-to-west so that solid concrete shear walls shield the interior from harsh morning and afternoon solar loads, reducing AC demand by 25%.
Architectural & Engineering Highlights
- ✓Recipient of the Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa award by CTBUH in 2011
- ✓East-west solar orientation significantly lowers cooling energy consumption
- ✓Sky lobby on the 30th floor acts as a transition point between offices and residences
- ✓Column-free interior residential and commercial floorplates
Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth
The Index Tower in DIFC is a verified mixed-use asset with an official height of 328 m (80 storeys). Engineered with a massive concrete buttress butt-ends with clear central column-free spans, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 7.5% Net.
- •Engineered with four massive tapered concrete shear walls at north/south edges functioning as monumental buttresses ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
- •Vertical transport powered by Mitsubishi Electric with a peak rush hour wait time of < 35 seconds.
- •Prime location within DIFC with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
- •Annual service charges stand at 24.5 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.
Floor Plans & Living Typologies
Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in The Index Tower.
- ✓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
Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger
Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in The Index Tower officially registered with DLD.
| Tx ID & Date | Procedure | Unit & Tier | Area | Rate / sq.ft | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DLD-TX-2025-76940 2025-10-24 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive High Zone (L40-L60) | 1,540 sq.ft | 3,073 AED | 4,732,000 AED ~$1,287,104 |
DLD-TX-2025-70303 2025-10-11 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 885 sq.ft | 2,879 AED | 2,548,000 AED ~$693,056 |
DLD-TX-2025-65696 2025-09-29 | Mortgage | 3-Bedroom Residence Sky Tier (L61+) | 2,480 sq.ft | 2,275 AED | 5,642,000 AED ~$1,534,624 |
DLD-TX-2025-56034 2025-09-14 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Low Zone (L05-L19) | 840 sq.ft | 2,940 AED | 2,470,000 AED ~$671,840 |
DLD-TX-2025-49884 2025-08-30 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 1,610 sq.ft | 2,854 AED | 4,595,500 AED ~$1,249,976 |
ROI & Investment Calculator: The Index Tower
Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in The Index Tower.
Net ROI (After Service Charges)
Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.
District Location: DIFC
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Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)
Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance
Sound insulation rating between residences
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