306 m (1005 ft)73 storeysCompleted 2013ResidentialArchive ID: DUB-004

Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower)

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) (SOM (Same team as Burj Khalifa))
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Developer: Cayan Real Estate Investment
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District: Dubai Marina
Estimated Yield
7.9% Net
From
2,200,000 AED
Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower)
Dubai Marina • Residential

Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower)

ROI: 7.9% Net2,200,000 AED

Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 • ID: DUB-004
Structural Height306 m (1005 ft)
Floors / Storeys73 levels
Year of Completion2013
Projected Net Yield7.9% Net
Master ArchitectSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Master DeveloperCayan Real Estate Investment
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictDubai Marina

Executive Summary: Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower) is a premier high-rise landmark standing 306 m (73 storeys) in Dubai Marina, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and developed by Cayan Real Estate Investment (completed 2013). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: cayan-tower

A structural engineering tour-de-force: a residential skyscraper that twists a full 90 degrees around a cylindrical concrete core as it rises. Every single floorplate is rotated 1.2 degrees relative to the one below.

Archival Note (Dubai-Architecture.info): Documented during its dramatic foundation sea-wall repair in 2007-2008.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • ✓Helical 90-degree twist from base to crown without any internal structural columns
  • ✓Perforated metal screen panels shield apartments from direct desert solar radiation
  • ✓Awarded Best Tall Building in the Middle East by CTBUH in 2014
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: DUB-004
⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower) in Dubai Marina is a verified residential asset with an official height of 306 m (73 storeys). Engineered with a cast-in-place concrete cylindrical core with perimeter inclined columns, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 7.9% Net.

✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • •Engineered with cylindrical slip-formed central core with post-tensioned flat floor slabs ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • •Vertical transport powered by Mitsubishi Electric with a peak rush hour wait time of < 40 seconds.
  • •Prime location within Dubai Marina with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • •Annual service charges stand at 18.5 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
< 40 seconds
🚗 Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
🔇 Acoustic Isolation
STC 52 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 Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower).

CAD Ref: DUB-004-FP
SOM Helical Series Architectural Series
1-Bedroom Suite (Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower)) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
123490° ROTATED HELICAL COLUMN ARRAYMASTER 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 • 2.85m 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📏
2.85 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 Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower) officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Dubai Marina
Median Price / sq.ft
2,933 AED
+5.4% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
21 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
18.5 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
158,400 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~261,800 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-78496
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft2,600 AED
4,004,000 AED
~$1,089,088
DLD-TX-2025-71140
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft2,436 AED
2,156,000 AED
~$586,432
DLD-TX-2025-65105
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft1,925 AED
4,774,000 AED
~$1,298,528
DLD-TX-2025-56790
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft2,488 AED
2,090,000 AED
~$568,480
DLD-TX-2025-49875
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft2,415 AED
3,888,500 AED
~$1,057,672
🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower) • Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower)

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Cayan Tower (Infinity Tower).

Display Currency:
2,200,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)7.9%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
5.76%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+173,800 AED
🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-26,400 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED
🔑Property Management (8%)-13,904 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
126,696 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,249,480 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.

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District Location: Dubai Marina

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

👷General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
Arabtec Construction
Chief Structural Engineer
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
MEP Engineering
Khatib & Alami
Transit Integration
Direct exit to Marina Walk and Dubai Tram Marina Towers station
🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
144 units
Pile Boring Depth
38 m
Pile Diameter
1.2 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
3.2 m reinforced concrete mat
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Dense coastal calcarenite along the Marina canal wall
💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Cylindrical slip-formed central core with post-tensioned flat floor slabs
Vortex Shedding Damping
Helical geometry fundamentally disrupts wind vortex shedding by breaking wind currents
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
± 0.28 m (exceptionally rigid due to twisted aerodynamics)
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C70 high-strength concrete
☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Curved double-glazed Low-E glass with exterior architectural titanium-finish louvers
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.23
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.5 W/m²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
75 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Twin articulated BMU arms on roof tracks adapting to twisted facade contours
🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric
Total Elevators
7 units
Max Speed
7 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 40 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Central core elevator banks serving low, mid, and high residential sectors
📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
18.5 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 52 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
2.85 m
Interior Column Impact
Complex (Curved/Inclined Facade)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
79% - 83%
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Starting Price2,200,000 AED
Price (USD)$599,000
Projected Net Yield7.9% Net
Annual Service Charge18.5 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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