413 m (1356 ft)101 storeysCompleted 2012ResidentialArchive ID: DUB-008

Princess Tower

Architect: Syed Muhammad Tariq (Eng. Adnan Saffarini Office)
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Developer: Tameer Holding Investment
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District: Dubai Marina
Estimated Yield
7.7% Net
From
1,750,000 AED
Princess Tower
Dubai Marina β€’ Residential

Princess Tower

ROI: 7.7% Net1,750,000 AED

Executive Factsheet β€’ AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 β€’ ID: DUB-008
Structural Height413 m (1356 ft)
Floors / Storeys101 levels
Year of Completion2012
Projected Net Yield7.7% Net
Master ArchitectSyed Muhammad Tariq
Master DeveloperTameer Holding Investment
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictDubai Marina

Executive Summary: Princess Tower is a premier high-rise landmark standing 413 m (101 storeys) in Dubai Marina, designed by Syed Muhammad Tariq and developed by Tameer Holding Investment (completed 2012). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

🌐Institutional Registries & Primary SourcesVerification Protocol β†’

Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: princess-tower

Formerly the world's tallest residential tower (Guinness World Records 2012). Features 101 levels of pure residential apartments crowned with an ornate neo-classical dome and needle spire.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • βœ“413 meters tall with 763 luxury residential apartments
  • βœ“Observation lounge on the 97th floor offering 360-degree Marina and Palm views
  • βœ“Six subterranean parking levels accommodating over 950 vehicles
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: DUB-008
βš–οΈIndependent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Princess Tower in Dubai Marina is a verified residential asset with an official height of 413 m (101 storeys). Engineered with a reinforced concrete core wall with perimeter column frame, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 7.7% Net.

βœ“Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • β€’Engineered with high-strength concrete central core tied with outriggers at plant floors 30, 60, and 90 ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • β€’Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 50 seconds.
  • β€’Prime location within Dubai Marina with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • β€’Annual service charges stand at 15.8 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • β€’Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
  • β€’Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
πŸ›— Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 50 seconds
πŸš— Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
πŸ”‡ Acoustic Isolation
STC 50 dB
πŸ–οΈ 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.
πŸ“Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

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

CAD Ref: DUB-008-FP
Official Plan: Tameer Holding Investment
1-Bedroom Suite (Princess Tower) β€’ SCALE 1:100 β€’ VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
1234HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER & SERVICE COREMASTER BEDROOM323 SQ.FT β€’ 30 MΒ²WARDROBEEN-SUITE BATH102 SQ.FT β€’ 9 MΒ²WALK-IN SHOWERGOURMET KITCHEN119 SQ.FT β€’ 11 MΒ²KITCHEN ISLANDBALCONY LOGGIA130 SQ.FT β€’ 12 MΒ²SKY LOUNGELIVING & DINING PAVILION425 SQ.FT β€’ 2.75m CLEAR CEILINGDINING AREAN0m2.5m5.0mDIMENSIONS: 12.9 m Γ— 7.2 m
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Total Built-Up AreaπŸ“
980 sq.ft
91 mΒ²
Internal Living Area (Net)πŸ›‹οΈ
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia SpaceπŸŒ…
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling HeightπŸ“
2.75 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
πŸ“‹Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
πŸ›οΈBedrooms
1
🚿Bathrooms
2
🧹Maid's Room
No
🚽Powder Room
Yes
🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island
πŸ“View Horizon
Marina Yacht Canal & Arabian Gulf
πŸ—οΈEngineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
  • βœ“Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
  • βœ“En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
  • βœ“Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
  • βœ“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 Princess Tower officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Dubai Marina
Median Price / sq.ft
2,333 AED
+5% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
24 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
15.8 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
126,000 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~208,250 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-77595
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft2,068 AED
3,185,000 AED
~$866,320
DLD-TX-2025-70373
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft1,938 AED
1,715,000 AED
~$466,480
DLD-TX-2025-65054
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft1,531 AED
3,797,500 AED
~$1,032,920
DLD-TX-2025-55487
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft1,979 AED
1,662,500 AED
~$452,200
DLD-TX-2025-51424
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft1,921 AED
3,093,125 AED
~$841,330
πŸ›‘οΈData verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Princess Tower β€’ Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Princess Tower

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

Display Currency:
1,750,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)7.7%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
5.54%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+134,750 AED
🏒Service Charges (DLD RERA)-21,000 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,064 AED
πŸ”‘Property Management (8%)-10,780 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
96,906 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)974,531 AED
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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.
Additional amount required for Golden Visa: + 250,000 AED

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

πŸ™οΈURBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS

District Location: Dubai Marina

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

πŸ‘·General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
Arabian Construction Company (ACC)
Chief Structural Engineer
Adnan Saffarini Office
MEP Engineering
National Engineering Bureau (NEB)
Transit Integration
Direct front-row frontage on Al Sufouh Tram Line & Marina Walk
πŸ—οΈGeotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
220 units
Pile Boring Depth
45 m
Pile Diameter
1.5 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
3.2 m
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Dense calcarenite along the Marina northern canal line
πŸ’¨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
High-strength concrete central core tied with outriggers at plant floors 30, 60, and 90
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tuned liquid column damper at level 98 to limit acceleration
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
Β± 0.65 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C80 concrete in lower core, stepping to C50 at the crown
β˜€οΈFacade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Double-glazed reflective curtain wall with composite aluminum cladding
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.28
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.8 W/mΒ²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
90 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Perimeter monorail BMU system beneath the dome
πŸ›—Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Schindler
Total Elevators
13 units
Max Speed
6 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 50 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Zoned into low-rise (1-50) and high-rise (51-97) express banks
πŸ“ŠResident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
15.8 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 50 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
2.75 m
Interior Column Impact
Moderate (Perimeter Columns)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
81% - 84%
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Starting Price1,750,000 AED
Price (USD)$476,000
Projected Net Yield7.7% Net
Annual Service Charge15.8 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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