AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52" (Dubai South) — SKID Score 6.6/10

Key information

Delivery date: Dec 2027
Location: Dubai, Dubai South, AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"
Payment plan: 20/50/0/30 (post-handover)
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 5,250 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 1,298 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 1,103 sq.ft
SKID score: 6.6 / 10 (Worth comparing)

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Payment plan

20%

Down payment

AED 286K

At sales launch

50%

During construction

AED 716K

Construction milestones

0%

On handover

AED 0

Dec 2027

30%

Post-handover

AED 430K

Over 24 months

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan 1 (post handover 2 years)

20% + 4% OQOOD Fee + 5250 AED Admin Fee20% · AED 286K

50% (10% every 3 month)50% · AED 716K

4% (1% per month)4% · AED 57K

2%2% · AED 29K

4% (1% per month)4% · AED 57K

3%3% · AED 43K

4% (1% per month)4% · AED 57K

2%2% · AED 29K

4% (1% per month)4% · AED 57K

3%3% · AED 43K

4% (1% per month)4% · AED 57K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Acube Abodes Realty official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Dec 2027

About the project

Worth comparing.

The evidenced factors are mixed.

Altair 52 is a residential complex by Acube Abodes Realty in the Dubai South area, presented by AQUA Properties. The building comprises a ground floor, four residential levels, and a rooftop featuring various amenities and leisure areas. The project offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with select layouts including a private study. The exterior embodies modern elegance, where clean architectural lines create a flawless silhouette, while thoughtfully designed lighting makes the façade striking after dark. Interior finishes are of exceptional quality: kitchens are fitted with high-quality, functional appliances, bathrooms feature textured tiles, wood veneer, and mirrors, and living spaces are enhanced with decorative stone panels, textured paint, and exquisite lighting fixtures. Every detail reflects impeccable taste. The development offers an extensive range of amenities for a comfortable lifestyle: adult and children's swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a mini-golf area, a climbing wall, a jogging track, an outdoor workout station, a yoga zone, a zen garden, an open-air cinema, a co-working space, and a rooftop lounge with dedicated BBQ areas. The project’s location ensures excellent connectivity. It is just 7 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, 13 minutes from Expo City Dubai, 20 minutes from Palm Jebel Ali, 40 minutes from Downtown Dubai, and 50 minutes from Abu Dhabi.

57 competing off-plan launches tracked in Dubai South — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 57 competing off-plan launches in Dubai South. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Amenities

BBQ
Billiards
Cabanas
Children’s Pool
Climbing Wall
Coworking Zone
Infinity Pool
Jogging Tracks
Kids’ Play Area
Kids’ Splash Pad
Leisure Areas
Lift
Lobby
Lounge
Mini Golf
Outdoor Cinema
Parking
Pets Allowed
Pool Deck
Resting Areas
Sauna
Shared Gym & Fitness Centre
Sitting Area
Social Zone
Sports Ground
Sunken Seating
Table Tennis
Walking Paths
Yoga Area
Zen Garden

Units

from developer

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

1,103 – 1,231 sq.ft · AED 1,298 / sq.ft

From AED 1.43M

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

7/8 factors backed by verified evidence (82% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

6.6/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 22.0% lower than nearby completed homes (-AED 367/sq.ft.)

22.0% below comparable sales

The developer asks AED 1,431,980 (~AED 1,298/sq.ft. for a published 1,103 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Dubai South sold for a median of AED 1,665/sq.ft. (AED 1,836,495 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 1,298 / sq.ft.

AED 1,431,980 starting price · 1,103 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 1,665 / sq.ft.

~AED 1,836,495 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

-AED 367 / sq.ft. (-22.0%)

-AED 404,515 vs historical median

Published Launch AskAED 1,298 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 1,665 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 22.0% (~AED 404,515) below recent nearby completed homes in Dubai South. While a lower entry rate reduces your starting cost basis, it does not guarantee capital upside or an immediate financial advantage—final outcomes still depend on 4% registration fees, construction delivery, unit micro-location, and market demand at handover.

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Down payment20%

AED 286K

At booking

During construction50%

AED 716K

Construction milestones

On handover0%

AED 0

Handover 2027

Post-handover30%

AED 430K

Over 24 months

View full 8-factor score breakdown & recent DLD sales

Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

High pre-handover capital commitment: 70% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 70% of the contract price (~AED 1,002,386) during construction, with 30% due at or after handover. (Verified Fact · Verified Launch Schedule)

Payment-Plan Exposure

70/30 Split

High pre-handover capital commitment: 70% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 70% of the contract price (~AED 1,002,386) during construction, with 30% due at or after handover.

Why this matters: Front-loaded installment schedules increase capital tied up while the building is unfinished; confirm that milestones are linked to certified construction progress rather than calendar dates.

Competing Supply (Potential Risk)

57 Launches

57 competing off-plan launches tracked in Dubai South — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 57 competing off-plan launches in Dubai South. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Why this matters: Future supply impact is a potential risk rather than a certainty: if multiple towers deliver in the same window, sellers may face longer marketing times or more competitive secondary resale pricing.

Developer Track Record (Incomplete Data)

History Incomplete

Incomplete historical delivery data for Acube Abodes Realty in catalog

Acube Abodes Realty is named on the launch, but SKID currently has 0 verified past-handover completion records in its catalog to evaluate historical on-time delivery performance.

Why this matters: An incomplete catalog record does not necessarily mean a developer has no prior projects elsewhere, but it introduces uncertainty—rely on verified DLD construction escrow milestones and independent due diligence.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 7/8 factors (81.8%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 22.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community
• Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Watch

• Amenities mention park
• 30% of the price is due at or after handover
• Service charge published at 14

Risk

• Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubai South
• 23 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 6.6

Why SKID gave it 6.6

Location

Weight: 29.6%

6.5/ 10

Amenities mention park

Entry price

Weight: 22.2%

9.0/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 22.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Supply / competition

Weight: 14.8%

3.6/ 10

Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubai South

Payment plan

Weight: 14.8%

6.0/ 10

30% of the price is due at or after handover

Delivery risk

Weight: 7.4%

8.6/ 10

Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Exit liquidity

Weight: 7.4%

4.5/ 10

23 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)

Service charges

Weight: 3.7%

7.1/ 10

Service charge published at 14

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Amenities mention park	29.6%	6.5/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 22.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community	22.2%	9.0/ 10
Developer Insufficient evidence (N/A)	18.2%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Supply / competition Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubai South	14.8%	3.6/ 10
Payment plan 30% of the price is due at or after handover	14.8%	6.0/ 10
Delivery risk Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window	7.4%	8.6/ 10
Exit liquidity 23 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)	7.4%	4.5/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 14	3.7%	7.1/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.56M	1,951	1,311
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.26M	851	1,481
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.2M	1,677	1,313
2026-07-07	Ready · Apartment	AED 499K	446	1,120
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.86M	1,334	1,394
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.23M	760	1,624
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.42M	1,773	1,932
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 797K	347	2,294
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 775K	347	2,235
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 800K	348	2,301
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 480K	351	1,368
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 742K	357	2,080
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 480K	338	1,421
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 745K	354	2,102
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.11M	736	1,512
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 730K	352	2,072
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 730K	354	2,062
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 730K	351	2,080
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.97M	1,123	1,755
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 632K	345	1,833
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 648K	341	1,901
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 680K	420	1,621
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.15M	734	1,568
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 696K	381	1,828

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Dubai South, AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Dubai South, Dubai

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Living in Dubai South

Historical DLD Median

AED 1,665 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

3096 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52" a good off-plan investment in Dubai South?

AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52" in Dubai South (Dubai) scores 6.6/10 (compare) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 82% evidenced factor weight. Worth comparing. The evidenced factors are mixed. Strongest evidenced factor: entry price. Weakest: supply. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Dubai South record a median of AED 1,665/sqft across 3096 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"?

Acube Abodes Realty is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"?

The published handover is Dec 2027.

What is the starting price of AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"?

The published starting price is AED 1.43M.

What does the SKID screen mean for AQUA PROPERTIES "Altair 52"?

The SKID screen for this launch in Dubai South is 72 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.