Eligible for UAE 10-Year Golden Visa
Grande Signature Residences by EMAAR at Downtown Dubai
at Downtown Dubai2, 3 & 4 BR Apartments & PenthousesPrice (AED)3.83M*
Unit (Bedrooms)2, 3 & 4 BR
Sizes (Sq. Ft.)1,137 - 2,688
PossessionReady To Move In
Burj Khalifa from your window, Dubai Opera at your door. Emaar Grande Signature Residences is a 78-storey luxury tower by Emaar Properties in Downtown Dubai offering 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses from 1,137 to 2,688 sq.ft. Completed in June 2022, the tower delivers immediate occupancy or rental income at one of the strongest yield addresses in the city, where the Opera District's cultural density keeps demand consistently high.
Emaar Grande Signature Residences is a 78-storey tower on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai the address most closely associated with the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera. The project was developed by Emaar Properties, the company behind Downtown Dubai itself. Emaar was founded in 1997, has delivered over 85,000 homes globally, and remains the only developer with the authority and infrastructure to build inside the Opera District at this scale. Grande Signature Residences launched in 2020 as the premium tier within the broader Grande building a collection of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses on the upper floors, marketed separately for their upgraded interiors and full Burj Khalifa sight lines. The project completed in June 2022 and is now fully occupied, with an active secondary market.
The apartments here run from 1,137 sq.ft for a 2-bedroom to 2,688 sq.ft for a 4-bedroom penthouse. Three configurations are available: 2-bedroom units from 1,137 to 1,245 sq.ft, 3-bedroom apartments at approximately 1,861 sq.ft, and 4-bedroom penthouses at 2,688 sq.ft. The Signature Residences tier was specifically upgraded from standard Grande units featuring premium wood veneer joinery, stone floors, and high-specification tiles throughout. Floor-to-ceiling windows are standard across all configurations, providing maximum daylight and unobstructed views of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Opera, and the wider Downtown skyline. Open-plan living and dining areas, a full kitchen, private balconies, and concierge access define the daily residential experience. Every unit is freehold.
Downtown Dubai covers approximately 2 square kilometres and holds within it the Burj Khalifa (829.8 metres), The Dubai Mall (502 retail stores, 200+ dining outlets), the Dubai Fountain (the world's largest choreographed fountain at 275 metres), and Dubai Opera a 2,000-seat multipurpose venue for opera, theatre, and concerts. Grande Signature Residences sits directly on the lakefront promenade, adjacent to Dubai Opera, with a 4-minute walk to The Dubai Mall and a 3-minute walk to the base of the Burj Khalifa. The podium delivers resident-exclusive amenities: an infinity pool, indoor gym, yoga room, children's playground, BBQ zone, sky garden, leisure deck, multi-format theatre, and a rooftop restaurant. The community itself is walkable in a way that almost no other Dubai address can claim.
Secondary market transactions at Grande register at approximately AED 3,377 per square foot based on DLD records placing it in the premium Downtown bracket, consistent with the address's cultural gravity and zero vacancy risk profile. Downtown Dubai carries a gross rental yield of 5–7%, with 2-bedroom units consistently generating above AED 180,000 per year in annual rent. Units above AED 2 million qualify for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa applicable across most of the 2 and 3-bedroom range. Capital gains tax is 0%. Income tax on rental returns is 0%. As a completed, ready-to-move-in property with no construction risk, the investment case is simpler than off-plan: buyers take immediate ownership, rental income can begin from month one, and all title deed costs are settled directly through DLD at transfer. Emaar's on-time delivery track record is confirmed this building is done.
Grande Signature Residences is not a project to buy at launch and wait for it is a project to own now. The building delivered on time, the district has matured, and the secondary market is active with verified DLD transaction data supporting the pricing. For buyers entering the Downtown Dubai market today, the combination of premium views, a landmark developer, freehold ownership, and a walkable cultural address is difficult to replicate. NRI buyers in particular benefit from the 0% tax structure, immediate rental returns, and Golden Visa eligibility on units above AED 2 million. Speak to the Dubai Housing team to check current resale availability, confirmed unit prices, and the fastest path to ownership
Emaar Grande Signature Residences offers 2-bedroom apartments (1,137–1,245 sq.ft), 3-bedroom apartments (approx. 1,861 sq.ft), and 4-bedroom penthouses (2,688 sq.ft) all with floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan layouts, premium finishes, and balconies facing the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.
The podium at Grande Signature Residences delivers an infinity pool, gym, yoga room, sky garden, children's playground, BBQ zones, and a multi-format theatre resident-exclusive amenities designed for a building of just 71 floors, not a 1,000-unit tower. Beyond the building, the Downtown Dubai community provides unmatched lifestyle infrastructure: The Dubai Mall's 500+ retail and dining outlets, Dubai Opera's full annual programme, the Burj Khalifa observation decks, and the choreographed Dubai Fountain. Daily life here does not require leaving the district and most residents don't.
Downtown Dubai sits at the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road Dubai's two primary arteries in the emirate's geographic and cultural centre. The district is Dubai's single most internationally recognised address, home to the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera. For residents of Grande Signature Residences, the practical advantages are significant: DIFC is 5 minutes away for finance professionals, Dubai International Airport is 10 minutes by car, and the Burj Khalifa metro station is a 4-minute drive. Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan designates Downtown as a protected premium zone no new large-scale residential development is planned within the Opera District boundary. This supply constraint underpins long-term value.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja — RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
Emaar Grande Signature Residences is located on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in the Opera District, Downtown Dubai. The tower sits directly adjacent to Dubai Opera and overlooks the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa a 5-minute walk to the tower, 4 minutes to The Dubai Mall, and 10 minutes to DIFC by car.
The development offers 2-bedroom apartments (1,137–1,245 sq.ft), 3-bedroom apartments (approximately 1,861 sq.ft), and 4-bedroom penthouses (2,688 sq.ft). All units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan layouts, premium stone and wood veneer finishes, and private balconies with unobstructed Burj Khalifa or Dubai Fountain views.
Resale units start from approximately AED 3.83 million for a 2-bedroom apartment. The current secondary market price averages AED 3,377 per square foot based on DLD transaction records. Contact the Dubai Housing team for current unit availability and confirmed seller pricing.
Emaar Grande Signature Residences was completed in June 2022, delivered on schedule by Emaar Properties. The tower is fully occupied and generating active rental income. Buyers can take possession immediately upon completion of the resale transaction typically within 30–45 days.
Yes - units valued at AED 2 million or above qualify buyers for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. Most 2-bedroom and all 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses in Grande Signature Residences exceed the AED 2 million threshold. Confirm specific unit pricing with the Dubai Housing team to verify eligibility.
Three factors make this a strong investment: the Opera District address (finite supply, no new land available), a 5–7% gross rental yield driven by Downtown Dubai's 14 million annual visitors, and a globally trusted developer with zero delivery risk. Add 0% capital gains tax, 0% rental income tax, and immediate occupancy and the case is clear. Browse more luxury apartments in Downtown Dubai at dubaihousing-ae.com/our-communities/downtown-dubai.
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