Eligible for UAE 10-Year Golden Visa
Emaar IL Primo Apartments - Opera District in Downtown Dubai
at Downtown Dubai4, 5 & 6 BR ApartmentsPrice (AED)34.5M*
Unit (Bedrooms)4, 5 & 6 BR
Sizes (Sq. Ft.)5,211 - 11,406
PossessionReady To Move In
At 340 metres above Downtown Dubai, there are only 119 apartments. Emaar Il Primo is a 77-storey ultra-luxury tower in The Opera District 1 to 2 residences per floor, 4 to 6 bedrooms, 5,211 to 11,406 sq.ft of Art Deco interiors finished in marble and silk. Developed by Emaar Properties, ready to move in, and positioned at the cultural epicentre of the city with Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera all visible from the same address. Very few buildings in Dubai deliver this level of privacy at this altitude.
Emaar Il Primo is a 77-storey, 340-metre residential tower at The Opera District the cultural quarter of Downtown Dubai, situated directly adjacent to Dubai Opera, Burj Park, and the Dubai Fountain. The tower houses 119 apartments across 4, 5, and 6-bedroom configurations, with just 1 to 2 residences per floor a privacy standard that defines this as one of Dubai's most exclusive completed addresses. Emaar Properties, founded in 1997, is the developer behind Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Hills Estate. Il Primo represents the apex of that portfolio the highest-grade residential product within Emaar's entire completed inventory. The building was delivered in Q2 2022 and is available for immediate transfer in the secondary market.
Il Primo's 119 apartments span from 5,211 sq.ft for a 4-bedroom unit to 11,406 sq.ft for a 5-bedroom scale that is rare in any global market, exceptional within Dubai. Layouts are genuinely open-plan, with master bedrooms featuring full dressing rooms rather than built-in wardrobes. Kitchens are equipped with premium appliances and integrated cabinetry. Bathrooms use marble throughout, with baths sized for use rather than display. The Art Deco interiors were created by leading international designers a deliberate aesthetic choice that distinguishes Il Primo from the more minimalist apartment towers it overlooks. Six basement floors provide private parking. Separate resident entry and exit points ensure that arrivals and departures stay entirely private.
The Opera District sits at the southern edge of Downtown Dubai directly beside Burj Park, which spans 30 acres of open lawn between the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek. Il Primo's position on the Burj Park side means residents look across open green space to the Burj Khalifa, not into the windows of another tower. Dubai Opera one of the region's premier performing arts venues is a 5-minute walk. Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, the dining and retail spine of Downtown, borders the project to the north. Souk Al Bahar, Address Downtown, and Dubai Mall are all within a 5-minute radius. For a building this scale, the open space ratio and landmark density within walking distance is unique in the city.
Property Finder data shows Il Primo units trading at AED 3,200–3,600 per sq.ft in the secondary market among the highest per-sq.ft rates for any completed residential product in Downtown Dubai. With entry at AED 34.5M and recent listings reaching AED 26.5M for select units, the range reflects current secondary market depth. Downtown Dubai yields run at 5–7% for luxury stock. All Il Primo units exceed AED 2M by a multiple, with each residence qualifying for UAE 10-year Golden Visa eligibility. The building is freehold full ownership rights for international buyers. There is 0% capital gains tax and 0% income tax on rental returns. 119 units at 340 metres is a genuinely limited supply position.
Il Primo is one of 119 residences in one of Downtown Dubai's tallest completed towers. The secondary market for ultra-luxury floors at this address sees limited liquidity units move, but rarely, and not at yesterday's price. For UHNW buyers and family offices seeking a ready Downtown Dubai asset with genuine privacy infrastructure, low unit count, and Burj Khalifa frontage, this is the address. For NRI investors with long capital horizons, the per-sq.ft entry point in the AED 3,200–3,600 range has a strong historical track record. The Dubai Housing team has live inventory and can provide current unit details, floor-by-floor pricing, and available view orientations. Enquire directly for a private briefing.
Il Primo offers 4, 5, and 6-bedroom apartments and duplexes from 5,211 to 11,406 sq.ft each with Art Deco interiors, private elevator access, separate entry and exit points, and direct views of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera.
Il Primo's amenity podium was designed for a building with 119 residences not 500 so every facility operates at a resident-to-amenity ratio that most Dubai towers cannot approach. The infinity pool, spa, full gym, golf simulator, movie theatre, cigar lounge, and library serve fewer than 120 households. The concierge operates 24/7, valet parking spans six basement floors, and separate resident entry and exit points make daily arrivals and departures entirely discreet. The building is pet-friendly. Dubai Opera, Burj Park, and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard dining scene are all within a 5-minute walk.
The Opera District anchors the southern side of Downtown Dubai's cultural axis directly between Dubai Opera and the Burj Khalifa plaza, on the western bank of the Dubai Fountain lake. Il Primo sits on this axis, its lobby-level outlook defined by Burj Park's open green space and the fountain choreography visible from ground to sky. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard connects the building to the rest of Downtown Dubai's retail and dining network. Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road are within a 5-minute drive, providing immediate access to DIFC, Business Bay, and the Abu Dhabi highway. Dubai Metro's Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station is a 5-minute walk. For any global buyer comparing ultra-luxury addresses, the combination of privacy, landmark proximity, open green space, and metro access within a single building footprint is exceptional.
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 Il Primo is located in The Opera District, Downtown Dubai directly adjacent to Dubai Opera and Burj Park, with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain views from most floors. The Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station is a 5-minute walk, and DIFC is a 5-minute drive.
Il Primo offers 4, 5, and 6-bedroom apartments and duplexes across 77 floors 119 units in total, with just 1 to 2 residences per floor. Sizes range from 5,211 sq.ft to 11,406 sq.ft. All units feature Art Deco interiors, private elevator access, and separate resident entry and exit points.
Emaar Il Primo starts from AED 34.5M in the current secondary market, with select units available from AED 26.5M depending on floor and configuration. Secondary market transactions reflect AED 3,200–3,600 per sq.ft. Contact the Dubai Housing team directly for a private briefing on available units.
Il Primo is a completed, ready development standard resale terms apply. Acquisitions at this level typically complete via cash or private banking facilities. UAE mortgage financing is available with a minimum 25% equity for non-residents. The Dubai Housing team can facilitate introductions to private banking and mortgage advisors.
Yes - Emaar Il Primo was delivered in Q2 2022 and is fully operational. All amenities, concierge services, valet parking, and building facilities are active. Buyers can take occupancy or begin earning rental income immediately on transfer completion.
Yes - all Emaar Il Primo units are priced substantially above the AED 2M threshold for UAE 10-year Golden Visa eligibility, with the entry price well above AED 26.5M. Every buyer across all configurations 4, 5, and 6 BR qualifies automatically. Confirm your specific Golden Visa pathway with the Dubai Housing team.
Il Primo offers three investment advantages that cannot be replicated: 119 units in Downtown Dubai's tallest completed residential tower, secondary market pricing at AED 3,200–3,600 per sq.ft with 5–7% Downtown yields, and a scarcity position that no new development can challenge without building another 77-storey tower in the same location. Freehold, 0% capital gains tax, 0% income tax, and UAE Golden Visa eligibility across all units. Browse ultra-luxury properties in Downtown Dubai at dubaihousing-ae.com/our-communities/downtown-dubai.
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