Downtown Dubai Payment Plans: Akala and Inaura Compared

Both of Arada's Downtown Dubai wellness towers publish a payment plan, but the split runs opposite directions: Akala front-loads to 10/50/40, while Inaura back-loads to 10/40/50. Akala starts from AED 3.79 million, Inaura from AED 3,599,000.

6 November 2026 · By Orven Properties · 4 min read

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Downtown Dubai payment plans currently come down to two Arada wellness towers, Akala and Inaura, both with published structures but opposite shapes: Akala asks for more during construction, Inaura asks for more on handover, with starting prices of AED 3.79 million and AED 3,599,000 respectively.

Akala: 10/50/40

Akala positions itself between Downtown Dubai and DIFC, a short walk from Gate Avenue and Dubai Mall. The building centres on science-based wellness services, an ultra-luxury spa, a next-generation fitness space, a medical wellness clinic, and yoga and Pilates studios, alongside a podium pool and private cinema room. One to six bedroom homes start from AED 3.79 million, with a payment plan of 10% down, 50% during construction and 40% on handover.

Inaura: 10/40/50

Inaura, a G+41 storey tower designed by MVRDV, sits between Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Business Bay, offering 114 residences from one bedroom through to sky villas and a penthouse, built around Arada's wellness concept. A 3,000 square metre gym and a recovery-focused bathhouse with hydrotherapy and sauna facilities anchor its amenities. Starting price is AED 3,599,000, with a 10% down payment, 40% during construction and 50% on handover, targeted for Q2 2030.

The two structures side by side

Tower	Starting price	Down payment	Construction	Handover	Completion
Akala	AED 3.79 million	10%	50%	40%	On request
Inaura	AED 3,599,000	10%	40%	50%	Q2 2030

Why the split runs in opposite directions

Both towers ask for the same 10% at signing, but Akala shifts the larger share into the construction period while Inaura shifts it to completion. For a buyer planning cash flow over several years, that difference matters more than the headline price gap: Akala asks you to carry more of the cost before the building is finished, while Inaura lets you hold back a larger final payment until handover.

Both are Arada wellness towers, not interchangeable addresses

Despite sharing a developer and a wellness-first design brief, Akala and Inaura are separate buildings in separate parts of Downtown Dubai, with different unit mixes, Akala running one to six bedrooms, Inaura running one bedroom to sky villas and a single penthouse. A payment plan comparison should not be read as the two towers being equivalent products at different prices.

Escrow, registration and financing

Every instalment on either tower is paid into an escrow account controlled by the Dubai Land Department, with construction progress trackable through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service, and both register through Oqood at fixed fees confirmed in the contract. Bank financing remains possible for certain non-residents, always subject to the lender's approval, with no bank or rate confirmed for either tower.

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Golden Visa at this price range

A property investment of at least AED 2 million can open a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. Both Akala and Inaura clear that threshold comfortably at their published starting prices, though eligibility always depends on the conditions in force when you apply.

Choosing between the two

If carrying a larger share of the cost during construction suits your cash flow better, Akala's 50% construction stage may fit. If you would rather defer more of the balance to handover, Inaura's 50% completion payment does that instead. Either way, confirm current unit availability with your adviser before committing to a specific floor or configuration.

Location still separates the two towers

Beyond the payment split, Akala sits closer to the DIFC edge of Downtown Dubai, within walking distance of Gate Avenue, while Inaura's position between Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Business Bay puts it closer to the district's most recognised landmarks. Neither location changes the published percentages, but it can matter if daily walkability to a specific destination, Gate Avenue versus Dubai Mall, factors into your decision alongside the instalment structure.

Unit mix is another point of difference

Akala's one to six bedroom range gives it the wider spread of the two, useful if you are weighing a larger family configuration against Inaura's narrower one bedroom to penthouse mix topped by a single confirmed penthouse and a small run of sky villas. A six bedroom search in Downtown Dubai with a published payment plan points toward Akala specifically, since Inaura does not currently offer that configuration.

For more on Akala's wellness programme, see our Akala Residences guide, and for the wider district, our Downtown Dubai district guide places both towers in context.

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FAQ

What is Akala's payment plan? 10% down payment, 50% during construction, 40% on handover, from AED 3.79 million.

What is Inaura's payment plan? 10% down payment, 40% during construction, 50% on handover, from AED 3,599,000, targeted for Q2 2030.

Which tower asks for more money during construction? Akala, at 50% during the construction period versus Inaura's 40%.

Are Akala and Inaura the same type of building? Both are Arada wellness towers in Downtown Dubai, but with different unit mixes and separate locations within the district.

Do both prices qualify for a Golden Visa? Both starting prices clear the AED 2 million threshold, though eligibility always depends on conditions confirmed by the authorities.