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Neon Tower at Athlon
A 190 home tower of one, two and three bedroom apartments in the Rise by Athlon 2 phase of Athlon by Aldar, Dubailand, from AED 1.35 million.
My take on Neon Tower
Neon Tower is the latest apartment building in Athlon, Aldar's active living masterplan in Dubailand, which is designed around sport, running and cycling routes rather than around a mall. It sits in Rise by Athlon 2, next to Azul Tower, with 190 homes from one to three bedrooms.
As with the rest of Athlon, the appeal is the combination of the strongest developer covenant in the UAE with a 5% deposit, so very little cash is committed until the building is well advanced.
The weighing up is the same as for every Aldar Dubai community: an outer location, and no completed Aldar handover in Dubai yet, with the first due at Haven in 2027.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want the Aldar covenant with minimal upfront cash
- End users and long let investors who value space and green routes
- Anyone holding to handover rather than selling early
What to weigh up
- 40% is due on handover in December 2029
- Dubailand is a drive from Downtown and the Marina
- Athlon has no resale history yet to price against
Key details
- 190 apartments, one to three bedrooms
- Part of Rise by Athlon 2, Athlon by Aldar, Dubailand
- 5% on booking, 55% during construction, 40% on handover
- Handover expected in December 2029
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
Prices and home types
| Home | Size | Launch price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed apartment | On request | AED 1.35M |
| 2 bed apartment | On request | On request |
| 3 bed apartment | On request | On request |
Launch prices, subject to availability. I send the current price list layout by layout, because the headline price only ever buys the entry unit.
The 5/55/40 payment plan
Paid at reservation.
Paid in instalments through the build.
Due at completion, expected in December 2029.
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid alongside the deposit. How payment plans work.
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Landscaped gardens
- Running and cycling routes
- Restaurants
- Children's play area
About Aldar Properties
Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest developer and the company behind Yas Island, Saadiyat and Al Raha Beach. It is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and rated Baa2 by Moody's, the strongest credit rating of any developer selling in the UAE. In 2025 it recorded AED 40.6 billion of group sales and ended the year with a development backlog of AED 71.7 billion.
Neon Tower questions
What is the starting price at Neon Tower?
Neon Tower starts from about £278,000 (AED 1.35 million). That is the entry price for the smallest layout and all homes are subject to availability.
When will Neon Tower be completed?
Completion is currently expected in December 2029.
What is the payment plan at Neon Tower?
The plan is 5/55/40: 5% on booking, 55% during construction, 40% on handover.
Where is Neon Tower?
It is in Athlon by Aldar, Dubai.
Can overseas investors buy at Neon Tower?
Yes. It is in a freehold area, so foreign nationals can own in their own name, with no residency and no local partner. The whole purchase can be completed remotely.
