Rise by Athlon at Athlon by Aldar, Dubailand

Rise by Athlon at a glance

Athlon's houses went in 48 hours; Rise is the apartment phase

Aldar opened Athlon in 2024 with villas and townhouses, and said on 9 May 2024 that the first two phases sold out within 48 hours. In the DLD register those phases are Athlon by Al Dar 1 (893 units) and Athlon by Al Dar 2 (599 units), with completion declared for 31 May 2028 and 30 September 2028 and construction at 27.25% and 20.39%.

On 11 September 2025 Aldar presented Rise by Athlon as the final phase of the community: apartments, not houses. It is the part of Athlon where the register still records new sales.

Rise by Athlon 1 to 4 in the DLD register

All four were registered on 9 September 2025, with escrow at First Abu Dhabi Bank. Aldar's launch announcement gave no handover date, so the DLD dates are the only official ones, and they are the dates a buyer's Oqood will carry. With less than 4% built, they are declared targets, not a reading of the site.

Eight themed buildings above Athlon Park

Aldar describes eight residential buildings, each with its own theme, with apartments overlooking Athlon Park (11 September 2025). Rise residents get a Rhythm Room, a Games Room, a Mind and Body Library, a Recovery Room, a Golf Simulator and a Bike Workshop.

Across Athlon, Aldar lists functional training studios, sports courts, rock climbing, a wellness spa, meditation areas and a recovery centre, plus four themed parks and seven clubhouses. More than 10 km of tracks, trails and loops run through the community, including a nature loop and a cycling loop that links to the Al Qudra track. Aldar says the master plan holds LEED Platinum certification for planning and design.

One bedrooms lead the sales: what to ask Aldar now

In the 12 months to September 2026, Rise 1 and Rise 2 together registered 663 sales: 403 one bedroom, 211 two bedroom and 49 three bedroom apartments. After a July with no sales, Rise 1 recorded 27 in August and 21 in September, Rise 2 recorded 13 and 4. Rise 1 then had no sale in October 2026.

By 29 October 2026, about 409 of the 1,243 units had no registered sale. Aldar publishes no stock count for Rise and has made no sell-out statement; since reservations reach the register late, NAHY asks Aldar directly:

1. Which buildings still have one, two or three bedroom apartments, and which face Athlon Park
2. Which of the two declared completion dates applies to your building
3. Whether a Rise or Athlon villa contract is being resold; if so, NAHY checks Aldar's consent to the transfer and the seller's Oqood first

Once Aldar confirms the units, NAHY sends their price list and payment terms on WhatsApp.

Near Global Village, between Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road

Aldar places Athlon near Global Village, with access to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road (11 September 2025). The DLD records it in Wadi Al Safa 5, a district it also uses for Dubai Land Residence Complex, Arabian Ranches 3 and Aldar's Haven.

The DLD recorded 9,249 sales in Wadi Al Safa 5 in the 12 months to September 2026, 84% of them off-plan, the second highest off-plan total of any DLD area by NAHY's count. The four Rise entries accounted for 832 of those sales.

Aldar's Dubai record: fast launches and one escrow bank

Aldar builds its Dubai communities with Dubai Holding, and by its own account they have sold quickly: the first two Athlon phases in 48 hours (9 May 2024) and more than 660 Verdes by Haven homes within 72 hours of launch (16 July 2024). In the DLD data to 29 October 2026, every Aldar Dubai entry listed, from Haven and Verdes to Athlon, Rise and The Wilds Residences, keeps its escrow account at First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Rise by Athlon: questions buyers ask

Is Athlon by Aldar in Abu Dhabi or Dubai?

In Dubai. Athlon is an Aldar and Dubai Holding community in Dubailand, registered with the DLD in Wadi Al Safa 5, near Global Village.

What is Rise by Athlon?

The apartment phase of Athlon: more than 1,200 one, two and three bedroom apartments in eight themed buildings, which Aldar called the final phase of the community.

When will Rise by Athlon be completed?

The DLD register declares 30 December 2029 for Rise 1 and 4 and 30 January 2030 for Rise 2 and 3. Aldar's launch announcement gave no date.

How many apartments are in Rise by Athlon?

Aldar announced more than 1,200. The DLD registers 1,243 units in four entries: 650, 407, 120 and 66.

Is Athlon by Aldar sold out?

The first two phases of villas and townhouses sold out in 48 hours, according to Aldar. Rise still had sales registered in August and September 2026. NAHY checks with Aldar on WhatsApp at +971 55 650 7737.

Can I see Rise by Athlon prices and layouts?

Yes, on WhatsApp: message NAHY Real Estate at +971 55 650 7737 and a broker replies with prices, payment terms and layouts for each building.

Sources

• Dubai Land Department project register, entries for Rise by Athlon 1 to 4 and Athlon by Al Dar 1 and 2, read 8 November 2026
• Dubai Land Department transactions, data to 29 October 2026
• Aldar Properties, Aldar launches Rise by Athlon, 11 September 2025
• Aldar Properties, Aldar sells out first two phases of Athlon in 48 hours, 9 May 2024
• Aldar Properties, Verdes by Haven sales announcement, 16 July 2024
• Dubai Land Department project register, Aldar entries for Haven, Verdes and The Wilds Residences, read 8 November 2026