Athlon by Aldar Properties

Located in Dubailand, Athlon comes as the emirate’s first active community and the second joint venture between Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding. Designed to redefine fitness-focused living, the project boasts a curated program of activities by wellness experts.

There are 2,692 units in total, divided up into 9 clusters - Chion, Delphi, Diagon, Leon, Milon, Olympia, Theon, Vitalon and Zeston. There are 3-4 bedroom townhouses, 3-5 bedroom standard villas and 4-6 bedroom premium villas available for purchase.

The sizes of the residences range from 2,293 sq. ft to 8,772 sq. ft. Each home is complemented with a maid’s room, a garage and a family room, while select units come with private swimming pools and show & preparation kitchens.

Athlon showcases a unique environment characterised by interconnected green areas, sports facilities and lively parks. The project name draws inspiration from the Greek term for 'place of contest' and includes a central park as its focal point, along with four other themed parks - Adventure, Play, Wellness and Valley - and seven clubhouses. Spanning more than 32,808 ft of paths, trails and circuits, Athlon provides residents with lots of places for running, biking, rollerblading and functional workouts.

There are quite a few facilities onsite that are worth mentioning: a nature loop, fitness nodes, a lap pool, a basketball court, a yoga platform, a bike loop, a pump track and a play park, in addition to ping-pong tables,an outdoor cinema, a parklife loop, splash pads, a padel court, rock climbing, a meditation deck, a gym, a family pool, a MUGA court and a skate park.

Thanks to the multiple a la carte services available to Athlon residents, your daily routine will be a breeze. These include pet care, car repair, fit out contractors, home automation, organic food & goods delivery, wellness webinars, fitness classes, CPR & first aid training, nutrition consultants and more. Discounts from local retailers will be yet another perk of living at Athlon.

Residents of Athlon enjoy convenient access to major highways like Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Emirates Road, allowing for a quick 30-minute drive to Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai International Airport.

The nearest academic facilities are GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa, Fairgreen International School and Repton School Dubai. Nearby medical institutions include Saudi German Clinic, Serena, Mediclinic Arabian Ranches and Dr. Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Center. All these establishments are easily accessible within a 20-minute drive.

Athlon also boasts close proximity to Dubai Miracle Garden, which is the world’s largest natural flower garden. It houses 150 million different flowers and offers many family-friendly activities.

Athlon is a lucrative investment tool, as 3-bedroom townhouses in Dubailand yield a gross average ROI of 6.2%. The starting annual rental price is AED 130K (USD 35K), current as of May 2024. Judging by these figures, it is possible to generate a stable income should you decide to rent out your Athlon villa or townhouse.

By investing in Athlon, you will become eligible for a 10-year Golden visa. This visa provides sponsorship not only for your spouse and children, but for domestic staff as well.