Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai

79 floors carrying the Trump brand at Downtown Dubai's doorstep

DarGlobal is building the first Trump-branded tower in the Middle East, positioned at the junction of Sheikh Zayed Road and the entrance to Downtown Dubai. The building rises 79 residential floors, topped by a rooftop pool marketed as the world's highest outdoor swimming pool. Below, a Trump-managed hotel occupies the lower levels while a members-only club spans multiple floors with its own spa, cigar lounge and signature bar. Handover is scheduled for late 2031. Ownership is freehold, open to foreign buyers. The project banks heavily on brand recognition, scarcity of Trump-flagged residences globally and proximity to the Burj Khalifa, two minutes away by car.

Members-only club with annual fee, residents get priority

The Trump Members-Only Club sits at the heart of the tower's value proposition. Membership requires an annual subscription, creating a gated social environment. Facilities include a spa and wellness centre, a private lounge, a cigar lounge, a signature bar, a pool deck with café, a restaurant with private dining and a meeting room. Residents receive priority access but outside members can join too. The model replicates Trump clubs in the United States and Scotland. This hybrid setup generates recurring revenue for the operator and a curated community for owners who value exclusivity over open-access amenities.

Two duplex penthouses inspired by Trump's Fifth Avenue residence

The tower crowns itself with just two penthouses, both duplexes. DarGlobal explicitly references the Trump penthouse on New York's Fifth Avenue as the design inspiration. Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames both the Arabian Gulf and the Downtown skyline. Buyers get private elevators, bespoke finishes and materials selected individually for each unit. These two apartments target ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking a trophy asset with global brand cachet. Below them, standard residences range from one to three bedrooms, spread across floors 19 to 56 depending on layout.

Two minutes to Dubai Mall, eight to DIFC

Location defines this project. Trade Center 1 sits exactly where Sheikh Zayed Road feeds into Downtown Dubai. The Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are a two-minute drive away. The Dubai International Financial Centre, home to banks, hedge funds and law firms, is eight minutes north. The Museum of the Future takes ten minutes to reach. Dubai International Airport connects in twenty minutes. For landlords targeting short-term rentals, proximity to the tourist core maximises occupancy. For those chasing corporate tenants, the DIFC connection matters more. Either way, the address ticks both boxes without compromise.

Rooftop pool positioned as the world's highest outdoor pool

DarGlobal promotes the rooftop infinity pool as the highest outdoor pool on the planet once completed. Whether that claim survives construction timelines elsewhere remains to be seen, but the marketing intent is clear: superlative positioning. The pool deck includes an owners lounge reserved for residents, a golf simulator suite for year-round practice, a fully equipped gym and a yoga studio. A children's play area rounds out the offering for families. The amenity mix blends resort-style leisure with business-grade facilities like the meeting room and coworking zone.

DarGlobal enters Dubai with a global luxury brand strategy

DarGlobal, a Saudi developer listed on the London Stock Exchange, specialises in branded residences. Previous partnerships include Missoni, Pagani and Aston Martin for projects in Oman and Morocco. This marks the company's debut in Dubai, using the Trump Hotels franchise as its entry card. The developer targets Gulf, European and Asian buyers seeking branded second homes. Pricing sits above comparable unbranded towers nearby. The bet is that brand premium will outweigh the lack of track record in the emirate. Handover in 2031 gives the market time to absorb the product before completion.