ACT ONE / ACT TWO

Act One / Act Two · Act Two

Act Two — the shorter, more residential Opera District tower

41 floors of Opera-District residential, with a quieter family-residential feel.

  • Floors

    41

  • Completed

    2018

  • Developer

    Emaar

  • Shared amenity

    Act One podium

About Act Two

Act Two is the shorter sibling of Act One, a 41-floor Emaar tower also opened in 2018. Its position at the back of the Opera Plaza gives it a slightly less direct Opera view than Act One but a quieter street-level profile and more family-oriented unit mix. Act Two has the higher share of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in the pair and is favoured by full-time residents over short-stay investors.

Apartment types in Act Two

Typical layouts and sizes available across the tower.

TypeSize rangeNotes
1-Bedroom720–880 sqftDominant layout in this tower
2-Bedroom1,100–1,400 sqftFamily corner units most sought-after
3-Bedroom + Maid1,800–2,100 sqftLimited; mid- to high-floor

Location & views from Act Two

Act Two stands behind Act One on the Opera Plaza, with its main aspect rotated slightly south. The Burj Khalifa view from south-facing apartments is unobstructed because the line of sight clears Act One entirely. Dubai Opera is a 4-minute walk through the Opera Plaza, and The Dubai Mall is an 8-minute walk via Souk Al Bahar. The tower's rear face overlooks Business Bay.

Building amenities at Act Two

  • Shared infinity pool
  • Gym and yoga studio
  • Spa treatment suites
  • Concierge and 24-hour security
  • Kids' pool and play area
  • Boulevard-level retail (cafe, salon, dry-clean)
  • Valet parking

Act Two — questions answered

Yes — Act Two is the more family-residential of the pair, with fewer short-stay rentals, a quieter sound profile and a higher share of 2-bedroom inventory. Act One leans more toward investors and short-stay guests.

Find your apartment in Act Two

Browse live availability across Act Two, Act One / Act Two — short stays, monthly rentals and long-term homes.

Also in Downtown Dubai

Other Downtown Dubai buildings

If Act Two isn't quite what you're looking for, these sister buildings in the network cover Downtown Dubai from different angles — Burj Khalifa views, Opera District, or right on the Boulevard.