Solanki Palacio is a completed, freehold residential building in International City, Dubai, in the area’s Central Business District (CBD) cluster. Listing portals describe it as an 11-storey building with 180 units, developed by Solanki Real Estate around 2008. If you are weighing it as a place to rent or as a buy-to-let property, this guide covers what is confirmed, what conflicts between sources, and what to verify yourself.
Solanki Palacio at a Glance
Here are the core details as published by property portals. These are secondary sources, so treat them as a starting point rather than final proof.
| Detail | What sources report |
| Location | CBD cluster, International City, Dubai |
| Developer | Solanki Real Estate |
| Completion | Around 2008 (single-portal figure, verify) |
| Floors | 11 |
| Units | 180 (portal listings) vs. 134 (DLD-based register) |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Status | Complete / ready |
| Also known as | CBD 14 |
One research platform lists the building as complete and also refers to it as CBD 14. Another portal gives the address as 14, Central Business District-C Street and classifies it as a mid-rise, mid-range project with one building.
The unit count is the first discrepancy. A property analytics site reports 134 registered units based on the Dubai Land Department unit register. The 180 figure appears across several listing sites. I can’t say which is right, so confirm it with the Owners Association or the DLD if the number matters to your decision.
Where Solanki Palacio Is Located
Inside International City’s CBD cluster
International City is a large, budget-oriented community of themed clusters. It was developed by Nakheel starting in 2002 and is best known for affordable living, with Dragon Mart and a few established schools nearby. The CBD cluster is one of its apartment-focused zones. Dubricks lists Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road among the road locations associated with the building.
Getting around
Propsearch estimates driving times from the building of roughly 21 minutes to Dubai Mall, 31 to Palm Jumeirah, 30 to Burj Al Arab, and 34 to The Walk JBR. These are map-based estimates. Real journeys depend heavily on time of day, especially on the major highways around International City.
A practical test before you commit: drive or ride your actual commute at rush hour. A 30-minute estimate can easily become 50 minutes at 8 a.m.
Don’t Confuse It With Similarly Named Projects
Searching this name surfaces several different projects, and mixing them up leads to wrong assumptions about price, payment plans and completion dates.
| Project | Area | Status | Notes |
| Solanki Palacio | International City (CBD) | Completed | The building this guide covers |
| Solanki One | Dubai Land Residence Complex (Wadi Al Safa 5) | Off-plan | Listings show a 70/30 payment plan and a Q2 2028 handover. |
| Palacio | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Completed | Listed under a different developer, SRG Holding. |
If a listing mentions a post-handover payment plan or a 2028 handover, it is almost certainly Solanki One. That is a different product from a ready apartment in Solanki Palacio.
What the Building Offers
Amenities
Portals describe a gym, pool, kids’ play area and party hall, plus CCTV, basement parking and high-speed elevators. Korter’s listing mentions a health club, swimming pool and party hall. These lists are not identical, and portal data is often copied between sites.
Before you sign a lease or purchase, check these in person:
- Whether the pool and gym are open and maintained
- How many parking spaces come with the unit
- Whether the lifts work reliably at peak times
- The state of the lobby, corridors and security desk
Apartment layouts and sizes
Bayut describes the building as 1-bedroom apartments. Actual rental records show more variety. Recent contract records list a 668 sq ft one-bedroom on floor 3, an 804 sq ft one-bedroom on floor 7, and a 1,010 sq ft two-bedroom on floor 5. So expect mostly one-bedrooms, but don’t rule out larger units.
One-bedroom sizes vary noticeably between floors and units. Ask for the exact size from the title deed or tenancy contract rather than relying on the listing headline.
Renting at Solanki Palacio
What rents look like
Rents here sit toward the affordable end of Dubai. Recent registered contracts show one-bedrooms at about AED 49,350 and AED 50,400 a year, and a two-bedroom at AED 67,000. A current listing on Property Finder advertises a 707 sq ft one-bedroom at AED 52,000 a year.
| Unit | Size | Annual rent (AED) | Source type |
| 1 bed, floor 3 | 668 sq ft | 49,350 | Registered contract |
| 1 bed, floor 7 | 804 sq ft | 50,400 | Registered contract |
| 1 bed (listing) | 707 sq ft | 52,000 | Advertised asking rent |
| 2 bed, floor 5 | 1,010 sq ft | 67,000 | Registered contract |
Asking rents are usually a little higher than what tenants end up paying, so use contract data when you can. These figures are snapshots and will have moved by the time you read this.
Rental yield: read the number carefully
Property Finder’s page for the building displays a rental yield of 8.1%. That is attractive on paper, but treat it cautiously. Yield depends on purchase price, and I found no published purchase price to test it against (more on that below). It is also a gross figure, so it ignores service charges, vacancy, maintenance and agent fees.
A simple way to sanity-check any yield claim:
- Take the realistic annual rent from recent contracts.
- Subtract service charges, maintenance reserves and expected vacancy.
- Divide the result by your total purchase cost, including DLD fees and agent commission.
The number you get is your real net yield, and it is usually lower than the headline.
Buying at Solanki Palacio
What the sales data does and doesn’t tell you
The building is freehold, so purchase is open to foreign buyers. The harder part is pricing. PropertyIndex states that the DLD register holds no qualifying sale transactions for the building, so it publishes no price. Korter likewise reports no apartments currently available from the developer.
In practice, any apartment you can buy will be resale from an individual owner. Without a clean price history, you need to build your own comparison. Look at asking prices for similar units in the same cluster, ask the agent for recent DLD-registered sales of comparable apartments, and compare them with nearby International City buildings of similar age.
A due diligence checklist before buying
- Request the title deed and confirm the unit number, size and owner match.
- Ask for the latest service charge statement and check for arrears.
- Confirm any mortgage or lien on the unit.
- Obtain the current tenancy contract and Ejari registration if the unit is rented.
- Inspect the unit for water damage, AC condition and maintenance history.
- Verify the agent’s RERA registration and use the DLD’s official transfer process.
For a purchase of this size, a lawyer or a licensed conveyancer is worth the fee. This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice.
Who Solanki Palacio Suits (and Who It Doesn’t)
Potential advantages
- Lower entry rents than most central Dubai areas
- Freehold title in a completed building
- Basic community amenities such as a pool, gym and play area, according to portals
- Proximity to Dragon Mart and neighbouring communities
Potential drawbacks
- A long drive to central and coastal Dubai
- Older building age, which means maintenance quality matters
- Inconsistent public data on unit counts and layouts
- No published sale price benchmark
It fits tenants who prioritise rent over commute time, such as families who want space for the money and workers based nearby. It suits buyers who are comfortable doing their own comparison work. It is a weaker fit if you need a short commute to Downtown, Marina or DIFC, or if you want a new building with modern facilities.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing it with Solanki One. Different area, different status, different timeline.
- Trusting the headline yield. Check it against real contracts and your own costs.
- Skipping the viewing. Photos and amenity lists on portals can be generic.
- Ignoring service charges. In older buildings, these can erode returns.
- Assuming the unit count. Check 180 versus 134 if building size matters for your plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Solanki Palacio in Dubai?
It is in the CBD cluster of International City, Dubai. Korter lists the address as 14, Central Business District-C Street.
Is Solanki Palacio freehold?
Portals describe it as a freehold. Confirm the exact ownership terms on the title deed before buying.
Who developed Solanki Palacio?
Portals attribute it to Solanki Real Estate. Solanki One, by contrast, is listed under Solanki Real Estate Development L.L.C, so check which entity applies to any listing you read.
How much is rent at Solanki Palacio?
Recent one-bedroom contracts are around AED 49,000 to AED 52,000 a year, based on the registered and advertised figures above. Prices change, so check current listings.
Is Solanki Palacio a good investment?
It can work if you buy at the right price and manage costs, but the evidence is incomplete. A displayed 8.1% yield looks strong, yet there is no verified sales history, so you must check the numbers yourself. Consider speaking to a licensed adviser.
Conclusion: Verify Before You Commit
Solanki Palacio is a completed, freehold, mid-rise apartment building in International City’s CBD cluster. It offers lower rents than much of Dubai, with the trade-offs of distance and an older building.
Your next steps are straightforward. Pull recent rental contracts for your unit type, ask for DLD-registered resale comparisons, inspect the apartment and building in person, and confirm service charges. If you are renting, compare it against a few neighbouring clusters at the same budget before you decide.
