SmartCrowd, MENA’s first regulated real estate crowdfunding platform, has unveiled its latest Flip opportunity: a rare, sky-high 3-bedroom penthouse located on the top floor in the heart of Downtown Dubai, offering panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa.
This launch continues SmartCrowd’s momentum as the leading platform for fractional real estate investment, especially in the Flip segment — short-term, value-add property investments with targeted exits between 9 and 15 months. The new penthouse Flip comes on the heels of a record-breaking Dubai Hills Estate Flip that raised nearly AED 5 million in under 48 hours.
With a target raise of AED 10.9 million, the Downtown Flip is positioned as a premium asset with strong upside potential. The property features double-height ceilings, an oversized layout, and a design overhaul planned to bring sculptural, minimalist luxury — similar to SmartCrowd’s successful renovation in DIFC’s Central Park Towers.
“The Flip model offers investors access to exclusive properties with shorter timelines and strong return potential,” said Riz Ahmed, CEO of SmartCrowd. “This Downtown penthouse epitomizes our commitment to sourcing rare, high-value opportunities for fractional investors.”
SmartCrowd’s Flip model allows investors to co-invest in undervalued properties that are professionally renovated and resold — without having to manage any aspect of the project. It complements the company’s long-term “Buy and Hold” offerings, giving investors more flexibility based on their risk and return preferences.
Backed by Cairo-based PropTech leader Nawy, which recently acquired a majority stake in SmartCrowd, the platform is expanding its Flip product to meet growing regional demand for diversification, liquidity, and tech-enabled access to premium real estate.
To date, SmartCrowd has launched over AED 207 million in Flip projects, with four successful exits averaging a 28% net investor return over a 15-month period.
As the UAE real estate market heads toward a projected valuation of $33 billion by 2030, SmartCrowd’s latest Flip offers investors a rare entry point into Dubai’s prime property segment — with none of the traditional barriers or hassles.
