The Edit at d3 by Meraas

The Edit at d3 is a waterfront residential development by Meraas set directly along the Dubai Design District promenade on the Dubai Canal. Comprising three architecturally distinctive towers, Tower A (30 floors), Tower B (37 floors) and Tower C (33 floors), the project delivers 557 residences including 1 to 4-bedroom apartments and three exclusive 5-bedroom signature penthouses. Homes range from approximately 770.6 sqft (1BR average) to 9,756.8 sqft (5BR Penthouse average total), with flowing interiors, curated material palettes and expansive balconies framing views of Dubai Creek and the city skyline. A comprehensive amenities programme spans a resort-style family pool, lap pool, kids' pool, yoga and wellness studios, padel court, co-working spaces, cinema room, kids' club, sky gardens and social lounges. The development sits minutes from The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Business Bay and DIFC, with direct access to Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road. Prices start from AED 2 million with a 75/25 post-handover payment plan and handover expected in Q2 2030. The project is DLD verified under RERA permit number 1793194087.

• Unit Types: 1BR, 2BR, 2BR with Maid's Room, 3BR with Maid's Room, 4BR with Maid's Room and 5BR Signature Penthouses

• Starting Price: AED 2,000,000

• Payment Plan: 75/25 with 20% Booking

• Handover: Q2 2030

• Development: 557 Residences Across 3 Towers (30, 37 and 33 Floors)

• Masterplan: Single-Phase, 3 Towers on the d3 Waterfront Promenade

• Amenities Podium: Multi-Level Deck with Sky Gardens Across All 3 Towers

• Distinction: Meraas' Design-Led Waterfront Residences in Dubai's Creative and Cultural District

• Features: Padel Court, Co-Working Spaces, Cinema Room, Kids' Club, Sky Gardens, Direct Promenade Access

• Developer: Meraas, Master Developer of City Walk, Bluewaters, La Mer and Dubai Harbour

• Meraas' waterfront residential development along the d3 promenade, bringing large-scale design-led living to Dubai Design District

• 557 residences across 3 towers with sky gardens, resort-style pools, padel court, cinema room, co-working spaces and kids' club, above standard district offering

• Projected gross yields of 6% to 8% annually, supported by design, media, fashion and corporate tenant demand within d3

• d3 recorded 13.5% year-on-year capital appreciation and 234 transactions in the trailing 12 months at an average of AED 2,200 per sqft

• 7 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, 10 minutes from Business Bay, 12 minutes from DIFC

• 6 minutes from The Dubai Mall, with direct access to Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road

• Meraas track record across City Walk, Bluewaters, La Mer and Dubai Harbour supports long-term resale and rental performance

• Limited inventory of 557 units, including only 3 exclusive 5-bedroom signature penthouses

• 75/25 post-handover payment plan, 20% booking, staged instalments through March 2028, 25% at Q2 2030 handover

• AED 2M Plus qualifies for UAE 10-Year Golden Visa for buyer and family

• Freehold ownership, 100% foreign ownership permitted, zero income tax and zero capital gains tax

• DLD verified under RERA permit number 1793194087

• Located in Dubai Design District (d3) on the Dubai Canal Waterfront, Near Downtown Dubai and Business Bay

• Dubai Canal Promenade 1 Minute Walk

• The Dubai Mall 6 Minutes Drive

• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa 7 Minutes Drive

• City Walk 7 Minutes Drive

• Business Bay 10 Minutes Drive

• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) 12 Minutes Drive

• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary 12 Minutes Drive

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) 15 Minutes Drive

• Jumeirah Beach 18 Minutes Drive

• Direct Access to Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road

The Edit at d3 delivers a holistic amenity offering spanning wellness, leisure, entertainment, community and functionality across a multi-level podium and sky gardens woven through all three towers, reflecting Meraas' design-forward, lifestyle-led approach to residential development.

• Resort-Style Family Pool, Lap Pool and Dedicated Kids' Pool

• Indoor and Outdoor Fitness Centre with Gym and Yoga Studio

• Wellness Studio for Holistic Health and Mindfulness

• Padel Court for Recreation

• Co-Working Spaces and Art Gallery for Creative Productivity

• Cinema Room and Social Club

• Teenagers' Arcade and Kids' Club with Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas

• Family Lounges and Reading/Quiet Rooms

• Sky Lounge, Sky Gardens and Wellness Terraces

• Events Lounge for Community Gatherings

• BBQ Area / California Rooms for Outdoor Dining

• Social Seating Zones and Private Cabanas

• Landscaped Terraces and Promenade Walking Paths

• Grand Double-Height Entrance Lobbies and Artful Reception Areas

• Direct Promenade Access to d3 Retail and Dining

• Separate Drop-Off Zones for Towers A, B and C

• Tower-Specific Lift Lobbies for Privacy and Convenience

• Visitor Parking and Secure Residential Access

• Changing Rooms, Laundry Zones and Storage Areas

• 1 Bedroom - Avg. Suite 770.6 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 91.8 Sqft, Avg. Total 862.4 Sqft, 237 Units, Price from AED 2,000,000

• 2 Bedroom - Avg. Suite 1,224.5 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 69.8 Sqft, Avg. Total 1,314.3 Sqft, 146 Units, Price from AED 4,000,000

• 2 Bedroom with Maid's Room - Avg. Suite 1,295.3 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 154.2 Sqft, Avg. Total 1,449.5 Sqft, 54 Units, Price from AED 5,100,000

• 3 Bedroom with Maid's Room - Avg. Suite 1,991.9 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 170.6 Sqft, Avg. Total 2,162.5 Sqft, 98 Units, Price from AED 7,700,000

• 4 Bedroom with Maid's Room - Avg. Suite 2,513.6 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 277.9 Sqft, Avg. Total 2,791.5 Sqft, 19 Units, Price from AED 10,700,000

• 5 Bedroom Penthouse - Avg. Suite 5,431.5 Sqft, Avg. Balcony 4,325.3 Sqft, Avg. Total 9,756.8 Sqft, 3 Units, Price from AED 34,100,000

• Payment Plan: 75/25 Post-Handover

• On Booking: 20%

• April 2026: 10%

• August 2026: 5%

• January 2027: 10%

• June 2027: 10%

• November 2027: 10%

• March 2028: 10%

• On Handover: 25% (June 2030)

Market Snapshot

• Dubai Design District (d3) recorded 234 transactions in the trailing 12 months, with an average price of AED 2,200 per sqft

• d3 recorded 13.5% year-on-year capital appreciation, ranking among the top-performing central Dubai enclaves

• d3 apartments trade at AED 1,800 to AED 2,400 per sqft, with limited residential inventory supporting sustained demand

• The Edit at d3 is Meraas' waterfront residential launch in d3, a district previously dominated by commercial and creative-office product

• Meraas is the master developer behind City Walk, Bluewaters, La Mer, JBR The Beach, Dubai Harbour and BVLGARI Residences, with a track record of high occupancy and resale performance

• Only 557 units across the development, ensuring relative exclusivity versus larger masterplans

Rental Yield

• Projected gross residential rental yields of 6% to 8% annually for The Edit at d3, per d3 market data

• 1BR at AED 2.0M estimated gross annual rental income of AED 120,000 to AED 160,000 at 6% to 8% yield

• 2BR at AED 4.0M estimated gross annual rental income of AED 240,000 to AED 320,000 at 6% to 8% yield

• 3BR with Maid's Room at AED 7.7M estimated gross annual rental income of AED 462,000 to AED 616,000 at 6% to 8% yield

• Growing tenant base of design, media, fashion and tech professionals working within Dubai Design District

• Waterfront location, sky gardens and resort-style amenities support rental premiums above standard Business Bay-adjacent product

Capital Appreciation

• 13.5% year-on-year capital appreciation recorded in d3 residential pricing, among the strongest in central Dubai

• Limited residential supply in d3 relative to sustained demand from design, media, fashion and corporate tenants supports continued price growth

• Proximity to Downtown Dubai (7 minutes) and Business Bay (10 minutes) anchors long-term value to two of Dubai's most established commercial districts

• Meraas track record across City Walk, Bluewaters and La Mer shows consistent post-handover appreciation in its design-led communities

• Q2 2030 handover gives buyers an extended construction-period appreciation runway from today

• d3's positioning as Dubai's design, fashion and innovation hub underpins long-term structural demand

Price Per Sqft Value

• At AED 2.0M for a 1BR in d3 with an average price of AED 2,200 per sqft district-wide, entry pricing sits within the established d3 secondary market range

• d3 apartments transact at AED 1,800 to AED 2,400 per sqft, positioning The Edit at d3 competitively against existing d3 residential stock

• 75/25 post-handover plan with 20% booking and structured instalments through March 2028 provides extended cash flow flexibility to June 2030 handover

• 1BR units from AED 2.0M offer the most accessible entry point into Meraas-developed waterfront product in central Dubai

Key Risk to Note

• 25% due at Q2 2030 handover requires mortgage or liquidity planning well in advance

• UAE residents access up to 80% LTV mortgages, non-residents up to 50% LTV, per standard UAE bank lending terms

• UAE banks generally offer off-plan mortgage pre-approval up to 24 months in advance of handover

• d3's residential component is a newer addition to a historically commercial and creative-office district, and community retail/social infrastructure will continue to mature post-handover

• Long construction timeline to Q2 2030 carries standard off-plan delivery timeline risk

Q1. What makes The Edit at d3 unique in Dubai Design District?

The Edit at d3 is Meraas' waterfront residential development directly on the d3 promenade, combining sculptural three-tower architecture with sky gardens, a padel court, cinema room, co-working spaces and resort-style pools. It brings large-scale, design-led residential living to a district previously known primarily as a commercial and creative-office hub.

Q2. How do I handle the 25% payment at Q2 2030 handover?

The payment schedule runs 20% on booking followed by staged instalments through March 2028, with the remaining 25% due on handover in June 2030. UAE residents can access up to 80% LTV mortgages, non-residents up to 50% LTV, and UAE banks typically offer off-plan pre-approval up to 24 months in advance.

Q3. Will property values appreciate?

d3 recorded 13.5% year-on-year capital appreciation with an average of AED 2,200 per sqft across 234 transactions in the trailing 12 months. Limited residential inventory in the district, combined with proximity to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, supports continued demand.

Q4. What rental income can I expect after handover?

Projected gross yields of 6% to 8% annually. On a 1BR at AED 2.0M that is approximately AED 120,000 to AED 160,000 per year. Demand is driven by design, media, fashion and tech professionals working within Dubai Design District.

Q5. Who is Meraas?

Meraas is a Dubai master developer known for design-driven, lifestyle-focused communities including City Walk, Bluewaters, La Mer, JBR's The Beach, Dubai Harbour and BVLGARI Residences. The Edit at d3 is verified by the Dubai Land Department under RERA permit number 1793194087.