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The Acres
phases 1–3, about 1,199 villas
The Acres is a villa community by Meraas in Dubailand, planned around parks and swimmable lagoons.
From AED 5.09m
- ≈ £1.04m · $1.39m
Plan: 65/35
Handover: Q4 2027 to Q2 2028
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
The Acres at a glance
- Developer
- Meraas
- Location
- The Acres, Dubailand
- Homes
- 3, 4, 5
- Sizes
- About 3,050 to 6,000 sq ft
- Handover
- Q4 2027 to Q2 2028, depending on phaseThe developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 203,600 on the starting price
All key information5 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes, progress
- Payment plan
- 65/35
- Status
- Under construction
- Launched
- September 2024
- Number of homes
- About 1,000 villas: 642 in the first phase and 371 in the latest phase (plus 186 in The Acres Estates)
- Progress
- About 19% built on the developer's inspection of 11 June 2026; 15% on the RERA inspection of 14 May 2026
Checked 12 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 5 sources
What stands out
- Stand-alone villas with three to five bedrooms
- Community planned around parks and lagoons
- Contracts awarded November 2025 and April 2026
More that stands out2 more points and 10 amenities listed by the developer
- LEED Gold for Communities precertification
- School, mosque and shops planned on site
- Swimmable lagoons
- Lagoon clubhouse
- Community park
- Clubhouse
- Primary school
- Kindergarten
- Mosque
- Shops
- Edible garden
- Juice bar
Payment plan
How you pay for The Acres
Reported as 5% on booking, 60% during construction and 35% on handover, or 10% on booking and 55% during construction.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 5.09m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 203,600
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- Handover differs by phase, from Q4 2027 to Q2 2028. Check the date for your villa.
- The developer reported about 19% progress in June 2026. Ask for the latest DLD percentage.
- 35% of the price is due on handover.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who The Acres suits3 kinds of buyer
- Families who want a detached villa with green space
- Buyers who are happy to drive and want more room than the city centre offers
- Buyers looking at resale villas, as developer stock is reported sold
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for The Acres
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about The Acres
Where it isThe Acres, Dubailand · 5 places nearby
The Acres is in Dubailand, reached from Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Emirates Road, near Global Village. It is a car-based location; Meraas gives drive times of 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai and the airport.
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road5 min drive
- Al Khail Road15 min drive
- Dubai Hills Mall15 min drive
- Downtown Dubai25 min drive
- Dubai International Airport25 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Pictures4 more developer renders
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Developer render, 5 of 5
Images: Meraas. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
When will The Acres be finished?
Handover is expected from the fourth quarter of 2027, with later phases shown in the first half of 2028. The developer reported about 19% progress in June 2026.
Who is the developer of The Acres?
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate. United Engineering Construction (UNEC) is the main contractor.
Where is The Acres?
In Dubailand, near Global Village, about 25 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai.
What is the payment plan at The Acres?
A 65/35 plan, reported as 5% on booking, 60% during construction and 35% on handover.
What homes are available at The Acres?
Three, four and five bedroom stand-alone villas. The developer lists them as sold out, so check resale availability.
Everything elseOther Meraas projects, sources
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.