Dubai Holding Real Estate: projects, payment plans & delivery record (2026)

At a glance

Government-owned master developer behind Palm Jumeirah, JBR, City Walk, Business Bay and Villanova

Dubai Holding Real Estate is as close to a sovereign developer as Dubai offers: it is owned by the Government of Dubai's holding company, controls one of the largest land banks in the emirate and, since the 2024 absorption of Nakheel and Meydan, sells under four brands.

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The group says it has delivered more than 106,700 residential units and plots and that about 1.6 million people live in its communities. The appeal for a buyer is land ownership, scale and the knowledge that the developer is unlikely to run out of money. The caution is that the group is large and its brands have mixed delivery histories: Nakheel's 2009 restructuring is well documented, Bluewaters Bay (launched 2022) was reported at about 40 per cent complete in September 2026, and Jebel Ali Village handovers began in August 2026 against a portal date of late 2025. Several 2025 to 2026 launches sold out within weeks, so the developer's own stock is often limited to later phases or higher-priced units. No current public credit rating for the real estate business was found during this research.

Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked November 2026 · 54 sources

What Dubai Holding does well

Government ownership and one of the largest land banks in Dubai; the group describes itself as one of the emirate's largest landowners and develops on its own land rather than buying plots.
Scale: 106,700+ units and plots delivered, around 1.6 million residents across its communities, and four sales brands covering entry-level townhouses to branded beachfront homes.
Active construction pipeline with named contractors and values published in press releases, for example AED 1.1 billion for La Tilia, AED 3.5 billion for 544 Palm Jebel Ali villas and AED 590 million for City Walk Crestlane Phase 3.

All 4 points in full

Government ownership and one of the largest land banks in Dubai; the group describes itself as one of the emirate's largest landowners and develops on its own land rather than buying plots.
Scale: 106,700+ units and plots delivered, around 1.6 million residents across its communities, and four sales brands covering entry-level townhouses (Villanova, Mudon) to branded beachfront homes (Solaya, Jumeirah Residences).
Active construction pipeline with named contractors and values published in press releases, for example AED 1.1 billion for La Tilia (April 2026), AED 3.5 billion for 544 Palm Jebel Ali villas (April 2026) and AED 590 million for City Walk Crestlane Phase 3 (September 2026).
Buyer-support partnerships announced in 2026: off-plan mortgage programmes with Emirates NBD, ADIB, Commercial Bank of Dubai, ADCB and Huspy, and a Golden Visa facilitation desk at the Meraas and Nakheel sales centre.

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Delivery pace on some Meraas projects is slow: Bluewaters Bay launched in 2022 with a portal completion date of July 2027, yet Meraas reported overall progress of about 40 per cent in September 2026.
Jebel Ali Village launched April 2022 with a portal expected completion of December 2025; the developer announced that handovers began on 17 August 2026.
Nakheel's 2009 to 2011 debt restructuring is part of the brand's history; the business is now inside Dubai Holding, but buyers should still check escrow and RERA progress for each project rather than relying on the group name.

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Delivery pace on some Meraas projects is slow: Bluewaters Bay launched in 2022 with a portal completion date of July 2027, yet Meraas reported overall progress of about 40 per cent (RERA 36.97 per cent) in September 2026.
Jebel Ali Village (Nakheel) launched April 2022 with a portal expected completion of December 2025; the developer announced that handovers began on 17 August 2026.
Nakheel's 2009 to 2011 debt restructuring is part of the brand's history; the business is now inside Dubai Holding, but buyers should still check escrow and RERA progress for each project rather than relying on the group name.
Many 2025 to 2026 launches (Atelis, Nourelle, Jumeirah Asora Bay, Nad Al Sheba Gardens phases) are shown as sold out by the developer or portals, so developer stock may be limited to later phases, larger units or higher floors.
Figures on portals often conflict with developer pages (handover quarters, starting prices and availability differ between Meraas.com and major portals for Nourelle and Jumeirah Asora Bay). Confirm with the developer before quoting.
No current public credit rating was found for Dubai Holding Real Estate.

Projects

Dubai Holding projects you can buy

1 projects with a checked page, and 11 more the developer is selling without one yet. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures; we send today’s price list on request.

Dubai Holding · VillanovaLa Tilia at VillanovaFrom AED 2.69m≈ £548k · $732kPlan10/50/40HandoverQ3 2028

More projects11 without a page yet, a table to compare them

Also selling, no page yet

11 projects: ask us for the details.

SolayaLa Mer / Jumeirah 1 · Plan: 20/40/40 · Handover: Q2 2029 for buildings 1 to 3
Jumeirah Residences Emirates TowersTrade Centre 2, Sheikh Zayed Road · Plan: 20/40/40 · Handover: Q3 2030
City Walk Crestlane (Phases 3, 4 and 5)City Walk, Al Wasl · Plan: 20/55/25 · Handover: Phase 3 anticipated Q3 2028 · Selling now
The Edit at d3Dubai Design District · Plan: 20/55/25 · Handover: Q1 2030 · Selling now
Madinat Jumeirah Living NourelleUmm Suqeim, Madinat Jumeirah Living · Plan: 20/55/25 · Handover: Q1 2029 · Sold out
Bay EstateDubai Islands · Plan: 25/55/20 · Handover: Q4 2029
Palm Central Private ResidencesPalm Jebel Ali, between Fronds M and N · Plan: 20/50/30 · Handover: Q3 2029
Palm Jebel Ali Frond F villasPalm Jebel Ali, Frond F · Plan: Not published · Handover: Phased handover of first Palm Jebel Ali villas from late 2026 through 2027 · Selling now
Palm Beach Towers Podium VillasPalm Jumeirah (entrance) · Plan: Not published · Handover: H1 2027 · Selling now
Jumeirah Asora BayLa Mer peninsula, Jumeirah 1 · Plan: 20/40/40 · Handover: Q1 2029 · Sold out
Atelis at d3Dubai Design District, Creekside · Plan: Not published · Handover: Q3 2029 · Sold out

Compare them in a table12 projects the developer is selling: area, plan, handover, bedrooms

Dubai Holding Real Estate projects selling now: area, payment plan, handover date and bedrooms
				Bedrooms
La Tilia at Villanova	Villanova, Dubailand	10/50/40	Q3 2028	3, 4
Solaya	La Mer / Jumeirah 1	20/40/40	Q2 2029 for buildings 1 to 3	2, 3, 4, 5 and penthouses
Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers	Trade Centre 2, Sheikh Zayed Road	20/40/40	Q3 2030	1, 2, 3, 4
City Walk Crestlane (Phases 3, 4 and 5)	City Walk, Al Wasl	20/55/25	Phase 3 anticipated Q3 2028	1, 2, 3, 4 and duplexes
The Edit at d3	Dubai Design District	20/55/25	Q1 2030	1, 2, 3, 4 and penthouses
Madinat Jumeirah Living Nourelle	Umm Suqeim, Madinat Jumeirah Living	20/55/25	Q1 2029	1, 2, 3, 4
Bay Estate	Dubai Islands	25/55/20	Q4 2029	3, 4 (townhouses and attached villas); 5, 6, 7 (villas, a major portal)
Palm Central Private Residences	Palm Jebel Ali, between Fronds M and N	20/50/30	Q3 2029	1, 2, 3, 4, 5 apartments; 4, 5 townhouses; penthouses
Palm Jebel Ali Frond F villas	Palm Jebel Ali, Frond F	Not published	Phased handover of first Palm Jebel Ali villas from late 2026 through 2027	5, 6, 7
Palm Beach Towers Podium Villas	Palm Jumeirah (entrance)	Not published	H1 2027	2, 3, 4
Jumeirah Asora Bay	La Mer peninsula, Jumeirah 1	20/40/40	Q1 2029	4, 5, 6, 7 and penthouse
Atelis at d3	Dubai Design District, Creekside	Not published	Q3 2029	1, 2, 3, 4; 4-bed sky villas; 5-bed penthouses

Tap a column heading to sort. Dates as checked November 2026.

Track record

Does Dubai Holding finish on time?

The group publishes contract awards and handover announcements regularly, which makes progress easier to follow than for most private developers.

Promised against what happenedProject by project (7)

ProjectVillanova (La Rosa, La Violeta, Amaranta phases), Dubailand
PromisedPhased from 2016
What happened3,834 homes delivered by April 2026 (developer statement).
ProjectBvlgari Ocean Mansions, Jumeira Bay Island
PromisedNot published
What happenedHandover announced 12 December 2024.
ProjectJebel Ali Village (892 homes), Jebel Ali
PromisedPortal expected completion December 2025 (launched April 2022)
What happenedHandovers began 17 August 2026, about eight months later than the portal date.
Late
ProjectBluewaters Bay, Bluewaters Island
PromisedPortal expected completion July 2027 (launched 2022)
What happenedMeraas reported 40.88 per cent overall (internal, 14 September 2026) and 36.97 per cent (RERA, 25 August 2026). Sold out.
ProjectDesign Quarter at d3, Dubai Design District
PromisedNot published
What happenedTowers A and C structurally complete, Tower B at level 40; 43.87 per cent internal (14 September 2026) versus 30.98 per cent RERA (30 June 2026). Sold out.
ProjectMudon Al Ranim 8, Dubailand
PromisedPortal handover Q3 2026 (launched May 2023)
What happened88.27 per cent overall at 10 March 2026 (internal); RERA 81.20 per cent at 27 January 2026. Finishing works under way.
ProjectPalm Jebel Ali villas (Fronds K to P), Palm Jebel Ali
PromisedRelaunched 2023
What happened728 villas in finishing stage by August 2026; phased handover of first villas scheduled to begin late 2026.
Late

Projects they have finished5

Bvlgari Ocean MansionsJumeira Bay Island · VillasCompleted 2024

Jebel Ali VillageJebel Ali · VillasCompleted 2026

Villanova (La Rosa, La Violeta, Amaranta, La Quinta phases)Dubailand · TownhousesCompleted 2016 to 2026

Madinat Jumeirah Living (first phases)Umm Suqeim · ApartmentsCompleted 2021

Jumeirah Beach ResidenceDubai Marina · ApartmentsCompleted 2000s

Payment plans

Dubai Holding payment plans

A typical Dubai Holding plan

10%50%40%

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 100,000 on booking, AED 500,000 during construction, AED 400,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

Payment plansVary by brand and project. Seen on current launches: 10/50/40, 20/40/40, 20/55/25, 20/50/30 and 25/55/20.

Vary by brand and project. Seen on current launches: 10/50/40 (La Tilia, Villanova), 20/40/40 (Solaya, Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Asora Bay), 20/55/25 (City Walk Crestlane, The Edit, Nourelle), 20/50/30 (Palm Central Private Residences) and 25/55/20 (Bay Estate). Sources: Meraas and portal pages.

Post-handover plansNot published. None of the current plans seen include post-handover instalments.

Not published. None of the current plans seen include post-handover instalments.

Golden VisaSince 29 June 2026 the Meraas and Nakheel sales centre has a facilitation desk for the 10-year Golden Visa.

Since 29 June 2026 the Meraas and Nakheel sales centre has a facilitation desk for the 10-year Golden Visa (property worth AED 2 million or more). Applications are processed by an accredited provider; eligibility and fees are set by UAE authorities.

Mortgages on off-planMemoranda with Emirates NBD, Huspy, ADIB, Commercial Bank of Dubai and ADCB to offer off-plan mortgage pre-approval for Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties buyers, residents and non-residents, subject to approval.

Memoranda with Emirates NBD (April 2026), Huspy (May 2026), ADIB (May 2026), Commercial Bank of Dubai (June 2026) and ADCB (September 2026) to offer off-plan mortgage pre-approval for Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties buyers, residents and non-residents, subject to approval. Loan-to-value and rates are not published.

Service chargesNot published for current projects. Community management is through Dubai Holding Community Management and Ejadah.

Not published for current projects. Community management is through Dubai Holding Community Management and Ejadah.

Buyer protectionProjects are registered with the Dubai Land Department and RERA; Meraas project pages show both internal and RERA-inspected progress percentages.

Projects are registered with the Dubai Land Department and RERA; Meraas project pages show both internal and RERA-inspected progress percentages. Check the escrow account number on the sales and purchase agreement for each project.

Is Dubai Holding right for you?

The group suits buyers who want a government-owned developer with its own land and a long record of delivering master communities, and who are prepared to pay a premium for established destinations such as City Walk, Madinat Jumeirah Living, Palm Jumeirah and La Mer.

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More about Dubai Holding

Prices and rental returnsThe developer does not publish resale or rental performance data.

Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers (1-bed, 890 sq ft)

AED 4,580/sq ftNot published yield

Palm Central Private Residences Frond M (1-bed, 811 sq ft)

AED 3,330/sq ftNot published yield

Jumeirah Asora Bay (6-bed, 25,536 sq ft)

AED 7,950/sq ftNot published yield

Naya at District One (1-bed, about 878 sq ft)

AED 1,800/sq ftNot published yield

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The developer does not publish resale or rental performance data. A major portal records some developer and resale transactions for current projects: Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers 1-bed sold at AED 4,078,000 for 890 sq ft on 16 July 2026 (about AED 4,580 psf, against a developer starting price of AED 3.51 million); Palm Central Private Residences 1-bed sold at AED 2,701,000 for 811 sq ft on 27 July 2026; Jumeirah Asora Bay 6-bed sold at AED 203,030,000 for 25,536 sq ft on 14 November 2025. Naya at District One (Nakheel, launched May 2023 from AED 1.7 million) shows a 1-bed resale at AED 1,578,880 on 15 July 2026, below the launch price. Yields are not published.

Community	Price per sq ft	Change	Gross yield
Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers (1-bed, 890 sq ft)	About AED 4,580 (July 2026)	Launch from AED 3.51 million (Meraas site)	Not published
Palm Central Private Residences Frond M (1-bed, 811 sq ft)	About AED 3,330 (July 2026)	Launch from AED 2.5 million (a major portal)	Not published
Jumeirah Asora Bay (6-bed, 25,536 sq ft)	About AED 7,950 (November 2025)	Not published	Not published
Naya at District One (1-bed, about 878 sq ft)	About AED 1,800 (July 2026)	Launch AED 1.7 million (May 2023); resale at AED 1,578,880	Not published

Asking prices, gross yields, as checked November 2026. Work out a net return

Questions about Dubai Holding8 answered from this page’s facts

Is Dubai Holding a reliable developer?

Dubai Holding Real Estate is as close to a sovereign developer as Dubai offers: it is owned by the Government of Dubai's holding company, controls one of the largest land banks in the emirate and, since the 2024 absorption of Nakheel and Meydan, sells under four brands (Dubai Properties, Meraas, Nakheel and Meydan).

Who owns Dubai Holding Real Estate?

Dubai Holding, the investment group owned by the Government of Dubai and established in 2004. Nakheel and Meydan were incorporated into Dubai Holding by decree on 16 March 2024.

Which brands does it sell under?

Dubai Properties (Villanova, Mudon, Serena, Business Bay, JBR), Meraas (City Walk, Bluewaters, Madinat Jumeirah Living, La Mer, Dubai Design District), Nakheel (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands) and Meydan (District One).

How many homes has it delivered?

The group's sector page cites 106,700+ residential units and land plots delivered and about 1.6 million residents in its communities. Dubai Properties alone reports 3,834 homes delivered at Villanova.

What payment plans are offered?

They vary: 10/50/40 at La Tilia, 20/40/40 at Solaya and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, 20/55/25 at City Walk Crestlane, The Edit and Nourelle, and 25/55/20 at Bay Estate, according to developer and portal pages in November 2026.

Can I get a mortgage on an off-plan purchase?

The group signed partnerships in 2026 with Emirates NBD, ADIB, Commercial Bank of Dubai, ADCB and Huspy to offer off-plan mortgage pre-approval to residents and non-residents, subject to bank approval. Terms are not published.

Does buying qualify for a Golden Visa?

Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa under current rules. Meraas and Nakheel run a facilitation desk at their sales centre; approval rests with the authorities.

Are projects delivered on time?

The record is mixed. Villanova has delivered 3,834 homes and Palm Jebel Ali villas are scheduled for handover from late 2026, but Bluewaters Bay (launched 2022) was about 40 per cent complete in September 2026 and Jebel Ali Village handovers began about eight months after the date shown on a major portal.

Everything elseHistory, company facts, sources

Dubai Holding’s story

2004Dubai Holding established as the Government of Dubai's investment group (Dubai Media Office).
2017Meraas announces Marsa Al Arab and launches Nikki Beach Residences and other coastal projects (Meraas site; press coverage).
16 March 2024Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid mandates the incorporation of Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding; their boards are abolished and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum leads the combined group.
December 2024Meraas hands over the Bvlgari Ocean Mansions on Jumeira Bay Island.
2025Dubai Residential REIT listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 35,900 homes across more than 22 communities.
June 2025Meraas unveils Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers (754 branded residences, two towers).
30 September 2025Dubai Holding Investments and Brookfield Properties launch Solaya, 234 beachfront residences in Jumeirah 1, under the Meraas brand.
29 October 2025Nakheel launches Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali (212 homes in the first release).
5 January 2026Meraas unveils an 18 million sq ft residential masterplan for Dubai Design District.
6 February 2026Aldar and Dubai Holding expand their joint venture with two plots (opposite Nad Al Sheba and on Palm Jebel Ali), almost 14,000 homes and GDV above AED 38 billion; Aldar develops and sells.
14 April 2026Dubai Properties awards AED 1.1 billion of contracts for 850 townhouses at La Tilia, Villanova; 3,834 Villanova homes delivered to date.
April to September 2026Off-plan financing partnerships signed with Emirates NBD, Huspy, ADIB, Commercial Bank of Dubai and ADCB covering Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties buyers.
17 August 2026Nakheel begins handover of 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village.
5 October 2026Nakheel unveils Bay Estate, about 360 homes plus plots, on Dubai Islands.

Founded: Dubai Holding was established in 2004. Dubai Properties describes itself as having almost two decades of experience. Nakheel and Meydan were incorporated into Dubai Holding by decree on 16 March 2024.
Ownership: Dubai Holding, owned by the Government of Dubai. The combined group is chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum; Amit Kaushal is Group CEO of Dubai Holding and Khalid Al Malik is CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate.
Homes delivered: 106,700+ residential units and land plots delivered (Dubai Holding real estate sector page, 2026). The companies page separately cites 93,500 residential units.
Projects: Brands: Dubai Properties (Business Bay, JBR, Villanova, Mudon, Serena), Meraas (City Walk, Bluewaters, Madinat Jumeirah Living, La Mer, d3), Nakheel (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands) and Meydan (District One). Dubai Residential REIT, listed in 2025, holds over 35,900 homes.
Credit rating: Not published. No current public rating for Dubai Holding Real Estate was found in this research.
Best known for: Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residence (described by the group as the world's first single-phase 40-tower development), Business Bay, City Walk, Bluewaters, Villanova and Palm Jebel Ali.

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Sources and how we checked54 sources, checked November 2026

Facts checked November 2026 from the developer’s own announcements and results, Dubai Land Department records (via Property Finder, DXBinteract and Propsearch), Bayut market reports and the press. Figures given by the developer are labelled as theirs. This page is information, not financial advice.