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Design Quarter at d3
558 homes, 3 buildings
Design Quarter at d3 is the first residential community in Dubai Design District, built by Meraas.
Sold out from the developer. Homes here now come up as resales from the first buyers. Ask us what is available.
Launched from AED 1.87m
- ≈ £381k · $509k
Plan: 60/40
Handover: Mid-2027
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Design Quarter at d3 at a glance
- Developer
- Meraas
- Location
- Dubai Design District (d3)
- Homes
- 1, 2, 3
- Sizes
- About 810 to 3,320 sq ft
- Handover
- Mid-2027; some listings show Q1 2027The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 74,800 on the starting price
All key information6 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes, floors, progress
- Payment plan
- 60/40
- Status
- Sold out
- Launched
- 2023
- Number of homes
- 558 apartments in 3 buildings
- Floors
- One low-rise building and two towers
- Progress
- About 32% built on the developer's inspection of 11 June 2026; 26% on the RERA inspection of 26 March 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 · 3 sources
What stands out
- First residential community in Dubai Design District
- 558 apartments in three buildings
- Main contract awarded in March 2025
More that stands out2 more points and 9 amenities listed by the developer
- Towers A and B had reached levels 27 and 28 by mid-2026
- Car-free podium with shared gardens
- Swimming pool
- Indoor and outdoor gym
- Co-working spaces
- Barbecue areas
- Children's play areas
- Sports fields
- Day care centre
- Jogging paths
- 24-hour security
Payment plan
How you pay for Design Quarter at d3
Reported as 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover. Confirm the split with the seller.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 1.87m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 74,800
- 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
- The developer reported about 32% progress in June 2026 against a mid-2027 completion target. Ask for the latest DLD percentage.
- Listings show handover dates from Q1 2027 to mid-2027. Rely on the date in the contract.
- 40% of the price is due on handover.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Design Quarter at d3 suits3 kinds of buyer
- Buyers who want a resale apartment that is closer to completion than newer d3 launches
- People working in the design district, Downtown or DIFC
- Buyers who prefer one to three bedroom homes
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Design Quarter at d3
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 Design Quarter at d3
Where it isDubai Design District (d3) · 5 places nearby
Design Quarter is in the centre of Dubai Design District, beside the Dubai Water Canal. You get around by car; Meraas gives drive times of 10 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes to Business Bay, DIFC and City Walk.
- Downtown Dubai10 min drive
- Business Bay15 min drive
- DIFC15 min drive
- City Walk15 min drive
- Nad Al Sheba15 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 Design Quarter at d3 be finished?
Meraas said in March 2025 that completion is scheduled for mid-2027. The developer reported about 32% progress in June 2026.
Who is the developer of Design Quarter at d3?
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate. The main contractor is Arabian Construction Company.
Where is Design Quarter at d3?
In Dubai Design District (d3), beside the Dubai Water Canal, about 10 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai.
What is the payment plan at Design Quarter at d3?
A 60/40 plan, reported as 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover.
What homes are available at Design Quarter at d3?
One, two and three bedroom apartments. The developer lists the project as sold out, so only resales are available.
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.