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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. It has 558 one to three bedroom apartments in three buildings linked by a landscaped podium. Meraas lists it as sold out, and the main contract sets completion for mid-2027.
- HandoverMid-2027 (Meraas, March 2025); some listings show Q1 2027
- Payment plan60/40
- Bedrooms1, 2, 3
- StatusSold out
Sold out from the developer. Homes here now come up as resales from the first buyers. Ask us what is available.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 3 sources
Images: Meraas. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Key facts
Design Quarter at d3 at a glance
- Developer
- Meraas
- Location
- Dubai Design District (d3)
- Type
- Apartments
- Bedrooms
- 1, 2, 3
- Sizes
- About 810 to 3,320 sq ft
- Homes
- 558 apartments in 3 buildings
- Floors
- One low-rise building and two towers
- Launched
- 2023
- Handover
- Mid-2027 (Meraas, March 2025); some listings show Q1 2027
- Progress
- About 32% built on the developer's inspection of 11 June 2026; 26% on the RERA inspection of 26 March 2026
- Payment plan
- 60/40
Checked 12 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
What stands out
- First residential community in Dubai Design District
- 558 apartments in three buildings
- Main contract awarded in March 2025
- Towers A and B had reached levels 27 and 28 by mid-2026
- Car-free podium with shared gardens
- Views of the Dubai Canal and Downtown skyline
Amenities
- 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
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.
Reported as 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover. Confirm the split with the seller.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where Design Quarter at d3 is
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.
Nearby
- 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.
Who Design Quarter at d3 suits
- 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
Check before you buy
- 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.
The developer
Dubai Holding's lifestyle developer: prime addresses, premium prices, long build times
Prices and floor plans
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FAQs
Design Quarter at d3: common questions
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.
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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.