Since 2007
Meraas Off-Plan Dubai 2026 — Bluewaters, City Walk, Port de La Mer, Nikki Beach
Lifestyle destinations — City Walk, Bluewaters, Port de La Mer
About Meraas
Meraas, part of Dubai Holding, developed Dubai's most-visited lifestyle destinations — Bluewaters Island (Ain Dubai), City Walk, La Mer, Nikki Beach Residences, and Port de La Mer. Meraas off-plan is the choice for investors who want walkable, F&B-rich, tourist-adjacent locations rather than tower districts.
Signature projects
- ◆Bluewaters Bay & Bluewaters Residences
- ◆City Walk (Central Park, Wilton Terraces)
- ◆Port de La Mer, Jumeirah 1
- ◆Nikki Beach Residences
- ◆Bulgari Residences, Jumeirah Bay Island
- ◆Jumeirah Beach Residence (with Dubai Properties)
Flagship communities
Why invest in Meraas off-plan
Lifestyle-anchored locations command 15–25% short-let premium
All Meraas sites are freehold, tourist-adjacent, and holiday-let permitted
Backed by Dubai Holding (government-linked)
Limited pipeline — Meraas launches slowly, keeping supply tight
Golden Visa eligible from AED 2M
Payment plan explained
10–20% down, 50–60% during construction, 20–40% on handover. Post-handover options on select projects.
All payments flow through RERA escrow accounts and are only released against verified construction milestones. Your unit is registered on Oqood within 30 days of signing.
Get full Meraas inventoryMeraas — frequently asked questions
Is Meraas better for short-let (Airbnb) than other developers?
Yes, arguably. Meraas locations sit inside tourist zones — Bluewaters next to Ain Dubai, City Walk walking distance to Coca-Cola Arena, Port de La Mer on the Jumeirah coastline — so nightly rates and occupancy consistently outperform tower districts.
What's the yield on a Bluewaters short-let apartment?
A 1BR sea-view on Bluewaters achieves AED 850–1,400/night with 70–80% occupancy, netting AED 220–320K/year — roughly 7–9% gross on a AED 3.5M purchase.
How safe is Meraas as a developer?
Meraas is owned by Dubai Holding — the same government-linked group behind Nakheel and Jumeirah Group. It carries the same institutional backing as Emaar and has delivered every launched project since 2007.
Is Port de La Mer walkable and family-friendly?
Yes. Port de La Mer is a purpose-built Mediterranean-style marina district in Jumeirah 1, with a private beach, promenade, F&B, and yacht berths. Popular with European end-users and short-let guests.
What's the payment plan on a typical Meraas launch?
Meraas usually offers 10–20% booking, 50–60% across construction, and 20–40% on handover. City Walk and Bluewaters projects sometimes include a 40% post-handover portion over 2 years.
Do Meraas branded residences (Nikki Beach, Bulgari) hold value?
Bulgari Residences on Jumeirah Bay Island has appreciated 60%+ since 2017 handover. Nikki Beach and Cité (City Walk) branded stock commands a 20–30% premium over unbranded units in the same building.
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