Explore waterfront living in Dubai’s most creative neighbourhood

Fancy living in one of Dubai’s most creative neighbourhoods?

Meraas just pulled back the curtain on an expanded residential masterplan which offers a proper waterfront community for those who want to settle down in a design-led area.

This 18 million sqft extension will include contemporary canal-front living, cultural quarters, public green spaces and walkable urban streets.

The district is already famous for its trendy galleries, annual festivals that pull the creatives and sleek cafés. Stretching between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek, the development focuses on making this space liveable and cosy.

A major highlight is the Design Line, which is a shaded pedestrian spine running through the entire district. It is designed to keep you cool while you stroll between public art installations and green corridors, making the whole area very walkable.

Sustainability is at the heart of the new layout as Meraas is aiming for LEED Silver community certification, the most widely used green building rating system from the US. The plan includes energy-efficient designs and plenty of visual links to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Dubai Creek.

The masterplan is divided into five distinct areas, including a cultural section with performance venues and a wellness-focused section filled with parks and sports facilities. Naturally, there’s a dedicated creativity centre with lofts and studios for those who want to live and work in the same space.

For those ready to sign on the dotted line, the residential options are already starting to appear. Meraas’ recent residential releases at d3 have attracted exceptional demand, including the rapid sell-out of Atelis, a 280-unit waterfront tower and the successful launch of The Edit, a three-tower development offering 557 design-led homes.

Residents get access to some rather posh perks, including sky gardens, co-working spaces and a wellness club for yoga or boxing. If you feel like a night out, the local sleek restaurants serve up creative Mediterranean dishes where you can enjoy a glass of something chilled without leaving the neighbourhood.

It is a solid move for anyone looking for a design-led lifestyle that is just a few minutes away from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. 

Learn more 

Dubai Design District. meraas.com

Source: Time Out Dubai