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Design Quarter

Dubai Design District, Dubai

Under construction and selling from the developer.

Three towers inside d3 with canal frontage, aimed at the design and creative community that anchors the district.

Starting price

AED 2,300,000

Target handover

Q2 2027

Developer

Meraas

Total units

580

The EMINAAR verdict

Escrow account verified with Mashreq, last checked 5 Aug 2026.
Handover has moved from Q4 2026 promised at launch to Q2 2027 — 6 months later.
Meraas is Gold tier, delivering 71% of tracked projects on time with an average slip of 3.8 months.

Compiled from verified data. Not editable by developers or agents.

Delivery record

Promised at launch

Q4 2026

Current target

Q2 2027

Moved back 6 months

Construction, as verified by EMINAAR45%

RERA · verified 5 Aug 2026

We publish construction checkpoints only where we have verified the reading and can name its source. This project has one current reading and no earlier verified history — so none is shown rather than estimated.

Unit mix

1 BR2 BR3 BR

Size range across all types: 760 sqft – 2,600 sqft
Total units: 580

Per-type size bands and starting prices are not published for this project. We show the range that covers all unit types rather than dividing it up, because that division would be a guess.

About City Walk

Meraas' low-rise urban district off Al Wasl Road — European-style streets, retail at grade, and residential above. Walkable in a way most of Dubai is not.

Beach: Jumeirah — 6 min drive
Downtown: 8 min drive
Retail: On site, 200+ units
Airport: DXB — 15 min drive

Explore City Walk

Building detailsSpecification, counts and amenities

Floors: 31
Swimming pools: 3
Parking spaces: 720
Elevators: 9
Retail units: 14
Ownership: Freehold
Furnishing: Unfurnished
Size range: 760 sqft – 2,600 sqft

Amenities

Infinity poolGymnasiumCovered parking24/7 securityLandscaped podiumCanal promenadeCo-working spaceArt studio

Common questions

Answered from the verified data on this page, not from marketing material.

When will Design Quarter be handed over?

The current target is Q2 2027. That is 6 months later than the Q4 2026 promised at launch. EMINAAR last verified construction at 45% on 5 Aug 2026.

Is the escrow account for Design Quarter verified?

Yes. Design Quarter has a registered escrow account with Mashreq under permit RERA-P-23-2177, last checked by EMINAAR on 5 Aug 2026. Always confirm the account number on your SPA against the developer's official filing before transferring funds.

What is the payment plan for Design Quarter?

A 60/40 plan: 20% on booking, 40% during construction, 40% on handover. A 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee applies on top of the purchase price.

How much does Design Quarter cost?

Prices start at AED 2,300,000, around AED 2,490 per sqft, last checked 5 Aug 2026.

Who is the developer of Design Quarter?

Meraas, rated Gold tier by EMINAAR with a score of 82 out of 100. Across the projects we track they deliver 71% on time, with an average slip of 3.8 months.

Payment plan

60/40

Down payment20%AED 460,000
During construction40%AED 920,000
On handover40%AED 920,000

Down payment — On booking
During construction — Across 8 milestones
On handover — At completion

Payment calculator

Based on the 60/40 plan. Instalments are billed against construction milestones, not a monthly schedule.

Unit price (AED)Include DLD transfer fee (4%) and admin charges

Due at booking: AED 556,200
During construction: AED 920,000
Due on handover: AED 920,000
Total cash to handover: AED 2,396,200

Indicative only. Milestone instalments fall due when construction stages complete, so their timing shifts with the build. Service charges, mortgage costs and agency fees are not included.