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Photo 1 of 5. Meraas aerial render of the Dubai Design District masterplan and its canal-front skyline

Illustrative renders courtesy of Meraas.

About the development

Meraas’s expansion of Dubai Design District adds a residential waterfront to the existing design, art and fashion hub near Business Bay and Downtown Dubai. The masterplan brings homes, creative workspaces, cultural venues, retail and hospitality together along the Dubai Water Canal.

The plans prioritise walking and include public art, sports facilities, landscaped parks and links to the waterfront. Meraas is targeting LEED Silver community certification, with an emphasis on sustainable mobility and energy-efficient design. The masterplan’s amenities are planned and the residential releases each have their own schedules.

Features & amenities

  • Planned six-kilometre pedestrian Design Line
  • Canal promenade and public spaces
  • Creative studios, galleries and performance venues
  • Planned parks, sports and play facilities

Five areas, one Design Line

The planned car-free Design Line connects the district’s five areas through landscaped walking routes and public spaces.

  • The Creekside

    Canal-front residences and a promenade with planned leisure and waterfront facilities.

  • Design HQ

    Studios, creative workplaces and street-level retail extend the established design district.

  • Soho

    A social and cultural quarter planned around public squares, dining and performance spaces.

  • The Sanctuary

    A residential area with landscaped courtyards, parks, sports and play spaces.

  • The Mindspace

    Flexible studios, exhibition space and workspaces for making and collaboration.

Residential releases

The brochure profiles The Edit at d3, Atélis at d3 and Design Quarter at d3. Unit sizes and completion dates apply to the individual releases.

  • The Edit at d3

    One- to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses across three towers. One published one-bedroom floor plan measures approximately 755 sq ft in total, including its balcony.

  • Atélis at d3

    A Creekside tower designed by SOM. The developer’s floor plans show selected two-bedroom layouts of approximately 1,414–1,419 sq ft in total, including balconies.

  • Design Quarter at d3

    A separate apartment development within the creative district, with its own floor plans and specifications.

What to check before you enquire

  • Confirm which launch and neighbourhood you are comparing. Ask for the specific tower, floor, outlook and balcony area, as those vary between releases.
  • Visit the existing design district and compare the building’s walking route to the waterfront with the paths shown for the future Design Line.
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Developer plans, renders and specifications may change. Ask for the current project documents and applicable approvals before making a reservation or paying a deposit.

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