Mag City Residential

Mag City Residential, developed by MAG and completed in Q4 2023, is a large-scale mixed-use community in Al Quoz 2 comprising furnished apartments alongside retail, leisure and green space arranged across a single integrated site.

# A community at scale in Al Quoz 2

The project sits within one of Dubai's more quietly industrious inner districts, a location that has historically attracted studios, logistics operations and mid-market housing rather than luxury towers. MAG's decision to build a self-contained residential community here signals a deliberate repositioning of the area. At roughly 405,750 square metres, the development is substantial enough to function as its own neighbourhood, with dedicated cycling and jogging infrastructure, parks and retail all contained within the perimeter.

The architecture leans contemporary without making strong formal gestures. The surrounding low-rise grain of Al Quoz keeps the community grounded rather than skyline-driven, and views to the north reach the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa.

# Furnished residences in a completed building

With the project fully handed over and construction at 100 per cent, buyers are purchasing into a finished product rather than a speculative off-plan position. Units come furnished, which reduces the friction of fit-out for international buyers or investors targeting the rental market immediately on acquisition.

Specific floor areas and unit counts are not publicly available at present, and the project is currently listed as out of stock, meaning secondary market or re-listing opportunities would be the route to acquisition.

Service charges run between 10 and 12 AED per square foot, a figure worth benchmarking against comparable mid-market communities before committing.

# Amenities built for daily use

The facility list is oriented toward active living and family use rather than resort-style spectacle. A sports club anchors the leisure offer, supported by a swimming pool, a children's pool and separate indoor play area. Cycling and jogging tracks run through the community, connecting to the public parks and green areas distributed across the site.

# Social and retail infrastructure

A ladies' lounge, indoor and outdoor bar areas, and retail outlets form the social layer of the development. This is a practical amenity mix: residents have access to convenience retail and casual food and beverage options without leaving the community.

# Distances that make the address functional

Al Quoz 2's central position within Dubai's road network is one of its structural advantages. Downtown sits roughly 9 kilometres away, a 14-minute drive. Jumeira Beach is reachable in approximately 18 minutes. Dubai International Airport is 24 minutes by car, a meaningful consideration for frequent travellers.

GEMS International School is 15 minutes away, and Nad Al Sheba Park, one of Dubai's more popular recreational green spaces, is only 10 minutes from the site.

# Who this project suits, and where it sits in the market

Mag City Residential occupies a mid-market position that the luxury segment often overlooks but that represents a large portion of actual rental demand in Dubai. For investors based in the UK, Europe or Asia seeking a furnished, income-generating asset in a completed building, the absence of construction risk and the presence of on-site amenities make the calculus relatively straightforward.

End-users prioritising space, greenery and access to major road arteries over a prestigious postcode will find Al Quoz 2 a pragmatic base. The project is not positioned as an address-driven purchase; it competes on liveability and value density rather than brand cachet.