Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City Phase 1

Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City Phase 1 is a branded residential tower by CITYVIEW Developments, built in partnership with Accor, positioned in Dubai Motor City and scheduled for handover by the end of 2028.

# The tower and its position in Motor City

Dubai Motor City sits in the mid-belt of the city, a low-rise, largely residential district organised around green corridors and a grid of roads named after circuits and automotive figures. It is quieter and more horizontal than most Dubai addresses, which is part of the appeal. Into that context, CITYVIEW is delivering a single tower of 307 residences under the Mövenpick brand, making it the first Mövenpick-branded residence in the district.

The building spans amenities across three dedicated floors: the first floor, the 21st floor and the rooftop. That vertical distribution of programming is a deliberate structural choice, keeping amenity use away from a single point of congestion and giving upper-floor residents immediate access to sky-level facilities.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The 307 apartments run from studios through one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations, with sizes ranging from approximately 366 sq ft to just over 1,018 sq ft. Studios are delivered fully furnished. One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments come semi-furnished.

The interior specification is detailed for this price bracket. Bedroom and living areas carry 3.3-metre ceilings; kitchens sit at 2.7 metres; the lobby reaches 6.6 metres. Floor-to-ceiling windows use high-performance acoustic glazing throughout, and smart locks are fitted as standard.

# Kitchen and bathroom finish

Kitchens are fitted with integrated appliances, natural oak and matt laminate cabinetry, and quartz countertops with a terrazzo finish. Bathrooms use quartz vanities with terrazzo effect, travertine-look porcelain on shower walls, and walk-in showers with floor-to-ceiling glazing and chrome fixtures. Flooring throughout is porcelain wood-look tile.

# Amenities and the wellness framework

CITYVIEW has built the project around what the developer terms a "Bio-ROI" philosophy, framing wellness infrastructure as both a quality-of-life asset and a factor in long-term value. Whether buyers accept that framing or not, the actual amenity list is substantial.

The indoor and outdoor gym is powered by Technogym equipment. The rooftop carries an infinity pool. A family pool and a dedicated kids' pool operate separately. Sport facilities include a basketball half court and a padel court. A jogging track and a yoga area address lower-intensity movement.

The outdoor programming extends to a cinema, a Mediterranean-themed garden, a Japanese Zen garden and a sky garden meditation area. An indoor and outdoor kids' play area, a co-working zone, a lounge with a beverage bar, a pet area, and steam and sauna facilities complete the offer.

# Motor City as a residential address

Motor City is not a trophy postcode in the way that Palm Jumeirah or Downtown Dubai are. Its draw is different: established community infrastructure, a consistent low-rise character and genuine green space. The district has parks, a walkable retail strip at Motor City's hub, and a separation from the density that defines much of new Dubai. For buyers who find the city's more saturated neighbourhoods overstimulating, that carries weight.

Pricing opens at approximately AED 834,000 and reaches AED 1.99 million at the upper end of the current range, with the project at the start of its sales cycle and construction under way.

# The buyer this project is built for

This is not a project for someone buying a Dubai pied-à-terre in the most visible postcode. It addresses a different buyer: one prioritising liveable space, branded management through Accor, and a district with a settled residential community rather than ongoing speculative development on the doorstep.

The Mövenpick branding brings a known hospitality operator into the management structure, which has historically mattered to overseas buyers who need confidence in how a building will be run in their absence. For that profile, a 2028 completion in a stable, green mid-city district at this price point is a coherent proposition.