New Project by Yard

A new residential building by Yard is currently under construction on Dubai Islands, the five-island archipelago developed off the Deira coastline. The project comprises a single structure rising from basement level through a ground floor, two podium levels, seven residential floors and a dedicated rooftop amenity deck, with handover scheduled for December 2028.

# The building and its position on Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is one of the more deliberately planned additions to the city's coastal geography: five man-made islands intended to carry a mix of residential, hotel and leisure uses, set apart from the mainland by open water but connected by road. Yard's building sits within this context as a compact, mid-rise structure, four units in total across its residential floors, which makes it an intimate scheme by Dubai standards. The architecture prioritises glazing and balcony depth, with the rooftop level given over entirely to resident amenities rather than mechanical plant or private terraces for penthouse buyers.

The building reads more as a boutique residence than a conventional apartment tower.

# Residences: layouts, scale and specification

The four apartments range from 699 square feet to 2,203 square feet, spanning one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations alongside townhouse formats. That spread covers a considerable range, from a compact one-bedroom suited to a single occupant or investor to a townhouse-scale home approaching 2,200 square feet of internal area.

Interiors are delivered unfurnished, finished with natural materials and a contemporary palette. Glazing runs generously across primary living spaces, and each residence connects to a balcony that captures views across water or landscaping depending on orientation. An integrated air-purification system and central water-filtration plant are built into the fabric of the building rather than offered as optional upgrades.

Pricing runs from AED 1.9 million to AED 5.4 million, covering the full range of unit types.

# Amenities across the rooftop deck

The rooftop programme is the most developed aspect of the scheme. A swimming pool sits at the top of the building, framed by sea and park views. Alongside it: a gym, a Himalayan salt room, a sauna, a cold plunge pool and a panorama lounge. The social spaces include an open lounge, a refreshment bar, a games area and a cinema room. A children's room is also on the amenity floor.

The lobby on the ground level is designed around biophilic principles, prioritising natural materials and planting over a conventional hotel-style reception aesthetic.

# Access to the mainland and surrounding area

Dubai Islands connects to the mainland via road, placing residents within a short drive of Deira, and a longer but manageable drive to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. The islands also carry their own retail, dining and hotel infrastructure, meaning day-to-day needs can be met without crossing to the mainland for every errand.

The surrounding waterfront provides direct beach access, an attribute that remains genuinely limited across Dubai's wider residential stock.

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

At four units, this is not a building for buyers seeking the liquidity and comparables of a large-scale development. It suits a buyer who actively prefers that scale: someone acquiring a primary or secondary residence rather than an entry into a high-volume investment product.

The AED 1.9 million entry point for a sea-adjacent, island-located apartment with a rooftop wellness deck is competitive against comparable coastal positioning elsewhere in the city. The December 2028 completion date gives buyers purchasing now a reasonable construction runway, and the presale status means pricing reflects early-stage positioning rather than a near-complete premium.

For buyers from the UK, Europe or Asia looking at Dubai Islands as a long-term hold in an emerging coastal district, the combination of small building scale, specified wellness amenities and beachfront adjacency makes the project worth a considered look.