Carmel Residence

Carmel Residence is a 30-unit residential building by Uniestate Properties, currently under construction in Al Barsha South 4, the district commonly known as Jumeirah Village Circle. The development spans a single building and offers studios through to three-bedroom apartments, priced from approximately AED 903,000 to AED 3.3 million.

# The building and its position in Jumeirah Village Circle

Al Barsha South 4 sits within the circular grid of JVC, one of Dubai's more established mid-density residential districts. The area has matured considerably over the past decade, shifting from a construction-heavy fringe zone into a functioning neighbourhood with a resident population, retail provision and green corridors running between its low- to mid-rise buildings.

Carmel Residence occupies this context as a boutique project. Thirty units across a single building is a modest count by Dubai standards, and that scale carries practical advantages: fewer residents per lift, a more consistent community dynamic, and service charges that are easier to sustain. At 12 AED per square foot annually, the service charge sits within a competitive range for the district.

The architecture responds to JVC's residential character rather than trying to compete with the towers of neighbouring districts. Semi-furnished interiors and equipped kitchens suggest a specification aimed at owner-occupiers and long-term tenants rather than the short-let market.

# Residences: layouts, sizes and price points

# Studio to three-bedroom configurations

Studios range from 441 to 564 square feet and are priced between AED 903,000 and AED 1.1 million. The variance in studio pricing at similar sizes reflects differences in floor level or aspect rather than material changes in specification.

One-bedroom apartments span 669 to 1,334 square feet, with prices from AED 1.45 million to around AED 1.8 million. The upper end of that size range is generous for a one-bedroom in this district, and buyers comparing on a per-square-foot basis will find the larger one-bedroom formats offer reasonable value relative to smaller equivalents elsewhere in JVC.

Two-bedroom apartments run from 1,215 to 1,628 square feet, priced from AED 1.99 million to AED 2.77 million. Three-bedroom residences top out at 1,988 square feet, with prices between AED 3.28 million and AED 3.33 million. All homes come semi-furnished, with kitchens already fitted, which reduces the fit-out burden for buyers taking immediate occupancy or letting the unit on completion.

# Amenities within the development

Carmel Residence provides three resident amenities: a swimming pool, a gym, and a community park. The list is short, but appropriately scaled to a 30-unit building. Over-programming amenities in a small development tends to produce under-used facilities and inflated service charges. Here, the provision is proportionate.

The outdoor areas, including poolside and park space, give residents access to greenery and open-air recreation without leaving the building's grounds.

# JVC's connectivity and surrounding infrastructure

Jumeirah Village Circle connects to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, placing residents within a 20-to-25-minute drive of Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai International Airport under normal traffic conditions. The district has its own retail, dining and schooling infrastructure, reducing dependence on neighbouring areas for daily needs.

The circular road layout of JVC means internal navigation is straightforward, and the low-rise character of much of the district keeps the neighbourhood feel closer to suburban than urban, despite being geographically central.

# Who Carmel Residence suits and where it sits in the current market

The price range, building scale and location profile position Carmel Residence as a sound entry point for buyers who want Dubai residential exposure without committing to the higher absolute values of Marina, Downtown or Palm Jumeirah. A studio at AED 903,000 or a one-bedroom at AED 1.45 million represents a manageable capital outlay for international investors seeking yield-generating assets in a district with an established rental population.

For owner-occupiers, particularly those with families or a preference for lower-density living, the combination of JVC's green corridors, the building's community park, and the relatively intimate scale of 30 units offers something the city's larger towers do not. This is a project for buyers who have already decided on Dubai and are now narrowing to a neighbourhood and a building that fits a life, rather than a postcode.