Celia Residence

Celia Residence is a completed apartment building by developer Abou Eid, situated in Dubai Studio City along Hessa Street and delivered in Q4 2024.

# The Building and Its Position in Dubai Studio City

Dubai Studio City occupies the mid-western band of Dubai, a purpose-built district originally designed around the media and broadcast industry. The zone sits between Motor City and Arjan, and its residential stock has grown substantially as the surrounding communities matured. Celia Residence is a single building within that fabric, positioned along Hessa Street opposite Tilal Al Ghaf, one of the larger mixed-use master developments in the corridor.

The building reached full completion at the end of 2024. At 100 per cent construction progress, buyers and tenants move into a finished product rather than a promise on paper.

# Residences, Layouts and Finish

Specific unit sizes and configurations are not publicly disclosed at this stage, as the project is currently sold out. What the developer specifies is that apartments are delivered unfurnished, with fitted kitchen appliances and finishes described as modern with high-quality materials. The unfurnished handover is standard for buyers who prefer to appoint interiors to their own specification, or for investors letting into the local rental pool.

Service charges fall between 10 and 12 AED per square foot, a range broadly in line with comparable mid-market residential buildings across the Dubai Studio City and Motor City belt.

# Amenities Across the Building

The amenity programme at Celia is weighted toward both families and health-conscious residents, which reflects the demographic profile of Dubai Studio City more broadly.

# Family and leisure facilities

A professional daycare and a dedicated children's pool sit alongside a kids' play area, giving families with young children practical infrastructure rather than decorative gestures. The outdoor cinema with fire-seating adds a social dimension that goes slightly beyond the standard pool-and-gym package.

The health offer comprises a swimming pool, an exclusive health club and an outdoor gym. A BBQ area rounds out the communal outdoor spaces.

# Connections and the Surrounding Area

Hessa Street provides direct access to Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the two arteries that connect this part of Dubai to the rest of the city. Downtown Dubai sits roughly 23 kilometres to the east, and Al Maktoum International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres to the south-west, factoring in as a consideration for frequent travellers as the airport's expansion programme advances.

Within the immediate orbit, a Waitrose is located 3.9 kilometres away. The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, the UAE campus of the Surrey-based independent school, sits 4.9 kilometres from the building. Green Community Motor City Lake, a popular walking and cycling destination, is under 5 kilometres distant. Sufouh Beach, on the JBR coastline, is approximately 15 kilometres away.

# Who Buys Here and Why

Celia Residence addresses a specific buyer: someone seeking a completed, freehold apartment in a mid-market district with decent transport access, family amenities and proximity to established schooling. The investor case rests on Dubai Studio City's consistent rental demand from professionals in the media, production and creative sectors who want a quieter residential environment without paying Jumeirah or Downtown premiums.

For international buyers from the UK or Europe in particular, the proximity of the RGS Guildford campus removes one of the more significant relocation anxieties. The building is done, the service charge is quantified, and the location is decidedly functional rather than trophy. That combination suits a long-hold investment or an owner-occupier who values livability over address prestige.