Kaia Residences

Kaia Residences is a 36-unit development by Amwaj Development, positioned on Dubai Islands and spread across two residential buildings currently under construction. Semi-furnished apartments range from one-bedroom configurations through to four-bedroom residences, with pricing from approximately AED 1.7 million to AED 19.8 million.

# Two Buildings on a Reclaimed Archipelago

Dubai Islands sits in the Arabian Gulf north of Deira, part of a broader master-plan that has drawn significant infrastructure investment over recent years. The district is not a finished neighbourhood but a neighbourhood in formation, which is precisely what draws buyers seeking entry ahead of maturity.

Kaia Residences occupies this context with a relatively intimate footprint: 36 units across two buildings. That scale matters. In a market dominated by towers of several hundred units, a project of this size offers something that density cannot, namely a quieter ratio of residents to shared space and a more considered relationship between the building and the water nearby.

Architecturally, the project draws on natural tones and wide glazed surfaces designed to frame coastal views. The façade treatment follows the softer, low-contrast aesthetic that has become prevalent on Dubai's island and waterfront sites.

# Layouts Ranging from 800 to Over 9,700 Square Feet

The spread of unit sizes is broad. One-bedroom apartments start at 800 sq ft and run to just under 1,000 sq ft, sensibly proportioned for a coastal pied-à-terre or a buy-to-let. Two-bedroom units cover 1,367 sq ft to 1,782 sq ft, and three-bedroom apartments sit in the 1,623 to 1,748 sq ft range.

The four-bedroom configuration, at 3,172 sq ft and priced at AED 7.1 million, occupies a distinct tier. Above that, the maximum listing price of AED 19.8 million against a top size of 9,717 sq ft suggests a penthouse or duplex product, though the developer has not published a specific typology label for that configuration.

All units are semi-furnished. Interiors use open-plan living and dining arrangements, with kitchens that carry through the light material palette. Balconies are a standard feature across the range.

Service charges are quoted at AED 17 to 19 per sq ft annually, consistent with mid-to-upper residential positioning in newer Dubai districts.

# Amenities Across Wellness, Family and Social Programming

# The amenity floor

The communal facilities divide broadly into three categories. Wellness is the most developed: a crystal infinity pool, rooftop jacuzzi, rooftop yoga space, and gender-separated spas each equipped with sauna, steam and snow rooms. The gym is fully equipped, though no specific floor area is stated.

Family provision is explicit in the brief. A kids' creative club, a splash zone and a dedicated playground signal that Amwaj has positioned Kaia toward owner-occupier families rather than purely investment buyers.

A gaming lounge rounds out the social offering. It is a minor amenity by square footage but tells you something about the demographic the developer is targeting: buyers in their thirties and forties who want leisure infrastructure built into the building rather than dispersed across the district.

# Location on Dubai Islands: Infrastructure in Progress

Dubai Islands is accessible from the mainland via Infinity Bridge and the Al Mamzar corridor, placing it within reasonable reach of Dubai International Airport. That proximity is one of the district's practical strengths, particularly for buyers who travel frequently or use the property intermittently.

The surrounding area is still developing its retail, dining and hospitality layer. A corniche and marina facilities are part of the district's long-term infrastructure programme, and several hospitality groups have announced a presence on the islands. Buyers entering now are doing so before that commercial fabric is complete, which carries the usual combination of risk and upside.

The nearest comparable coastal residential markets for reference are Emaar Beachfront and Palm Jumeirah, both of which are further along in their maturity cycle.

# Who Kaia Residences Suits, and at What Stage of the Market

At AED 1.7 million for entry-level, Kaia Residences sits below the floor price of most beachfront product on the Palm or at Emaar Beachfront. For a European or GCC buyer seeking coastal-adjacent living with a lower capital commitment, that gap is meaningful.

The project's small unit count and island positioning make it less liquid than a larger, more established development on a proven corridor. Buyers should factor that in. What it offers in return is a quieter building, a more curated amenity set, and exposure to a district that Dubai's planning authority has committed to developing at scale.

Four-bedroom buyers at AED 7.1 million are getting significant space for that price in a waterfront context. The upper end of the range, approaching AED 20 million, will depend on views and floor position to justify the premium over neighbouring product.

Construction has not yet reached any recorded completion percentage, so buyers are acquiring off-plan with a longer hold before occupation. Payment structure and escrow details should be verified directly with the developer or a licensed broker before any commitment is made.