Maravea Residences

Maravea Residences is a boutique apartment building on Dubai Islands, developed by Enzo Developers and currently under construction. The project comprises ten residences across one building, with one, two and three-bedroom configurations priced from AED 1.79 million to AED 5.55 million.

# The building and its position on Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands sits along the emirate's northern coastline, a planned archipelago of five man-made islands that has attracted considerable developer attention over the past several years. The location places residents outside the density of established districts such as Dubai Marina or Downtown, while keeping central Dubai within reach by road.

Maravea Residences occupies this setting as a genuinely small building. Ten units in a single structure is rare even by boutique standards in Dubai, where "boutique" is often applied to towers of sixty or more apartments. That scale has direct implications for privacy, lift wait times and the quality of shared space per resident.

The architecture follows a contemporary coastal register, with massing and orientation that, given the waterfront context, would logically prioritise views toward the water rather than inland.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The ten units divide across three bedroom categories. One-bedroom apartments run from 792 to 896 square feet, priced between AED 1.86 million and AED 2.01 million. Two-bedroom homes occupy a wider band, from roughly 1,211 to 1,347 square feet, priced from AED 2.50 million to AED 2.81 million. The three-bedroom residences are the most substantial, at 2,538 and 2,655 square feet respectively, priced at AED 5.30 million and AED 5.55 million.

All residences are delivered semi-furnished. Kitchens arrive fully equipped with appliances including a dishwasher as standard. The fit-out uses a clean contemporary palette, prioritising durable materials and considered layouts over decorative flourish.

# Floor area in context

The three-bedroom units are notably large for the price point. At roughly 2,650 square feet for AED 5.55 million, the per-square-foot rate sits at approximately AED 2,090, which compares favourably to equivalent new-build floor space in more established coastal addresses across the city.

# Amenity provision across a small community

For a ten-unit building, the amenity list is extensive. Residents have access to an infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna, cabanas, outdoor gym, yoga deck and landscaped gardens. Indoors, the building provides a cinema room, co-working space, multipurpose area and a kids' play zone. A BBQ area and EV charging infrastructure round out the offer.

The service charge is set at AED 18 per square foot per year. For a two-bedroom unit of 1,300 square feet, that equates to approximately AED 23,400 annually, a figure prospective buyers should account for in yield calculations.

# Connections and the wider Dubai Islands context

Dubai Islands connects to the mainland via Infinity Bridge, linking the archipelago to Deira and the broader road network. From there, Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are accessible, though travel times will depend on traffic conditions along the coastal routes into the city.

The islands themselves are planned to incorporate hotels, dining and retail, though the pace of that surrounding infrastructure build-out is a variable buyers should assess independently before committing.

# Who Maravea Residences suits, and where it sits in the market

The project addresses a specific type of buyer: someone who wants a coastal Dubai address without the anonymity of a large-scale tower, and who values low-density living over the amenity arms race that characterises bigger developments.

For GCC buyers seeking a second home with island proximity, or European and Asian investors looking at sub-AED 2 million entry points on Dubai Islands, Maravea Residences offers a credible option. The three-bedroom units, at their size and price, are more likely to attract owner-occupiers than investors chasing rental yields.

Construction has not yet begun in earnest, with progress reported at zero per cent. Buyers are purchasing off-plan into an early-stage project from a developer whose track record should be independently verified before exchange. That context does not diminish the project's appeal, but it is the appropriate frame for any decision made at this stage.