Meriden Beach Residences

Meriden Beach Residences is a boutique low-rise development by Green Horizon Development, situated on Dubai Islands and comprising 33 furnished apartments across a single building. Currently under construction, the project offers one, two and three-bedroom residences priced from AED 2.76 million to approximately AED 4.41 million.

# The building and its position on Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is a multi-island coastal district connected to the mainland north of Deira, developed as a mixed-use extension of the city's shoreline. The location places residents within reach of central Dubai while maintaining the physical separation that defines island living. Meriden Beach Residences occupies a plot within this district, positioned to take advantage of coastal outlook.

The building is low-rise in scale, a deliberate contrast to the tower-heavy skyline that characterises much of Dubai's residential stock. Architecturally, the design favours curved forms and cantilevered balconies, with expansive glazing oriented toward sea views. The result is a building that reads as considered rather than monumental. With only 33 residences in total, the density is deliberately restrained.

# Residences, layouts and interior specification

One-bedroom apartments range from approximately 778 sq ft to 1,344 sq ft, a span that reflects meaningful variation in layout rather than cosmetic differences. Two-bedroom residences run from around 1,200 sq ft to 1,779 sq ft, and three-bedroom homes extend to just over 2,503 sq ft at the upper end. All residences come furnished.

Interiors are finished with Italian porcelain flooring and textured wall coverings. Kitchens are fitted with Italian quartz islands and appliances by Miele and Bosch. Bathrooms carry rose-gold fixtures and Italian quartz feature walls. The specification is consistent with what buyers at this price point in Dubai typically expect, and the palette draws on neutral, natural tones rather than anything boldly declarative.

Floor-to-ceiling windows feature throughout. Built-in storage is incorporated into the design rather than treated as an afterthought, which matters in apartments where square footage is doing considerable work.

# Amenities across the building's three levels

The leisure offering is distributed across three levels of the building. Ground and podium floors accommodate a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, yoga studio, BBQ area, cabanas, outdoor children's play area and mini golf. Table tennis is also listed among the facilities.

A rooftop level adds further outdoor entertaining space, including additional BBQ and seating arrangements with panoramic views across the islands and coastline.

The amenity list suits a building of this scale. Thirty-three residences supporting two pools, a sauna and a rooftop terrace represents a favourable ratio of facilities to residents.

# Location: coastal access and city connections

Dubai Islands sits at the northern end of the coastal arc that runs from Deira toward the creek. The infrastructure connecting the islands to the mainland has developed as the district has grown, providing road access to central Dubai. Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Dubai International Airport are all reachable by car, though exact journey times depend on traffic and the specific route from this plot.

The district itself is planned to include hotels, retail and dining alongside its residential clusters, meaning amenities at the neighbourhood level are expected to expand as the project matures. Buyers purchasing during construction are, in part, buying into a district still taking shape.

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

At a service charge of AED 18 per sq ft, the annual running cost on a mid-range two-bedroom of around 1,300 sq ft comes to roughly AED 23,400 per year. That sits at the higher end for a low-rise building, and prospective buyers should factor it into yield calculations alongside purchase price and furnishing.

The price range, AED 2.76 million to AED 4.41 million for a furnished coastal residence with this specification, places Meriden Beach Residences within a segment of the Dubai market that has attracted sustained interest from European and GCC buyers seeking a second home or income-generating asset with a lifestyle dimension. The low unit count appeals to buyers who find larger developments impersonal. For an investor prioritising short-term rental potential, the furnished specification and coastal position are practical advantages. For an end-user, the scale and finish level make a case for a residence that will not feel anonymous. The construction is at an early stage, so buyers are pricing in the completion risk alongside the opportunity.