The Edit at d3

The Edit at d3 is a residential development by Meraas situated within Dubai Design District (d3), in the Zabeel area, comprising three buildings and 46 residences currently under construction and available for presale.

# Three Buildings on the d3 Waterfront

Dubai Design District occupies a stretch of reclaimed land beside Dubai Creek, and The Edit positions itself at the waterfront edge of that district. The three buildings share a design language defined by curved balconies and what the developer describes as sky gardens, presenting a softer profile than the angular commercial towers that dominate much of central Dubai.

At 46 residences across three buildings, this is a deliberately contained development. The low unit count is a deliberate choice by Meraas, a developer whose portfolio includes Bluewaters Island and City Walk, and it shapes everything from the atmosphere in the lobby to the ratio of amenity space per resident.

The buildings sit within d3 itself, a district that has over the past decade attracted fashion houses, architecture studios, and a growing concentration of creative businesses. The urban grain here is lower and more considered than Downtown Dubai to the west.

# Residences, Layouts and Specification

The range spans one-bedroom apartments through to a single five-bedroom penthouse, with the bulk of the inventory sitting in the two- and three-bedroom categories.

One-bedroom units run between 873 and 940 square feet, priced in the AED 2.3 to 2.5 million range. Two-bedrooms occupy 1,266 to 1,356 square feet, with prices broadly between AED 4.1 million and AED 4.8 million. Three-bedroom residences cluster around 2,127 to 2,267 square feet and are priced from approximately AED 7.7 million to AED 8 million. Four-bedroom homes reach 2,975 square feet at the upper end, priced up to AED 12 million. The single penthouse, at 9,399 square feet, is listed at AED 34.05 million.

All residences are delivered semi-furnished. Service charges are projected at AED 25 to 30 per square foot annually, which buyers at this price point should factor carefully into yield calculations.

The developer's materials reference engineered stone countertops, custom joinery, and premium kitchen fittings. Given the semi-furnished status, the specification covers fixed elements: cabinetry, surfaces, and fittings rather than loose furniture.

# Amenities Across the Three Buildings

The amenity programme covers both active and quieter uses. On the active side: a swimming pool, padel court, gym, yoga space, and a garden. For families, there is a kids' club, a teenagers' club, and a family lounge. The coworking space and events room reflect the district's professional character.

# A Note on Scale

With 46 residences sharing these facilities, demand on any given amenity at any given time remains low. That ratio is meaningfully different from larger Meraas developments where hundreds of households share the same pool deck.

# Position in the District and City

d3 borders Business Bay to the west and sits close to the Creek waterfront, placing it within reasonable reach of both the DIFC financial corridor and the cultural institutions along the Creek. Dubai International Airport is accessible via Al Khail Road without passing through the most congested central junctions.

The district itself is walkable in the Dubai sense: shaded promenades and cycling infrastructure exist, and the concentration of ground-floor retail and food and beverage within d3 means daily errands are manageable on foot.

# Who This Development Suits and Where It Sits in the Market

The Edit occupies an interesting position. It is priced above the d3 average for comparable layouts but below the top tier of DIFC or Downtown Dubai. The three-bedroom range at roughly AED 7.7 million to AED 8 million places it within reach of buyers who want a recognisable developer, a creative address, and a contained community without the density of larger masterplanned projects.

For buyers relocating from European cities with strong design cultures, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, the d3 context carries genuine meaning beyond marketing. The presence of architecture and fashion businesses in the same district creates a social environment that differs from the more finance-driven culture of DIFC.

The semi-furnished delivery, the presale status, and the absence of a confirmed completion date mean buyers are committing at an early stage. The low unit count limits resale liquidity compared with larger towers, though it also limits direct competition within the building itself. For an owner-occupier with a long horizon and a preference for a smaller community, that is a reasonable trade.