Yigo 26

Yigo 26 is a fully furnished residential building under development in Dubai International City, delivered by YIGO Development, a developer that cites Hong Kong design sensibilities as a reference point for its approach to geometry and material restraint.

# A boutique tower in a self-contained district

The project comprises a single building containing 43 residences. That scale is deliberate: at 43 units, Yigo 26 sits firmly in boutique territory, closer to a private address than a large-format development. Dubai International City is one of the emirate's more established mid-market residential districts, laid out in clusters and organised around a distinct multicultural identity that has attracted professionals and investors since the early 2000s.

The architectural language draws on clean lines and geometric composition rather than ornamental excess. Natural light informs the design logic, and the building's footprint within the district positions it as a considered addition rather than a statement tower competing for skyline recognition.

Construction is underway, with readiness progress currently at the early stages.

# Residences, layouts and floor areas

The collection covers studios and one-bedroom apartments. Studios range from approximately 472 to 505 square feet, priced from AED 762,176. One-bedrooms span a wider range, from around 699 square feet to 1,201 square feet, with pricing from AED 965,676 up to AED 1,415,576.

The breadth of that one-bedroom range is notable. At 1,200 square feet, the largest units offer proportions more commonly associated with two-bedroom product in comparable districts, giving buyers a degree of spatial flexibility that the headline bedroom count does not immediately suggest.

All residences are delivered fully furnished. The interiors follow a restrained palette: soft tones, modern fixtures, and layouts designed for adaptability rather than theatrical effect. The service charge is set at AED 12 per square foot annually.

# Amenity provision across the building

The building carries a focused amenity offering. A swimming pool and a gym anchor the health and fitness component, alongside a dedicated sports area. Residents with a more contemplative routine have access to a yoga room, a meditation room, and a reading zone.

Communal social space comes through a BBQ area and a rooftop garden. The latter provides city views in a landscaped setting without requiring residents to leave the building.

A kids' play area rounds out the programme, making the building functionally relevant to small families as much as solo occupants or couples.

# Dubai International City: road access and urban context

Dubai International City connects to the wider emirate primarily via Al Awir Road. Dubai International Airport sits within practical reach, a relevant consideration for buyers who travel frequently or who are evaluating rental appeal to a highly mobile professional tenant base.

Downtown Dubai and Dubai Silicon Oasis are both accessible within the city's road network, though International City occupies the eastern fringe of the built-up urban area. The district operates as a largely self-contained community, with supermarkets, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and retail spread across its residential clusters.

The area has maintained steady rental demand over the past decade, supported by its pricing position relative to central Dubai and its appeal to a broad mix of nationalities.

# The buyer profile this project addresses

Yigo 26 is priced between AED 762,000 and AED 1.4 million. At those levels, it sits in the segment of the Dubai market that draws buy-to-let investors from the UK, mainland Europe, South and Southeast Asia, and the broader GCC, many of them seeking a low-entry asset in an established district rather than off-plan exposure in a newly developed corridor.

The fully furnished specification removes a common friction point for overseas buyers: the property is income-ready without requiring further capital outlay. The boutique scale keeps the community tight. For a buyer comparing this against larger, amenity-heavy towers in areas like Business Bay or JVC, the trade is a quieter, more consolidated environment at a more accessible price point, with rental fundamentals that International City has demonstrated over time rather than projected on the basis of future infrastructure.