Meraas · Dubai Design District (d3)
Design Quarter, Dubai Design District (d3): prices, payment plan and handover
Design Quarter hands over in Q2 2027, and Meraas has sold out every unit, so buyers can now only enter through resale. It is the first residential community in Dubai Design District (d3): three buildings on the Dubai Water Canal, about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Resale one-bedroom apartments start from AED 2,000,000 and three-bedrooms from AED 6,610,000. With handover months away, this is a window for end-users to secure a near-ready home and for investors to buy before completion pricing. Ovation Capital Properties sources the resale units and handles the transfer.
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Quick facts
| Developer | Meraas |
| Location | Dubai Design District (d3), on the Dubai Water Canal; ~5 min to Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa |
| Homes | 558 homes in 3 buildings: 1–3 bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom duplexes (resale only) |
| Starting price | Resale from AED 2,000,000 (1BR) |
| Payment plan | Resale: you pay the seller’s paid-up amount plus premium, then the remaining developer balance on handover (originally 20/40/40) |
| Completion | Handover Q2 2027 |
Unit types
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (resale) | ~795–1,470 sq ft | From AED 2,000,000 |
| 2 bedroom (resale) | ~1,157–1,185 sq ft | On request |
| 3 bedroom (resale) | ~2,020 sq ft | From AED 6,610,000 |
| 3 bedroom duplex (resale) | ~2,730–3,305 sq ft | On request |
Payment plan
Resale: you pay the seller’s paid-up amount plus premium, then the remaining developer balance on handover (originally 20/40/40). Ovation sends the schedule for your chosen unit before you reserve.
| Seller’s paid-up share + premium | Paid to the seller at transfer (around 60% of the original price is typically already paid) |
| Remaining developer balance | Typically 40%, due to Meraas on handover (Q2 2027) |
| 4% DLD fee + trustee and NOC fees | At transfer |
Location
Design Quarter sits in Dubai Design District (d3), the creative hub on the Dubai Water Canal next to Business Bay, with Burj Khalifa views and the d3 waterfront promenade at its door.
Approximate drive times
| Destination | Time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa | ~5 min |
| Business Bay | ~5 min |
| DIFC | ~10 min |
| Dubai International Airport | ~15 min |
Amenities
- Landscaped podium gardens
- Swimming pools
- Fitness centre
- Residents’ lounge
- Children’s play area
- d3 waterfront promenade, retail and dining
Why Ovation
Dubai’s most trusted off-plan brokerage for investors who refuse to buy blind.
Some chase what’s attainable. We pursue what’s worthy.
Ovation Capital Properties (RERA ORN 47175) is the advisory investors come to when the shortlist has to be right. Founder-led by Rahul Agiwal (Lead Advisor) and Bhumika Chauhan (Waterfront Specialist). We do not flood you with every launch on the portal — we curate what earns a place on your shortlist, state live From prices and the payment plan as Ovation facts, and book the unit with you.
How we protect your capital
- Only DLD / Trakheesi-registered stock — scan the QR on this page
- Diligence before you pay: escrow, delivery record, handover balance, resale path
- Your instalments go to the project escrow named in the SPA — never a private account
- We walk the SPA with you and track Oqood registration in your name through to handover
- Clear EOI and booking stages before any commitment
Ovation has advised more than 50 investors. Rated 5.0 on Google.
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How to book
- Get the brochure or WhatsApp Ovation with the unit type and budget you have in mind.
- Ovation presents availability and price for your shortlist.
- Agree price and terms with the seller through Ovation, signing Form F (the RERA sale contract).
- Ovation secures the developer NOC, then the transfer completes at the DLD trustee office, with the remaining developer balance moving to you.
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FAQ
What is Design Quarter?
Design Quarter hands over in Q2 2027, and Meraas has sold out every unit, so buyers can now only enter through resale. It is the first residential community in Dubai Design District (d3): three buildings on the Dubai Water Canal, about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Resale one-bedroom apartments start from AED 2,000,000 and three-bedrooms from AED 6,610,000. With handover months away, this is a window for end-users to secure a near-ready home and for investors to buy before completion pricing. Ovation Capital Properties sources the resale units and handles the transfer.
Who is the developer?
Meraas. Ovation Capital Properties LLC is the licensed brokerage presenting Design Quarter to buyers. Ovation walks you through availability, price and the booking steps.
How much does Design Quarter cost?
Design Quarter is resale only, because Meraas has sold out. Resale one-bedroom apartments start from AED 2,000,000 and three-bedrooms from AED 6,610,000. Ovation confirms each unit’s price, the premium over the original price and the balance still due to Meraas before you commit.
What is the payment plan?
On a resale you pay the seller what they have already paid Meraas plus any premium, and you take over the remaining developer balance, typically 40%, due on handover in Q2 2027. The original plan was 20/40/40. Ovation sets out the exact split for each unit in writing.
When is completion / handover?
Handover is scheduled for Q2 2027. Buying now on resale means a short wait to keys for an end-user, or an entry before completion for an investor or flipper. Ovation tracks construction progress against the transfer.
Which unit types are available?
One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom duplexes, about 795 to 3,305 sq ft, many with Burj Khalifa views, all available through resale. Ovation shortlists live resale units against your budget.
Where is Design Quarter?
Design Quarter sits in Dubai Design District (d3) on the Dubai Water Canal. Approximate drive times: Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa ~5 min, Business Bay ~5 min, DIFC ~10 min, Dubai International Airport ~15 min.
What amenities does Design Quarter have?
Design Quarter amenities include: Landscaped podium gardens; swimming pools; fitness centre; residents’ lounge; children’s play area; d3 waterfront promenade, retail and dining. Ovation walks you through which amenities sit closest to your shortlisted unit.
What fees are payable on top of the price?
The Dubai Land Department registration fee is 4% of the purchase price, plus standard admin and Oqood registration fees, paid at booking. Ovation sets out every amount in writing before you reserve.
Can I get a UAE Golden Visa with this purchase?
Property of AED 2 million or more can qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, including resale units in buildings still under construction, subject to current DLD and ICP rules. Ovation confirms eligibility for your unit and guides the application.
Can I flip again before handover?
Resale before handover follows the developer’s assignment policy, which usually requires a set share of the price to be paid first and an assignment fee. Ovation confirms the current threshold for your unit before you reserve.
How do I book a unit?
Get the brochure on this page, or WhatsApp Ovation Capital Properties. Share the unit type and budget. Ovation presents availability and price for your shortlist, you agree terms with the seller on Form F, Ovation secures the developer NOC, and the transfer completes at the DLD trustee office.
Why book Design Quarter through Ovation?
Because Ovation is the brokerage built to protect the investor, not to clear inventory. Ovation Capital Properties LLC (RERA ORN 47175) shortlists against your brief, states the resale From price and the balance due to the developer clearly, checks escrow and delivery before you reserve, walks the SPA with you and tracks Oqood through to handover. Ovation has advised more than 50 investors. Rated 5.0 on Google.
Ovation Capital Properties LLC
Office 213, Sol Bay, Business Bay, Dubai, PO Box 46231
+971 50 781 9433 · info@ovation.ae
This is not an offer. Images are illustrative. Prices, sizes, payment plans and handover dates are indicative and subject to availability, change and the SPA. Scan the QR for the DLD Trakheesi listing. Ovation Capital Properties LLC — ORN 47175.