Tessera by Al Ghurair Investments, Dubai South
Al Ghurair Investments is developing Tessera in the Residential District of Dubai South, the master-planned zone built around Al Maktoum International Airport. The project offers apartments and duplexes at AED 2,000,000. Construction broke ground in September 2026, with handover targeted for June 2028.
Dubai South: What the Address Means in Practice
Dubai South sits on the southwestern edge of the emirate, roughly 35 kilometres from Downtown Dubai and around 20 kilometres from Dubai Marina. The zone runs along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway, placing Abu Dhabi about an hour away by car and central business districts around 35 to 40 minutes. Expo City Dubai, the permanent development that grew from Expo 2020, occupies a significant portion of the zone. Al Maktoum International Airport anchors the broader district.
The Residential District is the dedicated housing component of Dubai South, separated from the logistics and aviation operations that dominate much of the wider zone. The environment is low-density and purpose-built. Buyers who work within Dubai South, the adjacent free zones, or Expo City will find the location cuts their commute to almost nothing. Those in the aviation or logistics sectors find workplace proximity a natural draw.
AED 2 Million, One Price Point
Tessera lists both apartments and duplexes at AED 2,000,000. There is no entry-level unit and no premium tier pulling the ceiling up. The price is flat across both formats, so buyers are choosing a layout, not a budget tier. The question is simply: which format fits how you intend to use the space?
Apartments and Duplexes: Two Formats, One Price
Apartments provide a standard single-floor layout and are straightforward to rent and manage, which suits buyers who intend to let the unit. Duplexes offer a two-level configuration that appeals to families wanting physical separation between living and sleeping floors, or buyers who prefer a house-like feel within a managed building. At the same price, this is a lifestyle choice.
What the Amenity Set Delivers
| Theme | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Lifestyle | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the standout here. Dubai's summer heat makes outdoor pools impractical for several months of the year, so an indoor facility gives residents access year-round. The on-site restaurants are a practical convenience in a purpose-built district where residents depend more on their immediate environment for daily needs. Taken together, the amenity package targets families and long-term residents over short-stay or holiday-let buyers.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Percentage | Amount on a AED 2M Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% | AED 200,000 |
| During construction | 25% | AED 500,000 |
| At handover | 65% | AED 1,300,000 |
The 10% down payment puts the entry cost at AED 200,000, making the contract accessible. A further 25% is spread across the construction period. The number to focus on is the 65% due at handover: AED 1,300,000 as a single settlement at completion. For mortgage buyers, the bank disbursement covers that 65% on completion, which means approval must be in place and covering the full outstanding amount before June 2028. Cash buyers need that capital available by mid-2028.
20 Months to June 2028
Tessera broke ground in September 2026. The target handover is June 2028, a build window of roughly 20 months. Construction has only just started, so a buyer entering now commits across the full build cycle. The 25% construction tranche is distributed across those 20 months, keeping periodic payments manageable. A June 2028 completion gives buyers time for fit-out before the year ends.