Vibe by Arsenal East: Studios and One-Beds in Jumeirah Garden City
Arsenal East is bringing Vibe to Jumeirah Garden City, a district inside Al Satwa that sits between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Jumeirah coast. The project delivers apartments at two price points, and the entry cost starts at a 10% down payment.
Construction began in October 2025. Handover is targeted for August 2028, giving buyers roughly 34 months from the project's start.
Al Satwa's Position in the City
Jumeirah Garden City is inside Al Satwa, which borders DIFC to the east and Jumeirah to the west. From here, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor are all a short drive. For a resident working in DIFC or Business Bay, the daily commute is considerably shorter than from communities further out along the highway.
For investors, the location places the project between two of Dubai's main commercial anchors. DIFC and Business Bay draw working professionals who rent within a short radius of those offices. Al Satwa sits inside that radius at price points below what the central districts command directly.
AED 950K to AED 1.48M: Two Apartments, Two Buyers
The price spread reflects two distinct unit types. At AED 950,000, the studio covers 394 sq ft. At AED 1,483,000, the one-bedroom runs to 640 sq ft. These are not price tiers within a single layout; they are two separate products.
The studio appeals to first-time buyers using a mortgage and investors seeking a low-capital entry. Under AED 1 million, the ticket size is accessible. The one-bedroom at AED 1.48 million suits a buyer with a longer hold strategy, a professional couple moving in together, or a landlord targeting two-person households. The difference in floor area between the two is significant: the one-bedroom offers 60% more space for roughly 56% more money.
What Is on Site
| Theme | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Balcony |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| On-site | Restaurants, Security |
The indoor pool is the standout item. An indoor facility is usable in Dubai's summer months when outdoor pools sit empty, and it signals a higher fit-out specification than the minimum. Restaurants on-site reduce the friction of daily life in a compact apartment without a large kitchen.
The children's play area alongside the landscaped garden points to a mixed resident profile: singles in the studios, small families in the one-beds. The gym covers daily fitness needs.
Getting In with 10% Down
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
A 10% down payment puts the entry cost at AED 95,000 for the studio and AED 148,300 for the one-bedroom. The subsequent 50% pays in instalments across the construction period through to mid-2028. The remaining 40% falls due at handover.
The 40% at handover is the number that requires forward planning. Cash buyers need those funds available in August 2028. Buyers arranging a mortgage will typically reach that handover stage and convert the balance into a home loan at completion.
August 2028: What the Timeline Means Now
Construction started in October 2025. Completion is targeted for August 2028, placing handover approximately two years and ten months from when the project broke ground. For an off-plan buyer entering now, the full instalment schedule lies ahead, spread across the remaining construction period.
The project is early in its cycle. Buyers who enter at this stage have more time on the construction payment schedule than those who join closer to completion.