Arya Residences, Dubai Islands: Enter at 10%
Getting In for 10%
Citi Developers requires only 10% down to book a unit at Arya Residences. The full payment schedule runs 10% on booking, 50% during construction, and 40% at handover. There is no post-handover installment plan, so buyers should have the 40% handover payment ready by December 2027.
| Phase | Amount |
|---|---|
| Booking | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
The low entry point matters most to buyers managing capital across multiple positions. For investors, it limits the initial outlay during the construction phase while the asset builds toward its delivery value.
The Project
Arya Residences is a residential building by Citi Developers on Dubai Islands, the coastal archipelago developing north of Deira along the Arabian Gulf. The project offers apartments and penthouses. Apartments range from a 1-bedroom at 936 sq ft up to a 3-bedroom at 1,676 sq ft. Penthouses extend the scale further, reaching a 5-bedroom configuration at 6,391 sq ft.
What AED 2.6M to 4.2M Gets You
Listed pricing runs from AED 2,629,000 for the 1-bedroom (936 sq ft) to AED 4,223,913 for the 3-bedroom (1,676 sq ft). That translates to a per-square-foot range of roughly AED 2,520 to 2,810 across the apartment units, a fairly narrow band for a mixed apartment and penthouse building.
At AED 2.6M, the 1-bedroom suits a single professional or an investor focused on rentals. At AED 4.2M, the 3-bedroom at 1,676 sq ft is a family-scale apartment. The AED 1.6M gap reflects size and bedroom count rather than any sharp tiering by floor or view.
Dubai Islands: What the Location Means
Dubai Islands occupies the northern coastline just off Deira, reached by bridge from the mainland. The Gulf waterfront is the core asset here. The district is still in an early build-out phase, meaning buyers are entering before the full complement of retail, hospitality, and residential development is in place. For investors, that means exposure to a district still pricing in growth. For end-users, it means newer stock on the water at some distance from fully established neighborhoods.
Dubai International Airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes away. Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are around 35 minutes in normal traffic.
Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Gymnasium, Yoga room, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Green Spaces | Landscaped Gardens |
| Lifestyle | Cinema, Restaurants, Children's Play Area |
| Safety | CCTV Security |
Eight amenities, anchored by an indoor pool and a dedicated yoga room, signal a wellness-focused positioning rather than a standard gym-and-pool package. The cinema and on-site restaurant reduce reliance on external venues for day-to-day living. The children's play area places families firmly in the target demographic, and the overall mix supports that reading.
December 2027 Handover
Construction broke ground in August 2025, with expected handover in December 2027. That is roughly two and a half years from groundbreaking. The 50% construction-phase payment spreads across that window rather than falling due all at once. For end-users, Q4 2027 delivery means planning realistically for a move-in in early 2028, after registration and fit-out.