California Residences, Dubai Land: Apartments from AED 1.1M
California Residences is a residential apartment project by GFH Real Estate, located within California Village in Dubai Land. Construction started in June 2025. Completion is expected in June 2028. The project offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments priced from AED 1.1M to AED 1.78M.
Dubai Land: Space Over Centrality
Dubai Land sits in the inland corridor of Dubai, south of Al Barsha and west of Academic City. It is not a central address, but it is a built-out district with its own community infrastructure and road connectivity.
The drive to Business Bay takes roughly 25 to 35 minutes. Dubai International Airport is around 30 minutes by road. The location works for buyers who commute by car and prioritise floor area over postcode. Dubai Land connects to the main arterial routes without requiring a drive through central Dubai.
California Village is a compact sub-community within the broader Dubai Land zone. For buyers comparing options at this price range, the area delivers more floor area per dirham than addresses closer to the city core. The trade-off is distance from the beach and the major business clusters.
The Price Spread: AED 1.1M to AED 1.78M
The AED 680,000 gap between the entry and top price reflects differences in bedroom count and layout size, not floors or view premiums within the same unit type.
One-bedroom apartments start at AED 1.1M, with floor areas of 733 sq ft and 876 sq ft. The smaller format suits a single occupant or a couple. The 876 sq ft layout offers enough space to carve out a dedicated area for work or guests.
Two-bedroom units cost from AED 1.5M, with three layout types spanning 1,180 sq ft to 1,374 sq ft. The 194 sq ft size spread within the two-bedroom range matters in practice. The compact 1,180 sq ft version suits a dual-income couple. The larger 1,374 sq ft layouts work well for a small family.
Three-bedroom units start at AED 1.78M in two layouts: 1,289 sq ft and 1,764 sq ft. The gap between the two is significant. A buyer in the 1,764 sq ft three-bedroom gets substantially more living space for the same entry price as the smaller layout.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Leisure | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor & Social | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the standout in this package. An enclosed swimming facility provides year-round use that an outdoor-only pool cannot match during the hotter months. The restaurant facility within the building reduces the need to leave the development for everyday dining. The barbecue area and children's play space point to a family-oriented project rather than one aimed primarily at single-occupant investors. The overall amenity mix suits families and residents who want daily-use facilities close at hand.
A Three-Year Build from an Active Site
Construction began in June 2025. Expected completion is June 2028, giving buyers a roughly three-year off-plan window. Work has already mobilised on site, which removes the uncertainty of a project that has announced a start date but not yet broken ground.
For investors, the June 2028 handover sets the earliest date for rental income. For end-users, the three-year period means capital committed with no occupancy benefit until delivery.
Getting In for 20%
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 44% |
| At Handover | 36% |
The down payment is 20%. Construction milestones collect 44% of the purchase price across the build period. The remaining 36% falls due at handover in June 2028.
That handover balance is a substantial final payment. A buyer on a two-bedroom at AED 1.5M owes AED 540,000 at keys. A buyer on the entry one-bedroom at AED 1.1M owes AED 396,000 at the same point. Mortgage-backed purchases need loan approval in place ahead of the June 2028 handover date. The final payment clears in full at handover with no installments after delivery.