City Walk Crestlane 3: Meraas Adds Another Building to an Already-Functioning Urban District
Meraas Holding has launched City Walk Crestlane 3 as the third building in their Crestlane cluster within City Walk, the established mixed-use district in central Dubai. The surrounding retail, restaurants, and public spaces are already built and operational. Buyers are entering a functioning environment, not a project contingent on future infrastructure.
The asking prices run from AED 2.6 million to AED 16 million. That is roughly a six-fold spread, and it needs explaining. A one-bedroom apartment at 772 sq ft anchors the low end at AED 2.6M. A four-bedroom duplex at 4,588 sq ft reaches AED 16M at the top. The price per square foot across all unit types falls between approximately AED 3,370 and AED 3,490. The spread reflects unit size, not a premium tier at the upper end. Buyers at both ends of the range are paying a similar rate per square foot.
From Single Buyer to Large Family: The Unit Mix
The project offers apartments and duplexes. One- and two-bedroom apartments suit investors and working professionals who want a central Dubai address. Three-bedroom apartments at 1,765 sq ft starting at AED 4.7 million work for families who want space without leaving the urban core. Four-bedroom units sit above AED 15 million. Both the large apartment at 4,638 sq ft and the duplex at 4,588 sq ft serve buyers who want a full family residence in one of Dubai's more walkable districts.
Being at City Walk
City Walk sits between Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai, with Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road providing direct access to the rest of the city. Business Bay and Downtown Dubai are reachable in under ten minutes by car on most days. Jumeirah Beach is accessible without navigating the heavier traffic corridors that affect more central addresses.
The district combines residential and commercial uses in the same streetscape. Restaurants and retail are at ground level rather than inside a mall. For buyers prioritising daily convenience over raw square footage, the mixed-use format reduces the friction of everyday city living.
Metro access is listed as an amenity. Rail connectivity from City Walk allows residents to reach central employment hubs without relying on a car, a practical advantage in a city where most residential addresses do not offer this.
Amenities in Detail
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Leisure | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor and Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Urban Access | Metro access, Restaurants |
The indoor pool is the standout facility here. Outdoor pools in Dubai lose usable months during summer. An indoor pool operates year-round. The broader amenity set reads as a building intended for full-time residents rather than short-term investors. The children's play area and landscaped gardens signal family occupancy. The gymnasium and indoor pool serve buyers who want self-contained fitness options within the building rather than depending solely on the surrounding district.
December 2028: Three and a Half Years to Handover
Construction started in April 2025 with expected completion in December 2028. That is a build period of roughly three and a half years. An off-plan buyer entering now locks in the current price and distributes the bulk of their payments across the construction period.
Getting In for 20%
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 55% |
| Handover | 25% |
A 20% down payment is the standard off-plan entry point in Dubai. The 55% during construction spreads across milestone-linked payments through the build period. The remaining 25% is due at handover in December 2028. There is no post-handover component, meaning the full purchase price settles when keys are issued. Buyers who take possession in December 2028 will have cleared the entire obligation at that point, with no ongoing developer payment obligation after moving in.