Getting In for 10%: The Acres Estates by Meraas Holding
The Acres Estates is a villa community in The Acres, Dubai, developed by Meraas Holding. Construction started in September 2024 and handover is scheduled for February 2028. The project occupies a low-density residential zone in Dubailand, roughly 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai via the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road corridor. For buyers who want scale and greenery at a remove from the city centre, this address is worth a close look.
The payment structure is one of the strongest reasons to pay attention. A 10% down payment secures your unit. Then 55% spreads across the construction period, with the remaining 35% due at handover. On a AED 14.5 million villa, the entry cost is AED 1.45 million. That is a low barrier for a property at this price tier, and it gives buyers time to plan the handover payment while the building progresses.
What the AED 14.5M to AED 22.5M Spread Means
The AED 8 million range across this project comes down to one factor: size. The villas span three bedroom configurations, each with meaningfully different floor plates.
Five-bedroom villas sit between roughly 6,913 and 7,415 square feet and start from AED 14.5 million. Six-bedroom units step up to 7,747 to 7,937 square feet, starting at AED 14.8 million. At the top, seven-bedroom villas reach 10,757 to 11,089 square feet, with prices starting at AED 19.9 million and topping out at AED 22.5 million.
The five and six-bedroom villas are sized for a large family. The jump to seven bedrooms is substantial in both footprint and price. Buyers in that bracket are typically buying a primary residence with room for extended family, staff quarters, or both.
The Location in Practice
The Acres sits within Dubailand, a broad residential belt in the southern part of the emirate. The commute picture is straightforward: Business Bay and DIFC are roughly 35 to 40 minutes in normal traffic. Dubai International Airport sits at a similar distance heading east. Like most villa communities at this distance from the centre, the area is car-dependent for daily needs.
The upside is space. The land use in this zone is low-density, which means the community itself can carry a different character than denser, more urban developments. The Acres development includes on-site dining, which reduces the number of trips out for everyday requirements.
Amenities: Built for Families Who Stay Home
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor Living | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
An indoor pool distinguishes this from most villa communities in Dubai, where outdoor facilities dominate. It functions year-round regardless of the summer heat, which makes it practically more useful than an outdoor pool for around six months of the year. The on-site restaurant offering, combined with a children's play area, positions this community toward families who want most daily comforts accessible without leaving the development. The amenity set is not built around nightlife or urban convenience; it targets residents who prioritise space, privacy, and family-oriented facilities.
Payment Plan: How the Numbers Break Down
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 55% |
| At handover | 35% |
The 10% entry point stands out. Off-plan villa communities at this price level often require 20% or more upfront. Here, a buyer committing in late 2026 locks in the price while deploying a fraction of the total cost immediately. The construction payments stretch over approximately three years of building time. The 35% due at handover in February 2028 is a significant lump sum that buyers need to have liquid by that date.
Timeline: What Entering Now Means
Construction started in September 2024. With handover targeting February 2028, an off-plan buyer entering now has roughly 17 months before completion. That is a meaningful gap, but short enough that the construction phase is past its early stages. Buyers are buying into a project that is already underway, not at ground zero.