The West Residence at Serenia District: Apartments Inside a Gated Dubai Community
Palma Development's The West Residence occupies the western portion of Serenia District, a dedicated apartment sub-community within Jumeirah Islands. The project offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments at price points from AED 1,850,000 to AED 6,500,000, targeting buyers who want a quieter residential address within reach of Dubai's main corridors.
Inside Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands is a gated, predominantly villa community on the western side of Dubai near Sheikh Zayed Road. Serenia District is the apartment component developing within this enclave. For buyers accustomed to tower living in Marina or JLT, the shift here is toward lower density and more greenery, with the trade-off being less walkability and a stronger dependence on a car for daily errands.
Dubai Marina sits around 10 to 15 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is roughly 30 to 35 minutes on a clear run. For buyers whose work concentrates in Business Bay or Downtown, the commute runs approximately 25 to 30 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road.
What AED 1.85M to AED 6.5M Buys
The spread reflects the full bedroom range. One-bedroom apartments start at AED 1,850,000, across floor areas of 825 to 899 square feet. All one-bedrooms share the same entry price, so the variable between layouts is configuration and aspect, not a size-based pricing tier.
Two-bedrooms start at AED 3,500,000, spanning 1,303 to 1,458 square feet. The jump from the upper one-bedroom to the smallest two-bedroom is AED 1.65M. Buyers expecting a two-bedroom in the AED 2M to AED 2.5M range will find this project prices above that.
Three-bedrooms start at AED 6,500,000, at 2,631 to 2,650 square feet. At this scale they compete with larger townhouse and villa product in terms of usable floor area, while remaining within an apartment ownership structure.
Who Each Unit Suits
One-bedrooms fit single professionals or couples who want a gated community address at the lower end of this project's commitment. Two-bedrooms suit small families or buy-to-let investors targeting tenants drawn to the Jumeirah Islands residential environment. Three-bedrooms suit buyers wanting substantial floor area with apartment management rather than freestanding property upkeep.
What the Amenity Set Signals
| Theme | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Yoga Room, Shared Spa |
| Leisure | Infinity Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Convenience | Retail Facilities, Lobby in Building |
| Views | Panoramic Views |
Nine amenities in total, with wellness carrying the most weight. The shared spa alongside a yoga room and full gymnasium points at a target resident who expects hotel-standard facilities as a baseline. The infinity pool and landscaped gardens add an outdoor layer suited to a community living format. Retail within the building addresses the walkability gap that comes with a gated community set away from main urban strips.
Getting In for 10% Down
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
10% to secure a unit is a low initial hurdle. On a one-bedroom at AED 1,850,000, that is AED 185,000 to commit. The sharper figure is the 40% due at handover in December 2028. For a three-bedroom at AED 6,500,000, that is AED 2.6M settling in a single payment. No post-handover instalments are available, so the payment structure concentrates the balance at one point.
December 2028
Construction started in February 2026. Handover targets December 2028, approximately 34 months from construction start. For a buyer entering now, the off-plan window is roughly two and a half years. Construction-phase payments totalling 50% of the purchase price spread across that period, with the remaining 40% clearing at completion.