Gharbi 1 Residences: Rabdan's Apartment Play in Arjan
Gharbi 1 Residences is an apartment project by Rabdan Developments in Arjan, Dubai. Two numbers define the entry here: a 15% down payment, and 30% of the purchase price deferred to after handover. A buyer can secure a unit at the minimum asking price for AED 89,850 upfront, with keys delivered before the final portion of the cost is due.
Construction started in August 2024. Handover is targeted for December 2026, now four months away. The project is in its final construction phase.
Arjan: What the Address Means Day to Day
Arjan sits in Dubailand, alongside Motor City and Dubai Sports City. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is the main artery out of the district, putting Downtown Dubai and the Marina within a 20-to-25-minute drive under normal traffic. Al Barsha and the Mall of the Emirates sit closer.
This is a car-dependent neighbourhood. Most daily errands and commutes require a vehicle.
The district is not a prestige address. It lacks the coastal cachet of JBR or the central density of Business Bay. What it offers is a functioning residential environment at a price point lower than either of those: supermarkets, clinics, and dining within short driving distance. For an end-user, that is practical Dubai living. For an investor, the lower entry price is the core argument.
AED 599K to AED 2.4M: What the Spread Means
The asking range runs from AED 599,000 at the entry end to AED 2,420,000 at the top. That is nearly a four-to-one ratio across one building, reflecting genuine unit-type variation rather than incremental floor premiums.
At AED 599K, the profile is an investor or first-time buyer seeking Dubai entry at a manageable cost. At AED 2.4M, the buyer is running a comparison against larger apartments in similar mid-market Dubai locations, where the building's amenity package and location carry more weight in the decision.
Apartments Throughout
All units are apartments. In Arjan, that means mid-rise living with shared building facilities, rather than the villa or townhouse formats found further out in Dubailand. End-users will be professionals or compact families prioritising city access at a manageable cost. For investors, the AED 599,000 entry point is the primary draw.
What 11 Amenities Say About the Target Resident
| Wellness | Recreation | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium | Shared Pool | Valet Parking |
| Well-being and Fitness | Barbecue Area | CCTV Security |
| Landscaped Gardens | Children's Play Area | Community Hall |
| Restaurants | Mosque |
Eleven amenities is a comprehensive package for this building type. The gym, dedicated wellness facility, pool, and landscaped gardens form a solid health-and-leisure foundation. A barbecue area and children's play area extend the offering into family and social territory.
Valet parking and on-site restaurants stand out in the amenity list. They indicate a developer targeting residents who expect convenience integrated into the address, not sourced from nearby streets. The mosque and community hall reinforce the project's orientation toward long-term, family-oriented occupancy rather than short-stay investment turnover.
Four Months to Handover
Construction began in August 2024. The project has been under construction for two years. The developer is targeting completion in December 2026, now four months from today. For an off-plan buyer entering at this stage, the project is in its final push. A buyer entering now joins at the tail end of the construction-phase payment schedule.
Getting In for 15%: The Payment Structure
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 15% |
| During construction | 45% |
| Handover | 10% |
| Post handover | 30% |
The 15% entry applies across the price range: AED 89,850 at the minimum, AED 363,000 at the top of the range.
The defining feature of this structure is the 30% post-handover allocation. A buyer takes the keys having paid only 70% of the purchase price. The remaining 30% is due after handover. For an investor planning to let the unit from day one, that deferred balance creates a window to draw rental income before the final tranche of the purchase cost comes due.