The Willows Residences: Apartments in MBR City's District 11 from AED 1.23M
The Willows Residences is an apartment project by SCC Vertex Development, located in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Construction started in October 2025, placing this firmly in the early off-plan category. Handover is scheduled for June 2027.
What Mohammed Bin Rashid City Actually Means
MBR City is a master-planned district that sits between Downtown Dubai and the outer suburbs. District 11 is on the residential fringe of the development, with the broader MBR City network connecting residents to Meydan, the racecourse corridor, and the expressway links toward Business Bay and Downtown. For buyers, this translates to roughly a 15-to-20 minute drive to the commercial core on most days, with direct access to Al Ain Road and Nad Al Sheba. The area draws buyers who want proximity to central Dubai without paying Downtown or Creek Harbour prices. It is not a walkable neighbourhood in the traditional sense, but road infrastructure keeps it well-connected to the rest of the city.
What AED 1.23M to 1.63M Gets You Here
The price range splits cleanly across two bedroom categories. One-bedroom units start at AED 1,230,000 and run to sizes between 684 and 814 sq ft. That puts the price-per-square-foot at roughly AED 1,510 to AED 1,797 depending on layout. Two-bedroom units start at AED 1,630,000, with areas ranging from 906 sq ft up to 1,442 sq ft across six different layout types.
The wider size range in the two-bedroom category creates meaningful variation in per-square-foot value. A buyer paying AED 1.63M for a 1,442 sq ft unit is getting substantially more space than one taking the smallest two-bed at 906 sq ft, even though the entry price is the same. The one-bedroom buyer is likely a single professional or yield-focused investor. The two-bedroom buyer sits in a broader bracket: a couple wanting room to work from home, a small family looking for a first owned property, or an investor targeting longer tenancies.
Property Mix
All units are apartments, split across one- and two-bedroom configurations with layout types A through G. There is no mix of villas or townhouses in this project.
What the Amenities Say About the Target Resident
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor and Leisure | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Lifestyle | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool is the standout item here. It adds year-round usability that an outdoor pool cannot match during summer months in Dubai. Paired with the gymnasium, it covers the core daily fitness routine of a resident without needing external memberships. The on-site restaurants and landscaped gardens signal a project designed around day-to-day convenience. The children's play area, combined with the broader family-amenity orientation, suggests SCC Vertex is targeting resident families and long-stay tenants rather than short-term holiday rentals.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 20% |
| At Handover | 60% |
The structure is clear. A buyer at the AED 1,230,000 entry price puts down AED 246,000 at signing and another AED 246,000 during construction, leaving AED 738,000 due at handover in mid-2027. The 60% handover portion is the number to plan around. Buyers financing through a mortgage will need a loan offer in place ahead of handover; those paying cash should have that capital accessible within approximately 20 months. The 20% down payment is the first commitment point.
Timeline: June 2027 Completion
Construction started in October 2025, with handover targeted for June 2027. That is a 20-month build cycle. For an off-plan buyer entering today, the project is still in early construction. Progress over the next 12 months will be the most tangible data point on whether the timeline holds.