Orchid Tower Phase 2: Tiger Group's New Tower in Ajman's Al Alia
Tiger Group is developing the second phase of Orchid Towers in Al Alia, Ajman. The project sits within Tiger Downtown Ajman, a mixed-use development that Tiger Group is building across this part of the emirate. Construction began in June 2026. Handover is targeted for December 2028.
This is off-plan, at the start of its build cycle. For buyers, that means roughly 30 months between entry and keys.
Al Alia: Ajman's Central Corridor
Al Alia sits in central Ajman within the Tiger Downtown masterplan. Ajman is positioned between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain along the UAE's northeast coast. The drive from this part of Ajman to Sharjah's commercial and industrial districts takes under 30 minutes. Dubai International Airport is roughly 45 to 55 minutes by car.
Ajman draws residents who want UAE access at a lower cost of entry than Sharjah or Dubai. Families and workers who commute to Sharjah or Dubai form a large part of the resident population across the emirate. The Tiger Downtown district is an active masterplan rather than a finished neighborhood. The surrounding infrastructure is still developing, which places this project at an earlier stage of the area's buildout rather than within an already mature community.
What the Building Offers
Six amenity categories come with the tower:
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Leisure | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool is the standout item in this list. Most towers in Ajman install outdoor or rooftop pools. An enclosed pool works year-round, including through summer months when outdoor facilities are largely unusable. That is a practical difference for anyone who intends to use the amenity regularly.
The broader amenity set tells a consistent story. A children's play area, landscaped gardens, and on-site dining point at families who plan to live in the building over the long term, not investors targeting short-stay demand. The gymnasium rounds this out. Collectively, these amenities reflect a building configured for daily use by long-term residents rather than a rental product optimised for turnover.
30 Months to Keys: What Off-Plan Entry Means Now
Construction started June 2026. Completion is targeted for December 2028. That is a build window of approximately 30 months from today.
Entering at this stage means buying at the opening of the construction cycle. The full build period lies ahead. For investors, the 30-month runway is long enough to arrange financing, line up a letting agent, and prepare the unit for rental before handover. For end-users, the lead time covers a full planning and transition period before the unit is ready.
The trade-off is straightforward: the building takes time to complete, and capital is committed well before possession.
Getting In for 20% Down
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| At handover | 10% |
| Post-handover | 30% |
A 20% down payment secures the unit. The following 40% spreads across the construction period in line with build milestones. At handover, a further 10% is due.
The 30% post-handover component is the most consequential structural feature of this plan. Paying nearly a third of the total price after receiving keys changes the cash flow equation considerably. Investors who plan to rent the unit on or shortly after handover can apply rental income toward those installments rather than drawing from savings. Owner-occupiers face a lighter cash call at move-in, when fit-out costs and relocation expenses typically compete for budget at the same time.
A post-handover tranche of this size is not a minor concession. It materially reduces the capital required at handover and makes the overall plan more manageable for buyers who are not fully liquid at closing.
Tiger Group and the Tiger Downtown Masterplan
Tiger Group is the developer behind Tiger Downtown Ajman, the larger mixed-use development that encompasses Orchid Towers and surrounding buildings in Al Alia. Orchid Tower Phase 2 continues from Phase 1 of the same project. The same developer controls the immediately surrounding environment, which means the context around this building is part of a single, coordinated buildout rather than a mix of unrelated projects from different parties. That single-developer ownership of the site and its surroundings limits the risk of inconsistent development next door during the construction period.