Royal Estates is a district of Dubai, 2.6 km from Dubai Investment Park Metro Station.
Royal Estates is a masterplanned gated community inside Dubai Investment Park (DIP). Launched in October 2008, the development was conceived as a 2.3 million sq ft mixed-use project combining residential units, townhouses, offices and a luxury hotel. The launch was endorsed by film star Shah Rukh Khan, while architect Tony Ashai and interior designer Gauri Khan contributed to the early design work.
Royal Estates is positioned within Dubai Investment Park (DIP), a suburban node in southern Dubai. The development was planned as a gated community with a waterside layout, placing residential buildings around a lake and offering a mix of housing types. The masterplan includes 1,200 apartments, from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, around a central water feature, as well as 400 townhouses with two, three and five bedrooms. The project was promoted as a mixed-use destination with residential, retail and hospitality components.
The development partners named at launch were Aristocrat Star Investments LLC, Texture Holdings, Pacific Ventures and PAL. Following its 2008 launch, the project was put on hold for several years before being revived in 2014. Phase one included 400 units and was targeted for early completion in 2016; construction progress remained slow as of mid-2017.
Royal Estates is located in Dubai’s southern suburban belt, within reach of major city destinations. The nearest Dubai Metro station is Red Line station R74, approximately 2,570 metres from the community.
Distances from Royal Estates to selected Dubai landmarks include:
Typical driving times are around 30 minutes to Dubai Mall and approximately 30–37 minutes to the major airports, depending on traffic and route.
Royal Estates was presented as a high-profile masterplan with international design input. Tony Ashai was responsible for the residential building architecture, while Gauri Khan developed the interior concepts, with a focus on contemporary minimalism and neutral palettes for living spaces. The scheme combines apartments, townhouses and hotel accommodation.
Planned amenities focus on wellbeing and everyday convenience. They include landscaped parks and play areas, communal swimming pools, gym facilities, barbecue areas, and food and retail options such as cafes, delis and restaurants. Design elements may evolve during delivery.
Royal Estates has seen 50 sale transactions.
The mix of housing types, including townhouses and apartments, suits a variety of resident profiles. Two-, three- and five-bedroom townhouses are suitable for larger households and families, while studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments suit singles, couples and small families. On-site retail and recreational amenities were planned to support day-to-day living.
Its DIP location may suit people working in industrial, logistics or commercial operations in Dubai’s southern corridor, as well as those seeking relative proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Expo City Dubai. Nearby schools include The International School of Choueifat DIP, approximately 0.7 km away, and Bright Riders School Dubai, approximately 0.8 km away.
What types of properties are in Royal Estates?
Plans include 1,200 apartments, from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, arranged around a lake, plus 400 townhouses with two, three and five bedrooms. The masterplan also includes office and hotel components within a mixed-use scheme.
Where is Royal Estates located within Dubai?
Royal Estates is inside Dubai Investment Park (DIP), a suburban mixed-use district in southern Dubai. The site coordinates are latitude 24.990551 and longitude 55.175207.
How is Royal Estates connected to the rest of Dubai?
The nearest Red Line metro station is R74, about 2,570 metres from the community. Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall are around 25–25.3 km away, while Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates are approximately 10–14 km away. Expo City Dubai is roughly 4.2 km away.
What is the development status?
Royal Estates began in October 2008, was placed on hold for several years and revived in 2014. Phase one included 400 units and was targeted for early completion in 2016; construction progress remained limited as of mid-2017.
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