The Residences at District One form a cluster of low- and mid-rise apartment buildings within District One, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai. The sub-community is built around a seven-kilometre Crystal Lagoon and the wider District One masterplan, which covers approximately 45 million square feet and includes villas, mansions and multiple residential buildings. The Residences comprise contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in towers ranging from five to seventeen storeys, with views of the lagoon and landscaped areas.
What this place is and where it sits
District One is a large masterplanned development inside Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The Residences at District One are positioned alongside the lagoon and internal gardens, with the taller blocks reaching up to 17 storeys. In October 2021, District One covered some 45 million sq ft and was home to nearly 1,500 people. The masterplan includes more than 900 luxury mansions and villas together with about 30 residential buildings; The Residences represent the low- and mid-rise apartment options within that mix.
Key nearby destinations include Meydan Racecourse and Grandstand, The Track Meydan Golf, a nine-hole floodlit golf course, the track-side Meydan Hotel and the planned Meydan One Mall. The tallest Residences tower, rising 17 storeys, was launched on 11 December 2018.
Transport and distances
The Residences are located inside Mohammed Bin Rashid City, with road connections to central Dubai and major leisure destinations. The nearest Dubai Metro station on the Red Line, R26, is approximately 2,691 metres away. Road distances to key points include:
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 2.9 km
- The Dubai Mall — 2.9 km
- Business Bay — 1.9 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 12.8 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 32.7 km
- Palm Jumeirah — 15.3 km
- Dubai Marina — 17.0 km
- JBR Beach / The Walk — 17.7 km
Approximate driving times are 16 minutes to Dubai Mall, 24 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 23 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 28 minutes to The Walk at JBR. Dubai International Airport is around 33 minutes away by car, while Al Maktoum International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away, depending on traffic.
Development, buildings and construction notes
District One’s long-term masterplan combines high-end villas with a limited number of apartment buildings arranged around the Crystal Lagoon. The Residences at District One comprise low- and mid-rise towers between five and seventeen storeys tall, with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Homes have contemporary interiors and full-height windows overlooking the Crystal Lagoon or landscaped internal gardens.
In October 2021, the District One programme included 25 mid- and low-rise waterfront residential buildings with a combined total of 1,464 apartments. Work packages were awarded to Transemirates Contracting, Bhatia General Contracting, M/s Binladin Contracting Group and Parkway International Contracting. The development has been delivered in stages, with design revisions forming part of its evolution from concept to completed buildings.
Amenities and immediate surroundings
The central amenity of District One is the Crystal Lagoon, a seven-kilometre manmade water feature that creates waterfront frontage and beach-style edges throughout parts of the neighbourhood. Residences are positioned for waterfront or garden views, while the wider community includes formal landscaping, pedestrian routes and leisure areas around the lagoon.
Nearby leisure and sporting facilities include Meydan Racecourse and Grandstand, The Track Meydan Golf and the five-star Meydan Hotel. The larger Meydan One precinct and its mall form part of the area’s planned retail and leisure offer.
Schools close to the site include Bilingual French International School, approximately 1.4 km away, and Towheed Iranian Boys School, approximately 2.8 km away.
Who this location is suitable for
- Buyers or renters seeking waterfront or garden views within a masterplanned, low-rise residential cluster.
- Households that require proximity to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay while preferring quieter, landscaped surroundings.
- Residents who value lagoon access and nearby leisure amenities such as Meydan Racecourse and golf facilities.
- Occupiers looking for one- to three-bedroom apartment layouts in contemporary apartment blocks.
FAQ
Q: What types of homes are available at The Residences at District One?
A: The development comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in low- and mid-rise towers ranging from five to seventeen storeys, with contemporary layouts and full-height windows facing the lagoon or gardens.
Q: How large is the central Crystal Lagoon?
A: The Crystal Lagoon within District One extends for seven kilometres and provides waterfront and beach-style amenities across the masterplan.
Q: How close is public transport?
A: The nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station, R26, is about 2,691 metres from the site. Residents commonly access the area by car.
