The Residences at District One

The Residences at District One is a district of Dubai, 2.7 km from Business Bay Metro Station.

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About the area

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.

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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.

The Residences at District One

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.

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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.

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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.
The Residences at District One

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.

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Actual transaction prices in The Residences at District One, since 2025

The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.

29registered transactions
20 691AED per m², median
1building with sales
6.4%gross rental yield, whole district

The yield is calculated across the whole district rather than the buildings on this page: there are still too few rental contracts for them, as the buildings are under construction or only recently handed over. Both rent and price in this ratio are district figures for the same 12 months.

Where people bought most

BuildingDealsPrice per m²
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One Phase III, Residences 142920 674

Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.

Service charges in the DLD area “Al Merkadh”, which includes The Residences at District One, 2026

DLD area median19.41 AED▲ +6.0% per sq ft per year · 209 AED/m²
Range across buildings1.7–24.7buildings with a budget: 84
vs Dubai median▲ +21.6%Dubai 15.96 AED/sq ft
General / reserve fund18.37 / 1.00medians, AED/sq ft

Largest management companies in the area: V C M Community Management (54), Dh Community Management (13), Sobha Community Management (7).

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RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.

Nearby areas

Neighbouring areas and sub-communities to compare location and prices.

District OneMeydan One3 projectsDistrict One A VillasDistrict OneDistrict One B Extension VillasDistrict OneDistrict One B VillasDistrict OneDistrict One C VillasDistrict OneDistrict One MansionsDistrict OneDistrict One Phase 2 VillasDistrict OneMohammed Bin Rashid City256 projects

Frequent questions

Is The Residences at District One well-connected by metro?
The nearest metro station is approximately 2.7 km away, on the Red Line.
How can I buy property in The Residences at District One?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you find a unit in this area.