Developer: Taraf Holding · JVC District 18

Cello

Cello is a residential project by Taraf Holding in JVC District 18, Dubai, with prices from AED 588 000, handover Q1 2027, construction 39% complete per the DLD registry, 392 units, 363 DLD-registered sales since 2014.

Price fromAED 588 000Developer supplied
HandoverQ1 2027Developer supplied
Construction39%DLD registry · checked 4 Sep 2026
Units392DLD registry
DLD sales363 since 2014DLD registry
Median sale priceAED 14 527/m²Our calculation
Mortgage~AED 2 480/moOur calculation

Every figure carries its origin: “DLD registry” is taken from the Dubai Land Department register, “Developer supplied” is stated by the developer, “Our calculation” is computed by us from the first two. Developer prices change without notice — confirm before you commit. Methodology

Layouts and sizes

TypeSize, sq.ft
Studio430–530
1 BR730–1 220
2 BR1 180–1 540
3 BR1 750–2 200
4 BR Penthouses5 000

Payment plan 50/50

The purchase price is split into these stages.

110%Down payment
240%During construction
350%On handover

The exact schedule is confirmed in the sale agreement for the selected unit.

Mortgage for this project

For UAE residents the down payment starts at 20% with terms up to 25 years. Indicative monthly payment for prices from 588 000 AED is 2 483 AED.

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Handover date & construction progress

38.98%
  • StatusActive
  • Construction started2024-02-01
  • HandoverQ1 2027
  • Status date04.09.2026
  • Progress between DLD inspections+12.33% (2026-05-21 → 2026-09-04)
  • Escrow bankEmirates NBD
  • Scale2 bldg
  • DLD project number2843

Data from the Dubai Land Department project registry (updated 04.10.2026 09:55).

Construction progress 75
4 September 2026 38.98%
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Recent transactions

DateTypeSize, m²Price, AED
18.08.20261 BR68.11 089 000
01.06.20261 BR68.11 040 000
22.05.20262 BR123.61 697 000
30.04.20261 BR82.51 248 000
01.04.20261 BR85.91 344 000
01.04.20261 BR82.51 254 000
30.03.20262 BR123.61 705 000
10.03.20262 BR123.61 742 000
10.03.20261 BR68.11 040 000
29.01.2026Studio42.0696 960
14.01.20261 BR68.11 080 000
30.12.20251 BR74.71 115 000
25.12.2025Studio40.8681 000
15.12.20252 BR123.21 807 000
10.12.20251 BR82.51 245 000
20.11.2025Studio49.3907 000
05.11.20251 BR85.51 221 000
03.11.2025Studio40.8608 000
31.10.20251 BR42.9535 000
28.10.20252 BR123.61 710 000

Dubai Land Department transaction registry, updated 2026-10-03. Explore Dubai property transactions →

Registered transactions in Cello

Dubai Land Department records for this building: closed transaction prices, not asking prices or estimates. Figures are medians, so a single expensive sale does not move them.

363deals since 2014
14 527AED per m², median
0%resale, the rest bought from the developer
+1%over the past year

The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them: calendar years would not work, the current one is unfinished. The district moved +2% over the same period, so the building matched it.

What buyers actually paid

TypeSize, m²Price, AEDPer m²Deals
Studio42661 00015 73899
1 bedroom831 073 00012 928190
2 bedrooms1241 671 00013 47667

Median across all recorded deals in this building. Rows with fewer than five deals are omitted: there is nothing to average there.

How the price per square metre moved

From 2024 to 2026 — +12% on the price per square metre in this building. The district moved +10% over the same period, so the building tracked the market.

13 6932024——
14 9072025——
15 2742026*——

Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield.

All figures are medians. Years with fewer than eight deals are skipped; rent is shown where there are at least twenty contracts. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register.

* 2026 is still in progress and its bar covers part of the year. The growth figure above uses completed years.

Source: Dubai Land Department transaction register. The register is updated daily; the figures here are recalculated weekly.

How much is your property in Cello worth?

DLD has recorded 363 sales in this building since 2014, 1 of them resales. We compare your unit with sales of the same layout here, not with asking prices. Free, reply within 24 hours.

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Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Kid’s Pool
  • Outdoor Gym
  • Indoor Gym
  • Zen Reading Spot
  • Barbecue Zone
  • Landscaped Park
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Social Counter
  • Kids Play Area

What is nearby

  • Ain Dubai20 мин
  • Dubai International Airport35 мин
  • Dubai Marina20 мин
  • Jumeirah Beach25 мин
  • Palm Jumeirah20 мин

Places nearby

🌳 Al Nakhla Park · 0.2 km🌳 Harmel Park · 0.4 km🌳 Sgal Park · 0.5 km🌳 Halfa Park · 0.5 km🌳 Farfar Park · 0.5 km
Cello

About the project

Cello is a two-building mixed-use development by Taraf in JVC District 18, within Jumeirah Village Circle. The 392-home project offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as four-bedroom penthouses. It is active, with a recorded completion ratio of 38.98% following an inspection dated 4 September 2026, and handover is scheduled for Q1 2027.

The project and its residences

Cello comprises two buildings with a concrete structure, blockwork, and internal and external finishes. The residences are planned with bright, calming interiors and high-grade fittings and fixtures. The collection begins with studios and continues through one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, culminating in four-bedroom penthouses. Studios range from 430 to 530 sq ft. One-bedroom apartments range from 730 to 1,220 sq ft, while two-bedroom residences span 1,180 to 1,540 sq ft. Three-bedroom apartments range from 1,750 to 2,200 sq ft. Four-bedroom penthouses start from 5,000 sq ft. Across the development, there are 392 units.

Amenities at Cello

The amenities podium combines outdoor and indoor leisure, fitness and social spaces. Outdoors, residents have access to a swimming pool, kids’ pool, outdoor gym, zen reading spot, barbecue zone, landscaped park and outdoor cinema. The project also includes a kids’ play area and a social counter. Indoor facilities include an indoor gymnasium and a multipurpose room. The multipurpose room is specified with professional lighting and a sound system. These facilities are arranged alongside a pool deck and landscaped outdoor areas within the development.

JVC District 18 location

Cello is located in JVC District 18, a sector within Jumeirah Village Circle. The project has access to Al Khail Road, Hessa Street and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Jumeirah Village Circle is listed at five minutes, while Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is also listed at five minutes. GEMS School is listed at nine minutes and Dubai Hills Mall at 10 minutes. Al Khail Road and Mall of the Emirates are each listed at 16 minutes. Palm Jumeirah and Global Village are listed at 18 minutes, while Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai are each listed at 20 minutes. Jumeirah Beach is listed at 25 minutes and Dubai Airport at 35 minutes.

Nearby places and community facilities

Several parks and local destinations are identified near Cello. Al Nakhla Park is listed at 0.2 km, Harmel Park at 0.4 km and Halfa Park at 0.5 km. Circle Mall, JSS International School, Five Jumeirah Village and Halfa Park & Community Park are identified within the wider Jumeirah Village Circle setting. Reel Cinemas at The Springs Souk is listed at 1.7 km, and Cinepolis at Circle Mall at 2.4 km. The Els Golf Club is listed at 2.2 km, Montgomerie Golf Course at 2.8 km and Jumeirah Golf Estates Golf Course at 3.4 km. Dubai Miracle Garden is listed at 4.7 km.

Price, payment plan and handover

Prices at Cello start from AED 588,000. The payment plan is structured as 50/50: 10% is due on booking, 40% is due during construction through the first to fourth instalments, and the remaining 50% is due on handover. The scheduled handover period is Q1 2027. Construction commenced on 1 February 2024. The project is active and had reached a recorded completion ratio of 38.98% at its 4 September 2026 inspection.

Developer

Cello is developed by Taraf. The project is located in Jumeirah Village Circle and comprises 392 residences across two buildings. Its residential mix includes studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus four-bedroom penthouses. Taraf has specified a programme of pool, fitness, landscaped, cinema, children’s and multipurpose amenities for the development. Handover for Cello is scheduled for Q1 2027.

Service charge: what to expect

The building is still under construction, so it has no RERA-approved budget yet — that comes after handover. The figures below are what already-completed buildings in the area pay.

Area median15.94 AEDper sq ft per year · 172 AED/m²
Range in the area1.61 – 42.66AED per sq ft · 231 buildings
A 1,000 sq ft unit≈ 15,940 AEDper year at the median · ≈ $4,340
vs Dubai median▼ -0.4%Dubai 16.01 AED/sq ft

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Median across 231 completed buildings in JVC District 18 for 2026, from the DLD service charge index (Mollak). This is an area benchmark, not this project’s rate: RERA approves that after handover and it may land either side of the median.

Frequent questions

Who is the developer of Cello?
Cello is developed by Taraf.
Where is Cello located?
Cello is in JVC District 18, within Jumeirah Village Circle. It has access to Al Khail Road, Hessa Street and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
What is the starting price at Cello?
Prices start from AED 588,000.
What apartment types are available at Cello?
The project offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus four-bedroom penthouses. There are 392 units in total.
What are the residence sizes at Cello?
Studios range from 430 to 530 sq ft, and one-bedroom apartments range from 730 to 1,220 sq ft. Two-bedroom apartments span 1,180 to 1,540 sq ft, three-bedroom apartments span 1,750 to 2,200 sq ft, and four-bedroom penthouses start from 5,000 sq ft.
What is Cello’s payment plan?
The plan is 50/50, with 10% due on booking, 40% during construction and 50% on handover.
When is Cello due for handover?
Handover is scheduled for Q1 2027.
What is the construction status of Cello?
Cello is active and recorded a 38.98% completion ratio at an inspection dated 4 September 2026.
What amenities does Cello include?
Amenities include a swimming pool, kids’ pool, indoor and outdoor gyms, zen reading spot, barbecue zone, landscaped park, outdoor cinema, multipurpose room, social counter and kids’ play area.
What is nearby Cello?
Dubai Hills Mall is listed at 10 minutes, Palm Jumeirah at 18 minutes and Dubai Marina at 20 minutes. Al Nakhla Park is listed at 0.2 km from the project.
How can I buy an apartment in Cello?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you choose a unit and send the brochure and payment plan.

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