Franck Muller Vanguard by London Gate

About the project

Franck Muller Vanguard by London Gate is a branded residential development in Dubai Marina with apartments, offices and retail components. London Gate is developing the single-building project, which is active and recorded at 48.31% completion. The scheduled completion date is November 2027.

The project and its design

Franck Muller Vanguard is a single-building development configured with four basement levels, a ground floor, three podium levels, 34 floors and a roof level. The project contains 771 units and includes apartments, offices and retail space. Its residential concept is developed in partnership with Franck Muller, with the architecture and interiors drawing on the Vanguard watch collection. Dar Design & Architecture Bureau is named as the architectural designer. The development is planned as a concrete structure with internal and external finishes. Residential interiors are described as fully furnished, with open-plan layouts and contemporary finishes. The building’s programme combines residential floors with podium areas and retail at ground level.

Apartment types and sizes

The residential selection includes Studio Residences, Studio Plus Residences, One Bedroom Residences, One Bedroom Plus Residences, Two Bedroom Plus Residences and Three Bedroom Plus Residences. Studios range from 414 to 483 sq ft, while Studio Plus homes range from 551 to 674 sq ft. One-bedroom residences measure from 779 to 973 sq ft, and One Bedroom Plus residences range from 942 to 1,010 sq ft. Two Bedroom Plus residences measure 1,041 sq ft. Three Bedroom Plus residences range from 1,768 to 1,862 sq ft. The apartments are offered as fully furnished residences. The project’s starting price is AED 1,240,888.

Resident amenities

The amenity programme includes a rooftop pool, rooftop lounge and garden, gym, co-working space, lounge and podium lounges. Outdoor and wellness-focused facilities include a running track, padel courts, landscaping and a Zen Room. A Franck Muller Lounge and Zen Garden are also included in the project’s shared spaces. Additional listed facilities include an infinity pool, jacuzzis, outdoor seating areas, a cinema, children’s playgrounds, a yoga room, sauna and steam room. The co-working space provides a dedicated setting within the building for work, while the rooftop areas combine the pool with lounge and garden space.

Dubai Marina location

Franck Muller Vanguard is located in Dubai Marina. Media City Amphitheatre is listed at three minutes from the project, and Dubai Marina Mall at five minutes. Emirates Golf Club is six minutes away. Palm Jumeirah and West Beach are listed at 10 minutes, as is Dubai Polo Club. Dubai Mall is listed at 17 minutes. Jumeirah Beach Residences, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai are each listed at 20 minutes, while Al Maktoum International Airport is listed at 22 minutes. Other nearby destinations include Marina Walk at 0.6 km, Emirates Golf Club at 1.1 km, JLT Park at 1.6 km and Reel Cinemas at Dubai Marina Mall at 1.8 km.

Payment plan and completion

The published payment structure is a 30/70 plan. It requires a 20% down payment at booking, followed by 10% during construction across the first to fourth instalments. The remaining 70% is due on handover. The project is active, with a recorded construction completion ratio of 48.31%. Construction started on 1 November 2024. Completion is scheduled for 1 November 2027, which places handover in November 2027. Buyers considering the payment schedule can assess the 30% payable before handover against the 70% handover balance.

The developer

London Gate is the developer of Franck Muller Vanguard. Established in 2014, London Gate is a Dubai-based real estate developer. Franck Muller Vanguard forms part of its Dubai Marina development activity and is delivered as a branded residential project through the Franck Muller partnership. The project combines London Gate’s development role with a residential concept inspired by the Franck Muller Vanguard watch collection. London Gate is also the developer name associated with the project’s active construction registration and its 771-unit development programme.

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