Mackerel Tower

About the project

Mackerel Tower is a 62-unit residential development by Tarrad Development at Dubai Islands. The single-building project is active, with construction recorded at 45.58% completion and handover scheduled for Q2 2026. It is planned as a G+P+8+R residential building.

The project and building design

Mackerel Tower is a single residential building comprising a ground floor, podium, eight residential floors and a roof level. The project is designed with a concrete structure, blockwork, and internal and external finishes. Its setting is Dubai Islands, a multi-island coastal district on Dubai’s northern coastline. The development contains 62 units, placing all residences within one building rather than a multi-tower scheme. The project began on 1 November 2024 and is registered as active. The recorded construction completion ratio is 45.58%.

Apartment collection

The residence collection includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments. Mackerel Tower contains 62 units in total. The apartments are presented as coastal residences at Dubai Islands, with private balconies and sea-view positioning included in the development concept. The stated interior specification includes marble countertops and high-quality fixtures. The range of one- to three-bedroom layouts serves buyers considering a compact apartment as well as households requiring additional bedrooms within the same building.

Amenities and everyday facilities

Planned resident and on-site facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, cycling trails, jogging trails and a running track. The development also includes a children’s play area, indoor parking and covered parking facilities. Security is provided on a 24-hour basis. Retail outlets, restaurants and a supermarket form part of the stated amenity offering, placing dining, shopping and daily grocery facilities within the project’s planned mix. Sea views are also included among the development features. These facilities combine exercise, recreation, parking, security, food and retail components within the Mackerel Tower offering.

Dubai Islands location

Mackerel Tower is located at Dubai Islands. Dubai Islands Beach is 1.9 km away, while Al Mamzar Beach Park is 4.3 km away and Maritime City Park is 5.4 km away. Dubai International Bowling Centre is 3.7 km from the project. Dubai Museum and Dubai Heritage Village are each 4.1 km away. For golf, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is 6.2 km away, while Al Badia Golf Club is 10.3 km away. Vox Cinema at City Centre Shindagha is 4.6 km away, Vox Cinemas at BurJuman Mall is 4.9 km away, and Vox Cinemas at Deira City Centre is 5.3 km away.

Payment plan and handover

The payment plan is structured as 60/40. A 15% down payment is due on booking, followed by 45% during construction across the first to sixth instalments. The remaining 40% is due on handover at 100% completion. Handover is scheduled for Q2 2026. The project’s recorded completion date is 1 April 2026, which falls within the stated handover quarter. Construction began on 1 November 2024, and the project remains active with a recorded completion ratio of 45.58%.

The developer

Mackerel Tower is developed by Tarrad Development. The developer was founded in 2024. Tarrad Development is responsible for the 62-unit Mackerel Tower project at Dubai Islands, including its residential building configuration of ground floor, podium, eight floors and roof level. The project’s apartment collection spans one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes, and its stated facilities include a pool, fitness and gym facilities, children’s play area, parking, retail outlets, restaurants, supermarket, and 24-hour security.

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