Orchid Residence 1 is a residential project by Orchid Living in Dubai South Residential District, Dubai, with handover Q1 2027, construction 48.5% complete per the DLD registry, 44 units.
Layouts and sizes
| Type | Size, sq.ft |
|---|---|
| 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS | 808–929 |
| 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS | 920–1 193 |
Construction progress
- StatusActive
- Construction started2024-07-08
- HandoverQ1 2027
- Status date19.05.2026
- Escrow bankADIB
- DLD project number4054
Data from the Dubai Land Department project registry (updated 07.08.2026 09:55).
Amenities
- Pet-friendly policy
- 24-hour security surveillance
- Covered parking
- Rooftop garden
- Kitchen appliances
- Reception and lobby
- Residents lounge
- Children's play zone
- Fully equipped gym
- BBQ space
- High-speed elevators
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Park
- Jogging path
About the project
Orchid Residence 1 is a freehold residential apartment development by Orchid Living in Dubai South Residential District. The G+4 building contains 44 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with a rooftop level. The project is active and was recorded at 48.47% completion on 19 May 2026.
The building and residences
Orchid Residence 1 is a single G+4+roof apartment building positioned on a corner plot in Dubai South. Its 44 residences are arranged as one- and two-bedroom apartments, creating a low-density residential format. The homes have 3.3-metre ceiling heights, and select units incorporate Vastu principles. The project is offered on a freehold ownership basis. Each apartment is allocated one covered parking space. The building also includes two high-speed elevators, a reception area and lobby, and a residents’ lounge. Interiors are specified with fully fitted German-brand kitchen appliances, including a refrigerator, washing machine and cooktop.
Apartment types and sizes
The available residence categories are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom apartments range from 808 to 929 square feet. Two-bedroom apartments range from 920 to 1,193 square feet. Every apartment includes one covered parking space and German-brand kitchen appliances. The one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations are the only apartment types within the 44-unit building. Select residences are designed in accordance with Vastu principles, while the project’s 3.3-metre ceiling heights apply across the development. The building’s G+4 configuration places the apartments within a compact mid-rise structure with a rooftop level.
Amenities and shared spaces
The rooftop facilities include a swimming pool and a garden. Residents also have access to a fully equipped gym, a residents’ lounge, a children’s play zone and a dedicated BBQ space. A park and jogging path form part of the amenity offering. The building has a reception and lobby, two high-speed elevators, covered parking and 24-hour security surveillance. Orchid Residence 1 has a pet-friendly policy. Kitchen appliances are included in the apartments, while the rooftop garden, swimming pool, gym and lounge provide shared spaces within the building. The children’s play zone and BBQ area add dedicated family and outdoor-use facilities.
Dubai South Residential District
Orchid Residence 1 is located in Dubai South Residential District, within the wider Dubai South masterplan. The district is a residential area associated with Dubai South’s economic, logistics and aviation precincts. The project is in Dubai South, with Al Maktoum Airport stated at 15 minutes and Expo City Dubai at 15 minutes. Dubai Parks & Resorts and The Outlet Village are each stated at 20 minutes, while Palm Jebel Ali is also stated at 20 minutes. Jebel Ali Port is stated at 25 minutes, Dubai Marina at 30 minutes and Downtown Dubai at 40 minutes. Al Khail Road and Emirates Road are identified as major road connections from the project’s location.
Parks, Expo City and golf courses
The Pulse Central Park is 0.2 km from Orchid Residence 1. Pulse Community Park 1 is 0.6 km away, and Pulse Pond Park is 0.7 km away. Expo City Dubai is 7.7 km from the project. For golf facilities, Jumeirah Golf Estates Golf Course is 8.5 km away, Trump International Golf Club is 9.0 km away, and The Els Golf Club is 10.0 km away. These distances place parks within the immediate surrounding area, with Expo City and several golf courses in the wider vicinity. The project’s stated driving-time connections also place Expo City Dubai and Al Maktoum Airport at 15 minutes.
Construction status and completion
The project commenced on 8 July 2024. It is recorded as active, with a construction completion ratio of 48.47% at the inspection dated 19 May 2026. The recorded project completion date is 31 March 2026, and the stated handover period is Q1 2026. Orchid Residence 1 comprises one building and 44 units. Its status is not ready, reflecting that it is not presented as a completed ready-to-move-in development. The project’s completion and construction figures are stated separately from the property’s freehold ownership structure and the apartment specifications.
Orchid Living
Orchid Living is the developer of Orchid Residence 1. The company was founded in 2022. Orchid Residence 1 is presented as Orchid Living’s debut project in Dubai South. The development comprises 44 apartments across a G+4+roof building, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom residence types. Orchid Living’s project specification includes freehold ownership, a rooftop swimming pool and garden, a fully equipped gym, a children’s play zone, a residents’ lounge, a BBQ space and covered parking. The developer name used for the project is Orchid Living.
