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Al Satwa offers affordable central Dubai living with apartments, villas, local dining, retail and quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road, DWTC and Jumeirah.
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Al SatwaAl Satwa offers affordable central Dubai living with apartments, villas, local dining, retail and quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road, DWTC and Jumeirah.
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Al Satwa at a glance
Al Satwa is one of central Dubai's most established residential districts, sitting directly south of Jumeirah Garden City and minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. Object 1 is active here with off-plan apartment projects starting from AED 1,098,000 (Object 1 price list), backed by a structured payment plan and Q2–Q3 2026 handover dates.
AED 1,098,000
From price (Object 1 price list)
10 / 40 / 50
Payment plan (%)
Q2–Q3 2026
Handover
- Developer
- Object 1
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Unit types
- Studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom apartments
- Project status
- Under construction
About Al Satwa
Al Satwa is a long-established mixed-use district in central Dubai, bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road to the south, Jumeirah to the west and the growing Jumeirah Garden City sub-community to the north. The area is known for its ground-level retail streets, independent restaurants spanning multiple cuisines, and a genuine neighbourhood character that newer master-planned communities have yet to replicate.
The district is served by RTA bus routes with feeder connections to the Dubai Metro network, and its position close to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) corridor means business and leisure destinations across the city are readily accessible by road or public transport. Object 1's Evergr1n House series sits within the evolving Jumeirah Garden City pocket, bringing new residential stock to a historically undersupplied central location.
Object 1 in Al Satwa
Evergr1n House 3 at Jumeirah Garden CityFrom AED 1,098,000Evergr1n House 4 at Jumeirah Garden CityFrom AED 1,254,871EVERGR1N House 2 at Al SatwaFrom AED 1,784,160
Off-plan prices in Al Satwa
Object 1's current off-plan pricing in Al Satwa and Jumeirah Garden City starts at AED 1,098,000 for a studio apartment and reaches AED 6,290,284 for larger configurations (Object 1 price list). The table below covers the key unit types across the Evergr1n House 3 project, which offers the broadest floor-plan range.
| Unit type | From price | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (448 sqft) | AED 1,098,000 | 448 sqft |
| 1-bedroom | AED 1,990,000 | 819 sqft |
| 2-bedroom | AED 2,460,000 | 1,065 sqft |
Evergr1n House 4 offers 1-bedroom apartments from AED 1,985,333 (781 sqft) and studios from AED 1,254,871 (462 sqft), with a larger penthouse-style unit at AED 6,290,284 (2,579 sqft) (Object 1 price list). EVERGR1N House 2 at Al Satwa lists from AED 1,784,160 for a 701 sqft apartment (Object 1 price list).
Payment plans & handover
10%On booking
40%During construction
50%On handover
- Booking — Pay 10% to reserve your unit and sign the SPA. Oqood registration with the Dubai Land Department follows.
- Construction — 40% is paid in scheduled instalments while the building progresses. Object 1 provides construction updates throughout.
- Handover — The remaining 50% is due on handover: Q2 2026 for Evergr1n House 3 & 4, Q3 2026 for EVERGR1N House 2.
How buying off-plan works here
Registration & protection
- All off-plan sales in Dubai are registered via the Oqood system with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), creating a formal record of your purchase from day one.
- Developer funds are held in a DLD-regulated escrow account, meaning your instalments are protected and can only be released against verified construction milestones.
- RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) oversees the developer and project, providing a regulatory framework for dispute resolution.
- As a freehold area, Al Satwa is open to all nationalities for full ownership.
Costs to budget
- 4% DLD transfer fee, payable on registration of the off-plan contract.
- AED 580 Oqood registration fee (approximate standard DLD charge).
- Agency fee if using a registered broker (not applicable when buying direct from Object 1).
- Service charges post-handover — confirm the per-sqft rate with Object 1 before signing.
- Mortgage arrangement and valuation fees if financing (most UAE banks lend on off-plan from RERA-registered developers).
Transport & connectivity
By road
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) — accessible at Al Satwa's southern edge, providing direct connections citywide
- Dubai World Trade Centre & DIFC — short drive via internal roads
- City Walk & Jumeirah Beach — reachable without entering a highway
- Dubai International Airport — via Sheikh Zayed Road or Al Khail Road
Transit & airports
- RTA bus routes serve Al Satwa with multiple stops along Al Satwa Road and the surrounding streets
- Feeder bus connections to the Dubai Metro Red Line (World Trade Centre and Financial Centre stations are the closest Metro points)
- Al Maktoum International Airport — accessible via Sheikh Zayed Road heading south
Amenities & lifestyle
Dining
Al Satwa Road street dining
Al Satwa Road and the surrounding side streets are lined with independent restaurants, cafés and bakeries representing South Asian, Arabic and Filipino cuisines — a genuinely diverse everyday dining scene within walking distance.
Retail
Local retail & Al Ain Centre
The district has a strong ground-floor retail presence including supermarkets, tailors, electronics shops and hardware stores. Al Ain Centre, a short drive away in Bur Dubai, covers a broader electronics and IT retail offering.
Leisure
City Walk
The City Walk open-air lifestyle destination — with cinemas, restaurants, fitness studios and branded retail — sits immediately adjacent to Al Satwa's northern boundary at Jumeirah Garden City.
Healthcare
Mediclinic City Hospital & Al Badaa Health Centre
Al Badaa Health Centre, a government primary-care facility, is located within the broader Al Satwa community. Mediclinic City Hospital in Healthcare City is accessible via internal roads for secondary care.
Education
Schools in the vicinity
Al Satwa and the surrounding Jumeirah and Bur Dubai areas include Gems Wellington Primary School and several Indian curriculum schools, with the KHDA-rated schools of Jumeirah accessible by road.
Is Al Satwa a good off-plan investment?
Al Satwa's central location and limited supply of new freehold stock have historically attracted interest from buyers seeking proximity to the DWTC, DIFC and Jumeirah corridors without the premium of Downtown Dubai or Business Bay addresses. The Jumeirah Garden City regeneration — of which Object 1's Evergr1n House series forms part — represents one of the few pockets where genuinely new residential buildings are coming to market in an otherwise mature central district. Demand for well-located central apartments remains consistent, driven by both end-users who want to live close to employment hubs and investors targeting a tenant pool that values commute time. Buying at the off-plan stage with a 10% entry point lets buyers spread the cost across the construction period, with the larger 50% portion due only at handover in 2026.
The honest read
Al Satwa is not a lifestyle destination in the same way as Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai — it is a functional, centrally located district with genuine urban character. The Jumeirah Garden City micro-community is still forming, and the full amenity picture will depend on how quickly surrounding plots are developed. Buyers who are comfortable with that evolution and prioritise central access over a finished master-plan environment tend to be the best fit for this location.
Things to consider
Trade-offs to weigh
- 50% due at handover: The back-loaded payment structure (50% on completion) means buyers need solid financing or cash reserves ready for Q2–Q3 2026 — plan your mortgage pre-approval timeline accordingly.
- Evolving neighbourhood: Jumeirah Garden City is a developing sub-community; some adjacent plots remain under construction, and the full streetscape may take several years to settle.
- No direct Metro station: While RTA bus routes are available, Al Satwa does not have its own Metro station — residents relying on the Metro will need to use feeder buses to World Trade Centre or Financial Centre stations on the Red Line.
- Urban density: Al Satwa is a dense, mixed-use district. Buyers expecting a villa-community or quiet suburban environment should recalibrate expectations — the appeal here is urban convenience, not low-density living.
- Service charge clarity: Confirm the annual service charge per sqft with Object 1 before exchange, as this affects total holding cost calculations.
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Questions about buying off-plan in Al Satwa?
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Is Al Satwa a freehold area — can any nationality buy here?
Yes. Al Satwa and the Jumeirah Garden City sub-community are designated freehold zones, meaning buyers of any nationality can purchase and hold property with full ownership rights. Object 1's projects here are registered with the Dubai Land Department under the standard freehold framework.
What is the payment plan for Object 1's Al Satwa projects?
All three current Object 1 projects in Al Satwa and Jumeirah Garden City share the same structure: 10% on booking, 40% during construction in scheduled instalments, and 50% on handover (Object 1 price list). This back-loaded plan requires solid financing readiness for the handover stage in 2026.
When is handover scheduled?
Evergr1n House 3 and Evergr1n House 4 at Jumeirah Garden City are both scheduled for handover in Q2 2026. EVERGR1N House 2 at Al Satwa is scheduled for Q3 2026. Both projects are currently under construction (Object 1 project data).
How is my money protected when buying off-plan in Dubai?
Dubai's off-plan framework requires developers to hold buyer payments in a DLD-regulated escrow account. Funds are only released to the developer against verified construction milestones, not upfront. Each off-plan purchase is registered via the Oqood system with the Dubai Land Department from the point of booking, and RERA provides regulatory oversight of the developer and project.
What is the entry price for an off-plan apartment in Al Satwa with Object 1?
The lowest entry point across Object 1's current Al Satwa and Jumeirah Garden City projects is AED 1,098,000 for a 448 sqft studio in Evergr1n House 3, requiring a 10% booking deposit of AED 109,800 (Object 1 price list). Studio options in Evergr1n House 4 start from AED 1,254,871 for a 462 sqft unit.
How does buying off-plan in Al Satwa compare to buying a ready property?
An off-plan purchase lets you enter at today's launch price and spread payments across the construction timeline, with only 10% required upfront. A ready property requires full payment or an immediate mortgage drawdown. The trade-off is that you are buying a unit that does not yet exist — construction risk, potential delays and a period before you can occupy or lease the property are all factors to weigh against the payment flexibility and early-stage pricing of an off-plan purchase.
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