Adil Raza Khan | March 29, 2025
Dubai waterfront communities are in huge demand, and if Emaar develops it, the popularity will be at another level. The 73 Billion worth Emaar Oasis is the latest development offering luxury housing units with great facilities and quick access to key areas of the city.
The Oasis by Emaar is a premium off-plan property community with several water bodies and lush greenery.
7000 villas (even larger residential units like Mansions or villas are planned across 100 million square feet of total land area.
Launch and Vision
Officially launching on June 13, 2023, the community was presented at the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa during a big occasion. Designed by Emaar Properties, this ultra-luxury neighbourhood seeks to redefine elegant Dubai life. The project is meant to appeal to high-end consumers looking for resort-style conveniences, elegance, and solitude inside a well-chosen setting. Emaar's premium residential portfolio underwent a major expansion with the introduction, clearly focused on delivering quality.
Comprising approximately 7,000 residential units including villas and mansions, the Emaar Oasis masterplan concept covers a massive 100 million sq. ft. Surprisingly, 25% of all the land is set aside for water canals, lakes, and green areas, therefore providing a calm and revitalising living place. Along with stores, schools, mosques, and leisure facilities improving the self-sustained way of life, the community also features Designed by internationally well-known architects, every cluster of houses combines modern architecture with naturally inspired patterns.
Direct access to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Road and the planned Al Khail Road extension allow the Emaar Oasis location to provide flawless connectivity to important areas of Dubai. Nestled next to important centres like Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, inhabitants value simplicity and uniqueness. Depending on the sub-project, the neighbourhood will be created in phases with completion dates between mid-2028 and mid-2029. The project looks to be a landmark location in Dubai's real estate scene, with great infrastructure and first-rate lifestyle options.
It is clear by now that this community is not a villa project in itself but a 100 million sq ft waterfront luxury community housing several villa projects.
The same way, there cannot be a single Down payment percentage quote. You need to be the rightful owner of one of the villas of any villa project that is here at the Oasis, right? Got our point.
The Palmiera project will also have Palmiera 2 and Palmiera 3 as its extended projects. You will have more villa choices under the Palmiera project.
This project is one of the finest waterfront villa-exclusive communities ideal for sophisticated elite families in Dubai. The hallmark here is their vast spaciousness. 25% of the 100 million sq ft area is dedicated for canals, lakes, swimmable lagoons, green plantations and lifestyle amenities.
75% of 100 million sq ft will house only 7,000 residences! How spacious the community and the villas here are, you can do the calculation. We can help you understand better if you wish!
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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Before we tell you about Meraas Solaya at La Mer, a new waterfront launch in Dubai, let us tell you something fascinating first!
Did you know – the Dubai ultra-luxury real estate market has surged more than 147% in value since 2020? As of the first half of 2025 – $2.6 billion worth of properties priced above AED 36 million were sold. This clearly indicates the booming interest in exclusive beach living in the city.
Within such impressive development, Meraas Solaya at La Mer Dubai is positioned to be among the most highly anticipated luxury property releases of 2025, transforming the definition of the coastal style and contemporary lifestyle in Jumeirah 1.
Developed by Meraas, one of Dubai's most recognised and design-oriented developers, this luxury residential project offers 234 limited residences in nine low-rise buildings.
Be it a lifestyle buyer or an investor who wants high capital appreciation in the long run, Solaya offers a rare chance in the luxury property market of Dubai.
This guide at APIL Properties Dubai provides verified project details, updated price ranges, official payment plans, and an in-depth market analysis of Solaya at La Mer. It also offers the opportunity to download Solaya Brochure exclusively!