Crestlane at City Walk

Infinity pools, beach-style pools, water cinema, yoga studios, tennis/squash/basketball courts, meditation zones, and BBQ areas complement the direct City Walk promenade frontage, 5-minute proximity to Downtown Dubai, and Meraas' reputation as Dubai's most design-literate master developer.

Overview

Crestlane at City Walk is the latest residential phase within the City Walk master community developed by Meraas — one of Dubai's most respected and design-forward developers, responsible for creating some of the UAE's most successful lifestyle destinations including City Walk itself, La Mer, Bluewaters, The Beach at JBR, and Boxpark. Launched in 2025 with October 2028 handover, Crestlane adds 394 premium apartments across four low-rise buildings to the already fully activated City Walk neighborhood.

City Walk is Dubai's premier European-inspired urban lifestyle district — a pedestrian-first, open-air street environment with premium boutique retail, fine dining, café culture, street art, and design-conscious architecture built around walkable alleyways and promenades rather than enclosed mall corridors. It is the Dubai address most associated with a sophisticated, design-literate lifestyle — appealing to young professionals, creatives, and established families who want urban vibrancy within a curated, aesthetically intentional environment.

Crestlane's four buildings — ranging from 10 to 12 floors — maintain City Walk's characteristically low-rise, human-scale building profile rather than introducing high-rise towers. This architectural decision preserves the community's intimate neighborhood feel and ensures Crestlane residents live within the City Walk environment rather than above it.

All units are freehold title, registered with the Dubai Land Department, available to any nationality.

Location & Connectivity

City Walk is situated in the Al Wasl district — one of Dubai's most central and coveted residential zones — positioned directly off Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Safa Road in Jumeirah, equidistant between Downtown Dubai and the Jumeirah Beach coastline.

Key distances from Crestlane at City Walk:

• City Walk promenade (shops, restaurants, cafés): Direct frontage — on the doorstep
• Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai's largest indoor entertainment venue): Within City Walk, ~2–3 minutes walk
• Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: ~5 km (5–7 minutes by car)
• Dubai Mall: ~6 km (8–10 minutes)
• DIFC: ~6 km (8–10 minutes)
• Business Bay: ~5 km (7–8 minutes)
• La Mer beachfront: ~6 km (8–10 minutes)
• Jumeirah Public Beach: ~8 km (12 minutes)
• Mall of the Emirates: ~12 km (15 minutes)
• Dubai Marina / JBR: ~18 km (20 minutes)
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): ~22 km (20–25 minutes)
• Abu Dhabi: ~145 km (~90 minutes)

Metro & Transport:

• Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line): ~5 km (~10 minutes by car)
• Safa Metro Station (Green Line — planned): Expected to improve connectivity
• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): 3 minutes by car

City Walk's dual positioning — 5 minutes from Downtown's corporate and tourist infrastructure, 8–10 minutes from Jumeirah's beach and residential lifestyle — creates a rare urban centrality that most Dubai addresses cannot replicate.

Architecture & Unit Design

Crestlane comprises four residential buildings of 10–12 floors each — deliberately low-rise to maintain City Walk's human-scale urban character — with architecture defined by minimalist contemporary design, clean geometric lines, and large glazed façades that frame City Walk's streetscape and community landscape.

Unit Portfolio (394 total):

| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | |---|---|---| | 4-Bedroom Apartment | ~3,500–4,819 sq ft | Premium pricing |

Design Features:

• Vastu-compliant layouts — buildings oriented to face northeast, a growing preference among South Asian and globally design-conscious buyers
• Floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout
• Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen layouts
• Large private balconies with pool and landscaped greenery views
• Premium kitchen specifications with European appliances
• Spa-quality bathrooms with designer fittings
• Built-in wardrobes in all bedrooms
• Central air conditioning
• Covered parking allocation

4-Bedroom Duplexes (Most Exclusive Configuration):

• Two-floor layouts across 4,819 sq ft
• Multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Double-height or expanded living areas

Payment Plan

| Milestone | Payment | Cumulative | |---|---|---| | Down Payment | 20% | 20% | | During Construction | 55% (installments) | 75% | | On Handover (October 2028) | 25% | 100% |

The 20/55/25 framework reflects Meraas' standard payment structure for premium City Walk residential phases — front-loaded during construction with a 25% completion payment at October 2028 handover.

Amenities & Facilities

Aquatic & Water Features:

• Infinity edge swimming pools
• Beach-style entry pools
• Cascading water features throughout the community landscape

Fitness & Sport:

• Fully equipped fitness centers (indoor)
• Outdoor gymnasium and fitness stations
• Yoga studios
• Jogging tracks integrated into the landscaping
• Tennis court
• Squash court
• Basketball court

Wellness & Social:

• Meditation zones — dedicated outdoor tranquility spaces
• BBQ areas with outdoor dining
• Water cinema — an open-air or poolside cinema experience unique in Dubai residential communities
• Event halls for community events and private functions
• Children's play areas

Work & Community:

• Collaborative workspaces / co-working areas
• Community gathering spaces

City Walk Community Amenities (Immediately Adjacent): Residents live within City Walk's activated neighborhood — a 7-million-sq-ft mixed-use development — providing immediate access to:

• 80+ retail brands (flagship boutiques and international chains)
• 50+ dining and café concepts (casual to fine dining)
• Coca-Cola Arena: 17,000-seat international-standard entertainment venue
• Designated cycling tracks
• Street art installations and design gardens
• Green spaces and urban parks
• Regular community events and farmers' markets

Investment Analysis

City Walk has consistently proven to be one of Dubai's most liquid and in-demand residential addresses, supported by Meraas' track record of creating highly desirable communities with above-average resale and rental performance.

Capital Appreciation:

• New Meraas phases in City Walk have historically launched at below-market pricing with rapid appreciation once the development completes and community activation increases
• Crestlane's October 2028 completion window positions buyers to capture the appreciation cycle between launch (2025) and delivery

Meraas Developer Trust:

• Meraas is owned by Dubai Holding, the investment vehicle of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — providing the highest-level developer backing available in the UAE
• 100% on-time delivery track record across City Walk phases

Why Crestlane Stands Out

1. The City Walk Address. City Walk is the only district in Dubai that replicates the European pedestrian neighborhood experience — with walkable retail, café culture, and street life — at a central Dubai location. No other Dubai community offers this combination.

2. Water Cinema. An outdoor water cinema is an extraordinary amenity — an open-air screening experience over or adjacent to water that creates a distinctly luxury lifestyle moment unique among Dubai residential developments.

3. Vastu-Compliant Design. The northeast orientation and vastu compliance reflects Meraas' deliberate targeting of South Asian HNWI buyers — a rapidly growing segment of Dubai's luxury residential market — and adds design intentionality that differentiates Crestlane from standard residential product.

4. Four Buildings = Varied Community. Four buildings of 10–12 floors each creates a neighborhood of buildings rather than a single tower — enabling residents to form genuine community connections and providing architectural variety within the development.

5. Tennis + Squash + Basketball. Most Dubai apartment developments offer pool and gym. Crestlane adds three sporting courts — reflecting a lifestyle amenity depth that appeals to active families and young professionals.

**6. There is virtually no comparable product available in this format at this location.

7. Meraas / Dubai Holding Ownership. Developer risk is essentially zero — Meraas is a government-backed developer with direct ownership by Sheikh Mohammed's investment vehicle. Every Meraas project in City Walk has been completed as promised.

Summary

Infinity pools, beach-style pools, water cinema, yoga studios, tennis/squash/basketball courts, meditation zones, and BBQ areas surround the low-rise buildings, while direct access to City Walk's 50+ dining concepts, 80+ boutique retailers, and the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena creates a pedestrian lifestyle unique in Dubai.