Greenway

TL;DR

Greenway by Emaar Properties is an exclusive off-plan townhouse community within the Emaar South master development, delivering 232 three-storey 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouses across two architectural styles — Classic and Modern — with handover expected in May 2028. Unit sizes: 3BR (3,071–3,092 sqft), 4BR (3,512–3,513 sqft), on land plots ranging from 1,810 sqft to 5,500 sqft. Payment plan: 10% down, 80% during construction, 10% on handover. Each townhouse includes a 2-car garage, maid's room, powder room, walk-in closet, laundry, and terrace. Community amenities: jogging tracks, shared pool, basketball court, BBQ areas, community centre, and mosque. Positioned 10–15 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, Greenway is Emaar's premier townhouse offering in Dubai's fastest-growing aviation and logistics district.

Overview

Greenway is an upscale townhouse development within Emaar South — the master-planned community Emaar Properties is developing adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai South. The project was launched in Q2 2024 and targets the family villa buyer segment, offering generously sized 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses that combine the privacy and space of villa living with the community infrastructure and Emaar brand quality that attracts end-user families and long-term investors.

Emaar South itself is a 23-square-kilometre master development positioned as the residential, commercial, and hospitality anchor for Dubai South — the emirate's southern growth corridor anchored by the DWC airport expansion and the logistics free zones of Al Maktoum. When DWC reaches its projected annual capacity of 160 million passengers (making it the world's largest airport), the surrounding residential community of Emaar South is expected to house the professional workforce that supports the aviation and logistics ecosystem.

Greenway comprises 232 townhouses arranged in a network of residential streets framing green linear parks and a community amenity hub. The townhouses are designed as three-storey structures — garage and utility at ground level, living and kitchen on the first floor, and bedrooms on the second floor — a layout that maximises privacy for bedrooms while creating open, social ground-floor living spaces that open directly onto private rear gardens.

Buyers at Greenway select one of two exterior facade styles:

• Classic: terracotta-accented render, arched window detailing, and warm colour tones inspired by Mediterranean villa architecture
• Modern: clean geometric lines, flat roof sections, and a monochromatic white-and-grey palette for buyers preferring contemporary minimalism

Both styles are internally identical — the design choice is purely aesthetic and applies to the exterior facade, entry door, and landscaping style.

Location & Connectivity

Emaar South is located in Dubai South (formerly Dubai World Central), approximately 35 kilometres south of Downtown Dubai, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Expo City Dubai (the legacy site of Expo 2020 Dubai).

Key distances from Greenway:

• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 10–15 minutes — one of Dubai's most significant DWC proximity advantages
• Expo City Dubai: 15 minutes
• Dubai Marina / JBR: 35 minutes
• Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: 35–40 minutes
• Mall of the Emirates: 30 minutes
• Abu Dhabi: 60 minutes (via Sheikh Zayed Road E11)
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 45 minutes

Primary road access:

• Emirates Road (E611): borders Emaar South's northern edge, connecting north to Dubai city centre and south toward Abu Dhabi
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311): east-west connection
• Al Maktoum International Airport access roads: direct connectivity via the airport ring road

The UAE's largest infrastructure investment — the DWC airport expansion (USD 35 billion committed) — is actively underway, with the first phase of expanded terminal capacity scheduled to open within the coming years. The airport's growth trajectory will drive employment into the hundreds of thousands across aviation, logistics, hospitality, and retail — all generating residential demand within the Emaar South catchment area.

Emaar South is also adjacent to the Emaar South Golf Course — an 18-hole championship golf course already operational within the master community — giving Greenway residents immediate access to one of Dubai's premier golf facilities.

Architecture & Unit Design

Greenway's townhouses are three-storey structures on individual freehold plots of 1,810–5,500 sqft, providing private gardens, dedicated parking, and the vertical privacy separation between living and sleeping areas that families prize.

3-Bedroom Townhouses (3,071–3,092 sqft built area):

Ground Floor:

• Double carport/garage (2 dedicated car spaces)
• Utility/store room
• Maid's room with bathroom
• Powder room for guests
• Covered rear terrace accessing private garden

First Floor:

• Open-plan family living room with double-height window
• Formal dining room
• Fully fitted kitchen with premium cabinetry and European appliances
• Laundry room
• Access to balcony/terrace overlooking garden

Second Floor:

• Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
• Two additional bedrooms
• Shared family bathroom
• Storeroom

Private rear garden sized per plot allocation (from 1,810 sqft total plot).

4-Bedroom Townhouses (3,512–3,513 sqft built area):

• Same three-floor structure with extended first-floor plate
• Ground: double garage, larger maid's room suite, powder room, expanded storage
• First: expanded living/dining, kitchen with island, second balcony/terrace
• Second: master with walk-in and en-suite, three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, storeroom
• Largest garden plots in the community

All townhouses are delivered with Emaar's premium residential specification: marble-effect flooring in living areas, fitted wardrobes, custom kitchen cabinetry with stone worktops, branded bathroom fixtures, central air-conditioning, and smart home connectivity infrastructure.

Amenities

Greenway's community amenity programme is distributed across the community's central spine and residential streets:

Active Recreation:

• Jogging tracks — tree-shaded pedestrian paths looping through the linear park system
• Basketball court — full-size multi-use court for basketball, volleyball, or informal sports
• Cycling paths connecting Greenway to the wider Emaar South community trails

Leisure:

• Shared swimming pool — temperature-controlled community pool with sun deck and loungers
• Children's play areas — multiple age-appropriate play structures within community parks
• BBQ area — dedicated outdoor entertaining zone with built-in grills and covered seating

Community:

• Community Centre — a residents' hub for events, gatherings, and communal services
• Mosque / Prayer Room — a dedicated place of worship within walking distance
• Landscaped linear parks — the green spine connecting all Greenway townhouses to community facilities

Emaar South Community (Broader Access):

• 18-Hole Golf Course — Emaar South Golf Course, a championship layout within the master community
• Golf Club House — restaurant, pro shop, and event facilities
• Retail and F&B strip — community retail within Emaar South
• Emaar South Pavilion — community market and event space

Payment Plan & Investment Analysis

Greenway's payment structure is heavily front-loaded during construction:

• 10% on booking (down payment)
• 80% during construction (milestone installments through to Q2 2028)
• 10% on handover (May 2028)

This 10/80/10 plan is typical of Emaar's premium off-plan releases — the low 10% handover balance enables buyers to mortgage the final payment immediately upon completion.

Emaar South Rental Market (Projected at 2028 Delivery):

Capital appreciation drivers:

• DWC airport expansion (Phase 1 target: 26.5 million passengers; long-term: 160 million) creates sustained residential demand growth
• Expo City Dubai's post-Expo legacy as a business/events district continues to drive employment and residential absorption
• Freehold ownership for all nationalities

Why Greenway Stands Out in Emaar South

1. Golf Course Community: Greenway's position within the Emaar South Golf Course community means residents live in a golf-adjacent neighbourhood with green corridors, mature tree planting, and course-view opportunities — a lifestyle attribute that commands premium in global residential markets.
2. Classic vs. Modern Facade Choice: Offering buyers a genuine exterior design choice (not just colour variants) is unusual in Dubai's off-plan market and appeals to buyers who want their home to reflect their personal aesthetic.
3. DWC Airport 10–15 Minutes: As DWC becomes Dubai's primary international airport (a multi-decade process), the proximity of Greenway townhouses to the airport will increasingly drive demand from airline executives, aviation professionals, and logistics industry leaders requiring rapid airport access.
4. 232 Units — Cohesive Community Scale: At 232 townhouses, Greenway is large enough to sustain meaningful community infrastructure (golf course, community centre) but boutique enough to feel cohesive — superior to sprawling 1,000+ unit villa communities where anonymity and management complexity reduce community quality.

Summary

May 2028 handover, 10/80/10 payment plan. 2-car garage, maid's room, walk-in closet, laundry. Community pool, jogging tracks, basketball court, BBQ, community centre, mosque. Adjacent to Emaar South Golf Course. 10–15 min to DWC airport, 15 min to Expo City Dubai. Freehold, UAE Golden Visa eligible. Emaar's flagship townhouse release in Dubai South.