Arsenal East Development

## Arsenal East Development — Precision and Power in UAE Real Estate | Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Developer | Arsenal East Development | | Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | | Brand Philosophy | Arsenal-strength precision; East-meets-West cultural fusion | | Market Segment | Residential and mixed-use development — mid-to-premium | | Development Philosophy | Powerful design, precision execution, East-West investment appeal | | Regulatory Status | RERA-registered, Dubai Land Department approved | | Target Buyers | International buyers, UAE professionals, Asian and European investors | | Core Locations | Dubai freehold zones — Business Bay, JVC, Jumeirah | ### Arsenal East Development — The Strength to Build, The Precision to Excel Arsenal East Development draws its identity from two powerful concepts: the "arsenal" — the repository of tools, skills, and resources assembled for decisive action; and "East" — the Eastern cultures, investors, and design sensibilities that increasingly shape Dubai's most sophisticated residential market. Together, they describe a developer that has assembled a full arsenal of development capabilities to serve the East-West investor community that has made Dubai the world's most internationalized real estate market. The developer's founding team reflects this East-West synthesis: UAE and GCC market experience combined with deep relationships in India, Pakistan, China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia's rapidly growing high-net-worth investor communities. These relationships are not merely marketing channels — they reflect genuine cultural understanding of what Asian buyers prioritise in UAE residential investment: solid structural quality, conservative financial underwriting, school proximity, community social infrastructure, and the trust frameworks that distinguish accountable development from speculative promotion. Arsenal East's "arsenal" of development capabilities includes site identification and acquisition expertise, structural engineering oversight, construction management, interior design, sales and marketing, property management, and investor relations. This vertically integrated capability means the group can control quality across the entire development lifecycle — from land due diligence to post-handover building management — rather than delegating key functions to contractors whose incentives diverge from buyer interests. ### The East-West Investment Appeal **For Asian Investors** Dubai's zero-income tax, zero-capital-gains-tax environment provides a regulatory advantage that resonates strongly with Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, and Southeast Asian investors from countries with significant property taxation. The UAE Golden Visa for AED 2M+ property purchases provides a residency pathway that is particularly attractive for families with education-age children (access to Dubai's British, American, and IB curriculum international schools) or elderly parents (access to UAE's world-class healthcare at international treatment standards). Arsenal East's bilingual sales and investor relations (English, Hindi/Urdu, Mandarin, and Arabic) eliminate the information barriers that often prevent Asian investors from accessing UAE real estate opportunities they are otherwise well-positioned to capitalise on. **For European and Western Investors** Arsenal East's western business culture competencies — RICS-aligned investment underwriting, IAS-compliant financial reporting, and governance documentation formatted to institutional investor standards — make it a credible partner for European family offices and sophisticated individual investors who demand rigorous financial analysis alongside market enthusiasm. ### Development Quality **Structural Engineering:** Arsenal East engages structural engineers with both UAE and international (IStructE or equivalent) qualifications — ensuring that structural design is reviewed against both UAE code requirements and international best practice. Post-tensioned flat slab construction on G+10+ buildings; 50-year design life; marine-grade concrete in coastal and below-grade applications. **Waterproofing:** - Below-grade: Crystalline admixture + hot-applied bituminous membrane + drainage board - Balconies/terraces: Liquid polyurethane (10-year guarantee) - Rooftop: TPO white membrane (25-year design life) - Flood test on all horizontal waterproofed surfaces pre-finishing **Acoustic Performance (STC 55+):** - Dual-leaf blockwork party walls with 65mm mineral wool cavity — STC 57+ - 22mm acoustic underlay beneath 65mm floating screed — Impact Ln,w ≤ 47dB - Resilient channel double plasterboard ceilings - 8/16Ar/6mm low-E double glazed; thermally broken — Rw 38+ - Post-construction acoustic testing; results in handover documentation **Interior — Standard:** - 1,000×600mm large-format rectified porcelain throughout - Engineered oak (10mm × 125mm) in bedrooms - Kitchen: Handleless cabinetry; 28mm quartz; Bosch/Siemens integrated appliances - Bathrooms: Grohe thermostatic; Duravit wall-hung WC; underfloor heating (master) - Smart home: Lutron lighting; smart climate; video intercom with app **Interior — Premium:** - Calacatta marble or 1,200×600mm bookmatched stone - Miele integrated suite; 30mm quartz; custom Italian joinery - Hansgrohe Axor thermostatic; freestanding bath; heated floor - Crestron whole-home automation ### Amenity Deck | Amenity | Arsenal East Standard | |---|---| | Pool | 25m heated infinity | | Gymnasium | Technogym Artis 280sqm; sauna; steam | | Yoga Studio | 60sqm; sprung floor; monthly classes | | Co-Working | 18 seats; 1Gbps fibre; boardroom | | Residents' Lounge | Curated; event hosting | | Children's Zone | Indoor/outdoor; STEM room | | Concierge | 18-hour staffed; multilingual | | Rooftop Terrace | BBQ; fire table; city views | ### Drive Times — Arsenal East Project Zones | Destination | Drive Time | |---|---| | Downtown Dubai | 10–20 min | | DIFC | 8–18 min | | Dubai International Airport | 18–28 min | | Mall of the Emirates | 12–20 min | | Dubai Marina | 12–20 min | | Abu Dhabi | 80 min | ### Investment Returns | Metric | Arsenal East Target | Dubai Premium Average | |---|---|---| | Gross Yield (1BR) | 7.5–9.5% | 6.5–8.5% | | Gross Yield (2BR) | 6.5–8.5% | 6.0–8.0% | | 5-Year Capital Appreciation | 40–60% | 35–55% | | Occupancy | 90–95% | 85–93% | | Asian Buyer Proportion | 40–55% | 25–35% | ### Asian Buyer Services - Full Hindi/Urdu, Mandarin, and Arabic language sales materials and documentation - UAE Golden Visa coordination for properties at AED 2M+ - Sharia-compliant financing through Emirates Islamic, ADIB, and DIB - South Asian legal firm referrals for buyers wanting familiar legal oversight - Indian/Pakistani national NRI (Non-Resident Indian/Pakistani) mortgage coordination - Chinese buyer SWIFT transfer and exchange documentation assistance - Annual investor update events in Dubai, Mumbai, Karachi, Beijing, and Singapore ### Sustainability - LEED Silver / Al Sa'fat Silver minimum - High-performance glazing: SHGC ≤ 0.28; low-E - VRF air conditioning; individual unit sub-metering - LED + DALI; occupancy sensing - EV charging: 100% of bays - Solar PV: 200–280kWp; 18–25% common area electricity - Water: 40% reduction; drip irrigation - Construction waste: 70%+ recycling ### FAQ — Arsenal East Development **Q: What does "Arsenal East" signify about the company's positioning?** A: "Arsenal" = the complete set of development capabilities assembled for decisive, quality execution. "East" = the developer's specific expertise in serving East Asian and South Asian investor communities that represent a growing force in UAE real estate. Together: a developer that brings full development strength to Dubai's most international buyer community. **Q: What languages does Arsenal East operate in?** A: English, Hindi/Urdu, Mandarin, and Arabic — covering the majority of Arsenal East's target investor demographic. **Q: Does Arsenal East assist with UAE Golden Visa applications?** A: Yes — comprehensive Golden Visa coordination for all properties at AED 2M+, including documentation preparation and GDRFA/ICP liaison. **Q: What is the service charge?** A: AED 14–18 per sqft annually (RERA-registered, audited). Capital expenditure reserves from year one. **Q: Does Arsenal East provide post-handover management?** A: Full property management including tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and multilingual resident communication. Arsenal East Development — where East meets West in Dubai's most dynamic real estate market, with an arsenal of development capability that delivers quality, trust, and returns for investors from Mumbai to Manchester and Beijing to Berlin.

DLD-backed market evidence. Sample quality: medium.