Calgary Properties

Calgary Properties brings the frontier spirit, practical excellence, and long-term value orientation of Canada's most dynamic city to Dubai real estate — developing residential properties that combine the architectural openness, build quality, and liveable space standards that investors and residents from quality housing markets recognise as genuine rather than merely claimed.

TL;DR Snapshot

| Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Developer | Calgary Properties | | Inspiration | Calgary, Alberta — Canada's frontier city: pragmatic excellence, open landscape, quality of life | | Philosophy | North American liveability standards applied to Dubai residential development | | Market Focus | Dubai mid-market residential — generous proportions, quality specification | | Design Language | Open-plan living, natural light maximisation, generous spatial standards | | Target Buyer | North American and internationally mobile investors; liveability-focused owner-occupiers | | Gross Yield Range | 7.5–9.5% | | Differentiator | Genuinely generous unit sizing and open-plan layouts versus cramped Dubai generic |

The Calgary Inspiration: Wide Horizons, Quality Life

Calgary, Alberta — nestled at the edge of the Canadian prairies with the Rocky Mountain wall visible to the west — is defined by openness. Wide roads, big skies, generous lot sizes, and a built environment that reflects the abundance of space and the pragmatic excellence of Canadian construction standards. It is a city that does things properly: well-insulated buildings, generous rooms, quality materials, and infrastructure maintained to high standards.

Calgary Properties brings this ethos to Dubai. In a market where unit sizes have compressed dramatically and where "spacious" is routinely applied to apartments that would be described as small in any Western residential market, Calgary develops properties with genuinely generous proportions — real bedrooms, proper dining rooms, and balconies you can actually use as outdoor living space.

The developer targets the large segment of Dubai's international population — North American, Australian, British, Northern European — who experience genuine cognitive dissonance between Dubai's cost of living and the cramped units that the market often delivers. These buyers know what a good home feels like and will pay a modest premium to get it.

Design Standards: North American Space, Dubai Specification

The Spatial Generosity Standard: Calgary's floor plan development is guided by North American residential space standards — the benchmark for liveability in the developer's reference markets:

• Living/dining areas sized for real entertainment hosting — 400+ sqft in a 1BR unit
• Bedrooms with genuine king-bed capacity plus beside access plus wardrobe space — 180+ sqft
• Kitchens with workspace, storage, and movement clearance — not galley strips
• Bathrooms with turning room and counter space — not just fitting compliance minimums
• Balconies with dining furniture capacity — minimum 2.8m depth throughout

Residential Specification:

| Element | Calgary Standard | |---|---| | Living Flooring | Large-format Italian porcelain — 80×80cm or plank format in warm tones | | Bedroom Flooring | Engineered timber — wide plank in oak or walnut | | Kitchen Design | Full-depth cabinetry with pantry provision; stone or engineered stone worktop; integrated appliances | | Appliances | Premium European integrated — Bosch, AEG, or equivalent; full suite | | Master Bathroom | Walk-in shower or freestanding bath option; full tile; quality tapware | | Secondary Bathrooms | Full tile; quality fixtures throughout | | Wardrobes | Walk-in closet in master; fitted secondary wardrobes | | Ceiling Height | 3.0m in living areas — open, airy | | Balcony | 2.8m minimum — genuine outdoor room | | Storage | Generous in-unit storage — utility room or generous hallway storage provision | | Smart Home | Climate, lighting, and security app integration |

Amenity: Active Lifestyle Focus

Calgary's amenity programme reflects the active outdoor lifestyle culture of its inspiration city:

| Amenity | Calgary Specification | |---|---| | Pool | Generous main pool; lap lanes; quality pool deck; premium loungers | | Gym | Active lifestyle-focused fitness centre — cardio, strength, functional training; sports floor | | Multi-Sport Court | Basketball/pickleball court or equivalent — active sport within building | | Cycling Infrastructure | Secured bicycle storage; maintenance station; mapped cycling routes | | Rooftop Terrace | Open rooftop social deck with views, BBQ, outdoor seating, and event space | | Wellness Room | Sauna and steam; stretching and yoga studio | | Co-Working Hub | Professional work studio — quality connectivity and focused environment | | Lobby Lounge | Quality arrival experience; 24-hour concierge | | Children's Playground | Active outdoor play equipment — generous, safe, well-maintained | | EV Charging | All parking spaces EV-ready |

The multi-sport court and enhanced cycling infrastructure reflect the active lifestyle priorities that North American and Australian residents consistently rank as top-5 amenity preferences.

Investment Returns: Space Sells

Why Generous Proportions Yield Better Returns: Dubai's rental market has demonstrated that genuine space — real bedrooms, real living rooms, real balconies — commands a measurable premium over cramped equivalents at similar price points:

| Factor | Calgary Advantage | |---|---| | Target tenant pool | North American, Australian, British expats — will pay premium for adequate space | | Rental pricing | Genuine space commands 12–18% premium over cramped zone equivalents | | Tenant retention | Quality tenants in genuinely spacious homes stay significantly longer | | Secondary market | Space is the most durable value attribute — never goes out of fashion | | Corporate lettings | Companies accommodating executives specify minimum space standards |

Yield Analysis (Dubai mid-market zones, 2024):

| Format | Size Range | Price Range | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | |---|---|---|---|---| | Studio (480–580 sqft) | Generous | AED 540K–710K | AED 47K–63K | 8.6–8.9% | | 1BR (800–1,000 sqft) | True 1BR | AED 850K–1.15M | AED 73K–98K | 8.4–8.6% | | 2BR (1,200–1,500 sqft) | Proper 2BR | AED 1.5M–2.05M | AED 126K–168K | 8.2–8.4% | | 3BR (1,700–2,200 sqft) | Family sized | AED 2.3M–3.2M | AED 184K–255K | 7.9–8.1% |

5-Year Return Illustration (2BR, AED 1,750,000):

• Annual rental income: AED 144,000 (gross, 8.2%)
• 5-year cumulative rental: ~AED 776,000
• Capital appreciation at 7.5% p.a.: AED 1,750,000 → AED 2,512,000
• 5-year total return: ~AED 1,538,000 (~88% of purchase price, unlevered)

These figures are illustrative and depend on actual market conditions, occupancy, and financing.

Target Resident: The Space-Motivated Professional

Calgary Properties particularly appeals to residents from markets where generous space standards are the norm:

| Resident Profile | Space Standard Reference | Tenancy | |---|---|---| | Canadian expatriates | Largest average home sizes globally | 2–3 years | | American professionals | Single-family and large condo standards | 2–3 years | | Australian expatriates | Highest per-capita home size globally | 2–3 years | | British families | Suburban house standard expectation | 3+ years | | Quality-motivated families | Any nationality prioritising child bedroom space | 3+ years |

Connectivity

| Destination | Drive Time (representative) | |---|---| | Dubai Marina / JBR | 12–18 min | | Mall of the Emirates | 10–14 min | | Downtown Dubai | 18–24 min | | Business Bay / DIFC | 18–24 min | | Dubai Hills Mall | 8–12 min | | Dubai International Airport | 27–33 min | | Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) | 25–30 min | | Expo City Dubai | 18–22 min |

Sustainability: Canadian Environmental Standards

Calgary Properties applies the environmental expectations of its inspiration market:

• Building energy performance targeting Canadian National Energy Code equivalency
• High-performance thermal insulation in walls, roof, and slab — minimising cooling load
• Triple-coated high-performance glazing — solar heat gain optimised for Dubai
• Natural ventilation strategy in common areas reducing mechanical handling requirement
• 100% LED throughout with occupancy and daylight sensors
• EV charging at all parking spaces — standard in Canada by regulation
• Greywater recycling and water-efficient fixtures throughout

FAQ: Calgary Properties

Q: Why is generous space important in Dubai when many residents are single professionals? A: The demographic is shifting. Dubai's long-term population increasingly includes families, couples, and established professionals who make medium-to-long-term commitments to UAE life and who want genuine home environments rather than temporary compact accommodation. The corporate tenant market specifically requires genuine bedroom sizes and proper living room proportions. Space quality is the single most durable rental premium driver.

Q: Are units genuinely larger or just marketed as generous? A: Net internal areas are disclosed in the SPA at measurement. Calgary's unit size commitments are contractual. The spatial generosity claim refers to specific minimum room dimensions (master bedroom minimum 200 sqft, living area minimum 350 sqft in a 1BR) specified in the design and contract documentation — not marketing language.

Q: Can international buyers purchase? A: Yes. Calgary Properties projects in Dubai freehold zones are open to all nationalities. UAE investor visa from AED 750,000.

Q: What payment plans are available? A: Standard off-plan structure: 20–30% at booking, milestone payments through construction, 30–40% at handover. Post-handover plans available on selected units. RERA escrow compliance throughout.