Waha Living by Al Yakka at Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai

Waha Living by Al Yakka is a boutique off-plan apartment building project in Jumeirah Garden City (Al Satwa), one of the fastest-growing central business districts in Dubai. Offered by SBK Properties / Al Yakka Developers LLC, the project serves the needs of residents and investors who want a practical city base and easy access to workspaces, lifestyle amenities, and reliable transport connections. Waha Living focuses on the format of apartments that meet the most common demand for central Dubai, offering studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a small development with only 71 units.

The building itself is a compact mid-rise building that appears as a G + 2P + 8 (+R) structure. This size and layout should match the urban context of the project and avoid overwhelming the project’s residents with too many shared living areas or a busy building experience. With its compact size, Waha Living benefits from a calmer more sustainable rhythm of day-to-day life that is less associated with the high-density and shared living patterns that are characteristic of high-rise buildings in areas with less regulation. The completion date for the project is Q1 2026, with the project’s specific handover date set for 30 March 2026.

Waha Living has prioritized everyday practicality in its design and features. The project’s amenity concept focuses on wellness facilities that allow residents to relax and unwind while also creating spaces that they are likely to use in their real-life routines. Residents can enjoy a swimming pool and a separate kid’s pool, a multi-gym, an elevated garden, a sun deck, and a viewing deck that create a variety of spaces that provide an opportunity to unwind after work or catch up with family or friends over the weekend. The presence of a kids’ play area also prioritizes families who want the convenience of an urban lifestyle. Relaxing areas with seating also provide a suitable space for residents to enjoy their shared areas.

Waha Living presents a variety of apartments that match the project’s everyday practicality. From compact studios that serve a variety of purposes, the project also provides a clear ladder of space options that allow residents to stay within the project’s boundaries as their needs change over time. Studios, which serve as an entry-level purchase, can be found in a range of square foot sizes, ranging from 371.68 to 418.93 sqft (34.53–38.92 m²), making them an ideal for professionals, first-time home buyers, and investors looking for proximity to the city’s central business district but also wanting to save money on rent or resale costs. Waha Living also offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that meet a range of different needs. The smallest one-bedroom apartment is 683.29 sqft (63.48 m²), while more expansive options can be found within the same floor plan. The smallest two-bedroom apartment can be found in an area of 1,090.06 sqft (101.27 m²), while the most extensive two-bedroom apartment can accommodate all sorts of buyers looking for a practical space with an area of up to 1,384.99 sqft (128.67 m²).

Waha Living features a premium central pricing strategy that prioritizes affordability for prospective buyers looking to acquire an apartment in one of Dubai’s most central neighborhoods. Prices in Waha Living start at around 951 300 AED (~259 000 $) for studios, with one-bedroom apartments priced at around 1 527 200 AED (~415 800 $), and two-bedroom apartments priced at around 2 221 200 AED (~604 800 $). The minimum entry purchase price is around 951,300 AED (~259 000 $), making studios the most affordable entry point for prospective investors.

Purchase terms for prospective buyers allow investors to acquire a property in a prime central location. Waha Living is available to prospective buyers that are willing to pay a down payment. The payment plan for investors allows buyers to pay 40% of the property’s value before completion. The remaining 60% can be paid after completion in installments over a specified period. The 40/60 payment structure allows prospective buyers to avoid the costs of paying for their property before completion and limits the financial burden placed on prospective buyers who may have constraints on their financial resources. The payment structure can also benefit prospective investors who may want to limit their payment commitments to specific periods after completion. Prospective buyers will need to pay 4% of the sale price in addition to other fees when they complete their purchase.

Ideally located in one of Dubai’s central neighborhoods, Jumeirah Garden City (Al Satwa) connects its residents to some of the city’s most important business districts and lifestyle amenities. World Trade Centre Metro Station is only a ten-minute walk away from Waha Living. Walking distances to key central business districts provide residents with easy access to public transport without relying on their private vehicles to commute to go about their day.

Waha Living is only a short drive away from some of the city’s most prominent attractions. City Walk shopping mall is only a five-minute drive from the project, allowing future residents to enjoy a curated shopping and lifestyle experience in a pedestrian-friendly setting with plenty of cafes and food options. Other prominent attractions include Downtown Dubai and its iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, as well as the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre), which attracts professionals looking to be located at the heart of Dubai’s business districts. The Museum of the Future, which has become a recent tourist destination along Sheikh Zayed Road, is also only a ten to fifteen-minute drive away from Waha Living.

For prospective buyers who need to balance their work commitments with a vacation home or investment properties, La Mer Beach is only a ten to fifteen-minute drive away from the project. La Mer offers a relaxing coastal area with beaches that can be reached during the weekend or after work. Finally, for prospective buyers who rely on air transportation to conduct their business in Dubai or international markets, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is only a twenty-minute drive away from Waha Living. Jumeirah Garden City (Al Satwa) is a functional, urban area that combines the heart of the action with a lived-in quality. It is perfect for those who want flexibility and accessibility, both within walking distance and a quick drive to the rest of the city. From working, running errands, to relaxing and socializing, this area allows for access to all of the different ‘hubs’ across the city: office districts, shopping malls, and beachside relaxation spots. This accessibility makes it easy to maintain an active lifestyle for those who might also travel frequently for work, but also a great solution for couples or even small families looking to simplify the transport aspect of their lives.

Overall, this area is much more “city-centric” compared to more suburban areas, and therefore attracts a similar clientele who prefer to remain in the heart of established cities with easy access to all of the best spots. From working during the week to enjoying and exploring further on the weekends, this area is both functional Monday through Friday, and a great spot to come in and enjoy on Saturday and Sundays.

Waha Living checks two boxes that most potential long-term and stable developments in the area tend to include: establishing itself in a sought-after, central area, yet still maintaining a relatively small and intimate project with regards to the number and variety of units. Other nearby projects can easily be in the tens of thousands for square foot area, but Waha Living’s totals out to be significantly lower. The fact that this development is also located in a highly sought-after district that is also walking distance to the prestigious DIFC, Downtown area, and City Walk areas should quickly appeal to potential buyers looking for a more moderate sized project that allows for easy access to so many other important areas across the city. Professionals looking to remain in central Dubai will love being just minutes’ away from DIFC, while couples looking for an urban lifestyle but with a convenient location from where to explore some of the city’s beaches, restaurant options, and shopping districts will also enjoy easy-to-manage lifestyles with plenty of options for day to day activities. Small families looking for a relaxing community will enjoy the limited availability of the two-bedroom unit options, while those looking to buy and hold/rent out units will enjoy the unit layout, functionality, and access to public transportation options.

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