What New Residential Developments Are Currently Under Construction or Recently Launched in the Ras Al Khor or Meydan Area as of 2026

Both areas sit at the intersection of old Dubai and new Dubai. Ras Al Khor hugs the creek estuary on the eastern edge of central Dubai, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and about 12 kilometres from Dubai International Airport. Meydan sits just inland, sharing a boundary with Mohammed Bin Rashid City and connected directly to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road. That combination of central positioning and relatively large land parcels is exactly what developers need to build at scale.

The Location Advantage

Meydan is anchored by the Meydan Racecourse, one of the largest horse racing venues in the world, and the Meydan One Mall development nearby. The racecourse gives the whole district a sense of scale and open space that is difficult to find this close to Downtown. From most addresses in Meydan, you can reach the Burj Khalifa in under 15 minutes during off-peak hours and Dubai Marina in roughly 25 to 30 minutes via Al Khail Road.

Ras Al Khor's appeal is slightly different. The area borders the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected flamingo habitat that gives waterfront-adjacent properties an unusually natural backdrop for a city this dense. The industrial zone along Ras Al Khor Road has been steadily giving way to mixed-use and residential plots as the city's master plan pushes development eastward.

Infrastructure Driving Demand

The Dubai Metro's expansion plans, widening of Al Khail Road, and the ongoing build-out of Mohammed Bin Rashid City have all raised connectivity in this corridor significantly over the past three years. Developers respond to infrastructure investment, and the volume of new launches in 2025 and 2026 reflects that directly. As of September 2026, cranes are visible across multiple active sites in both Meydan and the Ras Al Khor Road corridor.

2. New Residential Developments Currently Under Construction or Recently Launched in Meydan as of 2026

Meydan is one of the most active launch zones in Dubai right now. Several major developers have either broken ground or released new phases in 2026, spanning apartments, townhouses, and villa clusters. For a broader overview of what is launching across the district, the Meydan new launches 2026 guide at Dubai Luxury Project tracks recent project announcements in real time.

Meydan Avenue and District One West

District One West, developed by Nakheel under the Mohammed Bin Rashid City umbrella, is one of the largest villa and mansion projects currently under construction in the Meydan zone. Phase releases have been rolling out since late 2024, with additional villa clusters launched in early 2026. Plot sizes range from around 5,000 square feet to well over 15,000 square feet. Asking prices for four and five-bedroom villas in the most recent phases start at approximately AED 7 million and move well above AED 15 million for larger plots with crystal lagoon frontage.

The lagoon at District One is a man-made crystal water body spanning roughly 7 kilometres in length, which gives the community a beach-style amenity without requiring coastal land. Handover for the current construction phases is targeted for 2027 to 2028, though buyers should verify individual plot timelines directly with the developer.

Sobha Hartland II

Sobha Hartland II is one of the most talked-about developments in the Meydan and Mohammed Bin Rashid City corridor right now. Sobha Realty launched multiple towers and villa clusters within this masterplan across 2024 and 2025, with further phases released into 2026. The project spans roughly 8 million square feet of land and includes a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and independent villas.

Apartment prices in Sobha Hartland II as of September 2026 typically range from around AED 1.6 million for a one-bedroom unit to AED 4.5 million and above for three-bedroom apartments, depending on the tower, floor, and view. Several towers are currently in active construction with handover targets between Q4 2026 and 2028. Sobha's build-to-sell model, where the developer constructs with its own resources rather than relying entirely on buyer payments, has made it a point of discussion among buyers who are cautious about off-plan delivery risk.

Azizi Grand and Azizi Riviera Extensions

Azizi Developments has been active in Meydan for several years, and as of 2026 the Azizi Riviera development along the Meydan One canal continues to expand with new residential towers. Riviera is designed as a French Riviera-inspired community with a retail boulevard, waterfront promenade, and over 16,000 residential units spread across more than 70 mid-rise buildings. Several buildings in the later phases are still under construction as of this month.

Studio and one-bedroom units in Azizi Riviera's newer phases are priced from roughly AED 600,000 to AED 1.2 million, making this one of the more accessible entry points in the Meydan zone. Azizi Grand, a separate tower in Meydan, was completed in an earlier phase and gives buyers a reference point for what finished product quality looks like from this developer.

Mohammed Bin Rashid City Cluster Projects

Beyond the named developments, the broader MBR City masterplan continues to release new residential clusters in 2026. Developers including Ellington Properties, Emaar, and smaller boutique firms have all launched or are actively constructing projects within the MBR City boundary that shares its eastern edge with the Meydan district. Ellington's projects in this zone typically feature smaller, design-led apartment buildings with curated finishes, priced from around AED 1.4 million upward for one-bedroom units.

For a detailed breakdown of pricing and investment metrics across Meydan's project pipeline, the Meydan Dubai property guide 2026 at Dubai Haus is a useful reference that covers price-per-square-foot trends and project comparisons.

3. New Residential Developments in Ras Al Khor as of 2026

Ras Al Khor is at an earlier stage of residential transformation than Meydan, but activity is accelerating. The area has historically been associated with light industrial use, warehousing, and the flower and fish markets near the creek. That character is shifting as the Dubai Land Department approves more residential and mixed-use plots along the Ras Al Khor Road corridor.

Ras Al Khor Road Corridor Projects

Several mid-rise residential buildings have been launched or are under construction along and near Ras Al Khor Road in 2025 and 2026. These tend to be smaller-scale projects compared to the mega-developments in Meydan, often in the 100 to 400-unit range. Developers are targeting the gap between the luxury price points of MBR City and the older, more affordable stock in nearby Nad Al Hamar and Al Quoz.

Typical asking prices in new Ras Al Khor Road residential launches as of September 2026 sit between AED 900,000 and AED 2.2 million for one and two-bedroom apartments, with a handful of three-bedroom units crossing AED 3 million in projects with creek or sanctuary views. For a full breakdown of what the corridor looks like today, the Ras Al Khor Road area guide at Dubai Property Plus provides useful context on plot zoning, road access, and nearby amenities.

Proximity to Dubai Creek and the Wildlife Sanctuary

The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a genuine differentiator for this pocket of Dubai. The sanctuary covers roughly 6.2 square kilometres and is home to over 450 species of wildlife, including the flamingo flocks that have become one of Dubai's more photographed natural features. Residential projects that face the sanctuary or the creek estuary carry a view premium, and developers have been quick to market that positioning in 2026 launches.

The nearby Dubai Creek Harbour development, while technically a separate master plan, has raised the profile of this entire eastern creek zone. Buyers looking at Ras Al Khor often compare it directly with Dubai Creek Harbour, which sits roughly 5 to 6 kilometres to the north along the creek. The two areas have different price points, with Creek Harbour generally commanding a premium due to Emaar's branding and the planned Creek Tower.

4. Pricing, Payment Plans, and What to Budget

Pricing across the Ras Al Khor and Meydan corridor covers a wide range depending on the developer, product type, and construction stage. Here is a practical snapshot of where the market sits as of September 2026.

Current Price Ranges Across Both Areas

• Azizi Riviera studios and one-beds (Meydan): AED 600,000 to AED 1.2 million in current phases as of September 2026.
• Sobha Hartland II apartments (MBR City/Meydan border): AED 1.6 million for one-beds, AED 2.8 million to AED 4.5 million for two and three-beds.
• District One West villas (Meydan/MBR City): AED 7 million to AED 15 million and above for four and five-bedroom villas.
• Ellington boutique apartments (MBR City cluster): AED 1.4 million and above for one-bedroom units.
• Ras Al Khor Road corridor mid-rise apartments: AED 900,000 to AED 2.2 million for one and two-beds; AED 3 million and above for creek-view three-beds.

Off-Plan Payment Structures in 2026

Most new launches in Meydan and Ras Al Khor in 2026 come with developer-backed payment plans that spread the purchase price across the construction period and sometimes beyond handover. A common structure seen in this corridor right now is a 60/40 or 70/30 split: the buyer pays 60 to 70 percent during construction in staged instalments tied to construction milestones, and the remaining 30 to 40 percent at or after handover. Some developers, particularly in the luxury villa segment, offer post-handover payment periods of two to three years.

It is worth reading the full breakdown of how off-plan payment plans work in Dubai before signing anything. Our guide on off-plan payment plan structures in Dubai Creek Harbour 2026 covers the mechanics in detail and is directly applicable to how most Meydan and Ras Al Khor developers structure their plans as well.

5. Key Buyer Considerations Before You Commit

Buying into a development that is still under construction carries a different set of risks than buying a completed unit. These are the three areas that deserve the most attention before you sign a sales and purchase agreement in either Ras Al Khor or Meydan right now.

Developer Track Record and Handover Risk

Not all developers operating in this corridor have the same delivery history. Before committing to any off-plan unit, check whether the developer is registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and whether the project has an escrow account registered with the Dubai Land Department. Under Dubai law, developers must deposit buyer payments into a RERA-supervised escrow account that can only be drawn down as construction milestones are verified. This is a meaningful protection, but it does not eliminate the risk of delays.

Look up the developer's completed projects, check handover dates on previous phases, and speak to owners in those buildings if you can. A developer who delivered on time in Meydan Phase 1 is a better signal than marketing materials alone.

Resale and Rental Potential

Both Meydan and Ras Al Khor are still maturing communities, which means rental yields and resale liquidity are not yet as established as in areas like Dubai Marina or Downtown. That said, Sobha Hartland I (the completed predecessor to Hartland II) has demonstrated strong rental demand from professionals working in the DIFC and Business Bay corridors, given its 10 to 15-minute commute to both. Gross rental yields in Hartland I have been reported in the 6 to 7 percent range for apartments, which is a useful benchmark for what Hartland II may achieve at stabilisation.

Ras Al Khor's rental market is thinner right now because the residential stock is smaller and the area is still in transition. Buyers targeting rental income should factor in a potential void period while the community builds out, particularly for units in projects where construction is still in early stages.

Closing Costs You Cannot Ignore

On top of the purchase price, buyers in Dubai need to budget for the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4 percent of the purchase price, a registration fee, and any applicable agency commission. For off-plan purchases, there is also a DLD off-plan registration fee. Our detailed guide on DLD transfer fees and closing costs when buying property in Dubai in 2026 walks through every line item so you are not caught off guard at the signing table.

Once you are ready to transfer ownership, the process at the Dubai Land Department has specific steps and timelines. If you want to understand how long that process takes from signing to receiving your title deed, our article on the DLD property transfer timeline covers the full sequence in plain language.