AED 8,000,000 was AED 8,213,000
| Deal type | Below OP |
| Price | AED 8,000,000 |
| Original price | AED 8,213,000 |
| Saving | AED 213,000 (2.6%) |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Size | 4962 sq.ft |
| Type | Villa |
| Status | Off-Plan |
| Handover | Q1 2028 |
| Developer | Meraas |
| Area / Master development | Dubailand |
| Sub-community / Phase | The Acres Phase 1 |
| Community | Acres |
This 5-bedroom villa in The Acres Phase 1 by Meraas in Dubailand is available as a distress resale at AED 8,000,000. The villa has a built-up area of 4,962 sq ft on a 6,241 sq ft plot, positioned on a single row facing the green belt. The asking price represents a saving of AED 213,000 (2.6%) against the agent-stated original purchase price of AED 8,213,000. Sixty-five percent of the purchase price has been paid, with 35% due on handover. Handover is expected in Q1 2028.
The agent states the original purchase price for this villa was AED 8,213,000. The current asking price of AED 8,000,000 is AED 213,000 lower, a reduction of 2.6% from the original contract value (213,000 / 8,213,000 = 2.594%). The discount from OP alone is slim, but when combined with the DLD transfer fee the seller has already absorbed, the effective loss is more significant.
The seller paid a 4% DLD transfer fee on the original purchase, estimated at AED 328,520. Adding this to the original price gives an all-in cost of AED 8,541,520. The asking price of AED 8,000,000 represents a total seller loss of AED 541,520, or 6.3% of their total investment. The seller has already paid 65% of the purchase price (approximately AED 5,338,450) and is exiting below cost, suggesting a need for liquidity or a strategic decision to cut losses before the handover payment of approximately AED 2,874,550 becomes due.
Current 5-bedroom Type C villa listings in The Acres Phase 1 include:
This listing at AED 8,000,000 is the lowest priced among comparable Type C villas while offering the largest plot at 6,241 sq ft. The larger plot is consistent with the green belt single row position, as end and corner units in master communities typically receive additional land.
Bayut records 5-bedroom villas in The Acres with an average asking price of AED 11.44M and average sold price of AED 10.88M, though these averages include the larger Type E (5,945 sq ft BUA) and Type F (6,297 sq ft BUA) configurations. Bayut data shows 104 DLD sale transactions across The Acres over the past 12 months with a 9% price decrease. The overall average transaction price across all types is AED 10.38M.
The agent confirms this villa is positioned on a single row facing the green belt. In a community like The Acres, which dedicates 28% of its land to open green space, this is a premium position:
The Acres community is organised around six themed garden zones: Village Garden, Lagoon Garden, Nature Garden, Lost Garden, Perfume Garden and Edible Garden. The central Halo Loop Park connects all neighbourhoods with shaded trails and is designed for pedestrian and cycling circulation. Green belt villas benefit from proximity to these open spaces.
The Acres Phase 1 operates on a 65/35 payment plan:
The agent states 65% has been paid, meaning all pre-handover obligations are complete. The remaining 35% is due on handover in Q1 2028.
At the resale price of AED 8,000,000, the payment structure works as follows:
The buyer benefits from a straightforward takeover: no further construction-linked payments, only the single handover instalment to the developer. This simplifies the transaction compared to earlier-stage resales where multiple construction payments remain outstanding.
Buyers should request the seller's full payment history and receipts from Meraas, confirmation of amounts paid and remaining, and whether any NOC fees or assignment fees apply.
The Acres is a villa community by Meraas in Dubailand (Wadi Al Safa 7), featuring standalone villas set within landscaped gardens, swimmable lagoons and green corridors. Phase 1 comprises 642 properties across 3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. The development spans multiple phases, with separate releases for Phase 2, Phase 3 and The Acres Estates (larger 6 and 7-bedroom mansions).
Five-bedroom villas in Phase 1 are offered across several types:
The development is organised around six themed garden zones and features the central Halo Loop Park connecting all neighbourhoods with shaded walking and cycling trails. Key amenities include:
The community is designed around nature-inspired living with LEED Gold planning certification. Two architectural collections are offered: the Amber Collection (contemporary architecture with smart home connectivity) and the Ivory Collection (classic design elements).
The Acres is located in Dubailand (Wadi Al Safa 7) with access to major road networks:
Nearby schools include GEMS Metropole, Fairgreen International School and Ranches Primary School. Healthcare is available through Mediclinic Parkview and Aster Clinic within 15 to 20 minutes.
Unit-specific facts including 5-bedroom configuration, built-up area of 4,962 sq ft, plot size of 6,241 sq ft, single row on green belt position, asking price, original purchase price, 65% paid status and handover timing are sourced from the agent's brief received on 30 September 2026. The 4,962 sq ft BUA matches the standard Type C 5-bedroom configuration recorded across multiple Dubizzle and Property Finder listings. The 6,241 sq ft plot is larger than typical Type C plots on record (5,081 to 5,692 sq ft), which is consistent with a corner or end-unit position on the green belt. Dubizzle shows comparable Type C villas at AED 8,100,000 to AED 8,248,000. Bayut records 5BR averages of AED 11.44M asking and AED 10.88M sold, though these include larger Type E and F configurations. Bayut records 104 DLD transactions across The Acres in the past 12 months with a 9% price decrease. The project is 25% completed with Q1 2028 handover for Phase 1. The agent does not specify the villa type designation, collection (Amber or Ivory), unit number, bathroom count or furnishing status. The original purchase price of AED 8,213,000 should be confirmed against the seller's SPA. The 65% paid figure and remaining payment obligations should be confirmed with Meraas.
The asking price is AED 8,000,000 for a 5-bedroom villa with a built-up area of 4,962 sq ft on a 6,241 sq ft plot. The villa is single row on the green belt. This works out to approximately AED 1,612 per square foot of BUA.
The asking price of AED 8,000,000 is AED 213,000 below the agent-stated original purchase price of AED 8,213,000, representing a saving of 2.6%. When the seller's 4% DLD transfer fee of AED 328,520 is included, the seller's total cost was AED 8,541,520 and the total loss is AED 541,520 (6.3% of their all-in cost). The discount from OP alone is slim, but the seller's effective loss including DLD is more substantial. The original purchase price should be confirmed against the seller's SPA.
Dubizzle listings show 5-bedroom Type C villas in The Acres Phase 1 at AED 8,100,000 (5,081 sq ft plot), AED 8,200,000 (5,692 sq ft plot) and AED 8,248,000 (end corner unit). This listing at AED 8,000,000 for a 6,241 sq ft plot is the lowest priced Type C while offering the largest plot among comparable listings. Bayut records an average asking price of AED 11.44M and average sold price of AED 10.88M for 5-bedroom villas across The Acres, though these averages include larger Type E and Type F configurations. Bayut records 104 DLD sale transactions across The Acres over the past 12 months with a 9% price decrease.
Single row means the villa is positioned at the edge of a row with no other row of villas behind it. Green belt facing means the rear of the villa overlooks a landscaped green corridor or parkland strip rather than another property. This combination provides an open outlook, extra privacy and reduced overlooking from neighbouring villas. In a nature-focused community like The Acres, green belt positions are among the most sought-after as they offer direct views over maintained open space with no risk of future construction blocking the outlook.
The agent states 65% of the purchase price has been paid. The Acres Phase 1 operates on a 65/35 payment plan (10% booking, 55% during construction, 35% on handover). With 65% paid, all pre-handover obligations are complete and the remaining 35% is due on handover. At the original purchase price of AED 8,213,000, the amount paid is approximately AED 5,338,450 and the remaining handover payment is approximately AED 2,874,550. The buyer takes over this remaining obligation. At the resale price of AED 8,000,000, the buyer pays approximately AED 5,125,450 upfront to the seller and AED 2,874,550 to the developer on handover. Buyers should confirm the exact payment schedule and amounts with the seller and Meraas.
The Acres Phase 1 has an expected handover of Q1 2028 per Property Finder and Bayut data. Bayut reports the project is 25% completed as of late 2026. The development launched in September 2024. Buyers should confirm the current expected handover date directly with Meraas, as construction timelines can shift.
The Acres is a villa community by Meraas in Dubailand (Wadi Al Safa 7), featuring standalone villas set within landscaped gardens, swimmable lagoons and green corridors. Phase 1 comprises 642 properties across 3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. The development spans multiple phases, with the Estates phase offering larger 6 and 7-bedroom mansions. The community is built around six themed garden zones: Village Garden, Lagoon Garden, Nature Garden, Lost Garden, Perfume Garden and Edible Garden. Twenty-eight percent of the land is dedicated to open green space. The project holds LEED Gold planning certification. Five-bedroom villas include Type C (4,962 sq ft BUA), Type E (5,945 sq ft BUA) and Type F (6,297 sq ft BUA) configurations.
The original purchase price of AED 8,213,000 is sourced from the agent's brief and should be confirmed against the seller's SPA. The 4,962 sq ft BUA matches the standard Type C 5-bedroom configuration recorded across multiple listings. The 6,241 sq ft plot is larger than typical Type C plots (5,081 to 5,692 sq ft on Dubizzle listings), which is consistent with a corner or end-unit position on the green belt. The agent does not specify the villa type, collection (Amber or Ivory), unit number, bathroom count or furnishing status. The 65% paid figure and remaining payment schedule should be confirmed with Meraas.
Buyer costs
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Finance
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