Butterfly Residences
- Apartments
- Bedrooms
- On request
- Size
- 422–1,440 sqft
- Payment plan
- On request
- Completion
- Pre-launch
- Available
- On request
- Handover
- Q1 2029
About Butterfly Residences
Butterfly Off Plan Arjan Development
Butterfly Residences is a two-tower off-plan development in Arjan, comprising 596 units across a basement, ground floor, two podium levels and 17 upper floors in each building. The project sits among a wave of off plan projects Arjan has attracted in recent years, reflecting steady demand for mid-rise residential stock in this part of Dubailand.
Construction is scheduled to run from early 2025 through to a January 2029 handover, giving the developer a multi-year build window for a concrete-frame structure with combined internal and external finishes across both towers, named Butterfly A and Butterfly B.
Butterfly in Dubai Design and Building Layout
The two buildings follow a B+G+2P+17 configuration, meaning residents access their units above a basement and two podium levels dedicated largely to parking and amenity space. This layout keeps ground-level frontage focused on entry, drop-off and communal areas rather than vehicle circulation.
Interior and exterior finishes are specified as part of a single concrete structural package across both towers, which the developer states is intended to give the two buildings a consistent architectural language despite being built as separate blocks within the same plot.
Amenities and Communal Facilities
The amenity plan includes a grand entrance lobby, drive-in drop-off, landscaped swimming pool with adjoining deck, a separate kids' pool, an outdoor kids' play area, a jogging track, a health club, a yoga deck, a library and a rainforest-themed dining or lounge feature.
This spread of facilities is aimed at both families and single professionals, pairing fitness-oriented spaces such as the health club and jogging track with quieter amenities like the library and yoga deck.
Arjan Property Investment Case
Arjan has built a reputation as one of Dubai's more affordable mid-rise apartment corridors, and Butterfly Residences adds meaningful scale to that supply with 596 units across two buildings. For buyers evaluating arjan property investment, a project of this size from an established local developer gives more liquidity within the community once units reach the resale and rental markets.
Because the development has not yet broken ground (0% construction progress as of the DLD record), early buyers are entering at the pre-construction stage of the payment cycle, which typically carries the lowest entry pricing relative to later project milestones.
Key highlights
- 596 units across two towers, Butterfly A and Butterfly B
- B+G+2P+17 configuration with concrete structure
- Located in Arjan, Dubailand
- Construction period 2025 to 2029
- Escrow held with Emirates NBD Bank
Why this project
- Two-tower, 596-unit development in Arjan with a landscaped pool, health club, jogging track and library.
Amenities
- •Grand entrance lobby
- •drive-in drop-off
- •landscaped swimming pool
- •pool deck
- •kids' pool
- •outdoor kids' play area
- •jogging track
- •health club
- •yoga deck
Location
Arjan Neighbourhood Character
Arjan is a established residential pocket of Dubailand known for apartments in arjan spanning a range of budgets, and Butterfly Residences continues that pattern with a large-scale, amenity-rich apartment offering. The area has developed around Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, giving the community a distinct green identity relative to other mid-market districts.
Residents of Arjan benefit from proximity to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, which links the community to Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Investment Park corridors without requiring extensive local road transfers.
Project information
- Developer
- Liwan
- Location
- Arjan
- Handover
- Q1 2029
- Total units
- 596
- RERA Escrow
- Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.)
- DLD Project #
- 3060
DLD-verified today
Project intelligence
Live DLD dataReal Dubai Land Department transactions and rent contracts — not developer marketing.
Butterfly Residences — handover progress
0%Arjan market
2 br · 490 sales analyzed
Indicative gross yield
At the starting price of AED 569,000, typical rent for a 2 br in Arjan (AED 95,000/year, ~AED 7,900/month) implies a 16.7% gross yield.
Based on 500 DLD rent contracts in the last 12 months. Gross yield excludes service charges, vacancy and management fees.
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Analytics are computed from registered transactions and rent contracts; figures are indicative and not a guarantee of future performance.
Frequently asked questions about Butterfly Residences
What is Butterfly Residences?
Butterfly Residences is an off-plan development of 596 units across two towers, Butterfly A and Butterfly B, in Arjan, Dubai, developed by Liwan.
When is Butterfly Residences expected to be handed over?
The DLD project record lists a construction window from January 2025 to January 2029, with handover targeted at the end of that period.
How many units and buildings does the project have?
The project comprises 596 units spread across two buildings, each built to a B+G+2P+17 configuration.
Is Arjan a good area to live in Dubai?
Arjan is a mid-market residential community in Dubailand known for its proximity to Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and a growing base of apartment stock, making it popular with tenants and first-time buyers.
Is Arjan a good place to invest in property?
Arjan's relatively affordable entry prices compared to central Dubai, combined with steady apartment demand and ongoing new supply such as Butterfly Residences, have made it a frequently cited option for arjan property investment among mid-budget buyers.
What amenities does Butterfly Residences offer?
The development includes a landscaped swimming pool and deck, a kids' pool, an outdoor kids' play area, a jogging track, a health club, a yoga deck, a library and a grand entrance lobby with drive-in drop-off.
Who is the escrow agent for Butterfly Residences?
The project's escrow account is held with Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), as recorded by the Dubai Land Department.
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