Wadi Al Safa

Lua Residences

• Villas

Bedrooms

4–6 BR

Size

3,336–7,259 sqft

Payment plan

On request

Completion

31%

Available

42 / 0

Handover

Q1 2026

About Lua Residences

Off Plan Villas in Meydan District 11

Lua Residences is a gated community of 42 villas in Meydan District 11, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. The project is developed by Portuguese developer Swank Development and is currently under construction, with the Dubai Land Department recording it at over 31% completion as of the latest update. Handover is scheduled for the end of Q1 2026.

The unit mix spans 4, 5 and 6-bedroom villas across four typologies: Capella, Ara, Luna and Polaris. This positions Lua Residences among the off plan projects in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum District 11 aimed at buyers seeking standalone villas rather than apartment towers, a distinction that matters for anyone comparing off plan Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum District 11 options across the wider master community.

Villa Typologies and Sizes

Capella Villas are twin 4-bedroom units, the largest typology by count with 28 units, sized between 3,336.62 sq.ft and 3,437.05 sq.ft. Ara Villas offer a 5-bedroom Type A layout at 4,579.22 sq.ft across 2 units, while Luna Villas provide a larger 5-bedroom Type B layout of 4,842.08 sq.ft across 9 units.

At the top of the range, Polaris Villas are 6-bedroom homes measuring 7,259.46 sq.ft, with only 3 units built. Every villa includes a private swimming pool, an elevator and a landscaped garden, along with smart home integration as a standard feature across all four typologies.

Architecture and Interior Character

The design draws on Portuguese architectural tradition, reflected in the choice of marble, timber and natural stone finishes, and in exterior cobblestone pavements referencing streetscapes found in Portugal. Interior layouts are open plan and adaptable, intended to give residents flexibility in how living, dining and family spaces are used.

Each typology is named after a star or constellation (Capella, Ara, Luna, Polaris), a naming convention carried through the marketing but not affecting the underlying floor plans, which remain grounded in practical villa living: private pools, gardens, and multi-level layouts served by elevators.

Investment Case for District 11 Villas

For buyers researching mohammed bin rashid al maktoum district 11 property investment, Lua Residences offers a rare villa product within a master community otherwise dominated by apartments and mixed-use towers. The limited unit count, just 42 villas, and the split-tier typologies (from 4-bedroom twin villas to 6-bedroom standalone homes) create built-in scarcity at the top end, with only 3 Polaris units and 2 Ara units available.

The developer, Swank Development, brings a background spanning construction, design and furniture manufacturing in Portugal, and positions this as its entry point into the UAE market, applying a European design language to a Dubai villa community.

Key highlights

• 42 villas across 4 typologies: Capella, Ara, Luna and Polaris
• Sizes from 3,336.62 sq.ft to 7,259.46 sq.ft
• 4, 5 and 6-bedroom layouts, all with private pools and elevators
• Located in Meydan District 11 beside the crystal lagoon
• Developed by Portugal-based Swank Development
• Handover scheduled for Q1 2026

Why this project

• 42 villas in Meydan District 11 with Portuguese-inspired design, private pools and elevators, handover Q1 2026

Amenities

• •Swimmable crystal lagoon
• •sandy beaches
• •walking and cycling trails
• •community clubhouse
• •outdoor gym
• •sports courts
• •children's play areas
• •community gardens
• •lush landscaped areas

Location

Location Within MBR City District 11

District 11 sits within Meydan District 11, the master community anchored by Meydan Racecourse and a central crystal lagoon. The area is positioned close to Downtown Dubai, with the brochure citing Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, DIFC and Dubai Design District among nearby points of interest, alongside Dubai International Airport.

Residents of Lua Residences share access to the wider District 11 master plan, which includes a swimmable crystal lagoon, sandy beaches, cycling and running tracks, parks and green corridors, plus community-level retail, a mosque, supermarkets, schools and clinics.

Nearby Schools and Landmarks

The brochure lists Kent College and Lycee Libanais Francophone School among nearby education options, alongside cultural and leisure landmarks including Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands. This puts apartments and villas in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum District 11 within a short drive of Dubai's established beachfront and business districts, without residents needing to leave the gated Lua Residences community for daily amenities such as parks, gardens and sports courts.