Reef 996

• Apartments

Bedrooms

Studio–3 BR

Size

400–1,932 sqft

Payment plan

On request

Completion

Pre-launch

Available

On request

Handover

2028-09-30

About Reef 996

Reef 996 Patented Balcony Technology

Every residence at Reef 996 includes REEF's globally patented Outdoor-Cooled Sunken Balcony, a technology that actively cools the outdoor space so residents can use it comfortably throughout the year, including Dubai's summer months. This is not a cosmetic feature: the sunken design combined with a dedicated cooling system creates a usable outdoor room rather than a decorative terrace. It is a registered innovation exclusive to REEF developments.

The building also introduces the world's first Outdoor-Cooled Garden Lounges at the amenity level, extending the same cooling principle to shared outdoor spaces. These lounges are positioned on the first floor alongside the full amenity deck, giving residents a landscaped outdoor environment that functions in all seasons.

Reef 996 Dubai Architecture and Building Configuration

Reef 996 is configured as a basement plus ground floor, 3 podium levels, and 20 residential storeys, located in Dubai Production City. The building delivers 512 units in total, comprising 285 studios, 141 one-bedroom, 66 two-bedroom, and 20 three-bedroom apartments, all with balconies. Unit sizes range from 400 sq.ft for studios up to 1,932 sq.ft for the largest three-bedroom layouts.

Interiors are finished with Bosch built-in kitchen appliances, Grohe bathroom fittings, and Gutmann aluminium window and facade systems. High ceilings and panoramic windows are standard across typologies. The lobby and corridor design follows a contemporary aesthetic with flowing lines and refined material selections.

Amenities and Active Facilities

The amenity deck at Reef 996 covers 19 distinct facilities on the first floor. Fitness options include a gym, pilates studio, yoga studio, and crossfit area. Sports courts cover basketball, tennis and padel, badminton and volleyball, cricket pitch, and wall climbing. The aquatic zone includes an infinity pool, kids pool, baja shelf, cabana, and decking area. Social amenities include a cinema area, BBQ area, kids playing area, and cornhole court.

Investment Case

The Dubai Production City community has seen sustained rental demand driven by media, creative, and tech sector tenants who prefer mid-distance locations between the Marina corridor and Al Maktoum International Airport. Reef 996's unit mix is weighted heavily toward studios and one-bedroom apartments, which historically see the highest occupancy rates and shortest void periods in this submarket.

The project is registered with DLD under escrow held at Abu Dhabi First Bank, with a construction timeline running from October 2025 to September 2028. The patented balcony technology provides a product differentiator that is not replicable by competing developers, which supports resale and rental premiums relative to standard stock in the area.

Key highlights

• World's first patented Outdoor-Cooled Sunken Balcony in every unit
• 512 units: studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments across 20 residential floors
• 19 amenity facilities including infinity pool, cricket pitch, and cinema area
• Bosch kitchen appliances, Grohe bathroom fittings, and Gutmann aluminium facades
• Handover scheduled September 2028, escrow held at Abu Dhabi First Bank
• 15-minute drive to Palm Jumeirah and Al Maktoum International Airport

Why this project

• World's first building with patented Outdoor-Cooled Sunken Balconies and Outdoor-Cooled Garden Lounges, usable year-round.

Amenities

• •Outdoor-Cooled Garden Lounges
• •Infinity Pool
• •Gym
• •Pilates Studio
• •Yoga Studio
• •Crossfit Area
• •Cinema Area
• •BBQ Area
• •Basketball Court

Location

Connectivity and Road Access

Reef 996 sits in Dubai Production City with direct access to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Dubai Marina, Mall of the Emirates, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Dubai Miracle Garden are all within a 10-minute drive. Palm Jumeirah and Global Village are reachable in 15 minutes, and Al Maktoum International Airport is also 15 minutes away. Dubai International Airport is approximately 25 minutes by road.