Reef Luxury Development · Dubailand Residence Complex

Reef 998

• Apartments

Bedrooms

Studio–3 BR

Size

412–1,397 sqft

Payment plan

On request

Completion

Pre-launch

Available

On request

Handover

2028-06-30

About Reef 998

Sunken Balcony & Architecture

Reef 998 is a 20-storey residential building in Dubai Land Residence Complex configured as 3 basements, a ground floor, 3 podium levels, 20 residential floors, and a roof level. The project delivers 323 apartments across studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom typologies, with unit sizes ranging from 412 sq.ft for a studio to 1,397 sq.ft for a 3-bedroom apartment.

The building's defining architectural feature is a globally patented Sunken Balcony system fitted with integrated outdoor cooling. Unlike a conventional balcony, the sunken design creates a recessed, shaded pocket that stays usable even during Dubai's peak summer temperatures. Every unit in the project includes this technology as standard, making climate-controlled outdoor space a base specification rather than a premium upgrade. Interiors are finished with Bosch built-in kitchen appliances and Grohe bathroom fixtures throughout.

Amenities Across Two Dedicated Floors

Reef 998 Dubai allocates two full floors to resident amenities: a first-floor podium deck and a rooftop level. The podium hosts the infinity swimming pool, kids pool, aqua gym, baja shelf, floating lounge, sunken seating, hammock forest area, jogging track, yoga area, crossfit zone, boxing, wall climbing, trampoline, swing, cornhole, BBQ areas, and an outdoor cinema. A co-working lounge on the same level provides a dedicated workspace with organic textures and natural light, designed for both focused work and collaborative sessions.

The rooftop adds a padel court, squash court, cricket area, skate park, multi-purpose court, and multiple seating zones. The combined amenity programme exceeds 20 facilities, covering fitness, recreation, water leisure, and productivity in a single address.

Unit Mix & Investment Case

The 323-unit mix is weighted toward smaller, higher-yield typologies: 114 studios (412 to 478 sq.ft), 133 one-bedroom apartments (623 to 798 sq.ft), 57 two-bedroom apartments (1,002 to 1,011 sq.ft), and 19 three-bedroom apartments at 1,397 sq.ft. For buyers exploring Reef 998 apartments for sale, this distribution makes the project relevant both for owner-occupiers seeking a compact primary residence and for investors targeting the off-plan rental market in Dubailand.

Dubai Land Residence Complex is positioned as an affordable, infrastructure-supported growth corridor, with demand driven by proximity to Academic City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and planned Metro extension routes. Projects in this submarket have historically attracted tenants employed across the education, technology, and logistics sectors, providing a broad and stable renter base. Handover is scheduled for June 2028, giving buyers a three-year construction window during which capital appreciation in the corridor is anticipated.

Developer Track Record

Reef Luxury Development is the developer behind Reef 998, operating under the registered entity Dubai Land Residences LLC. The project's escrow account is held with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and the DLD project start date is recorded as June 2025. Construction classification is 3B+G+3P+20+R, with a commercial ground-level component complementing the residential floors above.

Key highlights

• Patented Sunken Balcony with integrated outdoor cooling in every apartment
• 323 units: studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments from 412 to 1,397 sq.ft
• 20+ amenities across two dedicated floors including rooftop courts
• Bosch kitchen appliances and Grohe bathroom fixtures as standard
• Located in DLRC, 5 mins from Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis
• DLD-registered handover June 2028, escrow with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Why this project

• Patented Sunken Balcony with outdoor cooling on every unit, 20+ amenities, and a June 2028 handover in DLRC.

Amenities

• •Infinity Swimming Pool
• •Kids Pool
• •Aqua Gym
• •Outdoor Cinema
• •Jogging Track
• •Yoga Area
• •Crossfit Zone
• •Boxing
• •Wall Climbing

Location

Connectivity & Nearby Landmarks

Dubai Land Residence Complex sits at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Ain-Dubai Road, placing Reef 998 within approximately 5 minutes of IMG Worlds of Adventure, Academic City, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Global Village and Dubai Outlet Mall are around 10 minutes away, while Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Dubai International Airport are reachable within roughly 20 minutes by car.

The broader Dubailand corridor also connects residents to Meydan Racecourse, Dubai Safari Park, and Desert Palm Polo Club within 15 minutes. Expo City Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Ibn Battuta Mall, and Palm Jumeirah are accessible within 25 minutes, covering most of the city's major leisure and retail anchors from a single central address.