Design Quarter at d3

Design Quarter at d3 is a residential development by Meraas located in Dubai Design District, between Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Water Canal. Meraas is the master developer behind landmark projects including Bluewaters, Port de La Mer, and Bulgari Residences. The project integrates art into its architecture through collaborations with internationally recognised artists Sebastian Curi, Tom Brolga, and Miguel Angel Camprubi.

The project offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as 3-bedroom duplex apartments. Living areas range from 794 sqft for a 1BR up to 3,325 sqft for the larger duplex units. All homes include walk-in closets, en-suite bathrooms, and private terraces or balconies.

Prices at Design Quarter at d3 start from AED 1,800,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment. Larger 3-bedroom duplexes are priced higher depending on floor level and view orientation. Buyers can secure units with a 60/40 payment plan, paying 60% during construction.

Design Quarter at d3 offers a 60/40 payment plan — 60% is paid during the construction phase and the remaining 40% is due on handover. The project is scheduled for handover in Q2 2027. This structure gives buyers approximately two years of staged payments before full completion.

Residents can expect views of the Dubai Water Canal and the Downtown Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, depending on unit orientation and floor level. The large terraces and open-plan layouts are specifically designed to maximise these vistas. Corner and high-floor units typically offer the most panoramic perspectives.

Amenities include a resort-style infinity pool with canal and skyline views, outdoor exercise areas, jogging tracks, tennis courts, BBQ areas, a children's pool, and lush landscaped zones called Golden Gardens. Exclusive dining venues are also planned within the development. The main lobby is designed as a grand communal arrival experience.

The project sits within Dubai Design District (d3), positioned between Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and Business Bay, with the Dubai Water Canal running adjacent. Residents have walkable access to d3's galleries, design studios, and restaurants, and are within a short drive of Dubai Mall, the metro, and major business hubs. The location makes it particularly attractive to professionals in the creative and financial sectors.

Dubai Design District has established itself as a premium creative and professional hub, generating consistent rental demand from designers, architects, and corporate tenants. Meraas developments historically hold strong resale values — Port de La Mer and City Walk have both seen significant capital appreciation since launch. With a Q2 2027 handover and a 60/40 plan, buyers gain early-entry pricing in one of Dubai's most supply-constrained central districts.