
Nad Al Sheba Gardens·Developer: MERAAS
A rare distress-sale opportunity has surfaced within Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 5, one of MERAAS's most closely watched gated villa communities in Dubai. This substantial 6-bedroom villa carries a built-up area of 7,120 sq ft set on a 7,096 sq ft plot — placing it among the larger standalone residences available within the project at this stage of construction.
The villa enjoys a community view, overlooking the landscaped neighbourhood that defines the Nad Al Sheba Gardens master plan. Developed by MERAAS — the group behind landmark urban destinations across Dubai — Phase 5 continues the community's hallmark approach of generous plot allocations, villa typologies, and family-oriented planning. For a closer look at MERAAS's delivery track record, the article on City Walk off-plan projects and how MERAAS delivered on its urban lifestyle vision provides useful context on the developer's execution history.
Distress pricing applies: this villa is listed at AED 19,372,080 on a distress basis covering the original purchase price plus Dubai Land Department transfer fees only (OP+DLD). No seller profit margin is layered on top — a meaningful distinction in a submarket where secondary off-plan premiums are common. The listing source is noted as non-direct, meaning it is an assignment through an intermediary rather than direct from the original purchaser. Prospective buyers should conduct standard SPA verification, review payment receipts, and confirm RERA registration status before proceeding.
The structured payment plan breaks down as follows: a transfer to the current seller of AED 10,989,930 (representing sums already paid to MERAAS), followed by two equal developer instalments of AED 1,862,700 each due in July 2026 and December 2026, a further instalment of AED 931,350 in April 2027, and a handover instalment of AED 3,725,400 upon completion. Scheduled handover is September 2027. All instalment dates and amounts should be confirmed independently with MERAAS before exchange.
Nad Al Sheba Gardens sits within one of Dubai's most sought-after family corridors, offering access to schools, healthcare, and major arterials without sacrificing the privacy that defines a low-density villa community. If you are comparing neighbourhoods for family living, the guide to the best areas for families in Dubai 2026 offers a useful benchmark across comparable zones and helps situate Nad Al Sheba Gardens within the broader family-residential landscape. Additional off-plan villa and townhouse listings across the city are available through the Dubai off-plan projects inventory.
The combination of plot size, built-up area, MERAAS pedigree, community positioning, and below-premium distress pricing makes this villa a candidate for serious due diligence by buyers targeting large-format family homes scheduled for delivery in late 2027.
Payment Plan: To Seller: 10,989,930 | Jul+Dec-26: 2×1,862,700 | Apr-27: 931,350 | Handover: 3,725,400. Listing Source: Not Direct.
It means the seller is asking only for the amount already paid to MERAAS (the original purchase price) plus Dubai Land Department transfer fees — with no additional profit margin. The buyer effectively takes over the SPA at cost price, which is typically lower than the open-market secondary price for a comparable property at this stage of construction.
According to the listing data, the scheduled handover is September 2027. Buyers should confirm this directly with MERAAS, as construction timelines can be subject to change.
Based on the listed payment plan, the buyer is required to transfer AED 10,989,930 to the current seller (representing sums already paid to MERAAS), then pay two developer instalments of AED 1,862,700 each in July and December 2026, a further AED 931,350 in April 2027, and a final handover instalment of AED 3,725,400. All figures should be verified independently with MERAAS and a qualified legal adviser before committing.
The villa has a built-up area of 7,120 sq ft and sits on a plot of 7,096 sq ft within Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 5.
The developer is MERAAS, a Dubai-based master developer with a portfolio spanning residential communities, retail destinations, and mixed-use urban districts across the emirate.
No — the source is noted as non-direct, meaning it is an assignment or re-sale through an intermediary rather than directly from the original purchaser. Prospective buyers should verify the SPA, payment receipts, and RERA registration status before proceeding.
The villa is positioned with a community view, overlooking the landscaped neighbourhood within the Nad Al Sheba Gardens master plan.