Off-plan projects in Al Wasl, Dubai

Why Al Wasl’s off-plan pipeline runs to towers

Off-plan projects in Al Wasl run almost entirely to apartment towers, most of them tied to the City Walk expansion that’s steadily adding new residential blocks, retail space and greenery to the district through the rest of the decade. Villas are not part of that pipeline: Al Wasl’s low-rise streets were built out years before this current wave of construction began, so there is no fresh land set aside for standalone plots.

Al Wasl sits between Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah, just north of Business Bay and close enough to Downtown Dubai to see the Burj Khalifa from several of its streets. City Walk itself anchors the district, with Box Park and the Coca-Cola Arena both drawing visitors well beyond Al Wasl’s own residents, while quieter side streets keep the area’s original, family-friendly character intact.

Supply stays tight here too: a handful of launches, entry prices from around $700K, and handover dates running from 2025 to 2029. Four developers currently have projects in Al Wasl: ALTA, Damac, H&H and Meraas, and each one prices its launch on the usual off-plan terms, roughly a 10-20% deposit at booking, further payments due as construction hits its milestones, and the final balance settled once the keys are ready.

Buyers here tend to fall into two camps: those who want to live within walking distance of City Walk’s restaurants and greenery, and investors banking on the expansion to keep drawing tenants for years to come. Weighing a City Walk address against other central options isn’t always straightforward, and Gorilla Real Estate’s specialists work with these launches regularly enough to flag which project suits an investment brief or a personal move best. Browse the projects above, or narrow the list by price and handover year to find the right fit.