Tavora Residences: A Low Entry Point in International City Phase 2
Tavora Residences is an apartment building by JHK Developments in International City Phase 2, Dubai. It sits in Al Warsan 4, a part of the city built around affordable housing. This is an entry-level address, and the project reads that way. The units run from studios to a single two-bedroom layout, aimed at first-time buyers and yield-focused investors. The price range, from AED 488,000 to AED 1,000,000, confirms the read: this is a budget-tier building, not a premium one.
Living in International City Phase 2
International City is one of Dubai's most affordable residential zones. It lies in the Al Warsan area, southeast of the main city, close to Dragon Mart and within reach of Al Awir Road. The trade-off is distance. A drive to Downtown Dubai or Business Bay takes real time, especially in peak traffic. What you get back is price. Day to day, that means a car-dependent routine and reliance on Al Awir Road for the trip into the city.
Buyers here are rarely chasing a lifestyle location. They want the lowest possible entry price in a new building, and this district delivers that. At this price point, the likely tenant is someone who prioritises cost over postcode. For an investor, a low buy-in is what makes the numbers work in an area like this. Phase 2 is one of the newer stretches of the district, which matters to an end user who wants a more recent build.
What AED 488K to AED 1M Actually Buys
Pricing starts at AED 488,000 and runs to AED 1,000,000. That spread maps almost entirely to unit size.
| Layout | Bedrooms | Size | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | Studio | 351 sq ft | AED 488,000 |
| Type A1 | 1 bed | 758 sq ft | AED 700,000 |
| Type A2 | 2 bed | 1,009 sq ft | AED 1,000,000 |
The low end is a compact 351 sq ft studio. It suits an investor buying purely for rental income, or a buyer who wants the cheapest way into a new building. The top of the range is a two-bedroom of just over 1,000 sq ft for a small family or an investor after larger tenants. The range is wide because you are comparing a studio to a unit nearly three times its size, not because of a luxury tier sitting on top.
Apartments Only
Every unit here is an apartment. No villas, no townhouses. Layouts run from studio to two-bed, so the project speaks to singles, couples, and small families rather than larger households.
The Amenity Set
| Theme | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Recreation | Infinity Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Fitness | Gymnasium, Yoga room |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Building | Security, Lobby in Building, Balcony |
An infinity pool and a dedicated yoga room sit above the bare minimum for this price band. The mix leans toward residents who want a few lifestyle touches without paying for a luxury tower. The play area and landscaped gardens point to families and long-stay tenants rather than short-term renters.
Buying Off-Plan Before December 2026
Construction started in September 2024. Expected completion is December 2026. A buyer entering now comes in late in the build cycle, with roughly seven months to the expected handover. For an off-plan buyer that is a short runway. There is less construction time to wait through, and less time before the unit can be rented or lived in.
Getting In for 15%
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 15% |
| During construction | 25% |
| On handover | 60% |
A 15% down payment on the entry studio is about AED 73,000. That keeps the cash needed to secure a unit low against the full price. The plan is back-loaded: 60% falls due at handover in December 2026. Only a quarter of the price is spread across construction, so the early outlay stays low while the bulk of the cost lands on the handover date. It favours a buyer with limited upfront capital but the income to cover a large completion payment. A buyer hoping to exit before handover would still have most of the price outstanding at sale.