Onda By Kasco, Business Bay
Business Bay is one of Dubai's most centrally positioned residential and commercial districts. The Dubai Canal runs through it, Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa are immediately to the north, and the DIFC is minutes away by road. The canal waterfront includes a walking promenade that connects to the broader Dubai Water Canal path toward Safa Park. Business Bay Metro Station puts residents on the Red Line, with Dubai Marina reachable in around twenty minutes and Dubai International Airport in a similar time. The district sits at the junction of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, which makes most of Dubai accessible within a reasonable drive.
Kasco Properties has placed Onda here, an apartment development that began construction in September 2024 and is scheduled for handover in August 2027. For residents, the location delivers direct access to two of the city's largest employment clusters. For investors, it places the project inside a rental catchment driven by the professional population across DIFC, Downtown, and the wider Business Bay commercial zone.
What AED 1.08M to AED 3.78M Covers
At AED 1,077,777 on the low end and AED 3,777,777 at the top, the price spread here is wide. That roughly 3.5x range reflects significant variety in unit sizes and positions within the building. Entry buyers at the lower end are most likely looking at one-bedroom apartments. The upper range points to larger multi-bedroom units, potentially on higher floors with canal or skyline-facing views. The low end gives access to a central Dubai address at an accessible price point. The high end targets buyers who want scale and an elevated position within the building.
One Format: Apartments
Onda delivers only apartments. No townhouses or villa options exist in this project. That suits two profiles: owner-occupiers who want a central Dubai address, and investors focused on the rental demand Business Bay generates from its large working population in DIFC, Downtown, and the surrounding commercial towers.
Inside the Building
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Health Club, Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Infinity Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Tennis Courts |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The project includes both an indoor pool and an infinity pool, two distinct water facilities in a single building. The health club and gymnasium are listed as separate facilities, suggesting meaningful space devoted to each rather than a single combined room. The combination of tennis courts, a children's play area, and multiple wellness facilities reflects a resident profile that includes families and longer-term occupants, not just young professionals. On-site dining adds a practical daily convenience within the building.
Handover in August 2027
Construction started in September 2024. The scheduled handover is August 2027, roughly three years after breaking ground. For an off-plan buyer entering now, approximately ten months remain until handover. The project is in active construction rather than in the planning phase, meaning the development timeline is largely set. A buyer entering at this stage is purchasing close to the finish line on an already-running build.
Getting In: 20% Down, 60% at Keys
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 20% |
| At handover | 60% |
The down payment is 20%, with another 20% paid during the construction phase. That means 40% of the purchase price is committed before taking possession. The remaining 60% falls due at the point of transfer. This is a back-loaded structure. Cash buyers face two equal pre-handover payments and one final lump sum at transfer. The 60% payment and the unit handover coincide, so mortgage financing needs to be fully in place at that date. The handover payment is the final instalment; no further payments are due after transfer.
