The Acres Phase 2: Large-Format Villas from Meraas in Dubai Land
Meraas Holding's second phase at The Acres brings detached villas to a community already underway in Dubai Land. Bookings opened on 3 May 2025, with construction starting the following day. The planned handover is May 2028, a three-year build window from launch.
Dubai Land: Inland Scale
The Acres sits within Dubai Land, a large master-planned district southeast of Downtown Dubai, positioned between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. This is an inland address: no waterfront and no marina.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road gives direct access to Downtown Dubai, roughly 25-30 minutes in normal traffic. Dubai International Airport is around 30-35 minutes. Global Village is a short drive from the community. For a buyer with school-age children and no dependency on city-centre walkability, the location covers most practical daily needs.
The compromise is distance from established retail and dining corridors. Residents in Dubai Land drive to most destinations. For a buyer choosing a villa of this scale at this price point, that is typically a deliberate lifestyle decision.
The Entry Price: AED 13.5 Million
The listed price is AED 13,500,000 for a 5-bedroom villa at 7,207 sq ft, working out to approximately AED 1,873 per sq ft at entry.
Six-bedroom villas at 7,833 sq ft and seven-bedroom units at 10,911 sq ft are also available.
Three Bedroom Configurations
All units are detached villas in a single Type A layout: 5, 6, and 7 bedrooms, with floor areas from 7,207 to 10,911 sq ft. The Type A designation applies across all three bedroom counts, keeping the layout logic consistent through the range.
At 7,207 sq ft, the entry configuration is a large home by any measure. At 10,911 sq ft, the footprint supports multi-generational households: extended family, live-in staff, and dedicated guest space within a single residence. This product is aimed at large families. It does not function as a compact investment unit.
Community Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Recreation | Infinity Pool, Gymnasium |
| Green Spaces | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Retail & Dining | Retail Facilities, Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The amenity set is practical and focused. The infinity pool and landscaped gardens are the headline features. The gymnasium, children's play area, and on-site dining cover the day-to-day requirements most residents will use regularly.
The community is calibrated for long-term family residents. On-site retail and restaurants handle everyday convenience without pulling external traffic in, which keeps the character of the development residential.
Getting In for 5%
| Phase | Percentage | AED (at 13.5M) |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment | 5% | 675,000 |
| During construction | 60% | 8,100,000 |
| Handover | 35% | 4,725,000 |
5% down is low for a villa at this price point. AED 675,000 secures the position. The construction phase carries 60% across three years. The final 35% (AED 4,725,000) falls at handover in May 2028.
The payment structure concentrates the largest single outgoing at the moment of key collection.
Handover: May 2028
Construction began on 4 May 2025. The planned handover is 3 May 2028, almost exactly three years from start. The booking date and construction start date are one day apart, indicating the project moved directly from launch to ground-breaking.
Off-plan buyers entering now have the full three-year construction period before the handover payment falls due.