85 m (279 ft)19 storeysCompleted 2025ResidentialArchive ID: DUB-034

Central Park at City Walk

Architect: Foster + Partners / Meraas Design Lab (Foster + Partners)

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Developer: Meraas

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District: City Walk & Jumeirah

Estimated Yield

7.8% - 8.9%

From

2,200,000 AED

City Walk & Jumeirah • Residential

Central Park at City Walk

ROI: 7.8% - 8.9%2,200,000 AED

Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 • ID: DUB-034

Structural Height85 m (279 ft)

Floors / Storeys19 levels

Year of Completion2025

Projected Net Yield7.8% - 8.9%

Master ArchitectFoster + Partners / Meraas Design Lab

Master DeveloperMeraas

Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)

Urban DistrictCity Walk & Jumeirah

Executive Summary: Central Park at City Walk is a premier high-rise landmark standing 85 m (19 storeys) in City Walk & Jumeirah, designed by Foster + Partners / Meraas Design Lab and developed by Meraas (completed 2025). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Official title deed registrations & transaction ledger

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Master architectural studio monograph & drawings

Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: central-park-city-walk

📍District Location:City Walk & Jumeirah ↗

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An urban biophilic residential masterpiece nestled within 230,000 sq.m of lush private parkland in City Walk. Features cascading garden terraces, glass-curtain walls framing the Downtown skyline, and immediate walking proximity to Jumeirah beaches and Coca-Cola Arena.

Archival Note (Dubai-Architecture.info): Conceived by Meraas in 2021 to bring lush green residential living into the central City Walk urban retail precinct.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

✓Biophilic architectural concept with stepped vertical gardens and integrated planter boxes on all facades
✓Low-density mid-rise design in Dubai's premier European-style pedestrian boulevard district
✓Spectacular direct sightlines of the Burj Khalifa and Zabeel Palace grounds
✓Private resident sports pavilions including padel tennis courts, running tracks, and lawn swimming pools

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Archive ID: DUB-034

⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Central Park at City Walk in City Walk & Jumeirah is a verified residential asset with an official height of 85 m (19 storeys). Engineered with a cast-in-place reinforced concrete with post-tensioned slabs and cantilevered terrace trays, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 7.8% - 8.9%.

✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths

•Engineered with dual system comprising core walls and moment-resisting concrete portal frames ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
•Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 20 seconds.
•Prime location within City Walk & Jumeirah with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.

⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws

•Annual service charges stand at 21 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
•Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
•Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.

🛗 Rush Hour Lift Wait

< 20 seconds

🚗 Guest Parking

Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.

🔇 Acoustic Isolation

STC 55 dB

🏖️ Holiday Homes / Airbnb

Subject to standard Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) licensing regulations and building HOA bylaws.

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Auditor Notice on Hidden Costs: District cooling capacity charges (Empower District Cooling) plus annual capital reserve allocations.

📐Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Central Park at City Walk.

CAD Ref: DUB-034-FP

Foster + Partners Architectural Series

1-Bedroom Suite (Central Park at City Walk) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS

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Total Built-Up Area📐

980 sq.ft

91 m²

Internal Living Area (Net)🛋️

850 sq.ft

86.7% Net-to-Gross

Balcony / Loggia Space🌅

130 sq.ft

13% of total area

Clear Ceiling Height📏

3 m

Floor-to-ceiling glass

📋Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite

🛏️Bedrooms

🚿Bathrooms

🧹Maid's Room

🚽Powder Room

Yes

🍳Kitchen Type

European Open-Plan with Quartz Island

📍View Horizon

Panoramic Skyline & Landscaped Parks

🏗️Engineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite

✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts

Verified DLD Open Data Stream

Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger

Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in Central Park at City Walk officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)

City Walk & Jumeirah

Median Price / sq.ft

2,588 AED

+5.8% 12M trend

90-Day Volume

14 deeds

Active liquidity

Mollak Service Charge

21 AED/sq.ft

RERA Approved

1-Bed Rent (Ejari)

158,400 AED/yr

2-Bed: ~261,800 AED

Showing: 5

Tx ID & Date	Procedure	Unit & Tier	Area	Rate / sq.ft	Total Amount
DLD-TX-2025-74939 2025-10-24	Sales	2-Bedroom Executive High Zone (L40-L60)	1,540 sq.ft	2,600 AED	4,004,000 AED ~$1,089,088
DLD-TX-2025-69155 2025-10-11	Sales	1-Bedroom Suite Mid Zone (L20-L39)	885 sq.ft	2,436 AED	2,156,000 AED ~$586,432
DLD-TX-2025-63884 2025-09-29	Mortgage	3-Bedroom Residence Sky Tier (L61+)	2,480 sq.ft	1,925 AED	4,774,000 AED ~$1,298,528
DLD-TX-2025-56692 2025-09-14	Sales	1-Bedroom Suite Low Zone (L05-L19)	840 sq.ft	2,488 AED	2,090,000 AED ~$568,480
DLD-TX-2025-52071 2025-08-30	Sales	2-Bedroom Executive Mid Zone (L20-L39)	1,610 sq.ft	2,415 AED	3,888,500 AED ~$1,057,672

🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.

SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK

Central Park at City Walk • Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Central Park at City Walk

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Central Park at City Walk.

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Property Purchase Price

2,200,000 AED

500K AED30M AED

Expected Gross Yield (%)7.8%

4.0%16.0%

Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%

0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)

RETURN PROJECTIONS

5.67%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+171,600 AED

🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-26,400 AED

❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED

🔑Property Management (8%)-13,728 AED

Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow

124,672 AED

5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,239,360 AED

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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.

Eligible for UAE 10-Yr Golden Visa (from 2M AED)

Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.

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🏙️URBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS

District Location: City Walk & Jumeirah

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

VERIFIED DLD / CTBUH DATA

🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles

Number of Piles

210 units

Pile Boring Depth

28 m

Pile Diameter

1.0 m

Raft Foundation Thickness

2.0 m

Bedrock Bearing Strata

Interbedded sandstone and coastal calcisiltite

💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame

Lateral Load Resisting System

Dual system comprising core walls and moment-resisting concrete portal frames

Vortex Shedding Damping

Terraced aerodynamic massing suppresses vortex generation naturally

Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)

± 0.06 m

Core Concrete Strength Grade

C60 self-compacting durable concrete

☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance

Glazing Specification

Triple-glazed acoustic Low-E glass with integrated thermally broken aluminum planter frames

Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)

SHGC 0.18

Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)

1.25 W/m²K

BMU Cleaning Cycle

35 days

Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)

Concealed perimeter davit arm BMU units

🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)

Manufacturer

Schindler

Total Elevators

6 units

Max Speed

3 m/s

Peak Waiting Time

< 20 seconds

Zoning & Elevator Banks

Schindler PORT destination dispatch system

📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort

DLD OFFICIAL INDEX

Annual Service Charge

21 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)

Empower District Cooling

Consumption-Billed (Empower)

Acoustic Comfort

STC 55 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height

3 m

Interior Column Impact

Minimal (Open Spans)

Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)

87% - 90%

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Starting Price2,200,000 AED

Price (USD)$599,000

Projected Net Yield7.8% - 8.9%

Annual Service Charge21 AED/sq.ft

Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)

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