On 14 October 2026, Lucretia shared six reasons on Instagram to invest in Lunaya, Zaya's new project near Jebel Ali: prices from around €4,500/m², a first phase now on sale and handover in 2029.
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In a post published on 14 October 2026 on our Instagram account, @lucretia_immobilier, Lucretia set out six reasons to invest in Lunaya by Zaya in Dubai, the new residential community from developer Zaya, the team behind Al Barari. The project brings apartments and villas together around lagoons, between Palm Jebel Ali and the future Al Maktoum airport. Prices start at around €4,500/m², with handover scheduled for 2029.
@lucretia_immobilier · 14 October 2026
6 reasons to invest in Lunaya by Zaya, the new project from the creators of Al Barari 🌿 1️⃣ The developer: from Al Barari to the private islands of Nurai and Zuha, Zaya's communities rank among Dubai's most sought-after and best-valued addresses. 2️⃣ The location: between Palm Jebel Ali and the future Al Maktoum airport, with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, towards central Dubai on one side and Abu Dhabi on the other. 3️⃣ The community: 65% nature, 84,000 m² of swimmable lagoons and generously sized homes with no overlooking neighbours. 4️⃣ The prices: around €4,500/m², compared with €7,000 to €8,000/m² in Al Barari. 5️⃣ The timing: this is the first phase; later phases will be released at higher prices. 6️⃣ The payment plan: 35/65 on apartments, 40/60 on villas, with the bulk paid at handover in 2029. Comment LUNAYA to receive the full brochure — we reply in French. #ImmobilierDubai #InvestirADubai #LunayabyZaya #OffPlanDubai #LucretiaImmobilier
Key takeaways
- On 14 October 2026, Lucretia presented Lunaya on Instagram, a Dubai project by developer Zaya, the name behind Al Barari and the private islands of Nurai and Zuha.
- Lunaya sits between Palm Jebel Ali and the future Al Maktoum airport, with direct access via Sheikh Zayed Road to central Dubai and to Abu Dhabi.
- The Lunaya community devotes 65% of its area to nature and includes 84,000 m² of swimmable lagoons.
- In October 2026, Lunaya's first phase is priced at around €4,500/m², compared with €7,000 to €8,000/m² in Al Barari.
- Lunaya's payment plan calls for 35% during construction and 65% at handover for apartments, and 40% and 60% for villas, with completion announced for 2029.
Lunaya by Zaya: the Al Barari team on Dubai's new Jebel Ali corridor
Lunaya is developed by Zaya, whose founder, Nadia Zaal, co-created Al Barari, the green community that built her reputation. The developer is also behind the private islands of Nurai and Zuha. These addresses now rank among the most sought-after and best-valued in Dubai.
The project is located in the Jebel Ali Village area and is freehold, meaning full ownership open to foreign buyers. It lies between Palm Jebel Ali and the future Al Maktoum airport, two of the major projects driving Dubai's expansion to the south-west. Sheikh Zayed Road connects it to central Dubai in one direction and Abu Dhabi in the other.
A community designed around water and greenery
Lunaya carries the Al Barari signature: 65% of the area is given over to nature and 84,000 m² of lagoons are swimmable. Apartments and villas offer large living spaces opening onto gardens, with no overlooking neighbours. It is a product for families and primary residences as much as for high-end rental investment.
To choose between an apartment and a villa in this kind of community, our guide Which property type to invest in Dubai: apartment, villa or townhouse sets out the trade-offs between entry price, tenant profile and resale liquidity.
Entry price, first phase and payment plan
The first phase of Lunaya is priced at around €4,500/m², compared with €7,000 to €8,000/m² in Al Barari. That is the project's core argument: the Al Barari spirit at a markedly lower entry price, in a fast-growing district.
- Apartments: 35% during construction, 65% at handover in 2029.
- Villas: 40% during construction, 60% on completion in 2029.
Zaya plans to release later phases at higher prices. This is common practice in Dubai's off-plan market and rewards early buyers.
What it means for investors
For an investor, Lunaya combines three levers: an established developer, a price per square metre below that of its benchmark community, and a payment plan that defers most of the capital to 2029. In Dubai, individuals pay no tax on rental income or on property capital gains. Buyers should, however, budget for Dubai Land Department registration fees, set at 4% of the price. The price gap with Al Barari offers real room for appreciation. That potential will depend on actual delivery and on progress at nearby infrastructure such as Palm Jebel Ali and Al Maktoum airport: we do not present it as a given.
With 60 to 65% payable at handover, the key is planning for that balance: financing, own funds or resale before completion. Unit selection also matters a great deal, as lagoon frontage and layout will weigh on rental demand and resale. We review these factors with each client and secure the reservation with our partners on the ground. To place this project within a broader strategy, see our page Investing in Dubai.
Source: Original Instagram post (@lucretia_immobilier) — 14 October 2026
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With over 18 years of experience in real estate and wealth management, Benoît has developed recognized expertise in advising private investors, business executives and family offices. After starting out in a real estate agency and working within one of the most reputable wealth management firms in Paris, he then joined LCL as Head of Private Banking for Île-de-France, advising high-income clients on their real estate strategies. An entrepreneur, he founded and ran his own wealth management firm for 7 years, structuring investment and wealth optimization solutions. Today at Lucretia, Benoît oversees operational strategy, sales performance and advisor training. He works on high-value-added cases, particularly investments via French holding companies, legal structuring and wealth taxation.
