On 26 August 2026, Lucretia announced the sale of a 3-bedroom apartment on the 5th floor with a lagoon view in the Lunaya project, developed by Zaya and Five in Dubai.
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In a post published on 26 August 2026 on our Instagram account @lucretia_immobilier, our advisor Sofiane Ould announced the sale of a 3-bedroom apartment in the Lunaya project, developed in Dubai by developers Zaya and Five. The unit, located on the 5th floor with a lagoon view, was acquired by a family — Franck M. and his loved ones — as part of a plan to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. Beyond this single transaction, the purchase reflects a deeper trend in the Dubai market: families looking for a soothing place to live as much as a sound investment.
@lucretia_immobilier · 26 August 2026
Another 3-bedroom apartment sold in the Lunaya by Zaya project. My clients were planning to relocate abroad as a family, with one clear requirement: finding a soothing living environment for everyone. I steered them towards Lunaya, a green haven on the 5th floor with a lagoon view, designed to bring calm and serenity to everyday life. Thank you Franck for your trust, and congratulations on this wonderful purchase! Looking to invest in the Emirates with tailored support? Get in touch. #DubaiRealEstate #InvestInDubai #DubaiProperty #Lunaya #SofianeInvest
Key takeaways
- On 26 August 2026, Lucretia announced the sale of a 3-bedroom apartment in the Lunaya project, on the 5th floor with a lagoon view.
- The Lunaya project is developed in Dubai by developers Zaya and Five.
- The buyer, Franck M., purchased the property as part of a family relocation plan to the United Arab Emirates.
- The transaction was handled by Sofiane Ould, a Lucretia advisor.
- In Dubai, individuals pay no tax on rental income or on real estate capital gains.
Lunaya by Zaya: a green haven designed for family living
Lunaya is a Dubai residential project developed jointly by Zaya and Five, positioned in the lifestyle segment: lush greenery, lagoon views and spaces built around everyday calm. The unit sold on 26 August 2026 — a 3-bedroom on the 5th floor — precisely matched the needs of a family settling into Dubai, who placed quality of life at the top of their criteria.
The format matters. A 3-bedroom apartment is far more than a rental pied-à-terre: it's a family home, with everything that implies in terms of floor area, layout and surroundings. The Lunaya project page details the available layouts and the overall positioning. To see how this choice compares with villas and townhouses, our guide on which property type to favour in Dubai sheds light on the trade-offs between comfort, budget and resale potential.
What this sale tells us about the Dubai market
Demand from expatriate families remains one of the structural drivers of Dubai's residential market. Buyers relocating with children favour projects offering green spaces, security and serenity, even if that means moving away from the downtown towers. Lunaya, with its landscaped setting and lagoon views, fits exactly into this search.
For the investor, this type of property combines two logics: personal use — the family home — and a tangible asset in a liquid market. In Dubai, individuals pay no tax on rental income or on real estate capital gains, and freehold ownership opens access to the Golden Visa depending on the amount invested. We cover these dynamics in our guide on the Dubai property market.
What it means for the investor
At Lucretia, we read this purchase as a textbook case of the "dual-purpose" acquisition: a property that serves first as a family home, yet remains a wealth asset in a city where resale is fluid and personal taxation is favourable. For a relocating family, the leading criterion isn't the headline yield but quality of life — which is exactly what Franck M. was after when he chose a 5th-floor lagoon-view unit at Lunaya.
In practice, a 3-bedroom in a landscaped project like Lunaya appeals to a stable family tenant, a profile sought after both for resale and for letting. Freehold ownership secures full title and can, depending on the amount, pave the way to the Golden Visa — a real advantage for a long-term relocation to the Emirates. We would stress, however, that no future return can be guaranteed and that every tax situation warrants a bespoke review.
Our role is to align the property with the client's real life plan, as Sofiane did here by steering the family towards Lunaya rather than a purely rental-focused product. For those still weighing up destinations, our comparison of Dubai versus Bali helps clarify the investor profile before taking the plunge in Dubai.
Source: Original post on Instagram (@lucretia_immobilier) — 26 August 2026
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About the author
Belen ALBA
Real Estate Consultant
With experience in Dubai's real estate market and an international background between Brussels and Dubai, Belen brings a 360° vision of the sector. After working for more than a year within a well-known developer, she supported both investor clients and partner agents, giving her a unique inside view of the sales process and off-plan projects. Multilingual (French, Spanish, Portuguese and English), Belen knows how to naturally connect with clients from all over the world. Her approach: direct, transparent and results-oriented — with a genuine passion for helping each client make the right investment at the right time.
