Empire Estates

A private pool even in the studio, and 80 months to pay

Empire Estates comprises 332 units spread across a ground floor, a podium and eight residential floors. On the brochure, every unit type comes with its own private pool, from the 41 sqm studio up to the duplex of nearly 300 sqm. This is Empire Developments' fourth building, a developer that cut its teeth in Jumeirah Village Circle and Jumeirah Village Triangle. Handover is set for December 2026, in Arjan, along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The payment structure also stands out: 20% upfront, then 1% a month over 80 months.

Fourth building after three addresses in JVC and JVT

Empire Developments is not a household name like Emaar or Sobha. Its track record consists of three projects: Plazzo Residence in JVT, Plazzo Heights and Empire Residence in JVC. Empire Estates therefore marks its first move outside these two neighbouring areas. The developer already has two residential towers in the pipeline, one in Dubai Science Park and one in JVC, keeping it within the same belt of mid-tier districts south of Al Barsha. For a buyer, the more useful question is not the marketing but the actual handover record of the three previous projects, which can be checked through the DLD registry.

From a 41 sqm studio to a 165 sqm three bedroom

The size range is fairly standard, but the fit-out is not. The studio measures 443 sq ft (around 41 sqm) and comes with a private plunge pool. The one bedroom reaches 898 sq ft, or 83 sqm, with a pool and a maid's room, a feature rarely included at this size in Dubai. The two bedroom units, marketed as the Dynamic Duo, range from 96 to 163 sqm, also with a maid's room. The three bedroom tops out at 165 sqm. These sizes are generous for Arjan, where new one bedrooms typically run around 65 to 75 sqm.

Two duplex types, one on the podium, one on the eighth floor

The top of the range comes in the form of duplexes, branded as sky villas, ranging from 152 to 294 sqm. Type A sits on the podium level: private pool, courtyard and garden, making it closer to a townhouse perched above the parking levels. Type B is located on the eighth floor, with a rooftop pool, a suspended courtyard and roof access. The two products target different buyers. The first will appeal to a family wanting ground-level outdoor space, the second to an owner who values the view and distance from the shared amenities.

Temperature-controlled lagoon pool and a padel court

The shared amenities are arranged across three levels. On the podium, a temperature-controlled lagoon-style pool forms the centrepiece, flanked by submerged loungers, a waterfall, a jacuzzi and a kids' pool. The same level includes a padel court, a sport that has become a staple in Dubai's newer residential projects, along with a jogging track, gazebos and a barbecue area. The clubhouse brings together a business centre, a billiards room, table tennis and foosball tables, a guest lounge and a café. Further up, a gym with a steam room, sauna and separate changing rooms for men and women rounds out the offering. On the technical side, the brochure lists three elevators for residents, one service elevator, home automation and one free parking space per apartment on the ground floor.

20% on signing, then 1% a month over 80 months

The payment plan runs in two stages. The buyer pays 10% on booking, then another 10% thirty days later. The remaining 80% is spread across monthly instalments of 1% over 80 months, or six years and eight months. With handover expected by the end of 2026, a significant portion of the price will therefore be paid after key handover, with the exact share depending on the booking date. This structure resembles interest-free seller financing and allows a buy-to-let investor to cover part of the instalments through rental income. In return, buyers should check the freehold title conditions during the post-handover period and the clauses covering late payment.

Five minutes from Miracle Garden, fifteen from Mall of the Emirates

Arjan sits in a transitional spot between Al Barsha South, Dubailand and Dubai Sports City. Empire Estates benefits from direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the artery linking the area to Sharjah on one side and Jebel Ali on the other. Dubai Miracle Garden, Global Village and IMG World are about five minutes away by car, and the Mall of the Emirates is fifteen minutes away. The area has no metro station, so a car remains a daily necessity. This dependence partly explains why a parking space is included with every unit.