Coventry 49

A 52 by 41 metre plot and a rooftop pool: GFS's compact bet in Dubai South

Coventry 49 sits on a plot of roughly 52.23 by 40.89 metres, just over 2,100 sqm of built footprint. On this land, GFS Developments has stacked a service ground floor, four residential levels and a two tier rooftop reserved for amenities. The scheme targets buyers looking for a manageable building rather than a service heavy tower. Handover is scheduled for 18 June 2028, on a freehold basis. This is a small neighbourhood building, and that scale is exactly why the floor plans are worth a closer look.

Eighteen units on the first floor, eleven on each floor above

The first floor, with a built up area of 892.44 sqm, holds all twelve studios in the project plus six two bedroom units. From the second to the fourth floor, the typical layout changes: three one bedroom and eight two bedroom units per floor, served by a central corridor 1.8 metres wide. The secondary corridors on the first floor narrow to 1.5 metres. Every unit comes with a balcony, and the two bedroom apartments on the standard floors get two each. Two lifts serve the whole building, which is a comfortable ratio for around fifty units.

From 28 to 70 sqm: the sizes as shown on the plans

Studios come in at 304 sq ft (about 28 sqm), plus a 61 sq ft balcony. One bedroom units reach 608 sq ft (56.5 sqm) with a 125 sq ft balcony, close to 12 sqm of outdoor space. They also include a storage room and a guest WC separate from the bathroom, two details rarely found at this size bracket. Two bedroom units range from 737 to 758 sq ft (68.5 to 70.4 sqm), with two bathrooms. The kitchen is designed as an open pantry facing the living room, a layout choice that favours livable floor area over an enclosed kitchen.

51 or 54 units: figures that still need confirming

The brochure contradicts itself on a point every buyer should check. The project summary states 51 apartments and 51 parking spaces, while the ground floor plan shows 54 spaces. The unit mix table totals 54 units (12 studios, 3 one bedroom, 39 two bedroom). Adding up the individual floor plans, though, gives 51 units, including 9 one bedroom and 30 two bedroom apartments. The plan notes themselves state that dimensions are for concept approval only and that the final parking count depends on the structural study. It is worth asking for the exact unit type in writing before signing the reservation contract.

Two gender separated gyms and an infinity pool

The roof is arranged over two levels. The lower deck holds two separate gyms, one for men and one for women, each with its own changing facilities, along with terraces. This separation answers a real demand from part of the Gulf and South Asian buyer base, and it remains uncommon in buildings of this size. The upper deck has a pool with a waterfall feature and an infinity edge canal, flanked by two sun deck areas, seating zones, a barbecue area and a rooftop garden. A children's play area rounds out the offering.

Coventry 66 next door, same G+4 format

GFS Developments is not new to this. The developer already has Coventry 66 under construction in Dubai South, using the same ground floor plus four storey format, with handover expected in 2027. The Coventry brand also appears in Dubai Industrial City, International City and Dubailand. The series follows a consistent formula: small buildings, studios and two bedroom units making up the bulk of the mix, amenities grouped on the roof. For an investor, the advantage is being able to judge build quality on Coventry 66 before Coventry 49 is handed over.

Fifteen minutes from Al Maktoum Airport

The developer places the building 15 minutes by car from Al Maktoum International Airport, whose expansion is set to make it the emirate's main air hub. Expo metro station, the terminus of Route 2020, is 12 minutes away by road. Mall of the Emirates is 30 minutes out and Downtown Dubai 35. These commute times point to a clear buyer profile: workers in logistics, aviation and the businesses clustered around Expo City, rather than residents commuting into the city centre. Access runs through one way lanes around the building, with controlled entry and exit and a CCTV monitoring room on the ground floor.