Vivanti Residences

Three blocks, 407 one-bedrooms and 40 months of post-handover payments

Out of the 541 units at Vivanti Residences, 407 are one-bedroom apartments, meaning three units in four. That figure says a lot about the buyer Meteora Developers is targeting in Jumeirah Village Circle. The scheme also includes 94 studios, 25 two-bedrooms, 15 three-bedrooms and 9 retail units. Handover is set for the second quarter of 2029. The payment plan leaves 40% of the price due after the keys are handed over, paid at 1% a month, which puts this project among the more stretched-out plans in the area.

Three blocks of 13, 19 and 13 floors on a shared podium

The development sits on a shared basement, a ground floor and a three-level podium. Above that, three blocks split the units between them: blocks A and C rise to 13 residential floors, block B to 19. This stepped layout avoids the isolated tower look common in JVC. The facade works with light tones, panoramic glazing and long balconies planted with greenery. According to the brochure, apartments face either the JVC skyline or the landscaped inner courtyard, a point worth checking unit by unit at reservation stage.

75% one-bedrooms: a product built for renting out

The one-bedrooms range from roughly 61 to 96 sqm (655 to 1,029 sqft), a wide spread that covers both the compact rental unit and the more family-sized layout. Studios measure between 34 and 55 sqm. Oddly enough, the three-bedrooms (140 to 147 sqm) come in smaller than the largest two-bedrooms, which reach 159 sqm. With only 40 units of two or three bedrooms, Vivanti is aimed mainly at young professionals and investors renting on annual contracts. Families will find limited stock here, likely to sell fast if demand holds up.

Fitted kitchen, appliances and filtered air

Meteora is handing over units with a fully fitted kitchen and appliances included, which cuts down the cost of preparing a unit for rent. Smart home features are planned in every apartment. The developer highlights an air disinfection system, an unusual selling point at this price bracket in JVC. Some apartments come with a private jacuzzi, though the brochure specifies this applies to a selection of units only. EV charging points round out the technical fit-out.

On-call doctor and an in-house pharmacy

The list of amenities goes beyond the usual pool and gym. The scheme includes an on-call doctor, a pharmacy, a supermarket and a cafe, partly housed on a level set aside for retail. On the leisure side, the podium holds an outdoor cinema, a padel court, a mini-golf course, tennis and basketball courts, and two separate pools for adults and children. Pet owners get a garden and a dog walking area. A concierge and a full-time doorman handle the front desk.

60% before handover, the rest spread over 40 months

The schedule opens with 20% at reservation, followed by three instalments of 10% at 120, 300 and 480 days. A final 10% instalment falls due at handover. The remaining 40% is then paid in monthly instalments of 1%, stretching a little over three years past handover. Buyers should also budget for a 4% registration fee plus fixed administrative charges. For an investor renting the unit out from 2029, rental income could cover part of these monthly payments, provided JVC's rental market stays tight.

Between Al Khail Road and Hessa Street

JVC sits between Al Barsha South, Dubai Sports City and Motor City, with direct access to Al Khail Road and Hessa Street. Circle Mall is about ten minutes away, as is Dubai Miracle Garden. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina are quoted at 15 to 20 minutes by car. Nord Anglia and GEMS World Academy, in Al Barsha South, are around five minutes away, as are Mediclinic Parkview and Saudi German Hospital. The area remains car dependent, though, since no metro station currently serves it.