Calisi

Turnkey residences ten minutes from Al Maktoum's expanding terminal

Calisi enters Dubai South's residential pipeline with a straightforward value proposition: move-in-ready apartments with furniture included in the purchase price. Zoya Developments, which delivered Izel in Dubailand Residence Complex last year, applies the same compact-residence formula here. The project targets buyers who want rental income from day one without additional fit-out costs. Handover is scheduled for September 2027, aligning with the wave of infrastructure upgrades planned for Al Maktoum International Airport. Entry price sits at AED 1.2 million for a studio, with an expression of interest set at AED 20,000.

Two anchor points: Expo City and Etihad Rail

Calisi's location banks on two long-term infrastructure plays. Al Maktoum International Airport, slated for expansion to 260 million passengers annually by 2040, lies ten minutes away. Expo City Dubai, now a permanent economic zone, is equidistant. The Etihad Rail network connection is five minutes out, positioning Calisi on the freight and passenger corridor linking Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) provides access to Dubai Marina in thirty minutes and Downtown in forty. Palm Jebel Ali, where construction has resumed, will be reachable in twenty minutes once road links are completed.

Studios and two-beds only, no in-between

The unit mix is deliberately narrow. Calisi offers studios and two-bedroom apartments, skipping the one-bedroom format entirely. This split targets two distinct buyer profiles. Studios appeal to yield-focused investors seeking the lowest entry ticket and highest percentage return. Two-bedrooms cater to expat families or sharers, a growing segment in Dubai South where affordable housing stock remains thin. All units come furnished, reducing time-to-lease to a matter of days after handover. Floor plans show open layouts with integrated kitchens and balconies overlooking landscaped grounds.

On-site amenities designed for a car-free daily routine

Calisi includes a gym, separate adult and children's pools, a play area, and a barbecue zone. Outdoor features such as landscaped lawns, yoga decks, and shaded seating address the practical need for walkable leisure space in a district still under construction. For a project of modest scale, the density of shared facilities means residents can avoid relying on neighbourhood amenities that remain incomplete. This becomes a differentiator when competing for tenants against larger towers with longer walks to common areas.

Zoya Developments: second Dubai launch in twelve months

Zoya Developments is a newer entrant to the Dubai market but has already delivered Izel, a 165-unit Mediterranean-styled project in Dubailand Residence Complex. Calisi follows the same limited-collection playbook: controlled unit counts, integrated finishes, and compact footprints that reduce construction timelines. The brochure leans into a lifestyle positioning around proportion and calm, targeting buyers sensitive to spatial flow rather than sheer size. For investors, the repetition of the Izel model provides visibility on expected finish standards and handover quality.

Target buyer: yield-focused investors and regional end-users

At AED 1.2 million entry, Calisi appeals to investors chasing the upper end of Dubai South's rental yield range (5 to 8 percent gross, according to sector estimates). Furnished units also attract GCC and South Asian buyers seeking a turnkey pied-à-terre without the hassle of sourcing furniture. Freehold tenure allows full ownership, inheritance, and resale without restrictions. The detailed payment plan has not yet been released, but the AED 20,000 EOI suggests a staged structure with quarterly instalments through to handover.