Quick answer: Solaya is a 234-residence beachfront development in Jumeirah 1 by Meraas and BGRE, designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by 1508 London. It spans nine buildings on approximately 40 acres and includes two- to five-bedroom residences, penthouses, garden houses and duplexes. Current launch records show entry pricing around AED 14.2m, a 20/40/40 payment plan and June 2029 completion.
Solaya at a glance
| Developers | Meraas and BGRE |
|---|---|
| Location | Jumeirah 1 beachfront |
| Scale | 234 residences across nine buildings |
| Homes | 2–5 bedroom residences, penthouses, garden houses and duplexes |
| Starting price | Approximately AED 14.2m for earlier building releases; current inventory may start higher |
| Payment plan | 20% booking, 40% during construction, 40% handover |
| Expected completion | June 2029 in current project listings |
| Construction | Groundbreaking confirmed 24 August 2026 |
Editorial status: Development and construction milestone confirmed by Meraas. This article distinguishes project-wide entry pricing from the supplied Buildings 5 and 7 floor plans, where remaining inventory may be materially more expensive.
What is included in the supplied floor-plan release?
The Buildings 5 and 7 book contains large two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom layouts. Examples show two-bedroom homes around 1,982–2,107 sq ft and three-bedroom layouts around 3,119–3,756 sq ft, with substantial terraces. Floor plans are indicative; exact net internal area and terrace area must be taken from the unit schedule and SPA.
Why published starting prices differ
Solaya has been released by building and unit type. The approximately AED 14.2m headline relates to earlier two-bedroom inventory in Buildings 1–3. A current Meraas-derived schedule for another release applies the 20/40/40 plan to a starting price above AED 40m. These figures are not contradictory if they describe different buildings and home types, but they should never be blended into one “current starting price.”
Design and amenity proposition
Meraas confirms Foster + Partners as architect and 1508 London for interiors. The project’s positioning centres on direct coastline access, large-format residences, wellness amenities and low-density landscaping. Buyers should verify private versus shared beach areas, operating rules, parking, lift access, furnishing and the service-charge budget.
Payment and construction
The reviewed plan is 20% on booking, four 10% construction instalments, and 40% on handover, plus the 4% DLD charge and registration fees. Groundworks began in 2026; Meraas said shoring, excavation, piling and dewatering were scheduled through September–November 2026.
Buyer checks
- Identify the exact building and unit before comparing prices.
- Verify the project through DLD.
- Reconcile internal area, terrace area and total saleable area.
- Request the service-charge estimate and management rules.
- Confirm the June 2029 date, grace period and 40% completion payment in the SPA.
Independent view
Solaya is a verifiable, under-construction ultra-luxury project with strong design credentials. Its main analytical challenge is not legitimacy but inventory segmentation: building, view, terrace and typology create very wide price differences. Comparisons should therefore be made per square foot and per exact unit, not against a single project-wide headline.
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Frequently asked questions
How many residences are planned?
Meraas states 234 homes across nine buildings.
What is the payment plan?
The reviewed plan is 20/40/40, with 40% due at handover.
When is completion?
Current project records indicate June 2029; verify the contractual date for the chosen building.
Sources
- Meraas — Solaya groundbreaking announcement
- Property Finder — Solaya launch records
- Solaya Buildings 5 and 7 floor-plan book supplied to Dubai Real Estate Deals
Dubai Real Estate Deals is an independent informational publisher, not a brokerage.
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