
Ready
Q2 2020
138
Freehold
Affordable
Overview
TL;DR — Al Haseen Residences, Dubai Industrial City Developer: City Properties (Phase 1) / Dugasta Properties (later phases) | Structure: 7 storeys | Units: 138 apartments (studios, 1BR, 2BR) | Phase 1 Status: Completed 2020 — Ready | Studio: 408–580 sq ft from AED 546,000 | 1BR: 734–987 sq ft | 2BR: 1,069 sq ft | Payment plan: 10/40/10/60 (10% first installment, 40% construction, 10% handover, 60% post-handover) | Views: Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City Dubai | Amenities: Pool, gym, valet parking | Gross rental yield: 8–10%
Al Haseen Residences — Affordable Freehold Living Near Al Maktoum Airport
Al Haseen Residences is a multi-phase freehold residential complex by City Properties, located in Dubai Industrial Park (Dubai Industrial City) — a strategically positioned and rapidly developing district in Dubai's southern corridor, adjacent to Dubai Investment Park and directly accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Phase 1 of the project was commissioned in 2019 and handed over in 2020, establishing Al Haseen Residences as a mature, fully occupied residential complex with a track record of strong rental performance. Subsequent phases are being developed by Dugasta Properties, extending the community with additional apartment supply.
The 138-unit complex offers studios and one-to-two-bedroom apartments at price points that represent some of Dubai's most accessible freehold entry costs — studios from AED 546,000, rising to AED 982,800 for larger configurations. This pricing positions Al Haseen Residences as a compelling option for first-time Dubai property investors, value-oriented buyers, and corporate employers seeking affordable accommodation solutions for a workforce connected to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and the surrounding industrial and logistics corridor.
The building's views of Al Maktoum International Airport and the former Expo 2020 Dubai site — now Expo City Dubai — provide residents with a unique visual connection to two of the emirate's most significant infrastructure assets: the world's largest planned airport and a masterplanned urban innovation district that is being converted into a permanent mixed-use city.
Location & Connectivity — Dubai Industrial City & DWC Corridor
Dubai Industrial City (DIC) is a master-planned industrial and logistics zone developed by Tecom Group within the Dubai South Masterplan. Strategically located in Dubai's southern corridor — equidistant between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E611), with direct access via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) — DIC occupies a key position in the UAE's logistics and manufacturing ecosystem.
For residential occupants of Al Haseen Residences, this industrial geography translates into a specific but significant set of connectivity advantages:
| Destination | Approx. Drive Time | |---|---| | Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | 15 minutes | | Expo City Dubai (former Expo 2020 site) | 10 minutes | | Dubai Investment Park (DIP) | 10 minutes | | Jebel Ali Port & JAFZA | 20 minutes | | Ibn Battuta Mall | 25 minutes | | Dubai Marina & JBR | 30 minutes | | Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa | 35 minutes | | Al Ain Road (E66) interchange | 5 minutes |
The proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport is Al Haseen Residences' defining location advantage. DWC is planned as the world's largest airport by capacity — with a long-term planned throughput of 160 million passengers per year — and is already fully operational for freight and select passenger operations. As airport expansion phases progress, the surrounding residential demand from aviation workers, logistics professionals, and airline staff will continue to intensify, directly supporting rental demand for affordable, quality accommodation in the DIC corridor.
Expo City Dubai — the reimagined permanent successor to the 2020 World Expo — is now a living urban district hosting companies, universities, cultural venues, and residential clusters. Its proximity to Al Haseen Residences makes the project a natural accommodation choice for Expo City employees and residents.
Architecture & Unit Design
Al Haseen Residences is a seven-storey residential complex designed for functional, comfortable urban living in the Dubai Industrial City environment. The building's architecture prioritises practical quality — durable materials, weather-appropriate cladding, and layouts optimised for the working professional demographic that characterises the DIC residential market.
The 138 units are distributed across three configurations with specific unit types and precise floor plan sizes:
Studio Apartments:
- Type A: 408 sq ft — compact studio with smart space utilisation
- Type B: 580 sq ft — larger studio with defined sleeping area
- Features: kitchenette/kitchen, bathroom, balcony, large windows with panoramic views
- Starting price: AED 546,000
1-Bedroom Apartments:
- Type A: 734 sq ft
- Type B: 867 sq ft
- Type C: 987 sq ft
- Features: Defined bedroom with built-in wardrobes, living/dining area connected to dining room via panoramic windows, equipped kitchen, bathroom + powder room in larger types, spacious balcony
2-Bedroom Apartments:
- Size: 1,069 sq ft
- Features: Two bedrooms, open-plan living and dining, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large balcony
- Maximum price: AED 982,800
Interior specification throughout the Phase 1 building:
- Large sleeping areas with built-in storage
- Spacious balconies with views toward Al Maktoum Airport and Expo City
- Equipped kitchens with appliances
- Bathrooms with contemporary fixtures
- Powder rooms in select 1BR and all 2BR units
- Panoramic windows delivering exceptional natural light
Amenities & Community Features
Al Haseen Residences provides a focused, practical amenity package well-suited to its working professional and value-investment positioning:
- Shared Swimming Pool — outdoor leisure pool with surrounding deck area
- Fully Equipped Gymnasium — cardiovascular and resistance training equipment
- Valet Parking — a distinctive service amenity that differentiates Al Haseen from most comparable-price buildings in the DIC corridor
- 24/7 Security & CCTV — comprehensive building security and surveillance
- Landscaped Common Areas — manicured outdoor spaces within the complex
- Reception & Building Management — professional front-desk services
Valet parking deserves particular note as a service differentiator. At a price point where buyers and tenants might expect only self-park facilities, valet service signals a quality-of-service commitment that directly improves daily resident experience and building prestige.
Later phases of the Al Haseen complex, developed by Dugasta Properties, add smart home features to apartment specifications — an upgrade that reflects the evolving expectations of Dubai's residential market across all price brackets.
Payment Plan
City Properties offered a structured, flexible payment plan for Phase 1:
| Milestone | Payment | |---|---| | First Installment | 10% | | Under Construction | 40% | | On Handover | 10% | | Post-Handover | 60% |
The post-handover payment structure — with 60% of the purchase price spread across installments after key collection — was one of the most generous post-handover plans available in Dubai's affordable segment at the time of launch, enabling investors to begin collecting rental income before the full purchase price was settled.
For secondary market buyers, standard UAE bank mortgage financing is available to eligible purchasers.
Investment Analysis — Dubai Industrial City & DWC Corridor
Al Haseen Residences sits in one of Dubai's highest-yield residential micro-markets, driven by a captive tenant pool of industrial, logistics, aviation, and airport workers who require affordable, quality accommodation close to their employment:
- Gross rental yield: 8% to 10% annually — among Dubai's highest for completed residential assets
- Average studio annual rent: AED 33,000–42,000
- Average 1BR annual rent: AED 45,000–60,000
- Tenant profile: Aviation and airport staff (DWC), logistics and freight professionals, Expo City employees, manufacturing sector workers, corporate housing tenants
The 8–10% gross yield profile reflects the combination of low entry pricing and robust rental demand from a captive, employment-driven tenant base. Unlike communities where rental demand fluctuates with broader lifestyle trends, DIC's tenant pool is structurally linked to the permanent employment centres of Al Maktoum Airport, Jebel Ali Port, and JAFZA — infrastructure assets that will continue to attract tens of thousands of workers for decades.
Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda targets doubling the emirate's GDP by 2033, with the Al Maktoum Airport expansion and DWC logistics hub identified as critical infrastructure pillars. This long-term government investment in the southern corridor directly underpins residential demand growth in communities like DIC — a structural tailwind for Al Haseen Residences investors.
Freehold Title: Dubai Industrial City is a designated freehold zone. Al Haseen Residences permits 100% foreign ownership with full DLD title deed registration.
UAE Golden Visa: The 10-Year UAE Golden Visa applies to property purchases of AED 2 million and above. At Al Haseen Residences' price points (individual units from AED 546K to AED 983K), portfolio investors combining multiple units can structure acquisitions to reach Golden Visa eligibility thresholds.
Why Al Haseen Residences Stands Out
In a Dubai market often characterised by premium branding and aspirational pricing, Al Haseen Residences occupies a vital and underserved position: genuine, freehold-titled residential quality at entry-level pricing in a location with structural, employment-driven rental demand. For investors focused on yield maximisation — as opposed to capital appreciation in prime postcodes — the 8–10% gross yield profile is compelling and difficult to match in Dubai's more celebrated residential districts.
The proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport is a multi-decade structural asset. As DWC expands — potentially becoming the world's largest passenger hub by the mid-2030s — the surrounding residential ecosystem will experience sustained demand growth. Early-movers in DIC residential real estate acquire a position ahead of this demand curve at today's relatively modest pricing.
The valet parking service differentiates the building from generic affordable residential supply, while the panoramic views of both Al Maktoum Airport and Expo City Dubai give residents a genuinely distinctive visual environment that improves daily quality of life and the building's photographic appeal in rental marketing.
For investors seeking maximum yield on a limited capital outlay, Al Haseen Residences — with studio entry at AED 546,000 and yields of 8–10% — represents one of Dubai's most efficient deployed-capital-to-income ratios in the completed residential sector.
Contact a RERA-licensed agent for current availability, viewing appointments, and pricing at Al Haseen Residences, Dubai Industrial City.
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Amenities
Gym
Shared Pool
Valet Parking
Nearby Landmarks & Views
Al Maktoum International Airport
Expo 2020 Dubai
Community View
Floor Plans
ApartmentStudio
408 - 580 sqft2 layouts
Studio
Studio
408 sqft
Studio
580 sqft
Apartment1 Bed
734 - 987 sqft3 layouts
1 Bed
1 Bedroom
734 sqft
1 Bedroom
867 sqft
1 Bedroom
987 sqft
Apartment2 Beds
1,069 - 1,069 sqft1 layouts
2 Beds
2 Bedroom
1,069 sqft
Location
Dubai Industrial City
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Where is the location of Al Haseen Residences?
Al Haseen Residences is located in Dubai Industrial City. Visit Al Haseen Residences location map.
What are the property types offered in Al Haseen Residences?
The property types in Al Haseen Residencesare:0-bed Apartment for sale and rent 408 Sqft - 580 Sqft, 2-bed Apartment for sale and rent 1,069 Sqft - 1,069 Sqft, 1-bed Apartment for sale and rent 734 Sqft - 987 Sqft,
What are the available amenities in Al Haseen Residences?
Gym, Shared Pool, Valet Parking


