• Developer: Meraas
• Category: Prime / ultra-prime
• Location: Solaya, La Mer, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
• Price: From AED 13.80M (Meraas, checked Nov 2026)
• Bedrooms: 4–5
• Sizes: 4-bed c. 4,340–4,676 sq ft; 5-bed c. 6,987–7,643 sq ft; penthouses larger (Meraas floor plans, as indexed; re-confirm)
• Handover: Q4 2029 (Oct 2029 per Meraas payment-plan sheet; confirm in SPA)
• Payment plan: 20/40/40: 20% on booking, 40% during construction, 40% on handover

Solaya is a private collection of 234 beachfront residences in nine buildings on Jumeirah 1, by Meraas and BGRE, designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by 1508 London. It is gated, with direct beach access, a spa, a cinema and a residents’ lounge, close to J1 Beach, Bvlgari and the Four Seasons. Ground broke in August 2026.

Why this one

Prime Dubai prices dipped 5% between Q2 and Q3 2026, the first decline since 2020 (Knight Frank). In my experience, that is when patient buyers secure the best positions in the rarest stock. Jumeirah Second, Solaya’s neighbour, was the second most active US$10M+ community that quarter. A brand-new gated beachfront enclave on this stretch of coast is unlikely to be repeated.

Who it suits

Ultra-high-net-worth families buying a primary or legacy home, and collectors of trophy assets with a long horizon.

Exit strategy

A legacy hold. If you sell, it should be to the next end-user, not to a flipper, and that is what keeps values firm at this level.

How I manage it

Private allocation requests, plot and view analysis, design-stage liaison, handover inspections, and full residence management while you are away.

Images: official Meraas marketing material, for illustration only. Figures checked Nov 2026 and subject to change; confirm on the sale agreement.