DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai
● Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal)
DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai is a Residential project by DarGlobal (Dar Al Arkan group) in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal). Prices start at around AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr). Current status is under construction. Below you will find the price, sizes, DLD registration details, location notes, pros and cons, and answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Quick Facts
| 0 | DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai |
| 1 | DarGlobal (Dar Al Arkan group) |
| 2 | Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) |
| 3 | Residential |
| 4 | About 813 - 1,859 sq ft (suite area, 1 and 2 BHK as quoted); 3 BHK sizes not published |
| 5 | AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) onwards |
| 6 | Under Construction |
| 7 | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD); project number not published by the sources checked - verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
Prices & details are indicative. Please confirm the latest with our advisor or the builder before booking.
Sizes & Pricing
| Configuration | Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | About 813 - 1,859 sq ft (suite area, 1 and 2 BHK as quoted); 3 BHK sizes not published | AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) onwards | Families & end-users |
Prices are indicative. Confirm the latest cost sheet with us.
Floor Plan, Master Plan & Brochure
About DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai
DG1 Living is a 20-storey tower of 383 homes on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, built by DarGlobal, the London-listed international arm of Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan, and designed by Gensler. It sells one, two and three-bedroom apartments; most listings show no studios. One-bedrooms were quoted from AED 1.9 million (about Rs 4.89 crore) in early 2025.
The plan most sources quote is 20/30/50, with half the price due at handover. Handover is printed as Q4 2026 on some pages and Q4 2027 on others, and the developer's own stock is reported sold out, so most buyers today are buying on resale. This page sets out what each number means and how to check it.
At a glance
| Project | DG1 Living, Business Bay, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Developer | DarGlobal, international arm of Dar Al Arkan (Saudi Arabia) |
| Community | Business Bay, on the Dubai Water Canal |
| Building | One tower, 20 storeys, 383 residences; architect Gensler |
| Configurations | 1, 2 and 3 BHK |
| Sizes | 1 BHK about 813 - 1,288 sq ft; 2 BHK about 1,358 - 1,859 sq ft |
| Starting price | AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 crore) for a 1 BHK, early 2025 |
| Other quotes | AED 1.72 M at launch; AED 3,217,300 for a 1,051 sq ft 1 BHK on a current list |
| Payment plan | 20% booking, 30% construction, 50% handover (70/30 also quoted) |
| Handover | Q4 2026 or Q4 2027 depending on the source |
| Status | Under construction (18% on one undated page) |
| DLD | Project number not published by the sources checked |
| Sales | Developer stock reported sold out; resale units listed |
Price and unit pricing
| Unit | Size (suite area) | Price (AED) | In rupees | Implied rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK, launch | From about 813 sq ft | From 1,720,000 | About Rs 4.43 crore | About AED 2,120 per sq ft |
| 1 BHK, early 2025 (entry) | From about 813 sq ft | From 1,900,000 | About Rs 4.89 crore | About AED 2,340 per sq ft |
| 1 BHK, larger, current list | 1,051 - 1,288 sq ft | From 3,217,300 | About Rs 8.28 crore | About AED 3,060 per sq ft at 1,051 sq ft |
| 2 BHK, launch | — | From 2,420,000 | About Rs 6.23 crore | — |
| 2 BHK, current list | 1,358 - 1,859 sq ft | From 4,097,640 | About Rs 10.55 crore | About AED 3,020 per sq ft at 1,358 sq ft |
| 3 BHK, launch | Not published | From 4,300,000 | About Rs 11.07 crore | — |
We print AED 1.9 million as the starting price because it is the most recent figure with a date on it, early 2025, for the smallest one-bedroom. The AED 1.72 million, AED 2.42 million and AED 4.3 million figures are launch quotes. The AED 3,217,300 and AED 4,097,640 figures come from a current list and apply to larger units, so they are not the entry price. They do show where a big canal-view unit is now pitched: about AED 3,000 per sq ft.
For context, Business Bay apartments averaged about AED 2,000 to 2,100 per sq ft across 2024 and the first half of 2025, with canal-front towers at the top of that range and above it. The early-2025 one-bedroom sits a little above the district average; the current list for large units sits well above it. The resale ask on the unit you are shown, divided by its suite area, is the number to compare.
For DAMAC's two canal-side projects in our current set, see Canal Crown, studio-led with a 20/60/20 plan, and Avarra by Palace, Emaar's branded launch nearby.
Payment plan and total cost
Most sources quote 20% on booking, 30% during construction and 50% at handover. A 70/30 version is also printed. The first leaves the heavy payment for the end, when the building can be inspected; the second front-loads it. Your SPA says which plan applies.
Worked example: a AED 1,900,000 one-bedroom on 20/30/50
| Stage | Share | AED | Rupees (at 25.75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | 20% | 380,000 | About Rs 97.9 lakh |
| Construction instalments | 30% | 570,000 | About Rs 1.47 crore |
| At handover | 50% | 950,000 | About Rs 2.45 crore |
| DLD transfer fee | 4% | 76,000 | About Rs 19.6 lakh |
| Oqood and admin fees | Fixed | Registration and admin charges at booking | — |
| Total before service charges | About 1,976,000 | About Rs 5.09 crore |
On resale. With developer stock reported sold out, you are more likely buying an early buyer's contract. You pay the seller what they have paid DarGlobal, typically the 20% booking and some construction instalments, plus their premium, and you take over the remaining schedule, including the 50% at handover. The 4% DLD fee is charged on the full contract value at transfer. Ask for DarGlobal's statement of account and a no-objection certificate before you sign.
Service charge. Not published for DG1. Canal-front towers in Business Bay charge about AED 22 to 30 per sq ft a year and the district averages about AED 14.75. On an 813 sq ft one-bedroom that is about AED 12,000 to 24,400 a year, depending on where DG1 lands.
Location and connectivity
DG1 faces the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, with the canal promenade in front and the Downtown skyline behind. Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are across the district; DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road are to the north-west; Business Bay Metro station on the Red Line serves the area. The sources checked do not give drive times for this plot, so we print none.
The canal bank is one of Business Bay's busiest building sites. DarGlobal's own Urban Oasis by Missoni is on the same stretch, and DAMAC, Emaar and others are building alongside. Expect cranes for several years and a steady flow of new units into the letting market in 2027 and 2028. The tenant base is office workers in Business Bay and DIFC who want a short commute and a waterfront walk.
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Amenities and specifications
DG1 is designed by Gensler, the US architecture firm, and marketed on canal and skyline views. Listings describe a pool, gym, landscaped podium and the usual shared facilities of a tower in this price band; they do not publish a detailed amenity list, so we do not invent one.
Not published by the sources checked: the finish schedule, appliance brands, parking per unit and the service-charge budget. With a 20-storey height and 383 homes, lift and parking ratios should be better than in a 40-storey studio tower, but ask for the numbers. Final specification as per the SPA.
About the developer
DarGlobal was founded in 2017 as the international arm of Dar Al Arkan, Saudi Arabia's largest listed developer. In February 2023 it became the first Saudi company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, which means its accounts are published and audited to UK standards.
Its UAE history is short. Its first project in the country, Urban Oasis by Missoni on the Dubai Water Canal, was unveiled in October 2021; it has since launched DG1 and Trump-branded towers in Dubai and projects in Oman, Qatar, the UK and Europe. A buyer has few completed DarGlobal buildings in Dubai to walk through, so the parent's balance sheet does more of the work of reassurance than a handover record can. That is a fair basis for a decision, but it is a different one from buying from a developer with twenty towers delivered.
For Indian buyers
Ownership. Business Bay is freehold for foreign buyers, and the Dubai Land Department issues the title deed in your name. There is no annual property tax and no VAT on a residential sale; the government cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 76,000 on a AED 1.9 million one-bedroom.
Remittance. The Liberalised Remittance Scheme allows USD 250,000 per person per financial year. A AED 1.9 million one-bedroom is about USD 517,000, just above a couple's combined USD 500,000. On a 20/30/50 plan that is easy to manage: the booking and construction payments, about USD 259,000, fit in one year, and the handover payment falls in a later one.
Golden Visa. The threshold is AED 2 million of property. A one-bedroom at the early-2025 AED 1.9 million misses by AED 100,000; a slightly larger one-bedroom, or one bought on resale at a premium, usually clears it, and every two and three-bedroom does. The purchase price on the title deed is what counts.
Rent and tax. No DG1 rent is published. Business Bay one-bedrooms earn roughly 6% to 7% gross, about AED 114,000 to 133,000 a year on AED 1.9 million; net of a canal-tower service charge, nearer 5% to 6%. Rent and any gain are taxable in India for an Indian tax resident; the UAE levies no income tax on the rent.
Pros
- Canal frontage in Business Bay in a single, mid-rise tower of 383 homes
- One to three-bedrooms only, so fewer small investor units than a studio-led tower
- A London-listed parent with Dar Al Arkan's balance sheet behind it
- 50% at handover means most of the money is paid when the building is finished
- Gensler as architect is a named, checkable design credential
- Most one-bedrooms already clear the AED 2 M Golden Visa line
Cons
- Prices on record run from AED 1.72 M to AED 3.2 M for a one-bedroom, depending on size and date
- Two handover years in circulation, and an 18% construction figure that does not fit the earlier one
- DarGlobal has few completed Dubai buildings to judge it on
- No DLD project number printed by the sources checked
- Developer stock sold out, so new buyers pay a resale premium
- Service charge not published; canal-front towers in Business Bay run AED 22 - 30 per sq ft
Who this is for
- End users who want a larger one-bedroom or a family two-bedroom on the canal
- Golden Visa buyers looking for a unit around AED 2 M in Business Bay
- Buyers comfortable paying half the price at handover
- Buyers who value a listed parent company over a long local delivery record
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a firm 2026 handover
- Studio investors - there are no studios in most listings
- Buyers who want a developer with many delivered Dubai towers
- Buyers unwilling to pay a resale premium over the launch price
Our verdict
DG1 Living is a mid-rise canal tower from a developer with a strong parent and a short Dubai record. The unit mix is its best feature: no studios, one to three-bedrooms only, and 383 homes in total, which keeps the building from turning into a short-let block. The price record is its weak side for a reader: AED 1.72 million at launch, AED 1.9 million in early 2025, and AED 3.2 million for a larger one-bedroom on a current list, with developer stock reported sold out. The handover picture is no clearer, with 2026 and 2027 both printed and an 18% construction figure on one page. None of that is a reason to walk away, but it means every number here has to be checked on the unit you are offered.
Worth a look for an end user or a Golden Visa buyer who wants a canal-side one or two-bedroom and can wait until 2027 or later. Get the DLD project number and escrow account, check construction progress on the Dubai REST app, and compare the resale ask per sq ft with the AED 1.9 million early-2025 figure before you agree a premium.
Talk to Realty Hunting for the current price list, the developer's latest payment plan and a site-visit plan.
Run this project's numbers yourself. The calculator opens on the price and unit size above; change the currency, the rent or the mortgage and it recalculates the fees, the cash you need on day one and the net rent.
Dubai property calculator — costs, cash needed and net rent
Works from any country: pick your currency, or type your own rate. Fees follow the DLD schedule; rent figures are yours to set.
| Charge | AED | Your currency |
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Fee basis: DLD transfer 4% of price, plus a DLD admin fee of AED 580 on a ready unit and AED 40 at Oqood on an off-plan one; registration trustee AED 2,000 below AED 500,000 and AED 4,000 from AED 500,000, plus 5% VAT (AED 2,100 or AED 4,200); title deed and map about AED 500; agency 2% plus 5% VAT where used; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290. Rates shown are indicative, read on 9 September 2026, and the pegged ones (USD and the GCC currencies) do not move — edit the rate box for anything else. This is an estimate to plan with, not a quotation, and it does not cover tax in your own country.
FAQs
What is the price of DG1 Living?
One-bedrooms were quoted from AED 1.9 million (about Rs 4.89 crore) in early 2025, and AED 1.72 million at launch. A current list prints AED 3,217,300 for one-bedrooms of 1,051 to 1,288 sq ft and AED 4,097,640 for two-bedrooms of 1,358 to 1,859 sq ft. Size explains part of the gap; the resale ask of a specific unit settles what you pay now.
What is the payment plan?
Most sources quote 20% on booking, 30% during construction and 50% at handover. On a AED 1.9 million one-bedroom that is AED 380,000, AED 570,000 and AED 950,000, plus AED 76,000 of DLD fee. A 70/30 split is also printed.
When is the handover?
Sources print Q4 2026 and Q4 2027, and one page puts construction at 18%. The SPA date binds DarGlobal; the Dubai REST app shows progress.
What is the DLD project number?
None of the sources we checked prints it. Ask for it before paying anything and check it on the Dubai REST app, together with the escrow account.
Does it qualify for the Golden Visa?
The threshold is AED 2 million of property. A one-bedroom at the early-2025 AED 1.9 million misses by AED 100,000; the larger one-bedrooms near AED 3.2 million and every two and three-bedroom clear it.
Who is DarGlobal?
The international arm of Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan, founded in 2017 and listed in London since February 2023. Its first UAE project was Urban Oasis by Missoni on the same canal.
What rent and service charge should I expect?
Neither is published for DG1. Business Bay one-bedrooms earn roughly 6% to 7% gross, about AED 114,000 to 133,000 a year on AED 1.9 million. Canal-front towers charge about AED 22 to 30 per sq ft, about AED 17,900 to 24,400 a year on an 813 sq ft unit.
Can an Indian resident buy here?
Yes. Business Bay is freehold for foreign buyers. Under the LRS each person can remit USD 250,000 a financial year; a AED 1.9 million one-bedroom is about USD 517,000, just above a couple's USD 500,000, so plan the handover payment in a second financial year.
Compare with other Dubai projects
Also in Business Bay: Deyaar DWTN Residences (from AED 1.86 M, handover 2029), Urban Life Residences (from AED 1.65 M, off-plan), Binghatti One Residences (from AED 1.3 M, handover 2026) and DAMAC Canal Heights 2 (from AED 1.29 M, handover 2027). See every Business Bay project with prices and handover dates.
More by DarGlobal: Davinci Tower (from AED 5.5 M, ready).
A similar budget elsewhere in Dubai: Ellington Altiera Heights (from AED 1.9 M, handover 2028), Design Quarter (from AED 1.87 M, handover 2027) and Pier Point (from AED 1,930,000, handover 2028).
Read next: Apartments for Sale in Business Bay: Prices and Net Yields · Off-Plan Property in Dubai: How It Works · Dubai Property Payment Plans: 1% Monthly, Post-Handover and More · The Cost of Buying Property in Dubai. Every Dubai project we track is listed on the Dubai section.
Amenities
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Multipurpose Hall
- ✓ 24x7 Security
- ✓ Power Backup
- ✓ Car Parking
- ✓ Indoor Games
- ✓ Gymnasium
- ✓ Jogging Track
- ✓ Kids Play Area
- ✓ Landscaped Gardens
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Yoga & Meditation Area
Project Highlights
- ✓ 20-storey tower of 383 homes on the Dubai Water Canal, designed by Gensler
- ✓ One, two and three-bedroom apartments; no studios in most listings
- ✓ 1 BHK from AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 crore) in early 2025; AED 1.72 M quoted at launch
- ✓ 1 BHK of 1,051 - 1,288 sq ft listed from AED 3,217,300; 2 BHK of 1,358 - 1,859 sq ft from AED 4,097,640
- ✓ Plan quoted as 20% booking, 30% construction, 50% handover (a 70/30 split elsewhere)
- ✓ Handover printed as Q4 2026 and Q4 2027; one page puts construction at 18%
- ✓ DarGlobal is the London-listed international arm of Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan
- ✓ Every unit at AED 2 M or more clears the Golden Visa threshold
Density & Open Space
Density (homes per acre) tells you how open or packed a project feels. Ask us and we will tell you the exact figure for this one, plus the open-area share, so you know how spacious it really is.
Pros & Cons
- +Canal frontage in Business Bay in a single, mid-rise tower of 383 homes
- +One to three-bedrooms only, so fewer small investor units than a studio-led tower
- +A London-listed parent with Dar Al Arkan's balance sheet behind it
- +50% at handover means most of the money is paid when the building is finished
- +Gensler as architect is a named, checkable design credential
- +Most one-bedrooms already clear the AED 2 M Golden Visa line
- –Prices on record run from AED 1.72 M to AED 3.2 M for a one-bedroom, depending on size and date
- –Two handover years in circulation, and an 18% construction figure that does not fit the earlier one
- –DarGlobal has few completed Dubai buildings to judge it on
- –No DLD project number printed by the sources checked
- –Developer stock sold out, so new buyers pay a resale premium
- –Service charge not published; canal-front towers in Business Bay run AED 22 - 30 per sq ft
Who Should Buy & Who Should Avoid
- +End users who want a larger one-bedroom or a family two-bedroom on the canal
- +Golden Visa buyers looking for a unit around AED 2 M in Business Bay
- +Buyers comfortable paying half the price at handover
- +Buyers who value a listed parent company over a long local delivery record
- –Anyone who needs a firm 2026 handover
- –Studio investors - there are no studios in most listings
- –Buyers who want a developer with many delivered Dubai towers
- –Buyers unwilling to pay a resale premium over the launch price
Is It Right For You?
Steady rental demand and active resale in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) make it a sensible medium to long-term hold. Get a good entry price and the maths works better.
Larger layouts, amenities and a settled neighbourhood suit families who actually want to live here, not just invest.
A project registered with the Dubai Land Department, taking payments into a DLD-approved escrow account, is the safer pick when buying from abroad. We handle the paperwork and the updates remotely.
Schools, parks, security and open areas keep day-to-day family life easy.
Green areas and nearby healthcare help — ask us about lower-floor units for easier access.
Is DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai Worth Buying?
Yes, for the right buyer. Early pricing now, with value as it nears handover. Just compare the exact unit and price with one nearby option first.
Short answer — yes, it is worth a serious look if you want a home in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) from a builder with a real track record. Buying early gets you a better price than ready stock, with the upside as it nears handover. It is not the cheapest option in the area, so it fits buyers who value the builder, location and amenities over the lowest sticker price. Compare the exact unit with one nearby project, lock the live cost sheet with us, and you will know if it is right for you.
- →You want a long-term home or hold from a builder with a track record
- →You are fine waiting for handover in return for better pricing
- →Location, build quality and amenities matter more to you than the lowest sticker price
- →You need the cheapest option in the area
- →You need to move in right away
- →You are chasing quick, short-term resale gains
Handover Timeline
Two dates are in circulation: Q4 2026 on several broker pages and Q4 2027 on others, with Q2 2027 on one more. One undated page puts construction at 18%, which is hard to square with a late-2026 handover. We use the last day of 2027, the latest date printed. Check the construction percentage on the Dubai REST app and the completion date in your SPA.
Investment Analysis
Why people look at DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai for investment is simple — it is in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal), and this part of Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) has seen steady demand from both end-users and investors. Good road links, nearby offices and schools usually keep rentals healthy and resale active. Since it is still under construction, entry prices are lower than ready stock, which is what early buyers count on. That said, treat any price or return figure as a guide and confirm the current cost sheet with us before you decide.
Price Analysis
The starting price of about AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) is in line with what Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) asks today for this kind of project. What you actually pay shifts with the floor, view, facing and unit size, plus any offer running at the time.
Treat the listed figure as a starting point, not the last word. Ask us for a unit-wise cost sheet so you see the real, all-in number before you decide.
Payment Plan Explained
Dubai off-plan is sold on a split written as two numbers. A 10/90 or 20/80 plan takes that much on booking and the rest at handover, which suits a buyer arranging a mortgage at completion; a 60/40 is the common structure, with 10% to 20% on booking, 40% to 50% across construction milestones and 40% at handover; a 70/30 puts more in the middle and leaves a smaller final cheque. A post-handover plan spreads the balance over one to three years after you have the keys, so rent can help pay it. Two questions settle whether a plan is as good as it looks: is the construction portion tied to milestones or to dates - milestones are better, because they stall if the building stalls - and what does the sale and purchase agreement say happens if you miss an instalment. Your money sits in a DLD-approved escrow account and is released against construction.
Which one suits you depends on whether you are buying to live in or to invest, and on your loan. We can lay out the exact plans on offer and what each costs you.
Hidden Charges to Budget For
Beyond the base price, budget 6% to 7% of the price in fees. The Dubai Land Department takes 4% on every transfer; registration at a trustee office is AED 4,200, or AED 2,100 under AED 500,000; the title deed is AED 580, or AED 40 to register an off-plan contract on Oqood; and a resale usually carries an agency fee of about 2% plus 5% VAT, where a purchase direct from the developer normally carries none. There is no GST and no stamp duty, and the sale of a home does not attract VAT. A mortgage adds about 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290 to register, an arrangement fee and a valuation. After handover the running cost is the service charge - roughly AED 10 to 32 per sq ft a year for apartments and AED 14 to 40 for villas - with no annual property tax on top.
None of this is truly hidden once you see a full cost sheet, but it adds up. Ask us for the complete break-up so the final figure is clear from day one.
Maintenance Cost
Maintenance is billed per square foot every month and depends on the amenities and upkeep level — bigger clubs and more facilities usually mean a slightly higher rate.
We will share the current maintenance rate for this project, along with the one-time maintenance deposit, when you reach out.
Rental Yield
Residential rental yields in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) are high by world standards: Dubai's citywide gross sits at about 6% to 8%, with the mid-market communities - JVC, Arjan, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubailand - running 8% to 9.5% and the premium addresses, Downtown and Palm Jumeirah, 4% to 6%. Net is 1.5 to 2.5 points below gross once the annual service charge and about 6% management are paid, so a 9% headline in a mid-market tower settles near 6%, and a 5% in Downtown nearer 3.5%. Ask for the building's own service charge per sq ft before you trust any yield quoted to you.
If rental income is your main aim, tell us your budget and we will point you to the configurations that rent out fastest here.
Resale Potential
Resale demand in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) is generally active because the corridor stays in demand with both end-users and investors. A known builder and a good location usually make a unit easier to sell later.
Resale value still comes down to the exact unit, floor and the market at the time, so buy at a sensible price and the resale side tends to look after itself.
Handover Risks
Since it is still being built, the handover date can move. What protects you here is different: an off-plan project must be registered with the Dubai Land Department and take every instalment into a project escrow account, and you can check the construction percentage yourself on the Dubai REST app before you pay.
Before booking, check the handover date written into the SPA and what the contract says if it slips. We will also share the developer's delivery record so you go in with eyes open.
Bank Loan Availability
A UAE bank will usually lend a non-resident about 50 to 65 percent of the value, with the balance paid up front, and a completed building is easier to fund than an off-plan one. An Indian buyer can remit up to USD 250,000 per person per financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
We can connect you with loan partners, help with eligibility and paperwork, and line up a competitive interest rate.
Construction Updates
The project is currently under construction. The build stage and finishing change month to month.
For the latest construction progress — the percentage on the DLD record, finishing or handover readiness — call or WhatsApp us and we will share the most recent update.
DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai vs Canal Crown Business Bay Dubai
| Compare | DG1 Living Business Ba... | Canal Crown Business B... |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DarGlobal (Dar Al Arkan group) | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) | Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) |
| Type | Residential | Residential |
| Sizes | About 813 - 1,859 sq ft (suite area, 1 and 2 BHK as quoted); 3 BHK sizes not published | Studios about 401 - 450 sq ft; sizes for larger units not published by the sources checked |
| Starting Price | AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) onwards | AED 1,120,000 (about Rs 2.88 Cr) onwards |
| Status | Under Construction | Under Construction |
| DLD | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD); project number not published by the sources checked - verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. | DLD project no. 2625, escrow account no. 28853404, as printed on one broker page in our research; not confirmed on a second source - verify both on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
A quick side-by-side with a nearby project. Prices & details are indicative — confirm with us.
See the full DG1 Living Business Ba... vs Canal Crown Business B... comparison →Comparison Matrix
| Feature | DG1 Living Business... | Canal Crown Business... | Damac Lagoons Morocc... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | DarGlobal (Dar Al Arkan group) | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) | Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) | DAMAC Lagoons, Dubailand |
| Starting Price | AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) onwards | AED 1,120,000 (about Rs 2.88 Cr) onwards | AED 2.99 M (about Rs 7.70 Cr) onwards |
| Type | Residential | Residential | Villa |
| Status | Under Construction | Under Construction | Under Construction |
| DLD | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD); project number not published by the sources checked - verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. | DLD project no. 2625, escrow account no. 28853404, as printed on one broker page in our research; not confirmed on a second source - verify both on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as part of the DAMAC Lagoons master community; cluster project number not published by the sources checked — verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
Locality Review
Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) is a settled Dubai address. Day-to-day life is easy here - schools, clinics, supermarkets and a mall or retail strip are inside or beside the community, and the road grid connects to Downtown, DIFC, Dubai Marina and both airports. Freehold ownership, no annual property tax and a large tenant pool are what hold demand. It suits a buyer who wants an established community rather than a plot in a district still being built.
Scores are indicative, based on the locality.
Location Map
Nearby Landmarks & Connectivity
Connectivity is indicative. Ask us for exact distances and drive times.
The main thing to weigh is this — prices on record run from AED 1.72 M to AED 3.2 M for a one-bedroom, depending on size and date. It is not a deal-breaker for most buyers, but worth factoring in. Tell us your plan and we will say honestly whether it matters for you.
For the long term, Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) has the basics investors look for — steady demand, improving roads, and a healthy mix of end-users and tenants. A home from a known builder in this corridor usually holds value and has room to grow over a 5 to 10 year horizon. It suits patient, long-term buyers more than anyone chasing a quick flip. The entry price you get decides how good the return looks, so confirm the live rate with us first.
It suits long-term buyers and investors who are fine waiting for handover in exchange for lower entry pricing, and anyone who wants a home from a trusted builder in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal).
At around AED 1.9 M (about Rs 4.89 Cr) to start, it is priced in line with the Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) market for this kind of home. Whether it is worth it depends on the exact unit and the running offer — we will help you compare before you commit.
An honest read on livability, builder trust, investment potential and value — scored by our team, not the builder.
About DarGlobal (Dar Al Arkan group)
DarGlobal was founded in 2017 as the international arm of Dar Al Arkan, Saudi Arabia's largest listed developer, and in February 2023 became the first Saudi company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Its first UAE project was Urban Oasis by Missoni on the Dubai Water Canal, unveiled in October 2021; it also sells Trump-branded towers in Dubai and projects in Oman, Qatar, the UK and Europe. Its Dubai record is short: a handful of launches, most still under construction, so the handover history a buyer can check is thin.
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💬 Our View
DG1 Living is a mid-rise canal tower from a developer with a strong parent and a short Dubai record. The unit mix is its best feature: no studios, one to three-bedrooms only, and 383 homes in total, which keeps the building from turning into a short-let block. The price record is its weak side for a reader: AED 1.72 million at launch, AED 1.9 million in early 2025, and AED 3.2 million for a larger one-bedroom on a current list, with developer stock reported sold out. The handover picture is no clearer, with 2026 and 2027 both printed and an 18% construction figure on one page. None of that is a reason to walk away, but it means every number here has to be checked on the unit you are offered.
We track Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) closely, and DG1 Living Business Bay Dubai is one of the homes buyers ask about often. Our honest take: weigh the developer, the exact unit, and the price you get against nearby options before you commit. We are not here to push one project — we help you compare and pick what fits your budget and plan. For the live price and a clear comparison, just reach out.
Common Concerns, Answered
Premium projects in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) do sit higher, but you pay for the builder, location and build quality. Compare the price per sq ft with one nearby project and it usually adds up — we will run that for you.
It is registered with the Dubai Land Department, so the SPA carries a handover date and the payments go into a DLD-approved escrow account. We will share the developer's delivery record so you can judge the risk.
Maintenance is per sq ft per month and scales with amenities. We give you the exact rate up front so it is in your budget, not a surprise.
Resale in Business Bay (Dubai Water Canal) stays active on steady demand. A known builder and a good unit make selling later easier.
A Dubai title deed prints one number, the suite area, so there is no loading factor to argue about. Ask us for the exact suite area of the unit you like so you compare like for like.
Yields here are modest but steady, helped by nearby offices and schools. If rent is your goal, we will point you to the units that lease out fastest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Final Verdict
Worth a look for an end user or a Golden Visa buyer who wants a canal-side one or two-bedroom and can wait until 2027 or later. Get the DLD project number and escrow account, check construction progress on the Dubai REST app, and compare the resale ask per sq ft with the AED 1.9 million early-2025 figure before you agree a premium.
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