Dubai developer with branded hospitality projects in Dubai Hills, Motor City and Downtown
Brief us on CITYVIEW Developments →CITYVIEW Developments is a UAE-headquartered developer operating in residential, commercial, and hospitality segments. The company collaborates with global hospitality brands including Accor and Ennismore, and according to the developer also has active projects in Turkey and Georgia.
We track four CITYVIEW projects in Dubai, scheduled for handover between 2027 and 2029. Hyde Residences in Dubai Hills (2027) is a named branded-residence collaboration. Velos, located in Dubai Motor City, targets a 2028 handover. The Sofitel Branded Residences in Downtown Dubai, co-developed under the Refine brand, is at launch stage with a 2029 target. A fourth project in Bukadra is also at launch stage without a confirmed handover year.
CITYVIEW's Dubai portfolio spans four districts: Dubai Hills, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Motor City, and Bukadra. The branded-residence angle — Hyde (Ennismore) and Sofitel (Accor) — adds a hospitality management component that may affect running costs and service charges compared with standard residential schemes.
Buyers evaluating branded residences should compare projected service charges against equivalent non-branded stock in the same area, and independently verify the hospitality operator contract terms, including length of agreement and exit provisions, before committing.
ACTIVE OFF-PLAN · 3 PROJECTS
DUBAI HILLS · DUBAI
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HYDE RESIDENCES
Handover · 1Q 2027
From AED 2.38MFrom $649KFrom €567K
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DUBAI MOTOR CITY · DUBAI
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VELOS
Handover · 2Q 2028
From AED 806KFrom $219KFrom €192K
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DOWNTOWN DUBAI · DUBAI
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SOFITEL BRANDED RESIDENCES
Handover · 4Q 2029
From AED 3.04MFrom $829KFrom €725K
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