Smart-home-focused developer — 4 projects across Dubai Islands, Wadi Al Safa 4, and Reem Island
Brief us on One Development →One Development is a developer focused on modern residential real estate in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a stated emphasis on integrating smart-home and automation technology into its buildings. The developer frames its projects around an 'exclusive experience' positioning rather than pure volume.
The current portfolio covers three locations. In Dubai, Do Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands is targeted for 2027, and Laguna Residence in Wadi Al Safa 4 is also slated for 2027 handover. On Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, One Residence targets 2028, while the newly launched JOUD Residence is planned for 2029. The four-project portfolio spans two emirates.
Handover dates run from 2027 to 2029 across the full portfolio, placing all current stock in the off-plan category. The mix of hotel-branded (Do Hotels & Residences) and standard residential projects gives buyers different risk and yield profiles within the same developer.
As a developer with a relatively compact portfolio, buyers should request a track record of completed projects to assess execution capability. The cross-emirate presence is positive for diversification, but each project should be evaluated individually for location fundamentals, construction progress and escrow compliance.
ACTIVE OFF-PLAN · 4 PROJECTS
REEM ISLAND · ABU DHABI
One Development
JOUD RESIDENCE
Handover · 2Q 2029
From AED 1.46MFrom $398KFrom €348K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
One Development
LAGUNA RESIDENCE
Handover · 4Q 2027
From AED 828KFrom $225KFrom €197K
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REEM ISLAND · ABU DHABI
One Development
ONE RESIDENCE
Handover · 2Q 2028
From AED 3.92MFrom $1.07MFrom €934K
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DUBAI ISLANDS · DUBAI
One Development
DO HOTELS & RESIDENCES
Handover · 4Q 2027
From AED 2.47MFrom $672KFrom €588K
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