Zayed Dunes Compound El Sheikh Zayed

Zayed Dunes: a finished compound of large apartments and villas in central Sheikh Zayed

Zayed Dunes is a compound by Al Rabwa Group on 55 feddans in Sheikh Zayed, on Al Shabab Road according to the project's details. It is finished: every unit recorded with us is past its handover date, three-bedroom apartments from 165 m², a duplex, penthouses of 198 and 248 m², villas of 250 to 450 m², and offices of 70 to 86 m². All the homes except some five-bedroom villas are fully finished. The developer has no priced units on offer now, so buying here today means resale from an owner, and the resale prices are in the price table on this page.

This page explains what is in Zayed Dunes, how to choose a home, and what to check before buying.

Zayed Dunes compound in Sheikh Zayed

Where is Zayed Dunes in Sheikh Zayed? In the centre of the city, on Al Shabab Road. According to the project's details, it is a short drive to Hyper One and Americana Plaza, and close to the Cairo to Alexandria desert road, the Dahshur Link, Arkan Plaza and Mall of Arabia. Its nearest neighbours in our catalogue are Five Fifty Five about 1.1 km away, ZED 1.3 km and Mall T Square 1.6 km. See it under location, or the Sheikh Zayed page.

Zayed Dunes developer: Dunes Developments or Al Rabwa Group?

Who is the developer of Zayed Dunes? Many people search for "Dunes Developments", but the developer recorded for Zayed Dunes is Al Rabwa Group, and the project's details describe it as a group active since the early 1990s that has developed more than 60 buildings and a hotel. When you buy resale, the company named on the owner's original contract is the one that approves the transfer, so check it there.

Who is Zayed Dunes for?

A family that wants a large finished apartment

Three-bedrooms of 165 to 198 m², fully finished.

A family that wants a penthouse or duplex

A 196 m² duplex and penthouses of 198 and 248 m², all fully finished.

A family that wants a villa

Villas from 250 to 450 m².

A professional who wants an office in central Zayed

Offices of 70 to 86 m².

Unit types in Zayed Dunes

• Apartment, 3 bedrooms, 165 to 198 m²: fully finished.
• Duplex, 3 bedrooms, 196 m²: fully finished.
• Penthouse, 3 bedrooms, 198 m²: fully finished.
• Penthouse, 4 bedrooms, 248 m²: fully finished.
• Villa, 3 bedrooms, 360 m²: fully finished.
• Villa, 5 bedrooms, 250 to 450 m²: finishing differs by villa.
• Office, 70 to 86 m².

Almost everything is fully finished, which is rare in resale and saves months of work. The three-bedroom villa, at 360 m², is larger than some five-bedroom villas, so compare by area, not by rooms.

Apartments for sale in Zayed Dunes

Are there apartments for sale in Zayed Dunes? Yes, from owners, since the developer has none priced on offer. The three-bedrooms of 165 to 198 m² are large and fully finished, so you can furnish and move in. If you want something special, the duplex and penthouses at around 200 m² add a second floor or a roof.

A ready apartment here or a new one nearby?

Using the cheapest apartment's price per metre in new projects close by: Canal Walk Island about 163,400, handover 2028; Waterfront Residence about 133,100, handover 2027; ZED about 122,600, handover 2030; La Colina about 63,000. For villas: Ivoire West about 148,900 a metre and Rafts about 109,800, both still being built. Divide the owner's price by the area and compare, then add the rent you would pay while waiting for a new unit.

The offices

The 70 to 86 m² offices are past handover, in the compound's commercial part. New offices nearby cost about 166,600 a metre at Etapa Square, 156,000 at Mall T Square and 143,600 at Five Fifty Five, for comparison. Ask what activities the licence allows and whether parking is included.

Zayed Dunes club house and amenities

Is there a club house in Zayed Dunes compound? According to the project's details, there is a sports club with social venues and activities for adults and children. About 70% of the land is green space and water features. There is also a commercial hub with shops, restaurants and cafes, which people search for as the Zayed Dunes mall, plus maintenance, security, cleaning, gardening and parking. See the amenities section for what is recorded.

Zayed Dunes prices and payment plans

The developer has no priced units on offer, so no developer price or plan is recorded with us. The prices owners are asking are in the resale price table on this page, updated monthly. On resale, the owner may still owe instalments, so ask for a statement from the developer and agree in writing who pays the rest.

Zayed Dunes photos

The gallery and master plan are at the top of this page. Since the compound is finished, the best view is a visit: see the unit, its building or street, and how far it is from the club and the commercial hub.

Questions to ask residents

We have no complaints recorded about Zayed Dunes, so ask for yourself. Talk to residents about maintenance and its cost, security, and how busy the commercial hub gets, and visit at different times of day before you decide. A neighbour's answer is worth more than any brochure.

Buying resale safely

• Contract: see the original contract and the owner's proof of ownership.
• Transfer: ask the developer about the transfer fee before agreeing a price.
• Maintenance: confirm fees are paid up to date.
• Inspection: check the finishing, plumbing and electrics.

Your next step

Look at the recorded units under available units and the resale prices in the price table, and read the pros and cons and FAQs. If you want a home or office in Zayed Dunes, message Masharf on WhatsApp from the button on this page with the type and budget, and we will tell you what we can find.