Rabdan Developments

Gharbi I

One hundred and sixty-eight apartments in Arjan with terraces, private pools in some units and desert-toned interiors — completing Q4 2026.

Bedrooms
Studio–2
Residences
168
Sizes
442–2,096 sq ft
Area
Arjan, Dubailand
Price
On request
Handover
Q4 2026

Unit count, sizes, handover and amenities are published by the developer. Its price is inconsistent across its own pages — see the price panel.

About Gharbi I

Gharbi I is the quieter half of the developer’s Arjan pair: 168 apartments in studios, one and two-bedrooms, some with a study, a maid’s room, a terrace or a private pool. Interiors are described as desert-dune inspired — muted palettes and natural textures — and the building is close to Dubai Miracle Garden.

Arjan is the practical end of Dubailand: freehold, mid-rise, close to Al Barsha South, with Miracle Garden, the Butterfly Garden and a growing retail base nearby. It is popular with families and with tenants who work in Al Barsha, Media City or Dubai Investments Park, and it is consistently one of the better-performing rental districts in the city per square foot.

The amenities are the portfolio standard: rooftop cinema, yoga space, business hub, sauna and steam room, coffee shop and kids playground. The differentiator here is the private pools and terraces on selected units.

The awkward part is the price. The Gharbi I project page says price on request. The developer’s own properties index lists it from AED 1,240,000. Those are not the same statement, and at this stage of a project — four years after launch and weeks from handover — it usually means the remaining inventory is being sold unit by unit. Ask for the live list.

Compiled October 2026 from Rabdan Developments’ official Gharbi I page and portfolio listing.

Unit types and sizes

Type Size Note
Studio from 442 sq ft Smallest apartments
1 bedroom mid-range Some with study, maid’s room or terrace
2 bedroom up to 2,096 sq ft Largest, some with private pool
Total 168 units Eight property types

As published by Rabdan Developments. The unit-by-unit mix and which apartments have private pools are released with the price list.

Price and payment plan

The developer’s own site gives two answers: the Gharbi I page shows price on request, while the properties index lists it from AED 1,240,000. Treat the second as a guide and the first as the honest answer — inventory this late in a build is sold unit by unit.

Stage Share Note
On booking 20% Down payment
During construction 40% Quarterly instalments
On handover 10% At key handover
Post-handover 30% Spread over 3 years

Because handover is Q4 2026, most of the plan is behind a buyer joining now — expect the construction instalments to be accelerated to the current stage, and the post-handover 30% to be the part that actually matters. Check whether the developer is now selling completed stock, which would make the plan irrelevant.

4% Dubai Land Department transfer, administration charges and the first year of service charges are additional.

Plan as published by Rabdan Developments; the applied schedule for a current purchase is confirmed per unit.

Amenities

Rooftop cinemaYoga spaceBusiness hubSauna and steam roomCoffee shopKids playgroundPrivate terracesPrivate pools (select units)Landscaped gardens

A tight, usable list rather than a resort deck — and the rooftop cinema and business hub are the two that matter for a building aimed at young professionals and small families in Arjan.

Amenities as published by Rabdan Developments for Gharbi I.

Where it is

  • Arjan — freehold district in Dubailand, next to Al Barsha South 3 and Dubai Miracle Garden.
  • Nearby — Dubai Miracle Garden, Butterfly Garden, Arjan Community Park, and the shops along Umm Suqeim Street.
  • Access — Umm Suqeim Street to Al Barsha and Media City in about 15 minutes, Mall of the Emirates in about 20.
  • Why it rents — priced well below Al Barsha and Jumeirah for space that is comparable.

Location as published by the developer. We check the school run and the peak drive before advising.

At a glance

  • 168 apartments in Arjan — studios, one and two-bedrooms across eight types.
  • 442–2,096 sq ft; price on request, with the developer’s index quoting from AED 1,240,000.
  • Private terraces and, in some units, private pools.
  • 20/40/10/30 plan with 30% over three years after handover.
  • Completing Q4 2026 — the closest to delivery in the portfolio apart from NAS 3.
  • Rooftop cinema, business hub and sauna among the amenities.

What we verify before you reserve

  • The live price list — the developer’s own pages disagree between “on request” and AED 1,240,000.
  • Which units have a private pool or terrace, and the premium.
  • The completion certificate and snagging process, with handover due this quarter.
  • The applied payment schedule for a purchase made now, and whether the construction portion is accelerated.
  • Service charges, set once the owners’ association is formed.
  • Arjan rental comparables at the same size.

Gharbi I: frequently asked questions

What is Gharbi I?

A 168-apartment development by Rabdan Developments in Arjan, Dubai, with studios, one and two-bedroom homes, private terraces, and private pools in selected units, completing Q4 2026.

How much do apartments cost?

The project page says price on request; the developer's properties index quotes from AED 1,240,000. Ask for the live list, as late-stage inventory is sold unit by unit.

What is the payment plan?

Published as 20% on booking, 40% during construction, 10% on handover and 30% over three years after handover — though the construction portion will be accelerated for a purchase now.

When is handover?

Q4 2026, as published by the developer.

What is Arjan like?

A freehold, mid-rise Dubailand district next to Al Barsha South and Miracle Garden, popular with families and consistently well let.

Is it freehold?

Rabdan states all its projects sit in freehold-designated areas. Confirm title for the specific unit.

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