Meraas awards more than AED 2 billion construction contract for Design Quarter at d3
Dubai, UAE, 11 March 2025: Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth over AED 2 billion to Arabian Construction Company LLC for the construction of Design Quarter at d3, which includes the first residential community within Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative and design ecosystem.
Scheduled for completion by mid-2027, Design Quarter at d3 will create a vibrant and creative living environment at the heart of the d3’s masterplan. Residents will enjoy incredible views of the Dubai Canal and the picturesque Downtown skyline, providing an unparalleled backdrop.
Unveiled earlier, Design Quarter at d3 comprises a collection of 558 carefully designed one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. These are spread across three buildings – one low-rise and two towering skyscrapers – nestled within a beautifully landscaped podium. This elevated podium serves as a communal area, linking the residential towers to form a social hub for the residents. This will include co-working spaces, an indoor-outdoor gym, pool facilities, barbecue areas and fun-filled zones for children’s activities.
Residents of Design Quarter at d3 will become part of one of the most bustling global creative hubs. d3 is home to some of the world’s leading creative brands, designers, studios and entrepreneurs. Featuring a blend of high-end fashion stores, art galleries, design and creative institutes as well as a diverse culinary scene, d3 is a place where business, creativity and culture thrive.
To ensure a car-free and pedestrian-friendly environment, car parking will be provided for the residential area through controlled access podium levels.
Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said: “We are delighted to partner with Arabian Construction Company LLC on this inaugural residential venture. This project not only encapsulates the spirit of artistic living but also contributes significantly to the long-term economic growth of the city in line with Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the 2040 Urban Master Plan. The construction of Design Quarter at d3, is a testament to our commitment to fostering creativity and innovation as crucial drivers for sustainable economic progress.”
Hamed Mikati, Chief Operation Officer, Arabian Construction Company LLC, added: “We are thrilled to contribute to this extraordinary development, a project that aligns with the exciting future of Dubai. Our collaboration with Meraas goes beyond construction, it’s about fostering an ecosystem that nurtures creativity and innovation and contributing to Dubai’s transformation into a dynamic, creative metropolis.”
Meraas’ projects form a unique blend of people-centric communities set against carefully planned master communities that are pivotal to realising Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan.