Dubai-based developer BEYOND Developments has unveiled a new master-planned community that puts green space and natural living at the centre of the design. The Yards, located in Dubai's City of Arabia, carries a total development value of Dh4 billion (approximately $1.09 billion) and marks the company's first major inland project after a portfolio that has been predominantly waterfront-focused.
Development: The Yards, City of Arabia, Dubai Developer: BEYOND Developments Value: Dh4 billion ($1.09 billion) Total Area: 2.3 million sq ft gross floor area Homes: 1,560 units (1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments) Green Space: 70% of site dedicated to landscaped areas Green Spine: 1-kilometre central park corridor
The scale of The Yards is substantial. The development spans approximately 2.3 million square feet of gross floor area and will deliver 1,560 residential units across one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The design takes Mediterranean architecture as its reference point, with an emphasis on low-rise buildings, natural materials, and a sense of community at street level.
What sets The Yards apart from many other large-scale launches in Dubai is the proportion of space dedicated to outdoor living. Nearly 70 percent of the site will be landscaped open space, anchored by a one-kilometre green spine that runs through the heart of the community and connects parks, pedestrian paths, retail outlets, and communal gathering spaces. That is an unusually high allocation in a market where developable land commands a premium.
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The first residential cluster to launch is Arancia Yards, which will deliver 272 homes across three low-rise buildings, organised around a 4,200-square-metre sunken garden. The cluster includes rooftop terraces, retail units, cafes, and spaces designed for social interaction, all aimed at a demographic that wants more from a residential community than just a front door and a parking space.
272 homes across 3 low-rise buildings Organised around a 4,200 sq metre sunken landscaped garden Includes rooftop terraces, cafes, retail and communal spaces Approximately 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport Approximately 38 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport
CEO Adil Taqi says the location choice was deliberate. City of Arabia has strong road connectivity, is benefiting from infrastructure investment, and sits in an area where residential demand is growing. Taqi also pointed to Dubai's sustained population growth and business-friendly environment as factors that support confidence in the long-term investment case.
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For investors, the project adds to a market that has shown consistent momentum. Dubai's property sector recorded significant transaction volumes in the first half of 2026, with demand spread across both off-plan and completed units. BEYOND Developments is betting that a community built around green living and urban walkability will attract buyers who are looking for something beyond the standard high-rise apartment model that dominates much of the Dubai market.
The Yards is a development worth watching, not only for what it says about BEYOND's ambitions but for what it reflects about evolving buyer preferences in Dubai's real estate market. Green space, walkability, and community design are moving from differentiators to expectations.
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