Jumeirah / La Mer: the Orven collection of five projects
La Mer combines ready beachfront communities and off-plan waterfront towers in Jumeirah. Here are the five Orven-listed projects at La Mer, side by side, with what each confirms today.
La Mer is Meraas's beachfront destination on the Jumeirah coastline, built around a Mediterranean-styled marina quarter, a private villa-plot enclave and several waterfront communities. Five projects from our selection sit within La Mer today, ranging from completed, handed-over addresses now served through the resale market to an off-plan ultra-luxury community still under construction. This guide sets out what each confirms, side by side, without ranking one as "the best."
The five projects at a glance
| Project | Developer | Type | Typologies | Starting price | Payment plan | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mer Maisons | Meraas | Plots | 155 custom villa plots, 674 to 4,037 sq m | On request | On request | On request | Ready |
| The Peninsula Dubai Residences | H&H Development | Apartments | 1 to 4 bedroom apartments | From AED 7 million | On request | On request | Off-plan |
| Port de La Mer | Meraas | Apartments | 1 to 5 bedroom low-rise apartments | On request | On request | On request | Ready |
| Solaya | Meraas | Villas | 2 to 5 bedroom residences, garden homes, duplexes, 18 signature garden houses | From AED 13.8 million | 20% down payment, 40% during construction, 40% on handover | Q2 2029 | Off-plan |
| Sur La Mer | Meraas | Townhouses | 142 waterfront townhouses, 3 to 5 bedrooms | On request | On request | On request | Ready |
For the three completed projects, La Mer Maisons, Port de La Mer and Sur La Mer, the developments are fully handed over and sold out from Meraas; current availability and resale pricing are matters for your adviser to confirm, since they depend on individual owners rather than a developer price list.
La Mer Maisons: build your own home on a private plot
La Mer Maisons is a private island plot community offering 155 serviced villa plots for custom home construction, ranging from 674 to just over 4,000 square metres, launched in 2019. Owners design and build their own residence within Meraas's masterplan guidelines. Since the plots have largely been handed over and built out or resold, the opportunity today is mainly a resale and custom-build one rather than a direct purchase from Meraas.
Port de La Mer and Sur La Mer: established, completed addresses
Port de La Mer is a Mediterranean-styled residential quarter built around a marina, completed in 2021, with low-rise buildings holding one to five bedroom apartments and a promenade lined by boutiques, cafes and hotels. Sur La Mer is a gated enclave of 142 waterfront townhouses with Italian-inspired interiors, also completed and handed over since 2021, arranged around parks, pools and a clubhouse with a yacht club. Both are sold out from Meraas, so buyers today are looking at the resale and rental market rather than an off-plan reservation.
The Peninsula Dubai Residences and Solaya: the two off-plan projects today
The Peninsula Dubai Residences and Solaya are the two projects at La Mer still available directly from their developers. The Peninsula Dubai Residences, by H&H Development, occupies a waterfront plot where the Dubai Water Canal meets the Arabian Gulf in Jumeirah 2, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, with interconnected towers around a new marina and apartments from one to four bedrooms starting at AED 7 million. Solaya, by Meraas, is the ultra-luxury end of the collection: nine low-rise buildings plus 18 signature garden houses with private pools, residences from two to five bedrooms starting at AED 13.8 million, on a 20/40/40 payment plan with handover due in Q2 2029.
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Which project fits which goal
If you want a completed home you can move into or rent out now, Port de La Mer (apartments) or Sur La Mer (townhouses) match that timeline, through the resale market. If you want to design and build a custom home on your own plot, La Mer Maisons is the model built for that, also via resale today. If you want to reserve directly from a developer with a published payment plan running over several years, Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences are the two live off-plan options, at different price points and design concepts. None of these is inherently the right choice; the fit depends on your timeline, your budget and whether you want to build, buy finished, or buy off-plan.
Golden Visa across the collection
Among the two off-plan projects, Solaya's AED 13.8 million starting price and The Peninsula Dubai Residences' AED 7 million starting price both sit well above the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold, which can open the right to apply under conditions confirmed by the authorities. For the three completed projects listed as on request, eligibility depends on the resale price you agree, which is not something this guide can quantify. Our guide on the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold covers the general rule.
Points to confirm before you reserve
- Current resale availability and pricing for La Mer Maisons, Port de La Mer and Sur La Mer.
- The exact payment plan and handover timeline for The Peninsula Dubai Residences, both listed as on request.
- Current availability by typology for Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences.
- Golden Visa eligibility for your specific unit and price, confirmed with the authorities.
- Oqood registration, title deed status and escrow details, depending on whether your purchase is off-plan or resale.
Talk to Orven about La Mer
For current availability across any of these five projects, resale pricing on the completed addresses, or the payment plan for Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com. See the Jumeirah / La Mer area page and each project page: La Mer Maisons, The Peninsula Dubai Residences, Port de La Mer, Solaya and Sur La Mer.
Our guide on the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold and our guide on Dubai property purchase costs cover the wider rules that apply across this collection.
FAQ
Which La Mer projects can I still buy directly from the developer? Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences are the two off-plan options still sold directly. The other three are sold out from the developer and available through resale.
What is the starting price at La Mer? It ranges from projects listed as on request to AED 7 million for The Peninsula Dubai Residences and AED 13.8 million for Solaya, according to the project pages.
Can I build my own home at La Mer? La Mer Maisons offers custom villa plots within Meraas's masterplan, though the opportunity today is mainly through resale since the plots were launched in 2019.
Do any La Mer projects qualify for the Golden Visa? Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences both start well above the AED 2 million threshold. Eligibility is confirmed by the authorities, and for resale projects it depends on the price you agree.
Which project suits a rental strategy? Each of the five differs in format, price and completion status. Your adviser can match current demand and achievable rents to your budget and timeline.
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Frequently asked questions
Which La Mer projects can I still buy directly from the developer?
Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences are the two off-plan options still sold directly. The other three are sold out from the developer and available through resale.
What is the starting price at La Mer?
It ranges from projects listed as on request to AED 7 million for The Peninsula Dubai Residences and AED 13.8 million for Solaya, according to the project pages.
Can I build my own home at La Mer?
La Mer Maisons offers custom villa plots within Meraas's masterplan, though the opportunity today is mainly through resale since the plots were launched in 2019.
Do any La Mer projects qualify for the Golden Visa?
Solaya and The Peninsula Dubai Residences both start well above the AED 2 million threshold. Eligibility is confirmed by the authorities, and for resale projects it depends on the price you agree.
Which project suits a rental strategy?
Each of the five differs in format, price and completion status. Your adviser can match current demand and achievable rents to your budget and timeline.
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