La Mer Maisons by Meraas: 155 custom villa plots explained
La Mer Maisons offers 155 custom villa plots from 674 to 4,037 sq m on La Mer's private island setting, by Meraas. The plots are ready and largely already built out or resold; price is on request.
La Mer Maisons offers 155 custom villa plots, ranging from 674 to 4,037 square metres, on a private island setting between Jumeira Bay and Pearl Jumeira, developed by Meraas. The plots have been ready and serviced since the project launched in 2019. Price is on request.
What the project page confirms
- Developer: Meraas.
- Location: Jumeirah / La Mer, between Jumeira Bay and Pearl Jumeira.
- Type: plots.
- Unit type: 155 custom villa plots, from 674 to 4,037 sq m.
- Status: ready.
- Starting price: on request.
- Payment plan: on request.
- Handover: on request.
Meraas describes La Mer Maisons as a private island plot community between Jumeira Bay and Pearl Jumeira, offering 155 serviced villa plots for custom home construction, ranging from 674 square metres to just over 4,000. Owners design and build their own residence within Meraas's masterplan guidelines, with uninterrupted sea and Dubai skyline views and a degree of privacy uncommon on the La Mer waterfront. Launched in 2019, the plots have since been handed over and are largely built out or resold, so the offering today functions mainly as a resale and custom-build opportunity rather than a direct off-plan purchase from Meraas.
Buying a plot rather than a finished villa
Buying a plot at La Mer Maisons is not buying a turnkey villa. It is acquiring a serviced parcel of land, subject to construction rules set by Meraas's masterplan, and then building your own residence on it. That means a separate budget for the land and the construction, a choice of architect and builder, and a timeline that depends entirely on the buyer's own project rather than a handover date set by a developer. Our guide on buying land in Dubai covers the general steps of this type of purchase, from building permits through to the title deed.
A market now mostly about resale
Since the project launched in 2019 and the plots have already been handed over, the vast majority of the 155 parcels are now built out or have already changed hands. A buyer interested in La Mer Maisons should expect to be shopping mostly on the resale market, since a still-vacant plot has become rare, rather than reserving a new parcel directly from Meraas. That changes the nature of the negotiation: price depends on the current owner and the condition of the land or the existing build, not on a developer's price list.
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Who this project suits
Three profiles stand out. A buyer who wants a fully custom residence, with an architect of their choice, in a private island setting close to the sea. A buyer who would rather purchase a villa already built on a La Mer Maisons plot through the resale market, to avoid construction timelines and site management. And an investor drawn to the scarcity of buildable waterfront land in Dubai, independent of any specific architectural outcome.
DLD fees and escrow for a plot purchase
The Dubai Land Department registration fee also applies to land purchases, at 4% of the purchase price for a standard transaction. Since La Mer Maisons's price is on request, no DLD fee amount can be calculated here. For a plot already serviced and resold, this is generally not an off-plan purchase in the usual sense, so the escrow mechanism designed to secure payments ahead of a building's completion may not apply in the same way. Your adviser will confirm the exact structure depending on the status of the plot in question.
What to confirm before committing
- The price of the specific plot, and whether an existing build is included in the sale.
- The Meraas masterplan construction rules that apply to your parcel.
- The current title deed and registration status of the plot.
- The construction budget, separate from the plot price itself.
- The real availability of still-vacant plots, as opposed to villas already built.
Move forward with Orven
For current availability of plots and already-built villas at La Mer Maisons, and the masterplan construction rules that apply, contact Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com. The project page and the Jumeirah / La Mer area page add further detail. Our Jumeirah / La Mer collection guide places La Mer Maisons alongside the area's other addresses.
FAQ
How many plots make up La Mer Maisons? 155 custom villa plots, from 674 to 4,037 sq m, according to Meraas's official page.
Can you still buy a vacant plot at La Mer Maisons? Most parcels have been handed over since 2019 and are now built out or resold; a still-vacant plot has become rare on this market.
What is the price of a plot at La Mer Maisons? Price is on request and depends on the current owner, the plot size and any existing build.
Do you have to build the villa yourself? For a vacant plot, yes, the owner designs and builds the residence within Meraas's masterplan rules. An already-built villa can also be bought through resale.
What type of property is La Mer Maisons? Serviced villa plots, not villas handed over turnkey by the developer.
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Frequently asked questions
How many plots make up La Mer Maisons?
155 custom villa plots, from 674 to 4,037 sq m, according to Meraas's official page.
Can you still buy a vacant plot at La Mer Maisons?
Most parcels have been handed over since 2019 and are now built out or resold; a still-vacant plot has become rare on this market.
What is the price of a plot at La Mer Maisons?
Price is on request and depends on the current owner, the plot size and any existing build.
Do you have to build the villa yourself?
For a vacant plot, yes, the owner designs and builds the residence within Meraas's masterplan rules. An already-built villa can also be bought through resale.
What type of property is La Mer Maisons?
Serviced villa plots, not villas handed over turnkey by the developer.
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