Meydan Horizon for a family: Sanctuary, The Waterway and Everly Place compared
What a family relocating to or investing in Meydan Horizon should know about its three lagoon-side projects, Sanctuary Residences, The Waterway and Everly Place, and which unit size fits which household.
A lagoon district built with families in mind
Meydan Horizon is a new residential district within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, organised around a series of crystal lagoons. For a family moving from Paris, Lagos or Tunis, or an investor buying with a family tenant in mind, the district's appeal is less about the water itself and more about what surrounds it: play areas, sky gardens, cinema lawns and pool decks built into nearly every project launching there. This guide sets aside general investment mechanics and focuses on one question: which of the three projects in our Meydan Horizon selection actually suits a household, and why.
We repeat only the travel times published for one specific project in the district, Sanctuary Residences: Business Bay in about 10 minutes, Downtown Dubai in about 12 minutes and Dubai International Airport in about 18 minutes. We do not extend these figures to the other two projects or to the district as a whole.
What family life looks like in a lagoon district
- Amenities built around children, not just adults. Indoor and outdoor play spaces, family pools and cinema lawns appear across the district's projects, a different amenity mix from a downtown tower built primarily for singles or couples.
- Space without leaving the city centre area. Meydan Horizon sits between the Meydan racecourse, Ras Al Khor and the Business Bay corridor, close to where much of the city's office population works, so a family can have room without a long daily commute.
- A still-forming neighbourhood. Schools, shops and a settled community are developing alongside the housing itself, so a family moving in early is moving in ahead of full completion, not into it.
Sanctuary Residences: the largest family footprint
Sanctuary Residences is the anchor project for a family in this guide. Prestige One offers one, two and three bedroom residences with views toward the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, alongside a sky garden, an observation deck, a cinema lawn and both indoor and outdoor play spaces.
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Prestige One |
| Residences | One, two and three bedroom residences |
| Payment plan | 20% at booking, 45% during construction, 35% at handover |
| Starting price | On request |
| Family amenities | Sky garden, cinema lawn, indoor and outdoor play, spa and fitness |
A three-bedroom unit here is the natural choice for a family that needs a separate room for each child, and the 45% spread during construction gives a household time to plan the mid-project payments around school fees or other family costs, rather than facing one large instalment.
The Waterway: a smaller footprint for a younger family or a starter home
The Waterway, also by Prestige One, offers one and two bedroom residences with Japanese-inspired interiors, a swimming pool, a rock climbing wall and outdoor lounges with water features. Its payment plan is 20% at booking, with the remaining schedule confirmed by your adviser.
For a young couple starting a family, or a smaller household that does not yet need a third bedroom, The Waterway is the lighter entry point in the district, with a smaller upfront commitment than Sanctuary Residences' larger units.
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Everly Place: apartments with a study for a growing family
Everly Place, developed by Ellington, brings 209 planned residences to Meydan Horizon, announced on 16 June 2026. The one to three bedroom collection includes study layouts, and three-bedroom homes are published with a study as standard. Amenities include a lagoon-facing infinity pool, a club lounge with a bowling alley, fitness and yoga studios, and indoor and outdoor children's play.
A study layout matters for a family working or schooling partly from home, giving a parent a dedicated room without converting a bedroom. Pricing and the payment plan for Everly Place are on request; with 209 residences, it is a smaller building than most towers in the district, which some families prefer over a larger community scale.
Matching a family to a project
- A family that needs three separate bedrooms and the most spread-out payment schedule looks at Sanctuary Residences first, with 35% due only at handover.
- A young family or first-time buyer who wants the lightest entry point starts with The Waterway's one and two bedroom homes.
- A family that needs a home office or homework space built in should ask about Everly Place's study layouts.
- A family building toward the Golden Visa threshold should note that a single purchase of AED 2 million or more opens the right to apply, subject to the authorities' conditions, a threshold a larger Sanctuary Residences unit can reach on its own.
Buying for a family from abroad
- Tell us your household size and budget on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com. We reply with current availability, floor plans and the exact schedule for the project that fits.
- Sign the reservation form and the sale agreement electronically, with a copy of your passport.
- Transfer the booking payment to the project's escrow account, controlled by the Dubai Land Department.
- Pay the Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% of the price, plus Oqood registration and the developer's administrative fees.
- Follow construction through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service until the title deed is issued in your name.
Rental income and capital gains are not taxed for individuals in the UAE. Rules in your own country of residence may apply, so check with an adviser there before committing.
FAQ
Which Meydan Horizon project has the most space for a large family? Sanctuary Residences, with one to three bedroom residences and the widest range of family-focused outdoor amenities in this comparison.
What is the payment plan for The Waterway? 20% at booking, with the remaining schedule confirmed by your adviser from current sales documents.
Does Everly Place have three-bedroom homes with a study? Yes. Three-bedroom homes at Everly Place are published with a study as standard, alongside one and two bedroom study layouts within the collection.
Is Meydan Horizon a freehold area? Yes. Foreign nationals can buy full ownership there, with the title registered at the Dubai Land Department in the buyer's name.
Can I choose between these three projects without visiting Dubai? Yes. Your adviser sends floor plans, availability and payment schedules for all three by WhatsApp or email, and the full purchase is completed remotely.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Meydan Horizon project has the most space for a large family?
Sanctuary Residences, with one to three bedroom residences and the widest range of family-focused outdoor amenities in this comparison.
What is the payment plan for The Waterway?
20% at booking, with the remaining schedule confirmed by your adviser from current sales documents.
Does Everly Place have three-bedroom homes with a study?
Yes. Three-bedroom homes at Everly Place are published with a study as standard, alongside one and two bedroom study layouts within the collection.
Is Meydan Horizon a freehold area?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy full ownership there, with the title registered at the Dubai Land Department in the buyer's name.
Can I choose between these three projects without visiting Dubai?
Yes. Your adviser sends floor plans, availability and payment schedules for all three by WhatsApp or email, and the full purchase is completed remotely.
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