Solaya by Meraas is an ultra-luxury beachfront address at La Mer in Jumeirah First, Dubai. Nine buildings offer two to five bedroom apartments and penthouses on a freehold 20/40/40 payment plan. All nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
Developer: Meraas
Developer · Meraas
La Mer, Jumeirah First, Dubai
Ultra-luxury 2 to 5 bedroom apartments and penthouses on the La Mer beachfront. Freehold from AED 14.2M on a 20/40/40 plan. Foster + Partners and 1508 London designed all nine buildings.
Last updated: 21 September 2026
From AED 14.2M
Starting price
October 2029
Handover
2 to 5 bed
Unit types
La Mer, Dubai
Location
Limited remaining stock and upcoming Buildings 8 and 9
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Introduction
Solaya by Meraas is a nine-building beachfront address on the La Mer headland in Jumeirah First, Dubai, with two to five bedroom apartments and penthouses from AED 14.2M on a 20/40/40 plan toward October 2029 handover. All nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
Homes are unfurnished. Kitchen appliances are not included unless confirmed in your sales agreement.
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Solaya by Meraas is an ultra-luxury beachfront address at La Mer in Jumeirah First, Dubai. Nine buildings offer two to five bedroom apartments and penthouses on a freehold 20/40/40 payment plan. All nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
| Building | Status | Units | Bed mix | From | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaya North (1-3) | On sale, limited | 67 | 2-5 bed | AED 14.2M | Jun 2029 |
| Solaya 4 | On sale | 17 | 2-5 bed | AED 15.4M | Sep 2029 |
| Solaya 5 | On sale | 26 | 2-5 bed | On request | Sep 2029 |
| Solaya 6 | On sale | 26 | 2-5 bed | On request | Sep 2029 |
| Solaya 7 | Newly launched | 29 | 2-5 bed | On request | Sep 2029 |
| Solaya 8 | Upcoming | TBA | TBA | On request | Dec 2029 |
| Solaya 9 | Upcoming | TBA | TBA | On request | Dec 2029 |
Solaya North covers Buildings 1 to 3 at the heart of the La Mer beachfront frontage. All nine Solaya buildings share architecture and interiors by Foster + Partners and 1508 London; North launched first with 67 homes across 2 to 5 bedroom apartments and penthouses, priced from AED 14.2M (from approx AED 6,637 per sqft). As of September 2026, inventory is limited and best confirmed on registration.
“Embracing the values of connection, joy, and reflection; a personal sanctuary where every element of the resident's experience is considered and refined through authentic materiality, rigorous detailing, and conscious design.”
The Solaya masterplan places nine low-rise beachfront buildings along La Mer with shared resort-style amenities between the towers. Solaya North (Buildings 1 to 3) sits on the central frontage; Buildings 4 to 9 extend along the headland toward Jumeirah First.
Solaya masterplan at La Mer, Dubai
Site plan of Solaya by Meraas on the La Mer headland: nine beachfront buildings by Foster + Partners and 1508 London, shared pools, and landscaped arrival.
“To build a home here is a dream, connected to nature, a place where you can sit on the balcony, feel the breeze and listen to the waves lapping gently onto the shore.”
Destination
Solaya sits on the La Mer beachfront beside J1 Beach, with low-rise parkland between the towers and the Gulf. Day-to-day life blends private beachfront calm with the restaurants, beach clubs, and hotels that define this stretch of Jumeirah.
From Solaya you are minutes from Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and City Walk, while staying on the low-rise La Mer beachfront beside J1 Beach.
Nearby dining and beach clubs include Baoli, Sirene by Gaia, Gigi Rigolatto, African Queen, La Baia, Gitano, Kaimana, and Sakhalin. Names are for local context only; The Upsides does not operate or endorse third-party venues.
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| J1 Beach | about 2 minutes |
| Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah | about 10 minutes |
| Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach | about 10 minutes |
| City Walk | about 10 minutes |
| Bvlgari Resort Dubai | about 12 minutes |
| Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall | about 20 minutes |
| DIFC | about 20 minutes |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | about 30 minutes |
Airport time follows the official Solaya brochure distance list (30 minutes to DXB), not shorter marketing estimates.
The Residences
Homes are grouped into Classic and Signature layouts plus one penthouse per building. Sizes below are official reference bands; confirm net internal area for your unit on registration.
| Collection | Size reference |
|---|---|
| Classic Residences, 2 bed | 1,988 to 2,308 sqft |
| Classic Residences, 3 bed | 3,129 to 3,873 sqft |
| Classic Residences, 4 bed | 4,340 to 4,676 sqft |
| Classic Residences, 5 bed | 6,987 to 7,643 sqft |
| Signature 3-Bedroom Garden | 5,722 to 6,866 sqft (private pool, 3,000+ sqft courtyard garden) |
| Signature 4-Bedroom Duplex | 5,209 to 5,391 sqft (open-plan, floor-to-ceiling glass, outdoor rooms) |
| Penthouse | 11,567 to 15,331 sqft (one per building; private lobby and lift; up to 4 m floor-to-floor; gym, spa, show kitchen, private cinema, pool deck, staff accommodation) |
Material palettes follow the official Solaya specification for Classic Residences and Penthouses.
Two to five bedroom
Two, three, four, and five bedroom homes from roughly 1,900 to 7,600 sq ft with stone flooring, marble accents, and timber joinery. Select layouts open to courtyard views; living rooms are oriented toward Gulf light and sea outlooks.
Ground-floor garden homes
Ground-floor three bedroom homes with a private pool and courtyard garden of more than 3,000 sq ft facing the sea. Projecting canopies and a raised ground plane add privacy while keeping Gulf views.
Double-height layouts
Duplex layouts above 5,000 sq ft with open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and outdoor rooms that frame unobstructed sea and city views across La Mer.
One per building
One penthouse per building with a private lobby and lift, terraces with private pools, and floor-to-floor height up to 4 m. Plans include gym, spa, show kitchen, private cinema, pool deck, entertainment spaces, and staff accommodation.
Solaya penthouses and five bedroom homes span up to about 17,793 sqft with private terraces and Gulf-facing views at La Mer by Meraas in Dubai.
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Solaya penthouses span roughly 11,567 to 15,331 sqft with terraces facing the Gulf and Dubai skyline at La Mer by Meraas.
Register for current penthouse availability, payment plan detail, and floor plans by building.
Layout detail by building is on the Solaya floor plans page.
The Experience
Solaya is planned as a self-contained beachfront community: shared gardens and pools, direct beach access, and in-building wellness, dining, and concierge spaces across the nine Meraas towers.
Solaya amenities include shared pools, landscaped gardens, and direct La Mer beachfront access across the Meraas masterplan, with building-level wellness and concierge services on Jumeirah First, Dubai.
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Solaya shares landscaped headland amenities with La Mer: pools, gardens, and beachfront access across the nine Meraas buildings on Jumeirah First.
Building-level wellness, concierge, and private dining sit within the wider La Mer lifestyle destination in Dubai.
As of September 2026, Solaya North is largely sold with limited remaining stock. Buildings 4 to 6 are selling well, Building 7 is newly released, and Buildings 8 and 9 are upcoming. The Upsides does not publish third-party sold-percentage figures. Register for live availability, resale context, and upcoming releases.
| Milestone | % | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 (booking) | 20% | Down payment on booking |
| Oct 2026 | 10% | First construction instalment |
| Apr 2027 | 10% | Second construction instalment |
| Oct 2027 | 10% | Third construction instalment |
| Apr 2028 | 10% | Fourth construction instalment |
| Oct 2029 (handover) | 40% | On handover |
Developer
Meraas is a Dubai developer behind landmark waterfront and lifestyle destinations including La Mer, City Walk, and Bluewaters. At Solaya, Meraas is delivering nine beachfront buildings of ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses. All nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
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Questions
Solaya is an ultra-luxury beachfront development by Meraas at La Mer, Jumeirah First, Dubai, made up of nine buildings of 2 to 5 bedroom apartments and penthouses. Homes are freehold, priced from AED 14.2M on a 20/40/40 payment plan. All nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
Solaya is on the La Mer beachfront in Jumeirah First, Dubai, next to J1 Beach and near Bulgari Resort Dubai.
Solaya is by Meraas; all nine buildings are designed by Foster + Partners and 1508 London.
Solaya comprises nine beachfront buildings. Published unit counts include 67 homes in Solaya North, 17 in Building 4, 26 each in Buildings 5 and 6, and 29 in Building 7, with Buildings 8 and 9 upcoming.
Solaya North starts from AED 14.2M. Building 4 starts from AED 15.4M. Buildings 5 to 7 are on request. Register for live pricing on your shortlisted layout.
The official plan is 20% on booking (April 2026), four 10% instalments through April 2028, and 40% on handover in October 2029.
Estimated construction completion is October 2029, with per-building anticipated completions between June and December 2029 depending on the building.
Yes. Solaya is marketed as freehold beachfront residences at La Mer, Dubai, for eligible buyers under Dubai land department rules.
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