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Forest at Haven by Aldar
One, two and three bedroom apartments of 850 to 1,927 square feet in the Verdes phase of Haven by Aldar, from AED 990,000.
My take on Forest at Haven
Forest is the cheapest way to buy from Aldar in Dubai, and Aldar is the strongest covenant selling here. It is rated Baa2 by Moody's, which is a better credit rating than any Dubai developer holds, and for an off plan buyer the developer's balance sheet is the thing that actually protects you between deposit and handover.
Haven is Aldar's wellness led masterplan on Al Ain Road, built around a water feature running through the community. Verdes is the apartment phase. At AED 990,000 for a 850 square foot one bedroom you are at a price per square foot well below the equivalent Emaar product, which is what you would expect from a developer buying its way into a new city.
The honest caveat is that Aldar has not yet handed over a single home in Dubai. The first Haven handovers are due in 2027. Its Abu Dhabi delivery record is long and good, but a Dubai track record is something it is still building.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want the strongest developer covenant available in Dubai
- Investors looking for a lower price per square foot than Emaar
- Anyone who wants a 2028 handover at a sub AED 1 million entry
What to weigh up
- Aldar has not yet completed a Dubai handover, with the first due in 2027
- Al Ain Road is a drive from the city centre
- Haven is new, so there is no resale history to read
Key details
- Apartments of 850 to 1,927 sq ft
- Launched from AED 990,000
- 10% on booking, 50% during construction, 40% on handover
- Handover expected in June 2028
- Freehold, so overseas buyers can own in their own name
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
Layouts and sizes
| Home | Size |
|---|---|
| 1 bed apartment | 850 sq ft |
| 2 bed apartment | 1,389 to 1,421 sq ft |
| 3 bed apartment | 1,916 to 1,927 sq ft |
Prices start at AED 990,000 for the smallest layout. I send the current price list layout by layout, because the published figures move and the headline price only ever buys the entry unit.
The 10/50/40 payment plan
Paid at reservation.
Paid in instalments through the build.
Due at completion, expected in June 2028.
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid alongside the deposit. On AED 990,000 that is AED 39,600. How payment plans work.
Amenities
- Wellness centre
- Water feature through the community
- Pools
- Gym
- Parks and trails
- Community retail
About Aldar Properties
Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest developer and the company behind Yas Island, Saadiyat and Al Raha Beach. It is rated Baa2 by Moody's, the strongest credit rating of any developer selling in Dubai. It entered Dubai in 2023 through a land joint venture with Dubai Holding, and Dubai now accounts for about a quarter of its UAE sales.
Forest at Haven questions
What is the starting price at Forest at Haven?
Forest at Haven starts from about £204,000 (AED 990,000). That is the entry price for the smallest layout and all homes are subject to availability.
When will Forest at Haven be completed?
Handover is currently expected in June 2028.
What is the payment plan at Forest at Haven?
The plan is 10/50/40: 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover.
Where is Forest at Haven?
It is in Haven by Aldar, Dubai.
Can overseas investors buy at Forest at Haven?
Yes. It is in a freehold area, so foreign nationals can own in their own name, with no residency and no local partner. The whole purchase can be completed remotely.
