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Salva by Emaar
Three to five bedroom villas in The Heights, Emaar's wellness led country club community at the junction of Emirates Road and Expo Road.
At the entry price this project clears the AED 2 million line for the 10 year Dubai Golden Visa through property. Joint buyers, check the share rule.
My take on Salva
Salva is a villa release within The Heights, a master planned Emaar community built around a country club and a wellness centre. The villas have three to five bedrooms, open plan ground floors and Mediterranean inspired architecture designed around indoor and outdoor living.
Villas are a different investment from apartments. The tenants are families who stay for years, and the buyers on resale are mostly people who want to live there. Supply of family homes has lagged demand in Dubai, which is why I include a villa option for investors with a larger budget.
Who it suits
- Investors with a larger budget who want family housing
- Buyers who may live in the property in future
- A long hold along the Expo and airport growth corridor
What to weigh up
- Villa yields are lower than apartment yields, so more of the return relies on growth
- The location is a drive from Downtown and the coast
- A handover in 2030 means a long wait for rental income
Key details
- Freehold three to five bedroom villas
- Country club, wellness centre and community pool
- Sports courts, landscaped parks and retail within the community
- Close to Expo City and Al Maktoum International Airport
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
The 80/20 payment plan
Paid at reservation.
Paid in instalments through the build.
Due at completion, expected in Q3 2030.
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid alongside the deposit. How payment plans work.
Amenities
- Country club
- Wellness centre
- Community pool
- Sports courts
- Landscaped parks
- Retail
About Emaar Properties
Emaar is the developer behind Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown, Dubai Hills and Creek Harbour. It is listed in Dubai, with the government's investment arm as its largest shareholder, and is rated BBB+ by S&P. In 2025 it recorded property sales of AED 80.4 billion, around £16.4 billion.
Salva questions
What is the starting price at Salva?
Salva launched from about £1,234,000 (AED 6 million). This is a launch price and all homes are subject to availability.
When will Salva be completed?
Completion is currently expected in Q3 2030.
What is the payment plan at Salva?
The plan is 80/20: 10% on booking, 70% during construction, 20% on handover.
Where is Salva?
It is in The Heights by Emaar, at the junction of Emirates Road and Expo Road, close to Expo City and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Can overseas investors buy at Salva?
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.
