Solaya 8 by Meraas — Beachfront Residences at La Mer
Solaya 8 is a residential building within Solaya, a private collection of 234 residences across nine beachfront buildings in La Mer, Dubai, developed by Meraas in partnership with Brookfield Properties. Designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by 1508 London, the building offers 4-bedroom, 5-bedroom and penthouse residences with direct beach access and landscaped gardens.
Unit Types
4, 5-bedroom residences and penthouses
Area From
5000 ft2
Handover
Q4 2029
Payment Plan
60/40
Developer
Meraas
Solaya 8 Location — La Mer, Dubai
La Mer is an established beachfront district along Dubai's Jumeirah coastline, already home to operating beach clubs, restaurants and five-star hotel neighbours including Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Bvlgari Resort Dubai and Four Seasons Resort Dubai. Positioned within this setting, Solaya 8 sits inside a nine-building collection built around a shared beachfront park, giving residents an established, amenity-rich address rather than a masterplan still under development.
2 min
J1 Beach
10 min
Four Seasons Resort Dubai
20 min
Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall, DIFC
30 min
Dubai International Airport
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Amenities at Solaya 8
Property Types at Solaya 8
Solaya 8's penthouses occupy a single exclusive floor per building, reached by a private lift and lobby, with 360-degree views, a private pool, private gym, show kitchen and private cinema. Five-bedroom residences sit on the building’s penultimate floor and are positioned for triple-aspect views across the sea, city and beach. Both layouts include a show kitchen and a separate prep kitchen.
Below these, four-bedroom duplex residences span two levels and over 5,000 sq ft, with open-plan living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and private outdoor rooms that extend the living space. Selected duplexes add direct courtyard or terrace access from every room, an extra family room and a separate study. As with the five-bedroom and penthouse layouts, each duplex is fitted with both a show kitchen and a prep kitchen.
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Solaya 8 Payment Plan and Completion Date
Solaya 8 is offered on a 60/40 construction-linked payment plan. The 60% construction portion is split into a 20% down payment and four further instalments of 10% each between October 2026 and April 2028, with the remaining 40% due on handover, expected in October 2029.
Investment Appeal of Solaya 8
Solaya 8 combines a beachfront position in an established La Mer neighbourhood, architecture by Foster + Partners, a structured 60/40 payment plan running to October 2029, and entry pricing from AED 13,800,000 for four-bedroom, five-bedroom and penthouse residences.
Early Entry at La Mer
Solaya 8 is a new-phase release within an already-operating district, where neighbouring hotels such as Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Bvlgari Resort Dubai and Four Seasons Resort Dubai are already trading. Buying into an active phase of an established beachfront community, rather than a raw masterplan, typically carries less delivery risk, while J1 Beach and its restaurants and beach clubs continue to draw footfall that supports pricing across the wider Solaya collection.
Rental Yield Potential
Dubai’s premium beachfront communities have recorded gross rental yields of roughly 4.5 to 5.5 percent per annum. Solaya 8 adds a full-service building, 24/7 concierge, valet, housekeeping and spa and salon services on an à la carte basis, direct beach access and a limited run of four-bedroom, five-bedroom and penthouse residences, factors that support occupancy in a market where large-format, full-service beachfront supply remains limited.
UAE Golden Visa Eligibility
All confirmed unit types at Solaya 8, four-bedroom, five-bedroom and penthouse residences starting from AED 13,800,000, clear the AED 2,000,000 minimum property value required for the UAE Golden Visa. The visa grants ten-year renewable residency with no sponsor required, extends to a spouse and dependants, and carries no minimum stay requirement, letting owners hold the residency while living or working anywhere.
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Infrastructure Advantages of La Mer
Transport and Road Connectivity
Solaya 8 sits on the Jumeirah coastline with J1 Beach two minutes away by car. Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall and DIFC are reachable in around 20 minutes, and Dubai International Airport in around 30 minutes. Four Seasons Resort Dubai is roughly 10 minutes away and Bvlgari Resort Dubai around 12 minutes, placing Solaya 8 within a short drive of Dubai's central business, retail and hospitality districts along the coastal road network linking Jumeirah to the rest of the city.
Lifestyle and Leisure Infrastructure
J1 Beach, Solaya's neighbouring beachfront destination, operates thirteen restaurants and beach clubs, including Sirene Beach by Gaia, Gigi Rigolatto and Bâoli. Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Bvlgari Resort Dubai and Four Seasons Resort Dubai already operate nearby, alongside City Walk's retail and dining. Solaya's own Beach Park adds gardens, a yoga deck, a sunset pool and a kids' pool for daily use by residents and the surrounding community.
Social and Urban Infrastructure
La Mer already functions as an operating residential and leisure district rather than a masterplan on paper, with its Beach Park serving both Solaya residents and the wider public. The nine-building, 234-residence Solaya collection adds scale and an established neighbour base around Solaya 8, supporting a settled, walkable community rather than an isolated new development, a factor that underpins long-term rental stability.
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