What payment plan does Lunaya by Zaya offer?

20% — On Booking + SPA (10% reservation, 10% within 30 days); 20% — Construction milestones (4 payments of 5% at 20/40/60/80% construction); 60% — On Handover Q4 2029

Does buying at Lunaya by Zaya qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

AED 2,000,000 — minimum for 10-year Golden Visa. Lunaya from 4.9M — 2.5x buffer

Lunaya by Zaya

Name: Lunaya by Zaya
Brand: Zaya (Zaya Investments)
Availability: InStock

Lagoon-living in Jebel Ali Village from the creators of Al Barari — 900,000 sqft crystal lagoon and 500 exclusive villas

Lunaya, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai (next to Sheikh Zayed Road E11)

Key facts

Developer

Zaya (Zaya Investments)

District

Jebel Ali Village

Handover

Q4 2029

Height

Low-density villa community (65% green spaces, 100% landscape coverage)

Units

500 villas and townhouses

Sales status

~35-45% sold (Phase 1 active, exact figure to verify with manager)

Overview

Lunaya is a signature project of Zaya Group led by Nadia Zaal, the same team that created Al Barari ("the green heart of Dubai"), Nurai Island in Abu Dhabi and Zuhha Island. The name comes from Luna — the moon — a symbol of rhythm, reflection and renewal. The architectural curves are inspired by lunar phases, while lagoons and water canals flow through the landscape like tides.

The heart of Lunaya is a 900,000 sqft swimmable crystal lagoon (larger than 20 Olympic pools), surrounded by 500 exclusive 4-5BR villas. The community sits on land where 65% is parks, green corridors, promenades and water mirrors. This is not "buildings with amenities" but an integrated landscape where private gardens flow into shared greenways, and floor-to-ceiling windows turn every living room into a viewpoint over the lagoon.

Zaya has a track record of over $6 billion in successfully delivered premium projects. Lunaya is their return to the Dubai market after Al Barari with a concept refined over 15 years of working with low-density wellness communities. There will be no "towers around a pool" here — only villa-first architecture, wellness focus (award-winning spa brand, hammam, Pilates) and two signature restaurants (Cinque and Ronin).

Prices & unit types

Unit type	Size	Price	in USD
4BR Townhouse (rooftop terrace)	2,966-3,200 sqft	from AED 4.9M	~$1.33M
4BR Twin Villa (private pool)	3,200-3,814 sqft	from AED 5.8M	~$1.58M
5BR Villa Standard	4,200-5,500 sqft	from AED 7.5M	~$2.04M
5BR Villa Lagoon-front Standalone	6,500-8,300 sqft	from AED 12-18M	~$3.27-4.90M

Lagoon-front (direct access): +20-35% premium over base price by type
Corner plot: +8-12%
View premium (terrace level over lagoon): +5-10%
Furniture pack (Etcetera Living style): ~AED 350-700K for 5BR

Payment plan

20%
On Booking + SPA (10% reservation, 10% within 30 days)
20%
Construction milestones (4 payments of 5% at 20/40/60/80% construction)
60%
On Handover Q4 2029

Payment terms

Mortgage for UAE residents: up to 50% LTV on off-plan, rate 4.49-5.25% (May 2026)
Mortgage for non-residents: up to 40% LTV, rate 5.0-6.0%, banks: Mashreq, ENBD, ADCB, FAB
Cooling-off period: 14 days (UAE Real Estate Law)
Penalty for late payment: 0.25% per month of payment amount (RERA standard)

Location & distances

Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa)28-32 min drive via SZR

Marina / JBR12-15 min

DXB Airport (Terminal 3)32-38 min

Al Maktoum Airport (DWC)18-22 min

Nearest metro (Ibn Battuta, Red Line)8-10 min drive

Nearest mall (Ibn Battuta Mall)8 min; Mall of the Emirates — 18 min

Jebel Ali Village — historically premium low-density area, revitalised by Nakheel and Zaya in 2024-2026
Nearby: Palm Jebel Ali (revival by Nakheel), Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary, Jumeirah Islands
Restaurants: Cinque and Ronin (within Lunaya), Bla Bla Beach (Marina, 12 min), Pierchic, Nobu
Shopping: Ibn Battuta Mall (8 min), Mall of the Emirates (18 min), Marina Mall (15 min)
Park/nature: 900,000 sqft internal lagoon; Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary; Marina beaches
Hospitals: Mediclinic Parkview (15 min), NMC Royal (Marina, 18 min), Saudi German Hospital (20 min)

Amenities

900,000 sqft Crystal Lagoon (swimmable)

central water-feature, beach access, paddle-boarding

Lush Parks & Green Spaces

65% of territory — greenery, native landscape

Wellness Pavilion + Spa

award-winning brand, hammam, salt rooms

State-of-the-art Gym Technogym

cardio, strength, group studios

Pilates & Yoga Studios

individual classes, mat + reformer

Swimming Pools (multiple)

family pool, lap pool, adults-only

Clubhouse & Social Spaces

lounge, library, meeting rooms

Children's Play Zones

multiple themed playgrounds

Walking & Cycling Paths

8+ km through the community

Cinque & Ronin (FIVE Hospitality partnership)

two signature restaurants

Waterfront Cabanas & Lounges

beach club style on the lagoon

Concierge 24/7 + Security

gated community, controlled access

Residence features

Curved roofline architecture (lunar-inspired) — Zaya signature
Floor-to-ceiling glass on ground floor (lagoon/garden orientation)
Open-plan layouts with double-height living rooms
Premium kitchens (Boffi-equivalent level)
Spa-inspired bathrooms with freestanding tub
Master bedroom with 8-12 sqm walk-in closet
Private pools for twin/standalone villas
Smart-home Crestron/KNX integration
Premium materials: travertine, oak, fairfaced concrete
Energy-efficient HVAC + double-glazed windows

Schools nearby

Greenfield International School

IB Continuum (PYP/MYP/DP) · KHDA Good · Tuition AED 50-85K/year

12 min drive

Sunmarke School

British (EYFS-A Levels) · KHDA Good · Tuition AED 45-75K/year

15 min

Jebel Ali School (Damac Hills)

British · KHDA Very Good · Tuition AED 55-80K/year

20 min

Dubai British School (Jumeirah Park)

British (Nord Anglia group) · KHDA Very Good · Tuition AED 60-95K/year

15 min

Rental yield & ROI

5.6-6.4% — villa segment near Marina/Jebel Ali (Knight Frank Q1 2026)

4.5-5.2% net (after service charge + 8% management fee)

6-8% short-stay (Airbnb allowed for Lunaya — DTCM holiday-home permit)

For 4BR (~3,000 sqft): ~AED 13.5-16.5K/year; for 5BR (~5,500 sqft): ~AED 25-30K/year

Jebel Ali Village/Palm Jebel Ali: +18-22% in 2024, +14-18% in 2025 (DLD)
Forecast 2026-2028: +10-14% annually for lagoon communities (Knight Frank Wealth Report 2026)
Liquidity: 35-55 days for typical 4-5BR in mature off-plan with 2029 handover
Iran-ceasefire 08.04.2026: HNW inflow, +5-7% buying interest in villa segment Q2-Q3 2026