Compliance & specs
About
Project general facts
Gateway Residences is a contemporary, low-rise residential tower that has been designed with a free-flowing façade, which reflects the surrounding elements of nature.
Comprising spacious, exquisitely finished 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, Gateway Residences provides a combination of a modern urban sophistication and a timeless natural appeal in an idyllic waterfront location.
Finishing and materials
Each apartment is designed to make optimum use of space and create flowing, open living spaces, enhanced by large floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious balconies have been created to take advantage of exceptional views of the tranquil waterways and the natural beauty of the island.
Kitchen and appliances
Equipped kitchen
Location description and benefits
The elegant apartments are complemented by first-class amenities designed to create a community within a community, fostering a sociable, healthy lifestyle that brings residents together. The well-considered flow of the communal area encourages relaxation and enjoyment in equal measure.
From sipping coffee whilst browsing through the café’s library, to passing by children playing in the indoor play area, the amenities at Gateway Residences have been designed to both inspire and entertain.
Located on the vibrant Hayat Island at the heart of the Mina Al Arab community where the InterContinental and Anantara resorts are located. The tower enjoys easy access to the adjacent serene island, a state of the art shops, al fresco restaurants and Beach Clubhouse can be found, and directly opposite, across the canal, the Lagoon Walk boasts yet more waterside retail and dining facilities.
Offering a unique waterfront lifestyle, Gateway Residences perfectly blends nature, luxury and modern practicality to encourage relaxed living and provide the perfect home for family and friends to enjoy.
Available unit types
1 bedroom configurations
These thumbnails show sample layouts for each bedroom configuration. Actual unit sizes, orientations, and finishes vary across the 1 building — the developer's full floor-plan pack below covers every variant.
2 bedrooms
1553 sqft
Payment Plan PHInterest-free incl. post-handover
- 1.20%
On booking
- 2.30%
During construction
- 3.10%
Upon Handover
- 4.40%
Within 24 months post-handover (5 % every quarter)
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Pick a unit type or enter a custom price. We'll spread it across the plan's phases in AED + your selected currency, with plain-English timing labels. Download as a spreadsheet for your records.
| # | When | Step | % | Amount (AED) | Amount (USD) | Cumulative (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upon booking | Reservation | 20% | 483,615 | 131,688 | 131,688 |
| 2 | Across construction milestones | During construction | 30% | 725,422 | 197,532 | 329,221 |
| 3 | At handover | Upon Handover | 10% | 241,807 | 65,844 | 395,065 |
| 4 | Post-handover | Within 24 months post-handover (5 % every quarter) | 40% | 967,229 | 263,376 | 658,441 |
| Total | 100% | AED 2,418,073 | USD 658,441 | |||
Cash-flow shape: 50% during the construction period (20% upon booking, 30% across milestones), 10% at handover (handover), 40% spread across the post-handover instalments.
0% interest — through construction AND post-handover — every instalment is at face value, no APR, no compounding.
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Amenities
7 features
Location
25.71913, 55.84136
Nearby
- School al jazeerah alhamra5.5 km · 7 min
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport29 km · 22 min
- Al Jazeera Beach 29 km · 10 min
- Al Jazira Al Hamra Garden9.3 km · 9 min
- Khimat Zaman Shopping5.4 km · 6 min
About Mina Al Arab
Mina Al Arab is one of Dubai's recognized investment communities, with 16 projects in our catalogue. Detailed area profile in development.
Explore Mina Al ArabAbout RAK Properties
Established in 2005 under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Properties is a testament to the future, with every detail meticulously crafted. Successfully launched flagship destinations including Mina Al Arab and Julphar Towers, garnering a solid reputation among shareholders. The company has undergone a transformation aligned with Ras Al Khaimah's robust Vision 2030. Their hallmark is creating communities that resonate with excellence, contemporary design, and nature's embrace, sculpting lifestyles for tomorrow's visionaries.
Building details
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
Parking allocation
| Unit type | Bedrooms | Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment | 1 | 1 |
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Why Dubai off-plan
The macro case for buying off-plan in Dubai
These six pillars apply to every project on this site — not just this one. If you're new to the UAE market, they're the context you need before evaluating the specific unit above.
0% interest, ever
Off-plan payment plans are interest-free, end to end. Every instalment is at face value — no APR, no compounding, no balloon hidden in the back. Buyers from interest-bearing markets routinely underestimate how much this saves over a 3–5 year hold.
No income or capital-gains tax on property
Dubai charges no annual property tax, no income tax on rental yield, and no capital-gains tax on resale. The DLD 4% transfer fee is a one-time cost at registration — after that, your returns are yours.
20% usually opens the unit
Most off-plan plans book with a ~20% reservation deposit. You're under contract with the developer immediately, with the rest spread across construction milestones. The deposit is what unlocks the buy-side, not the full unit price.
Post-handover plans extend the runway
Many projects offer 2–4 years of post-handover instalments — meaning a chunk of the price gets paid AFTER you take keys. Once the unit is rented, that income can help cover the post-handover payments — rarely the full instalment, but enough to make the cash-flow comfortable rather than tight.
Golden Visa from AED 2M
A property purchase of AED 2M+ qualifies the buyer (and family) for the UAE Golden Visa — a 10-year renewable residency. The visa is the headline benefit; for many international buyers it's the actual reason to buy in Dubai.
Freehold ownership for foreigners
Across the 80+ freehold zones (Dubai Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, JVC, Dubai Hills, and the rest), foreigners own 100% of the asset and the land. There's no Emirati partner requirement, no lease structure — title deed in your name.
Price
from AED 2,418,073
≈ USD 658,441
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