Tessera by Al Ghurair at Dubai South, Dubai

Al Ghurair Development | Dubai South

Where Light Becomes Architecture: Family Homes from AED 2.1 Million

Tessera by Al Ghurair is a design led residential collection in Dubai South, created by Al Ghurair Development in collaboration with Aires Mateus, the Lisbon based architecture studio making its first residential appearance in the UAE. The project brings the privacy and independence of townhouse living to a low rise apartment setting.

Built around an architecture of subtraction, where mass is removed and voids are carved through the volume, the building is shaped by daylight, fresh air and carefully framed views. The first collection offers two bedroom and three bedroom homes, including two bedroom duplex residences, each with a flexible additional suite that can serve as a study, a maid’s room or a children’s room.

Set within Dubai’s southern growth corridor, close to Expo City and Al Maktoum International Airport, Tessera pairs calm, light filled interiors with a complete ground floor and rooftop amenity programme, with completion scheduled for May 2028.

Project Highlights

A Low Rise Enclave Shaped by Calm, Space and Stillness

Residences

Two and Three Bedroom Homes with a Suite That Adapts to Life

The Tessera collection is planned around the way families actually live. Homes are arranged in lateral and vertical townhouse style configurations, with dedicated entrance foyers, generous living and dining areas, practical storage and private terraces that extend outward rather than across, so neighbours never overlook one another. Entrances are set apart from each other, giving every residence a sense of independence more often associated with a single house than an apartment building.

Every home includes a flexible additional suite, ready to become a maid’s room, a quiet study or a children’s playroom as household needs change. Interiors are finished in a calm, considered palette: marble effect wall finishes, porcelain tiled floors, timber inspired doors and cabinetry, brown stone inspired kitchen surfaces, transparent glass shower enclosures and stainless steel fittings, all selected for permanence and ease of living.

Amenities and Lifestyle

Wellbeing, Play and Gathering Woven Through Every Level

Life at Tessera unfolds through a sequence of amenity zones organised around light, ground, community and sky. At street level, landscaped pathways lead to self care and fitness spaces, while residents’ lounges, garden dining and an outdoor cinema create places to gather. The journey ends at the rooftop, where a tranquil pool flows from an adult section into a gentle children’s section beneath an open horizon.

Location and Connectivity

Minutes from Expo City and the Future Mega Airport

Tessera sits in Dubai South, the master planned city being developed around Al Maktoum International Airport and recognised as Dubai’s next growth corridor under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The project occupies a corner position with unobstructed views to the south and a park to the north, while parks and retail sit within walking distance in the immediate neighbourhood.

Expo City Dubai and the upcoming Pulse Mall are approximately seven minutes away, placing residents close to one of the city’s most active event and business districts. The Palm Jumeirah coastline and Downtown Dubai remain within comfortable reach for weekends and evenings.

Floor Plan

Generous Family Layouts from 116 Square Metres

Tessera floor plans favour space and hierarchy over unit count. Two bedroom apartments with a maid’s room run from 116 to 126 sqm (1,252 to 1,358 sq ft) across seven layout types, two bedroom duplexes with a maid’s room and study measure approximately 147 sqm (1,586 sq ft), and three bedroom apartments with a maid’s room range from 142 to 147 sqm (1,531 to 1,577 sq ft).

Each layout opens through its own entrance foyer into open plan living and dining space, with pockets of natural light drawn deep into the plan and a private terrace reached from the main living area. Buyers should request the developer’s detailed floor plans to confirm the exact layout, orientation and terrace size of a specific residence.

Master Plan

A Floating, Permeable Form Set Within Gardens

The Tessera building is conceived as a mosaic of individual homes, true to its name. The volume sits on narrow columns raised above a planted ground plane, so gardens and pedestrian pathways flow beneath and around it. White framed openings, sheer curtain like screens and shallow shaded balconies soften the elevations and keep the façade permeable to light and air.

The ground floor is arranged as a journey from quiet to social: landscaped pathways and the entrance lobby give way to meditation, yoga and training spaces, then to residents’ lounges, garden dining and the outdoor cinema. Above, the rooftop is reserved for the pool deck and landscaped terraces, completing a low density plan that protects the privacy of every home.

Pricing and Payment Plan

Clear Pricing with a 35/65 Payment Structure

Prices at Tessera start from AED 2.1 million, as published by Al Ghurair Development, for the two bedroom collection. The payment plan follows a 35/65 structure, with 35 percent payable during construction and the remaining 65 percent due on handover, keeping the majority of the commitment at completion.

The milestone split shown above reflects the published 35/65 structure: 10 percent on booking and 25 percent in instalments during construction, followed by 65 percent at 100 percent completion. Buyers should confirm the final instalment dates and booking requirements in the developer’s sales documentation before reserving.

Investment Perspective

Why Dubai South Buyers Are Watching This Address

Tessera enters the market with a combination that remains uncommon in Dubai’s off plan sector: an internationally recognised architect, a low density family format and a location inside the city’s designated southern growth corridor. Dubai South is planned around Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City and a growing base of logistics, aviation and commercial employers, which supports long term housing demand in the district.

The developer behind the project also matters. Al Ghurair has built and managed more than 20,000 residential and commercial units across eight countries, and Tessera is positioned as a flagship of its design led residential direction, following projects such as Weave in Jumeirah Village Circle and Wedyan on the Dubai Canal. Family sized two and three bedroom homes with an adaptable extra room are aimed squarely at end users, a segment that tends to underpin resilient occupancy and resale demand.

As with any off plan purchase, buyers should weigh the final price per square foot, service charges, construction progress and their own holding period before committing. Rental yields and capital appreciation are not guaranteed, and the 65 percent handover weighting should be planned for in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Questions Buyers Ask Most