Meraas and BGRE have broken ground on Solaya, a 234-residence beachfront community in Jumeirah 1, with Swissboring appointed for early groundworks ahead of delivery.
August 27, 2026 | Tripti Mehta | UAE | Developer | 2 Min Read
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, and BGRE (formerly Brookfield Properties) have broken ground on Solaya, the beachfront residential development in Jumeirah 1, marking the project's transition from planning and design into the delivery phase. Swissboring Overseas Piling Corp has been appointed to undertake the early groundworks, including shoring, excavation, piling and dewatering, with completion of the same scheduled between September and November 2026.
Solaya comprises 234 beachfront residences across nine buildings set within 40 acres in the heart of Jumeirah 1. The development includes a curated collection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom residences, alongside penthouses, signature garden houses and duplexes.
Designed by Foster + Partners, with interiors by 1508 London, Solaya brings together architecture, interiors, wellness amenities and direct access to Dubai's coastline. Delivered under the Meraas brand, the development builds on the developer's portfolio of lifestyle destinations and residential communities across the city.
Located in Jumeirah 1, Solaya offers a beachfront setting that combines privacy, connectivity and proximity to Dubai's cultural, lifestyle and commercial districts.
Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding Real Estate, said, "The groundbreaking at Solaya marks an important step in the delivery of one of Dubai's most distinctive beachfront residential developments. Under the Meraas brand, Solaya brings together rarity of location, design excellence and long-term value, reinforcing Dubai's position as a global destination for luxury living."
Rob Devereux, Chief Executive Officer of BGRE, said, "Solaya reflects the strength of our partnership with Meraas and our shared commitment to delivering real estate of enduring quality. As the project moves into its next phase, our focus is on disciplined execution and bringing forward an exceptional residential community in one of Dubai's most established coastal neighbourhoods."
The project offers a 20/40/40 payment plan and is expected to be completed by June 2029.
Source: Meraas, BGRE, TradeArabia News Service
