Agua Residences By Citi Developers On Dubai Islands, Dubai | Apartments, Duplexes And Penthouses For Sale

Agua Residences by Citi Developers

Agua Residences, by Citi Developers on Dubai Islands, offers an elegant collection of 1-3 bedroom apartments (710 sq.ft to 1,799 sq.ft), premium 2-bedroom duplexes (742 sq.ft to 772 sq.ft), and exclusive 4-bedroom penthouse suites (1,779 sq.ft to 2,019 sq.ft)

Residents will delight in sophisticated features such as smart-home appliances and personal assistant robot, combined with luxury touches including a personal sky pool in each apartment, spectacular ocean and city views, and kitchenware supplied by the prestigious Villeroy & Boch. This is where the serene simplicity of island living meets unmistakable Dubai modernity and sophistication.

Agua Residences’ amenities bring out the best of tranquil, serene island living. Topped with Cloud 9, a terrace sanctuary that offers the relaxation of sheltered private and public cabanas, a sunken pool bar and floating sun loungers. Or there is The One, featuring a shimmering infinity pool, outdoor yoga studio, private cinema, game room, fitness studio, and dedicated spas. For professionals residing at Agua Residences, you can play host as the elegant lobby on the ground floor opens up to a business centre and cigar lounge.

Additional enriching amenities include a concierge service, steam rooms, kids pool and play area, and roman baths.

About Location
Dubai Islands in Dubai

Dubai Islands offer the epitome of luxury island living, off the coast of the district of Deira. Soak in the sun along the 21-kilometre beachfront, featuring world-class marinas, resorts and two championship-level golf courses, for a taste of Dubai Islands glamour.

Only 30 minutes from Downtown, well-connected via Infinity Bridge Road, Dubai Islands also lies a mere 30 minutes by car from Dubai International Airport. Nearby attractions include Al Mamzar Beach Park, Al Khan Beach, Dubai Gold Souk, Reef Mall, and Waterfront Market.

Within a 30-minute drive, residents can access The Millennium School, The Apple International School Primary Campus, The Central School and Al Durrah International School. Medical and healthcare services can be found at the Al Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Dubai Hospital, Canadian Specialist Hospital, and Prime Medical Center - Deira International all within 15 to 25 minutes by car.

A unique feature of Agua Residences is the convenience and accessibility - with apartments starting at AED 1.7M (USD 463K), this is aspirational living with a rich variety of amenities to elevate the everyday. Combined with a world-class location and family-friendly atmosphere, Agua Residences carry great potential for high returns.

As of Q2 2025, 3-bedroom apartments in Deira, next to Dubai Islands, generate a return on investment (ROI) of 12.65%, with average rental rates of AED 106K (USD 29K) per year. As Deira is central to Old Dubai and lacks freehold properties for expats, it’s likely that Dubai Islands will attract high yields with the offer of premium waterfront properties.

Buyers who purchase property in Agua Residences can apply for at least a 2-year Dubai visa as the investment value exceeds AED 750K (USD 204K), with the possibility of applying for a 10-year Golden Visa if the investment value is higher than AED 2M (USD 545K). This would provide comprehensive benefits that extend to the investors' spouse, dependent children, and household staff.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

According to Mercer’s survey 2024 Cost of Living City Ranking, Dubai still ranks in 15th position making it one of the appealing choices for real estate investors or buyers. According to the ideal estimation, the average cost of living in Dubai for an individual is between AED 5K to AED 5.5k monthly. Further, with a family of an average of four persons, one has to pay around AED 17K a month.

As a resident of UAE, you have to renew your driving license every 5 years. However, being a UAE or GCC national will increase this duration of renewal to 10 years. The process of license renewal is exceptionally easy as you can do this online via the RTA website, RTA smart App, Dubai Driving App or through self-service machines at any of the available Customer Happiness Centres. Additionally, it is significant for you to settle any of the traffic fines before the renewal. Besides, if you are under 21 you only need a valid Emirates ID. On the other hand, individuals above 21 age have to show an eye test certificate. The fee amount of this is AED 120 (USD 32) for customers younger than 21 and AED 320 (USD 87) for the driver above the age of 21. After applying for renewal you will get a temporary driving license. The time it will take for the renewal is between 5-15 days

You can sell your property in Dubai in just seven simple steps; Selecting a reputable real estate agent or agency, filling out forms A and B, Advertising your property for sale, setting the right price, signing Form F, Obtaining NOC, and finally transferring Ownership. These steps may vary, therefore, it is significant to take a property guide before selling your property asset.

There are various reasons why it is highly positive to invest in real estate in Dubai. One of the major reasons that make Dubai real estate attractive is the comparatively low prices of Emirates than Europe, America and Asia. Furthermore, investment in Dubai real estate is one of the major reasons in terms of reducing inflation. This is because there is a direct relation between the economic indicators and the demand for real estate. Another benefit of investing in Dubai real estate is a 3-year investor visa which you can obtain after purchasing ready-to-move property for a minimum amount of AED 750K (USH 205K), or a 5-year investor visa on opting for a ready-to-move residence for the initial cost of AED 2M (USD 545K). As a visa holder, you can bring your spouse and children to the UAE conveniently. Finally, the rental property in Dubai can generate an upto-staggering ROI of 8-10%, which is exceptionally impressive.

Many individuals wonder if foreigners can invest or buy property in Dubai and whether it can be considered a good long-term investment. The answer is yes, non-resident investors, expats, and foreign nationals in Dubai can own property on a freehold basis. This simply means that individuals can lease, buy or sell their property. Besides foreigners can buy property in Dubai for various lengths of time including freehold property, leasehold for up to 99 years or common hold with no age restrictions.

Dubai real estate is dynamic as well as comes in various price ranges from affordable property options to luxury real estate. The price of the residence is generally influenced by the location. On the other hand, the least expensive areas to buy apartments in the Emirates include Dubai Production City and International City. On the other hand, a few of the districts including NASHAMA Town Square and Serena offer low-cost exquisite living.

Dubai real estate offers plenty of property options, which you can opt for on an affordable budget. As of 2024, a few of the top affordable communities to invest in for beginners are Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), International City, Dubai South and Dubai Investment Park.

In the bustling metropolis of Dubai, a shining Emirates of the UAE residents are allowed to buy properties in the designated freehold areas, Off-plan development, is highly appealing as their prices are exceptionally low and the developers offer attractive payment plans.

If you are a foreigner, you can acquire freehold ownership without any restriction whether it is a freehold property contract, off-plan property or a lease up to 99 years with no Visa required. Besides this, primarily you have two choices to invest in Dubai real estate either to invest in off-plan property or ready-to-move property.

The start with, the investment property market of Dubai offers high rental yields as compared to other stable real estate markets the ROI in Dubai is much higher that is up to 10% making it one of the highly appealing locations to invest. Additionally, the residences have world-class infrastructure, you can experience high-end living and economic stability all at once.

Off-plan properties in Dubai are the development projects that are under construction. In recent times, the interest of buyers in off-plan properties in Dubai has drastically increased. As per the news report by Arabia Business, in 2024 in July off-plan properties in Dubai, these properties accounted for 60% of property transactions which is a 49% increase from the previous year of 2023.

The process of buying an off-plan property in Dubai is exceptionally easy. As Dubai's real estate market is open for any of the buyers, the only things you will require are a Visa/Emirates ID and a passport copy.

Obtaining citizenship in the United Arab Emirates is easy and does not require a complex process. There are various neutralization methods including residency, marriage, merit, investment, Arabic proficiency and good reputation.

Purchasing a property in Dubai will grant you numerous positive outcomes from high rental yields of up to 10%, to unmatched amenities from exclusive and strategic locations to attractive opportunities to invest.

As the rule of residence, was implemented in 2019 that is UAE’s Golden Visa system offers long-term residence visas. This visa is automatically renewed on the condition that all the rules are adhered to. This visa is issued for the duration of 5 or 10 years.

Although the minimum investment amount required in Dubai depends on various factors the range may start from a few thousand AED to millions of AED. However, on average or according to the rough estimate the minimum investment amount in Dubai ranges from AED 10K to AED 50K.

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