Nine Collective by Wasl in Dubai

Nine Collective by Wasl is a high-rise residential address in Wasl 1, Al Kifaf, in Dubai, adjacent to Zabeel Park. It is distinguished by being in a central location rather than in an isolated resort environment. This immediately gives an indication of how it might be received in the market. It is clearly intended as an address that is in the city, in terms of being adjacent to the commercial core, established roads, and metro connections, but still within an identifiable residential district rather than an office-centric environment.

This is important because Al Kifaf is at the heart of Dubai in terms of being at the seam between the older, more established parts of the city and the newer, more modernized commercial core. This gives it a different type of appeal from many of the newer residential environments that might be released in Dubai. It is not necessarily about being novel but rather being convenient in terms of being able to access the city, the homes being spacious, and being able to live in an environment adjacent to Zabeel Park but still being connected to DIFC, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai World Trade Centre.

Property at Nine Collective is described as being 215 spacious homes in a single luxury high-rise in Wasl 1, one of Dubai’s freehold master communities. It is described in terms of architecture that is inspired by stone, defined by nine evolving geometric modules. This gives it an individualized look that is not simply glass and steel.

This is carried over into the internal environment in terms of contemporary design, premium materials, luxury finishes, and an internal layout that is focused on larger-format homes. Every home has a maid’s room. It is intended to offer 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments and duplexes, 4 bedroom apartments and duplexes, and 5 bedroom duplex penthouses.

The price ladder and size profile of apartments at Nine Collective by Wasl indicate that the project is positioned in the high end of the central Dubai residential sector. Pricing for the project ranges from AED 4,470,000 ($1,217,100) for a 2-bedroom apartment from 2,002 sqft (186 m²), AED 7,410,000 ($2,017,700) for a 3-bedroom apartment from 3,110 sqft (289 m²), AED 10,000,000 ($2,722,900) for a 4-bedroom apartment from 4,262 sqft (396 m²), and AED 28,000,000 ($7,624,200) for a 5-bedroom penthouse from 8,234 sqft (765 m²).

The handover for the project is set for Q2 2030, with a payment plan that’s a 50/50 plan with 5% on booking, 45% on construction, and 50% on handover. This information suggests that Nine Collective is a long-term play that’s high-end and likely targeted towards end-users.

The amenities that the project will offer are quite extensive. Nine Collective by Wasl features a gym, outdoor fitness area, spa and sauna rooms, padel court, 25m outdoor pool, sky infinity pool. Social spaces are also handled in a way that is slightly more varied than what is typically seen. The rooftop lounge, private dining rooms, adult lounge and pool, private cinema room, and multipurpose event hall provide opportunities for entertaining and other resident-focused events without the need for a clubhouse approach.

Again, this is important for a product that features large homes, as the expectation for buyers at this price point is typically tied not only to the amount of private space provided but also the quality of the shared spaces that can easily accommodate work-related gatherings, family gatherings, and other low-key social interactions.

Family and convenience-related considerations are also well-addressed within the design. The Family Hub and play spaces for kids are obvious considerations for families with children, but the various retail and F&B options, as well as the BBQ stations, provide for day-to-day convenience within the complex itself. It is the level at which the design of the Nine Collective transcends the strong design of the tower itself and becomes a more functional residential product, particularly for those who intend to live there full-time rather than simply as a secondary residence.