Apartment
Bedroom: 1 - 3
Reef 998
Dubai Land Residence Comlplex
Starting from
AED 759,000
Ref no: PH0157
Payment Plan70/30
HandoverQ2 2028
Bedrooms1 - 3
Off Plan
Reef 997 Residencesby Reef Luxury Development at Dubai Islands
Starting Price AED 2.02M
About The Project
Reef 997 Residences
Some homes are built to stand out, and Reef 997 Residences on Dubai Islands is one of those places that makes you pause. The building feels bold but not loud, with clean lines and big stretches of glass that catch the sunlight and reflect the water around it. When you walk closer, you notice how the design is not just about looking modern but about making life feel easier, with terraces and winter gardens that can actually be used through every season.
Inside, the homes feel open and bright, whether you are in a one bedroom apartment or one of the duplexes or penthouses. The layouts are generous without being overwhelming, and the rooms carry that natural light through every corner. What struck me is how the winter gardens work almost like a second living room, where you can sit with a book or have friends over, and you are not worrying about the weather outside. It feels like indoor and outdoor living have finally been stitched together.
Reef 997 Residences A Modern Take on Island Living
Step outside and you see how much attention has been given to community spaces. There is an infinity pool with spots where you can stretch out in shallow water, a children’s pool tucked nearby, and areas with cabanas that encourage you to just stay a while. The idea of cooled outdoor spaces really changes things, because it means the hammock forest, the outdoor cinema, and even the playgrounds are places you will use day after day, not just on the cooler months.
The best part is the setting. Dubai Islands gives you that sense of calm that comes with being near the sea, but at the same time you know the city is not far. Mornings can start with a walk by the beach, and evenings might be spent catching up with friends in the city without feeling like you live too far from it all. Honestly, Reef 997 has managed to make island living feel like a true extension of Dubai life.
1 - 4
Bedroom Types
60/40
Payment Plan
2028
Handover
1,062 - 6,022 sqft
Unit Sizes
Gallery
Visual Tour
Amenities
World-Class Living
Swimming Pool
Gym or Health Club
Kids Play Area
Lush Green Parks
Prime Position
Location & Connectivity
Key Distances
- 20 Minutes
Burj Khalifa - 15 Minutes
Dubai International Airport (DXB) - 25 Minutes
Dubai Marina - 20 MinutesDowntown Dubai
About Community
Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands is one of those places where you notice the atmosphere before you notice the buildings. Driving in, the water seems to stretch in every direction and the city skyline sits in the distance, reminding you that you are close to everything yet far enough to feel the calm. It is the sort of setting that makes mornings feel brighter and evenings a little slower, with beaches, promenades and open water forming the rhythm of everyday life. Families walk along the shore at sunset, neighbours meet casually at cafés near the marina, and children ride their bikes without the constant rush you often see in the centre of the city.
The islands have been shaped as a collection of neighbourhoods, each with its own angle on waterfront living. Some parts are designed for hotels and resorts, others are for homes like Reef 997 which bring the idea of permanent living to the coast. What makes Reef 997 stand out is how it responds to the island setting. The building feels modern and sharp with its glass lines and terraces, but it has been designed with lived comfort in mind. Homes here come with climate-controlled winter gardens and cooled outdoor balconies, so you are not just looking at the water from a distance but actually using those spaces through every season.
You find one and two bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, all of them open to natural light and views that stretch across the Gulf. The development itself feels like a small community, with an infinity pool where people gather, cabanas that invite long afternoons, and outdoor spaces like the hammock forest and cinema that are not just for show but places residents actually use. When you walk through, you realise it is not about the grandeur but about making daily life on an island both easy and comfortable.
Living on Dubai Islands gives you more than a home. It is a balance between the relaxed pace of waterfront living and the accessibility of Dubai. You can spend the morning walking on the sand and still be at one of the city’s dining or shopping destinations in a short drive. That sense of connection without losing the calm is why more people are starting to look at this area not as a future promise but as a real place to settle. Reef 997 is part of that story, showing how modern design and thoughtful details can make island life feel natural.
Flexible Payments
Payment Plan
20%
BOOKING
40%
CONSTRUCTION
40%
HANDOVER
| Percentage | Description | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | On booking | 20% |
| 40% | During construction | 60% |
| 40% | On handover | 100% |
Common Questions
FAQ
The Developer
Reef Luxury Development
REEF Luxury Developments is a Dubai based residential property company established in 2024. Although relatively new to the market, the business has quickly built a recognisable identity around technology led residential design rather than trying to compete through the sheer number of launches. Its current activity is entirely focused on Dubai, with projects across Dubai Land Residence Complex, Al Furjan, Dubai Islands and Dubai Production City.
The company is led by CEO and Co Founder Samer Ali Nasser Ambar, a property and finance professional whose earlier career included more than a decade in banking before moving into Dubai real estate. REEF's own corporate story identifies Ambar as CEO and Co Founder and places research, engineering and residential innovation at the centre of the company's direction.
The feature most closely associated with REEF is its Outdoor Cooled Sunken Balcony. The concept was developed in response to a fairly straightforward Dubai problem: balconies are valuable parts of a home, yet for much of the warmer part of the year they can be difficult to use comfortably. REEF integrates cooling technology into these outdoor areas with the aim of making them usable across more of the year.
Winter gardens and cooled outdoor amenity spaces extend the same idea through parts of the company's newer schemes. This gives REEF Luxury Developments Dubai a clear design theme running between projects rather than relying simply on different façades, amenity packages or interior styles to distinguish each launch.
The company remains at an early stage in its delivery history. Its official portfolio currently lists five launched developments, all with future completion dates between Q4 2026 and Q3 2028. That means REEF should be positioned as an emerging developer with an active construction pipeline rather than as a company with a long completed track record.
That distinction is particularly important for buyers assessing REEF Luxury Developments properties for sale. At present, the brand is principally an off plan proposition. Its progress over the next few years will therefore be measured by how the first generation of buildings moves from construction through handover and occupancy.
REEF Luxury Developments Projects in Dubai
REEF Luxury Developments projects in Dubai currently comprise REEF 1000, REEF 999, REEF 998, REEF 997 and REEF 996. The sequence has allowed the company to expand from its initial base in Dubai Land Residence Complex into several different residential markets while keeping its core design ideas consistent.
REEF 1000 in Dubai Land Residence Complex was the first major launch and currently carries the earliest official completion target, Q4 2026. The location remains important to the company because REEF later returned to the same district with REEF 998, a larger residential and retail scheme scheduled for Q2 2028. REEF 998 contains studios through three bedroom apartments and continues the company's use of cooled sunken balconies.
LuxuryProperty.com has a dedicated REEF 998 project page, making it one of the strongest internal links for this company profile. The page confirms the development, location and REEF Luxury Development branding while presenting the scheme as an active off plan project.
REEF 999 moved the company into Al Furjan. Its official project information describes apartments and larger Sky Villas, with the current REEF portfolio placing completion in Q2 2027. The project extends the company's activity into an established residential district with Metro access and an existing mix of villas, townhouses and apartments.
The company's geographic reach expanded further with REEF 997 on Dubai Islands. This is a smaller waterfront scheme containing 63 residences and represents a shift from relatively broad apartment developments towards a more limited coastal product. Its completion is currently scheduled for Q1 2028.
LuxuryProperty.com also has a dedicated REEF 997 Residences page, providing a direct connection between REEF's current waterfront activity and the growing Dubai Islands market.
REEF 996 is the latest project currently shown in the company's official portfolio. Located in Dubai Production City, it is scheduled for completion in Q3 2028 and continues the company's focus on cooled outdoor spaces, this time extending the technology into landscaped garden lounges within the shared amenities.
REEF Luxury Developments off plan projects therefore span several different parts of Dubai rather than being concentrated within one master community. What connects them is the repeated focus on climate responsive outdoor living, contemporary apartments and technology that aims to make more of the home usable throughout the year.
The company is still young, so its eventual delivery record remains to be established. For now, its position in Dubai real estate is defined by a focused five project pipeline and a distinctive approach to outdoor space that gives the brand a clearer identity than many recently established residential developers.
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