Cheval Collection Enters Branded Residences in Dubai
Cheval Collection partners with AVENEW and Wadeen Developers to deliver 99 beachfront residences on Dubai Islands by 2029.
The short answer
Cheval Collection is launching its first branded residence development with a 99-unit beachfront project on Dubai Islands. Slated for completion in 2029, the joint venture with AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers marks Cheval's fifth Middle Eastern property.
“Cheval Residences Dubai Islands will appeal to end users and long-term investors seeking stable, experience-led real estate assets at this fast-growing waterfront destination.”
The short version
- Cheval Collection will deliver 99 branded residential apartments on Dubai Islands by 2029.
- AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers joined Cheval Collection in a three-way partnership for the project.
- Cheval Collection expands its regional portfolio to five Middle East properties across Dubai and Riyadh.
Cheval Collection will enter the branded residences market with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands, a 99-unit beachfront development in Dubai scheduled for completion in 2029 [1]. The project is a three-way partnership with Dubai-based AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers, marking Cheval’s third property in Dubai and its fifth development across the Middle East [[1], [2]].
What does the Cheval Residences Dubai Islands project entail?
Cheval Residences Dubai Islands will comprise 99 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments alongside dedicated fitness and leisure amenities [1]. According to eHotelier, the scheme represents Cheval Collection's first seafront property in the Middle East [2]. The architectural design focuses on spatial harmony, natural light, and direct integration with the waterfront setting [2]. Cheval Collection will manage and operate the property, delivering its established serviced hospitality and extended-stay operational standards to the development [2].
Who are the development partners involved?
The development is structured as a three-way collaboration between UK-based luxury hospitality operator Cheval Collection, Dubai-based developer AVENEW Development, and Qatar-backed Wadeen Developers [[1], [2]]. Boutique Hotel News reported that the partnership unites Cheval's serviced hospitality management, AVENEW's lifestyle asset focus, and Wadeen's residential construction background [[1], [2]]. Wadeen Developers is using the project as its initial entry into the Dubai real estate market [[1], [2]].
How does this fit into Cheval Collection's regional footprint?
Cheval Collection already operates two serviced apartment properties in Dubai under its Cheval Maison flag [1]. eHotelier reported that Cheval Maison – Dubai The Palm opened in 2023, followed by Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai in 2025 [2]. In addition to its three Dubai assets, the company is actively constructing two properties in Saudi Arabia [[1], [2]]. Cheval Ladun Living is scheduled to open in Riyadh in 2027, and Cheval Maison – Sulaymaniyah is slated for delivery in Riyadh in 2028 [[1], [2]].
| Property Name | Location | Asset Type / Unit Count | Status / Opening Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Maison – Dubai The Palm | Dubai, UAE | Serviced apartments | Operational (2023) |
| Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai | Dubai, UAE | Serviced apartments | Operational (2025) |
| Cheval Ladun Living | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Serviced residences | Under development (2027) |
| Cheval Maison – Sulaymaniyah | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Serviced apartments | Under development (2028) |
| Cheval Residences Dubai Islands | Dubai, UAE | 99 branded residences | Under development (2029) |
Why are operators expanding into Middle Eastern branded residential assets?
Demand across the United Arab Emirates and wider Gulf markets continues to surge for fully serviced residential models that offer hotel-grade services within private residences [2]. As reported by Boutique Hotel News, real estate developers and hospitality groups are tailoring assets to long-term investors and owner-occupiers seeking experience-led properties [1]. The Dubai Islands master development provides the beachfront infrastructure required to support high-end residential offerings targeting international capital [2].
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]Cheval Collection to Debut Branded Residences in Dubai— Boutique Hotel News
- [2]Cheval Collection Debuts Branded Residences in Dubai— eHotelier
Frequently asked
+What is Cheval Residences Dubai Islands?
Cheval Residences Dubai Islands is a 99-unit beachfront branded residence development in Dubai. It offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments alongside leisure and fitness amenities, operated by UK-based Cheval Collection.
+When will Cheval Residences Dubai Islands open?
The development is scheduled for completion in 2029, marking Cheval Collection's first seafront property in the Middle East.
+Who are the developers behind the Dubai Islands project?
The project is a three-way joint venture between hospitality management firm Cheval Collection, Dubai-based AVENEW Development, and Qatar-backed Wadeen Developers.
+What other properties does Cheval Collection operate in Dubai?
Cheval Collection operates two properties in Dubai: Cheval Maison – Dubai The Palm, which opened in 2023, and Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, which opened in 2025.
+What pipeline projects does Cheval Collection have in Saudi Arabia?
Cheval Collection has two projects under development in Riyadh: Cheval Ladun Living, scheduled to open in 2027, and Cheval Maison – Sulaymaniyah, slated for completion in 2028.
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