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WASL

One of Dubai’s largest landlords turned developer — wasl now builds freehold towers, including the Mandarin Oriental-branded Wasl Tower.

Founded in2008
Completed10+
Under Construction15+

What the Developer Is Known For

Wasl was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Dubai Real Estate Corporation, a government entity, and grew into one of the emirate’s largest landlords before turning to for-sale freehold housing. Its flagship is Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, a twisting high-rise carrying a Mandarin Oriental hotel and residences, alongside Wasl1 at Al Kifaf and expansions at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The portfolio spans 15 areas and covers apartments, duplexes, penthouses, villas, townhouses and offices.

Mandarin Oriental Wasl Tower

The developer’s flagship on Sheikh Zayed Road carries a Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences behind a twisting, sculpted facade.

Government-Backed Balance Sheet

Wasl is a subsidiary of the government-owned Dubai Real Estate Corporation, giving buyers institutional stability behind long-build projects.

Landlord Turned Freehold Developer

Decades of managing a large rental portfolio inform how wasl now designs for-sale homes, from service standards to long-term building maintenance.

Projects by WASL

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Cedarwood Estates
Cedarwood Estates
Cedarwood Estates
Cedarwood Estates
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Cedarwood Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates

WASLQ4 2028

from AED 12.8M

Ashwood Estates
Ashwood Estates
Ashwood Estates
Ashwood Estates
Villa

Ashwood Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates

WASLQ4 2028

from AED 12M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wasl develops across 15 Dubai areas, including Sheikh Zayed Road, Za’abeel and Al Kifaf, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Wasl, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jebel Ali and Wasl Gate.

Wasl delivers apartments, duplexes, penthouses, villas, townhouses and commercial offices, from mid-market rental stock to branded residences.

Wasl is a subsidiary of Dubai Real Estate Corporation, a government entity, so it is government-backed rather than privately held.

Wasl has been developing since 2008 with 12 delivered projects and 15 in build, supported by a government-backed balance sheet and a large managed rental portfolio.

A twisting high-rise on Sheikh Zayed Road carrying a Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences, and the developer’s flagship address in Dubai.

Yes. Wasl’s for-sale developments sit in designated freehold zones, so buyers of any nationality can own outright.