Palma Development has launched the second phase of Serenia District, its AED5 billion master-planned community in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai. Phase II introduces two residential towers, East Residence 2 and East Residence 3, with one- to four-bedroom apartments. The project is planned around six residential towers, a four-storey clubhouse and six lifestyle and wellness zones.
The launch expands the apartment offering in Jumeirah Islands, an established community known primarily for villa homes. East Residence 2 will rise 25 storeys and offer two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments ranging from 1,316 to 5,364 square feet. The 23-storey East Residence 3 will have one- and two-bedroom layouts, ranging from 875 to 1,605 square feet.
What is Included in Serenia District Phase II?
Phase II consists of East Residence 2 and East Residence 3, two apartment towers within the wider Serenia District masterplan. Palma’s project pages list a four-level community hub, landscaped podium areas and shared fitness, swimming and recreation facilities among the planned amenities. The developer’s published project information gives 30 June 2030 as the anticipated completion date for both towers.
Palma says work on the new phase follows progress at West Residence, the first phase of the development. Foundation works there are complete, and main contractor Khansaheb Civil Engineering has started structural construction. In an earlier construction update, Palma said APCC Piling & Marine Contracting had been appointed for piling and shoring at Serenia District East.
Six Towers Linked by Shared Lifestyle Facilities
Serenia District covers more than 600,000 square feet of land, with a planned built-up area of 3.5 million square feet. The six-tower development is designed as an interconnected residential community, apart from a collection of standalone buildings. Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei developed the concept, with Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) serving as design architect.
At the centre of the community, the four-storey Serenia Signature Clubhouse is planned to bring together fitness suites, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports courts, family recreation areas and relaxation spaces. Palma describes six wellness zones as part of the wider lifestyle plan. Its amenities include a gym, pools, spa facilities, family spaces and retail and food-and-beverage areas.
Palma Targets Limited Apartment Supply in Jumeirah Islands
Palma Development CEO Kareem Derbas said the new phase responds to the limited availability of premium apartments in Jumeirah Islands. He said the project combines the area’s location, architecture and lifestyle facilities, with the aim of supporting long-term appeal for homeowners.
The new towers add a range of apartment sizes to the community: East Residence 3 focuses on one- and two-bedroom homes, while East Residence 2 offers larger two- to four-bedroom layouts. The mix may broaden the types of buyers and households the development can serve, though Palma’s announcement does not disclose launch prices or sales figures.
The launch also comes as construction advances across different parts of the masterplan. West Residence is moving into structural construction, while piling and shoring work has been assigned for the eastern section. These are separate construction milestones within the overall phased delivery programme.
