Real Estate Project · The Valley, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Dubai
Alva at The Valley by Emaar: 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses starting at 4.38 million AED
Approximately 200 two-story homes in the Emaar Family Community, 80/20 plan, refundable Expression of Interest (EOI) open through September 16, 2026, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2030
Emaar is reopening The Valley, its residential community along the Al Ain Road, with a new phase of townhouses called Alva: 3-bedroom units of approximately 259 m² starting at 4,380,000 AED, 4-bedroom units of approximately 286 m² starting at 5,090,000 AED, private gardens, and community amenities—including Golden Beach, the first phase of which is already occupied. The timeline is tight: expressions of interest close on September 16. The complete dossier, with verified figures.
EOI due by September 16, 2026: Delivery scheduled for Q1 2030
Alva at The Valley: The Launch Report
Alva is a development of townhouses for freehold ownership developed by Emaar Properties au sein de The Valley, la communauté familiale du promoteur le long de Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66), dans le secteur d’Al Yufrah 1 à Dubaï. Environ 200 maisons sur deux niveaux selon la fiche consultée (196 selon les distributeurs), en deux formats : 3 chambres d’environ 259 m² (2 788 pieds carrés) dès 4 380 000 AED et 4 chambres d’environ 286 m² (3 081 pieds carrés) dès 5 090 000 AED, soit environ 16 900 à 17 800 AED le mètre carré. Plan de paiement 80/20 : 20 % à la réservation, 60 % pendant la construction en trois échéances jusqu’en septembre 2027, 20 % à la livraison annoncée au premier trimestre 2030. Enregistrement d’intérêt remboursable de 100 000 AED pour un 3 chambres et 150 000 AED pour un 4 chambres, ouvert jusqu’au 16 septembre 2026. Les résidents accèdent aux équipements de The Valley : Golden Beach, Town Centre, Sports Village, Kids’ Dale, parcs et pistes, dont les pôles centraux sont annoncés pour 2027. Chaque maison dépasse le seuil du Golden Visa. Prix et disponibilités sur demande.
on two levels
of the 3 bedrooms
20 % with keys
Delivery in Q1 2030
The Signature
Emaar and The Valley: The Formula for Family-Friendly Communities, Al Ain Road Edition
Emaar needs no introduction in Dubai: founded in 1997 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, the developer of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, and Downtown is also the company that pioneered the gated family community in Dubai, a’Arabian Ranches in Dubai Hills Estate. The Valley applies the same formula farther from the city, on the road to Al Ain, with a selling point that the central communities no longer have: homes ranging from 259 to 286 m² with gardens, priced under 5 million AED, developed by a builder whose name is a guarantee of resale value.
Alva draws on the design language of the final phases of The Valley: light-colored facades, simple volumes, large windows overlooking the garden, tree-lined streets designed for walking, and a deliberately low density. The community is no longer just a project on paper: the first clusters of Phase 1 (Eden, Talia) have been completed and are occupied according to market forecasts; the Town Center and Sports Village are slated for 2027, which changes the outlook for a purchase planned for 2030.
The residences
3 or 4 bedrooms: the two Alva townhouses in The Valley
Sample Floor Plans
Plans types publiés sur la fiche consultée au lancement ; surfaces de parcelle, orientations et emplacements dans la phase confirmés unité par unité sur la grille officielle d’Emaar.
EOI due by September 16
Register before the registration deadline
Emaar kicks off its launches with a refundable reservation fee (100,000 AED for a 3-bedroom unit, 150,000 AED for a 4-bedroom unit) that grants access to unit selection on the day sales open: how the’EOI is explained in our guide. Tell us your target format, and we'll get you listed by September 16.
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Golden Beach, Town Center, Sports Village: What The Valley Already Has to Offer
The community's artificial sandy beach, listed as 47,000 m² in the sales brochures: a lagoon, sand, and relaxation areas—all without leaving The Valley.
The community's commercial hub, featuring cafes, restaurants, and local shops, with a total area of 32,000 m².
A sports complex covering approximately 25,000 m² and a children’s play area covering approximately 13,000 m², complemented by small parks, running trails, and bike paths.
Piscine, jardins paysagers, aire de jeux et espace barbecue selon la fiche consultée du projet.
The Thesis
Why Alva at The Valley Attracts Families and Investors: Three Reasons
First, the price of the house. A 259-square-meter Emaar townhouse for 4.38 million AED, which works out to about 16,900 AED per square meter—a price point comparable to those in more centrally located Emaar communities such as Dubai Hills Estate or Arabian Ranches—while single-family homes remain scarce compared to apartments in upcoming developments. A market guide published in April 2026 reports that the three-bedroom units in the first phase, originally purchased for around 1.2 million AED, were reselling for around 1.65 to 1.75 million: a figure that needs to be verified against actual transactions but which indicates the community’s trajectory. Our guide to Real estate prices in Dubai allows you to identify this level neighborhood by neighborhood.
Next, the existing community. The Valley isn’t just a promise in a brochure: Phase 1 has been completed, neighborhood life has begun, and the central amenities (Town Center, Sports Village) are scheduled for 2027, before Alva is completed. Buying in Alva means purchasing a new phase of a development whose quality you can already assess on-site, with Emaar at the helm.
Finally, the calendar, along with its counterpart. Scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2030—meaning more than three years of construction—the 80/20 plan makes this a purchase where the bulk of the cost is paid during construction (80 % before keys are handed over), unlike the post-completion payment plans offered by some developers. This is the choice of a buyer looking to build long-term equity or a family preparing to move in, not a leveraged investor.
The location
The Valley, Al Ain Road: on the outskirts of the city, 20 minutes from Downtown
The Valley est situé le long de Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66), dans le secteur d’Al Yufrah 1, face au Sevens Stadium et à quelques minutes du Dubai Outlet Mall. Les temps de trajet publiés donnent l’échelle, avec les écarts habituels entre le promoteur et le calcul de trajet consulté :
The Valley is, by its very nature, a suburban community: a car is essential there, and that is the price of space.
Financing
An 80/20 plan: the bulk of the cost during construction
Our assessment
Who was Alva at The Valley designed for, and under what conditions?
The target audience is clear: the family looking for an Emaar home with a garden, in a community where the first phase is already occupied, at one of the lowest entry-level prices in the Emaar catalog; or the long-term investor who prioritizes the developer’s track record and the scarcity of the property over immediate returns. Since every townhouse costs more than 4 million AED, the purchase paves the way for 10-Year Golden Visa for the whole family as soon as the contract is signed.
Les contreparties, sans détour : The Valley est loin du centre et de la mer, et le restera ; l’horizon 2030 est long, avec 80 % du prix à mobiliser avant les clés ; la fiche consultée ne numérote pas cette phase alors que les distributeurs parlent d’Alva, Alva 2 et Alva 3, et les prix d’appel divergent légèrement d’une source à l’autre (4,38 ou 4,4 millions AED en 3 chambres) : ne signez que sur la grille officielle d’Emaar, que nous fournissons. Enfin, le rendement locatif d’une maison de communauté périphérique est en général inférieur à celui d’un appartement central : c’est un achat de valeur, pas de cash-flow. Pour situer le projet dans une stratégie d’ensemble, notre guide pour Investing in Dubai sets the stage.
Your questions
Alva at The Valley: Your Questions
When is the deadline to register for Alva at The Valley?
Les enregistrements d’intérêt (EOI) sont ouverts jusqu’au 16 septembre 2026 selon la fiche consultée, avec un dépôt remboursable de 100 000 AED pour un 3 chambres et 150 000 AED pour un 4 chambres. L’EOI donne accès à la sélection des unités le jour de l’ouverture des ventes.
How much does an Alva townhouse in The Valley cost?
Les 3 chambres d’environ 259 m² démarrent à 4 380 000 AED et les 4 chambres d’environ 286 m² à 5 090 000 AED sur la fiche consultée ; certains distributeurs annoncent 4,4 et 5,3 millions AED. Grille officielle du moment sur demande.
What is Alva by Emaar's payment plan?
An 80/20 payment plan: 20 % upon reservation, 60 % during construction in three installments through September 2027, and 20 % upon handover, scheduled for the first quarter of 2030.
Where is The Valley located?
Along Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66), in the Al Yufrah 1 area of Dubai, across from Sevens Stadium and about 8 minutes from the Dubai Outlet Mall. Downtown Dubai is said to be 20 to 25 minutes away, and the international airport is between 25 and 47 minutes away, depending on the source and traffic conditions.
When will the Alva townhouses be delivered?
Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2030. Emaar has one of the best-documented track records for deliveries in Dubai, but only the schedule specified in the sales contract is binding.
Does a purchase in Alva qualify you for the Golden Visa?
Yes: Each townhouse far exceeds the 2 million AED threshold, and the project offers full ownership. A registered off-plan purchase can qualify the buyer, their spouse, and their children for a 10-year Golden Visa.
The countdown has begun
Reserve your spot by September 16
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Talk to an advisorPublié le 11 septembre 2026. Sources et méthode : fiche projet Alva The Valley sur la base de données consultée (mise à jour du 11 septembre 2026 : surfaces, prix, plans types, échéancier, conditions et date limite de l’EOI, temps de trajet), communications publiques d’Emaar Properties et fiches de distributeurs agréés pour les surfaces en pieds carrés, les équipements de The Valley et les distances, recoupées entre elles ; les divergences relevées (numérotation de la phase, prix d’appel, temps de trajet) sont signalées dans le texte. Seuls les documents contractuels du promoteur font foi. Visuels non contractuels ; prix, surfaces, échéanciers, équipements et calendrier de livraison susceptibles d’évoluer. Nous intervenons en qualité d’apporteur d’affaires ; toute réservation est conclue directement avec le promoteur ou l’agence agréée. Cette page ne constitue pas un conseil en investissement ; tout investissement comporte des risques.