Accor and Dubai-based developer CITYVIEW Developments have signed an agreement for Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City, marking the world’s first standalone Mövenpick Residences and the first branded residential development in Dubai Motor City.
The 408-residence project is scheduled for completion and
opening in 2028.
The development will feature studios, one-bedroom and
two-bedroom residences, alongside amenities including a fitness centre, indoor
and outdoor lounges, padel court, BBQ area, pet grooming facilities, kids club
and multiple swimming pools.
Residents will also have access to the Accor Owner Benefits
Programme, including enhanced status in the ALL Accor loyalty programme and
privileges at participating hotels and resorts.
“Branded residences are evolving beyond the traditional
luxury segment, opening new opportunities to bring hospitality-led living to a
broader range of owners and communities,” said Raki Phillips, Regional
President for the Premium, Midscale and Economy division across the Middle
East, Africa & Türkiye, at Accor. “Mövenpick is particularly well
positioned for this next phase, combining global brand recognition with an
approachable premium brand rooted in joyful reconnection, generosity and a
genuine sense of togetherness. As Mövenpick’s first standalone residences
worldwide and the first branded residential development in Dubai Motor City,
the project demonstrates how we are extending the strength of Accor’s brands
into new residential environments while responding to how people increasingly
want to live.”
Located in Dubai Motor City, the project will bring
hospitality-led living to an established residential community with retail,
dining and leisure facilities.
It is around 20 minutes from Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina
and approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport
and Al Maktoum International Airport.
The project comes as Dubai’s branded residential market
continues to expand. Transaction volumes increased 26% year-on-year and total
sales value rose 51% during the first nine months of 2025, according to the
announcement. Knight Frank’s The Residence Report (2026/27) estimates that more
than 31,300 branded units are planned in Dubai between 2025 and 2030.
“Accor One Living brings dedicated residential expertise to
every stage of development, from concept and design through to the curation of
services and operations. Working with our partners from the outset allows us to
translate the strength of our brands into well-defined residential concepts,
creating a distinctive living experience for homeowners shaped by thoughtful
design, services and lifestyle benefits across the wider Accor ecosystem,” said
Daniel von Barloewen, Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development at
Accor One Living.
Iskander Enikeev, Director of Commercial Strategy at
CITYVIEW Developments, commented: “Motor City has long been one of Dubai’s most
established and well-rounded residential communities. The arrival of its first
branded residences marks a natural evolution, bringing elevated design, curated
amenities and a more complete lifestyle experience, with wellness and longevity
at its core. Our vision goes beyond traditional residential amenities, creating
an environment that encourages movement, recovery, healthier routines and
long-term wellbeing as part of everyday life. Our growing partnership with
Accor brings together global hospitality expertise, brand strength and a shared
ambition to create residences that enhance both quality of life and long-term
value. It also establishes a strong foundation for further projects together
across Dubai.”
The project follows the partners’ Hyde Residences Dubai Hills and supports their plans to explore further developments across Dubai. -TradeArabia News Service