Burtville Developments launches first hotel-branded residential project in Abu Dhabi
Alongside this project, Burtville continues to make progress on other developments, including Ville 11 and Ville 12 in Masdar City, and Bab Al Qasr Residences 25 and 31 in Yas Bay, Yas Island
Burtville Developments has announced the launch of its first luxury hotel-branded residential development, Bab Al Qasr Resort Residence 18 & 19, at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. The project spans over an area of 240,000sqft and a built-up area of 915,000sqft and consists of two buildings – one with six floors and the other with nine floors – and surrounded by green spaces that account for 60% of the total land area.
Construction of the 483-unit residential project began construction earlier this year and is set for completion in Q3 2028.
Designed with a focus on Emirati-style architecture, the project will offer a diverse range of housing units, including one to five-bedroom options, as well as layouts such as simplex apartments, duplexes, ground floor villas, and sky villas all of which include a maid's room and laundry room. Each unit will be fully furnished.
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