California Residences: off-plan project in Wadi Al Safa 4
California Residences is an off-plan residential apartment project in Wadi Al Safa 4, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 3778 and developed by GFH Real Estate L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 186 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,577,194 (AED 1,424 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 1,112,498 and AED 1,883,902.
- 186off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,577,194median sale price
- AED 1,424median price per sq ft
- 0%construction progress (DLD)
- April 2028end date in the register
- 375registered units
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 1,424 per sq ft, California Residences is 28.2% below the median of off-plan sales across the 7 projects tracked in Wadi Al Safa 4 (AED 1,985 per sq ft), and 19.4% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 186 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 16 a month; number 2 by sales in Wadi Al Safa 4 over the period.
- Construction: 0% complete in the DLD register, construction had not started at the latest inspection; planned end April 2028.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 2 bedrooms) makes up 57.5% of sales, alongside 2 other types.
California Residences: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 3778 |
| Registered developer | GFH Real Estate L.L.C (developer no. 1199) |
| Master developer | Dubai Land (L.L.C) |
| DLD area | Wadi Al Safa 4 |
| Register status | not started |
| Construction progress | 0% |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Planned end | April 1, 2028 |
| Registered units | 375 units |
| Buildings | 1 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
California Residences off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,139,487.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 63 | AED 1,139,487 | 1,015,098 – 1,203,678 | 72 m² (775 sq ft) | AED 1,464 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 107 | AED 1,665,509 | 1,469,806 – 1,882,561 | 108 m² (1,163 sq ft) | AED 1,406 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 16 | AED 1,983,841 | 1,692,440 – 2,505,192 | 138 m² (1,485 sq ft) | AED 1,422 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
To turn one of these prices into a payment schedule, use OffPlanSimulator's off-plan payment plan calculator, then add registration fees with the Dubai buying costs calculator.
Sales by unit type
Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 57.5% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 108 m² (100 to 126 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 57.5% (107 sales)
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 33.9% (63 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 8.6% (16 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
California Residences off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,435 in Q3 2025 to AED 1,282 in Q3 2026 (-10.6%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 11 | AED 1,435 | — |
| Q4 2025 | 61 | AED 1,445 | +0.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 55 | AED 1,439 | -0.4% |
| Q2 2026 | 35 | AED 1,424 | -1.1% |
| Q3 2026 | 34 | AED 1,282 | -9.9% |
| Q4 2026 (to 16/10/2026) | 3 | AED 1,300 | — |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Wadi Al Safa 4
To gauge the rental market around California Residences: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Wadi Al Safa 4 over the last 12 months (82 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 14 | AED 50,000 | 48,000 – 57,750 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 33 | AED 65,000 | 52,000 – 70,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 16 | AED 93,500 | 78,500 – 98,750 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 14 | AED 200,000 | 190,000 – 214,397 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is California Residences?
California Residences is in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Wadi Al Safa 4
- All DLD sales at California Residences (new and resale)
- Wadi Al Safa 4 property prices
- Wadi Al Safa 4 rents
- All GFH Real Estate L.L.C projects
Other off-plan projects in Wadi Al Safa 4
- Distrikt — AED 1,985/sq ft
- Capria West — AED 2,029/sq ft
- Capria East — AED 2,089/sq ft
- Serra — AED 1,886/sq ft
- California Village — AED 1,471/sq ft
- Cilia — AED 1,848/sq ft
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 1,577,194)
- Rosewell, Town Square — AED 1,569,888
- DAMAC Riverside Views - Royal 1, Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 1,583,000
- Sukoon by Nuri, Meydan Racecourse Community — AED 1,569,500
- R Home MH, Bukadra — AED 1,593,500
- The Elysian, Jumeirah Garden City — AED 1,565,388
- Berkshire Park, Town Square — AED 1,600,888
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at California Residences cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 186 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,577,194, or AED 1,424 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 1,112,498 and AED 1,883,902. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will California Residences be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "not started", 0% complete, with a planned end date of April 1, 2028. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of California Residences?
The DLD register lists GFH Real Estate L.L.C (developer no. 1199), in a community developed by Dubai Land (L.L.C).
What unit types are sold at California Residences?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 2 bedrooms (107), apartment · 1 bedroom (63), apartment · 3 bedrooms (16). Best-selling type: apartment · 2 bedrooms, at a median AED 1,665,509 for 108 m².
Has the price per sq ft at California Residences changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,435 per sq ft in Q3 2025 to AED 1,282 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the California Residences price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.