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Mackerel Tower, Dubai Islands

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Mackerel Tower at a glance

About Mackerel Tower

Mackerel Tower is a residential building in Dubai Islands, Dubai, developed by Tarrad development. It holds about 62 units: 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Community.

It is under construction, 57% complete, with handover planned for 2026. 13 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 1,805 per sq ft.

Mackerel Tower is an 11-story residential masterpiece by Saeed Tarrad Real Estate Development, located in the serene and prestigious Dubai Islands. Offering a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, the tower is thoughtfully designed to provide a harmonious blend of modern luxury and tranquil waterfront living. Each residence features spacious layouts, high-end finishes, and expansive balconies that frame stunning views of the Arabian Gulf.

The tower’s prime location ensures seamless access to Dubai’s major attractions while preserving the peaceful atmosphere of island living. Residents can easily connect to key business hubs, shopping destinations, and leisure spots, making Mackerel Tower an ideal choice for families, professionals, and investors alike. Its unique setting offers the perfect balance of convenience and exclusivity.

Designed to elevate everyday living, Mackerel Tower boasts a range of lifestyle amenities. Residents can enjoy landscaped gardens, a resort-style swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and dedicated spaces for children’s activities. These facilities are tailored to foster a vibrant, healthy, and community-focused environment.

Scheduled for completion in Q3 2026, Mackerel Tower also features a flexible payment plan, making it an appealing investment opportunity in one of Dubai’s most sought-after waterfront communities. Combining modern elegance with coastal serenity, Mackerel Tower is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle that promises comfort, luxury, and unparalleled views.

In a nutshell

  • A residential off-plan building
  • Located in Dubai Islands, Dubai
  • Developed by Tarrad development
  • Completed in Q2 2026
  • Unit types: 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 4 Beds
  • Sizes from 790 to 3,850 sq ft
  • Views: Community View
  • Features: Seafront, Vastu-compliant
  • Palm Deira metro station 2.7 km away
Status
Off-plan
Developer
Tarrad development
Location
Dubai Islands, Dubai
Handover
Q2 2026
Construction
57%
Unit types
1 Bed, 2 Beds, 4 Beds
Prices from
AED 1.6M
Median price per sq ft
AED 1,805
Nearest metro
Palm Deira, 2.7 km

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Building details

Inside Mackerel Tower

Facilities in Mackerel Tower

Mackerel Tower lists 2 features and facilities for its residents.

  • Seafront
  • Vastu-compliant

Properties in Mackerel Tower

1-bedroom apartments in Mackerel Tower

There are about 26 of these in Mackerel Tower, from 790 to 1,010 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.7M, or AED 2,040 per sq ft.

2-bedroom apartments in Mackerel Tower

There are about 34 of these in Mackerel Tower, from 1,200 to 1,590 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.3M, or AED 1,790 per sq ft.

4-bedroom apartments in Mackerel Tower

There are about 2 of these in Mackerel Tower, from 3,780 to 3,850 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Unit types in Mackerel Tower with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
1 Bed26790 sqft73.4 sqmt – 1,010 sqft93.8 sqmtAED 1.7M–
2 Beds341,200 sqft111.5 sqmt – 1,590 sqft147.7 sqmtAED 2.3M–
4 Beds23,780 sqft351.2 sqmt – 3,850 sqft357.7 sqmtNo recent sales–

Recent transactions in Mackerel Tower

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.6M

    AED 1,742 /sqftAED 18,751 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,494 sqft138.8 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper2 Oct 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,802 /sqftAED 19,397 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,205 sqft111.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper27 Aug 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 1.7M

    AED 2,035 /sqftAED 21,905 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    849 sqft78.9 sqmt1 BedDeveloper25 Apr 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.7M

    AED 1,753 /sqftAED 18,869 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,517 sqft140.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper7 Mar 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.1M

    AED 1,743 /sqftAED 18,761 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,205 sqft111.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper24 Feb 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.3M

    AED 1,878 /sqftAED 20,215 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,226 sqft113.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper24 Feb 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,775 /sqftAED 19,106 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,230 sqft114.3 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper6 Feb 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.6M

    AED 2,047 /sqftAED 22,034 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,292 sqft120 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper3 Feb 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.3M

    AED 1,859 /sqftAED 20,010 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,226 sqft113.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper31 Jan 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.3M

    AED 1,894 /sqftAED 20,387 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,226 sqft113.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper28 Jan 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,804 /sqftAED 19,418 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,203 sqft111.8 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper27 Jan 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,754 /sqftAED 18,880 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,226 sqft113.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper27 Jan 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.6M

    AED 1,733 /sqftAED 18,654 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,513 sqft140.6 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper7 Jan 2026

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2M

    AED 2,006 /sqftAED 21,592 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    998 sqft92.7 sqmt1 BedDeveloper21 Oct 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,776 /sqftAED 19,117 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,229 sqft114.2 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper21 Oct 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.2M

    AED 1,806 /sqftAED 19,440 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,199 sqft111.4 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper7 Sept 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.6M

    AED 1,714 /sqftAED 18,449 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,492 sqft138.6 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper1 Sept 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 2.1M

    AED 2,073 /sqftAED 22,314 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    1,008 sqft93.6 sqmt1 BedDeveloper31 Jul 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 1.7M

    AED 2,034 /sqftAED 21,894 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    851 sqft79.1 sqmt1 BedDeveloper29 Jul 2025

  • Mackerel Tower

    Dubai Islands

    AED 1.8M

    AED 2,304 /sqftAED 24,800 /sqmt

    Off-planApartment
    795 sqft73.9 sqmt1 BedDeveloper9 Jul 2025

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Nearby amenities

Around Mackerel Tower

Transportation near Mackerel Tower

The nearest Dubai Metro station from Mackerel Tower is Palm Deira (green line, 2.7 km, about 7 min drive), then Salah Al Din (green line, 3 km, about 8 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Al Ghubaiba Interchange (golden line, 4.5 km, about 11 min drive) and Al Mina Street (golden line, 6.6 km, about 15 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.

  • Palm DeiraGreen line · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
  • Salah Al DinGreen line · 3 km · about 8 min drive
  • Baniyas SquareGreen line · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
  • Abu Baker Al SiddiqueGreen line · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
  • UnionGreen line · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
  • UnionRed line · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive

Shopping and groceries near Mackerel Tower

The closest is Al Nakheel Centre, 2.5 km from Mackerel Tower (about 7 min drive).

  • Al Nakheel CentreShopping Mall · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
  • West Zone / Bin Salah Building, Al Muteena, Deira, DubaiSupermarket · 2.6 km · about 7 min drive
  • The WalkShopping Mall · 3 km · about 8 min drive
  • Al Maya / Reef Mall, Salahuddin StreetSupermarket · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
  • Spinneys / Al Ghurair CenterSupermarket · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive

Restaurants and hotels near Mackerel Tower

The closest is Florida Hotel, 1.3 km from Mackerel Tower (about 5 min drive).

  • Florida HotelHotel · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
  • Al Shamal HotelHotel · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
  • Sheraton Deira Hotel DubaiHotel · 2 km · about 6 min drive
  • Lotus Grand Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive
  • Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & SpaHotel · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive

Hospitals and clinics near Mackerel Tower

The closest is Dubai Hospital, 1.5 km from Mackerel Tower (about 5 min drive).

  • Dubai HospitalHospital · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
  • Al Baraha HospitalHospital · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
  • Belhoul Speciality HospitalHospital · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
  • Kamkar HospitalHospital · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
  • Al Shaab Medical CenterHospital · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive

Parks and leisure near Mackerel Tower

The closest is Creekside Park, 3.9 km from Mackerel Tower (about 10 min drive).

  • Creekside ParkPark · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
  • Zabeel ParkPark · 6.8 km · about 16 min drive

Schools near Mackerel Tower

The nearest is Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama, 2.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • Himayah Kindergarten For Education- KaramaMinistry of Education · KHDA: Good · 2.5 km
  • Little Flower English SchoolIndian · KHDA: Acceptable · 2.6 km
  • ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Acceptable · 2.6 km
  • Sabari Indian School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 2.6 km
  • Al Ittihad Private SchoolAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.9 km
  • Himayah School For Education Boys - Diera (Abu Hail)Ministry of Education · KHDA: Acceptable · 3.1 km

Things to consider about Mackerel Tower

In its favour

  • Several schools within 3 km.

Worth checking

  • The nearest running metro station is 2.7 km away, so a car helps.
  • Still being built: the handover date can move, and the price is paid in stages before you get the keys.

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FAQs

Mackerel Tower: questions answered

Mackerel Tower was developed by Tarrad development in Dubai Islands.

Mackerel Tower is due for handover in 1 Apr 2026, 57% built.

Across its 20 most recent registered sales, Mackerel Tower sold for a median of AED 1,805 per sq ft and AED 2.2M per unit.

Mackerel Tower has 1 Bed (790 to 1,010 sq ft), 2 Beds (1,200 to 1,590 sq ft), 4 Beds (3,780 to 3,850 sq ft).

Palm Deira is about 2.7 km from Mackerel Tower.

The nearest schools include Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama (2.5 km), Little Flower English School (2.6 km), ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL L.L.C (2.6 km).

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