Ajman just crossed a line it had never crossed before. The emirate now has its first internationally branded residences, and the name on the door is a big one. Aqaar, the Ajman Properties Corporation, has teamed up with Thailand’s Dusit International to build Dusit Thani Residences Ajman, a beachfront address on the Corniche where you buy the apartment and the five-star hotel service comes with it. Here is what it is, who it is for and what it means for the emirate.
The headline: Ajman’s first branded residences
Launched in February 2026, Dusit Thani Residences is the first home development in Ajman to carry an international hospitality brand and be run by a global hotel operator. That is a genuine first for the emirate. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have had branded homes for years, from Armani to Bulgari. Ajman getting its own, on the waterfront no less, is a real marker of where the emirate is heading.
What a “branded residence” actually means
If the phrase is new to you, here is the short version. A branded residence is a home built and serviced to hotel standards, run by a hospitality company rather than a normal building management firm. Think concierge, housekeeping on request, hotel-grade amenities and the quality control that comes with a global name attached. You own the apartment outright, but day to day it feels closer to living in a five-star hotel. That service layer is exactly why branded homes tend to hold their value and appeal to buyers who want a lock-up-and-leave second home or a stronger rental proposition.
Inside Dusit Thani Residences
The development brings 328 branded homes in a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Each one is designed with generous proportions, a private balcony, premium finishes and dedicated parking. The amenity list reads like a resort rather than an apartment block:
- A waterfront-facing cafe lobby
- A private cinema
- A fully equipped gym plus yoga and wellness rooms
- A health club spa
- A children’s club and dedicated entertainment areas
- Meeting rooms and co-working spaces
Location: right on the Ajman Corniche
The project sits on Ajman’s prime waterfront, next to the Ajman Hotel on the Corniche. That is one of the most walkable and best-loved stretches in the emirate, with the beach, the promenade and a run of cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Our Ajman Corniche guide covers the area in detail if you want a feel for the neighbourhood before the towers go up.
One quick point to head off the confusion. That neighbour, the Ajman Hotel, is now the Dusit Ajman Resort and Villas, a five-star hotel that Dusit already runs on the Corniche. The Dusit Thani Residences are a separate thing entirely: homes you buy from the developer Aqaar under the Dusit Thani brand, not hotel rooms. Same Thai hospitality group, two very different addresses on the same stretch of seafront.
Price and payment plans
Prices start from AED 2.1 million. Aqaar has put a couple of payment structures on the table, including a 60/40 plan and, for buyers who want to spread the cost, an option starting at 5 percent down with a five year plan. For context on how that compares with renting or buying elsewhere in the emirate, our Ajman rent guide and best areas to live in Ajman are useful reading.
WOW Ajman Expert Tip: Launch pricing and payment plans on off-plan projects move fast and vary by unit and floor. Always confirm the current price, the service charge and the full payment schedule directly with Aqaar before you commit, and factor the branded service fee into your yearly running costs.
When does it complete?
Handover is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, so this is an off-plan buy for anyone getting in early. That gives buyers a long runway on the payment plan and, historically in the UAE, the chance of capital growth between launch and completion. It also means the finished product is a few years out, so treat renders as intentions rather than guarantees.
What it means for Ajman
A branded residence landing in Ajman is part of a bigger shift. Pair it with Four Seasons taking over the Al Zorah beachfront resort and you have two global luxury names betting on the emirate in the same year. For residents, that usually means better amenities, a lift in the wider property market and more reasons for people to look north of Sharjah. If you are weighing whether Ajman is a place to put down roots or park some capital, our Ajman real estate guide for new residents and the cost of living in Ajman breakdown are the best places to start.
WOW Ajman Expert Tip: This is a property purchase, not financial advice from us. Before buying off-plan, check that the project and developer are registered with the Ajman real estate authorities, understand the escrow arrangement and speak to an independent adviser if the numbers are a stretch.
Dusit Thani Residences Ajman: your questions answered
The project is on Ajman’s waterfront, next to the Ajman Hotel on the Ajman Corniche, one of the most popular beachfront stretches in the emirate.
No. The Dusit Ajman Resort and Villas, formerly the Ajman Hotel, is a five-star hotel on the Corniche. Dusit Thani Residences is a separate branded-homes project you buy from the developer Aqaar. Both sit under the Dusit International umbrella.
Prices start from AED 2.1 million. Payment options include a 60/40 plan and a plan starting at 5 percent down over five years. Confirm current pricing with the developer, Aqaar.
Handover is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028. The project launched in February 2026 and is sold off-plan.
The development has 328 homes in 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts, each with a private balcony, premium finishes and dedicated parking.
