Condor Golf Links 18

TL;DR: Condor Golf Links 18 by Condor Developers is an upcoming luxury low-rise (G+5) residential development in Dubai Sports City, positioned directly on the Els Club championship golf course boundary. Targeted for Q4 2026, studios start from AED 700,000, 1-bedrooms from AED 950,000-1.2M, and 2-bedrooms from AED 1.5M-1.8M (sizes 385-1,100 sq. ft.). Construction started September 2024. Features two infinity pools with floating beds, a water slide, rooftop yoga deck, outdoor cinema, putting green, climbing wall, and premium German Siemens and Italian Smeg appliances. Payment plan: 20% down, 30% during construction, 50% on handover — providing minimal upfront exposure for off-plan buyers.

Introduction: Golf Frontage Luxury in Dubai Sports City

Condor Golf Links 18 is a defining residential development in Dubai Sports City's ongoing evolution — a boutique luxury low-rise building by Condor Developers (Condor Group) positioned at one of Dubai Sports City's most coveted addresses: directly overlooking the pristine green fairways and manicured landscaping of The Els Club international championship golf course. Named after the golf score term for two under par on a hole — the rarest and most prestigious score in the game — Golf Links 18 signals immediately that this development is conceived for golf enthusiasts, sports professionals, and lifestyle-focused buyers who want their home address to reflect an active, achievement-oriented identity.

Condor Group is one of Dubai's growing boutique developers with a track record of quality-specified residential buildings across established Dubai communities. Golf Links 18 represents the developer's premium flagship — bringing together golf course frontage, German and Italian kitchen appliances, dual infinity pools with floating lounger beds, a rooftop yoga deck, and a standalone putting green in a G+5 format that maintains an intimate residential scale while delivering an amenity programme that competes with buildings three times its unit count.

Under active construction since September 2024 and targeted for Q4 2026 handover, Golf Links 18 provides investors with a relatively short off-plan construction window — approximately 24 months from construction start to delivery — and immediate entry into Dubai Sports City's established high-yield rental market at handover. Dubai Sports City's gross rental yields for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments have consistently ranged from 7.5%-9.5% annually, driven by the community's strong demand from sports professionals, international families, and young professionals attracted to the area's motorsport and cricket heritage.

Location & Connectivity: Dubai Sports City, Els Golf Course

Dubai Sports City is a purpose-designed sports-integrated residential and commercial district in southwestern Dubai — home to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (a 25,000-seat ICC-certified international venue), the Els Club championship golf course, the ICC Global Cricket Academy, and multiple other world-class sporting facilities. The district's dual identity as a sports destination and family-oriented residential community generates consistent residential demand.

Condor Golf Links 18's specific positioning — directly on the Els Club boundary — provides unobstructed golf course frontage views from the majority of units and walking access to the Els Club restaurant and pro shop.

From Golf Links 18, key destinations are within the following approximate drive times:

• Els Club Golf Course: Direct frontage (walking access)
• Dubai International Cricket Stadium: 5 minutes
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311): 8 minutes
• Hessa Street: 5 minutes
• Mall of the Emirates: 15 minutes
• Dubai Marina & JBR: 20 minutes
• Palm Jumeirah: 22 minutes
• EXPO City Dubai: 18 minutes
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 20 minutes
• Downtown Dubai: 20 minutes
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 25 minutes

Dubai Sports City's internal community includes Victory Heights Primary School, GEMS First Point School, ICC cricket training facilities, healthcare clinics, and community retail — all accessible without leaving the district, creating a self-contained lifestyle environment that sustains tenant retention and reduces void periods for investment properties.

Architecture & Design: G+5 Golf Frontage Boutique

Golf Links 18 maintains a deliberately low-rise G+5 profile that respects the visual openness of the Els Club golf course fronting it — preserving panoramic green vistas from every unit while creating a building whose scale feels proportional to its natural surroundings rather than dominating them. The building's architectural treatment emphasizes transparent glazing, open balcony lines, and a contemporary facade that complements the lush green backdrop of the golf course.

Interior Specification:

• German Siemens kitchen appliances — a globally recognized benchmark for reliability and durability in kitchen technology
• Italian Smeg refrigerator — a premium design-forward brand that serves as a visual centrepiece in open-plan kitchen areas
• High-quality porcelain or natural stone flooring throughout
• Floor-to-ceiling windows maximizing golf course views
• Private balconies on all units with direct fairway orientation
• Premium bathroom fixtures and designer sanitary ware
• Central A/C with individual apartment thermostat controls

Unit Types & Pricing: | Configuration | Size Range | Price Range | |---|---|---| | Studio | 385-500 sq. ft. | AED 700,000-900,000 | | 1 Bedroom | 700-900 sq. ft. | AED 950,000-1,200,000 | | 2 Bedroom | 1,000-1,100 sq. ft. | AED 1,500,000-1,800,000 |

Payment Plan: | Milestone | Percentage | |---|---| | Down Payment | 20% | | During Construction | 30% | | On Handover (Q4 2026) | 50% |

The 50% on-handover payment structure requires buyers to maintain liquidity or financing capacity at delivery — a structure that keeps pre-handover financial commitment limited and is well-suited to investors who intend to mortgage the property at completion.

Amenities: 15+ World-Class Facilities

Golf Links 18 delivers an unusually comprehensive amenity programme for a boutique G+5 building:

Signature Aquatic Experiences:

• Two infinity pools with panoramic golf course views
• Floating pool lounger beds for sun-bathing in the water
• Water slide (a resort amenity genuinely rare in Dubai's residential apartment buildings)
• Children's dedicated splash pool
• Cabanas and poolside lounging areas

Wellness & Fitness:

• Indoor gymnasium with full cardio and strength equipment
• Outdoor fitness box (functional training area)
• Rooftop yoga deck (elevated yoga and stretching terrace with golf views)
• Luxury spa with professional treatment rooms
• Sauna and steam facilities
• Jacuzzi and hydro-therapy pool

Golf & Sport:

• Dedicated putting green within the building's communal grounds
• Climbing wall (outdoor sport fitness feature)
• Direct Els Club golf course walking access

Entertainment & Community:

• Outdoor cinema for community film screenings under the stars
• BBQ stations for outdoor social dining
• Lobby lounge and co-working spaces
• Picnic area with landscaped seating
• 24/7 security with CCTV throughout
• Covered resident parking

Rental Yield Analysis: Dubai Sports City 2024

| Unit Type | Projected Annual Rent | Price | Projected Gross Yield | |---|---|---|---| | Studio | AED 55,000-70,000 | AED 700K-900K | 7.0%-9.5% | | 1 Bedroom | AED 80,000-100,000 | AED 950K-1.2M | 7.5%-9.5% | | 2 Bedroom | AED 110,000-140,000 | AED 1.5M-1.8M | 7.0%-9.0% |

Golf frontage units consistently command a 15-25% rental premium over comparable non-golf-view apartments in Dubai Sports City — a structural advantage embedded in Golf Links 18's land position that no building constructed without direct course frontage can replicate. The floating bed pools and water slide further enhance short-term rental (Airbnb / holiday home) performance for investors targeting platform-driven yield maximization.

Freehold Title & UAE Residency: Full freehold — 100% foreign ownership permitted. UAE investor visa from AED 750,000 (1BR and above qualify); UAE Golden Visa (10-year renewable) from AED 2,000,000 qualifying purchase (2BR configurations and above at current pricing).