# When is the Bay Grove Residences handover date?

URL: https://www.dxbrealtor.ai/answers/bay-grove-residences-handover-date/
Topic: Handover date
Updated: 2026-10-01

## Short answer

Nakheel said on 17 September 2026 that main works on Bay Grove Residences phases 1 and 3 are due to finish in late 2028, while the DLD register gives registered completion dates of 15 March 2028 for phase 1 and 21 September 2028 for phase 3. The DLD inspection on 21 July 2026 recorded phase 1 at 6.6% and phase 3 at 5.72%. Phases 2 and 4, 617 of the 1,154 homes, had no main contractor as of September 2026, so their dates are less certain.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD), phase 1: 15 Mar 2028 (DLD project 3293, via Continental Club. Phase 3: 21 Sep 2028)
- Latest construction progress, phase 1: 6.6% (DLD inspection, 21 Jul 2026. Phase 3: 5.72%)
- Developer's stated date, phases 1 and 3: Late 2028 (Main works completion. Nakheel, 17 Sep 2026)
- Portal estimates: Q1 2028 to Q1 2029 (Property Finder, by phase; Propsearch Sep 2028)

## Bay Grove Residences handover date: the latest position

Nakheel said on 17 September 2026, when it awarded a contract worth more than AED 800 million to Metac General Contracting, that main construction works on phases 1 and 3 of Bay Grove Residences are due to finish in late 2028. Those two phases hold 537 homes in seven buildings. Prices, sizes and the payment plan are on the [Bay Grove Residences](/projects/bay-grove-residences/) page.

The Dubai Land Department register gives earlier dates: 15 March 2028 for phase 1 and 21 September 2028 for phase 3. The DLD inspection on 21 July 2026 recorded phase 1 at 6.6% and phase 3 at 5.72%. Phases 2 and 4, the other 617 homes, had no main contractor in September 2026.

## Bay Grove Residences handover date by phase

The community will have 1,154 homes in 15 buildings once complete (Nakheel, 17 September 2026). The DLD register holds phases 1 and 3 as separate projects with their own progress figures. No DLD progress figure was found for phases 2 and 4.

| Phase | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1, 4 buildings, 296 homes (DLD 3293) | 6.6%, 21 Jul 2026 | 15 Mar 2028 | Late 2028 main works (Nakheel); Q1 2028 (Property Finder); Sep 2028 (Propsearch) |
| Phase 2 | Not published | Not found | Q4 2028 (broker listing, Aug 2026); no contractor yet |
| Phase 3, 3 buildings, 241 homes (DLD 3631, "Bay Grove Residences B") | 5.72%, 21 Jul 2026 | 21 Sep 2028 | Late 2028 main works (Nakheel); Mar 2029 (Property Finder) |
| Phase 4, 257 homes | Not published | Not found | 15 Sep 2028 (portal listing); no contractor yet |

Phase 3 moved from about 0.3% to 5.72% between the DLD inspections of 28 April and 21 July 2026, and phase 1 from 3.7% to 6.6%.

## How the Bay Grove Residences handover date has changed

| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Phase 1 launched, 296 homes | Propsearch |
| Dec 2024 | Next phase released from about AED 1.85 million | Propsearch; Property Finder |
| 15 Feb 2025 | Phase 3 sales open, expected completion 1 Mar 2029 | Property Finder |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Phase 3 registered construction start, completion 21 Sep 2028 on file | DLD register, via Continental Club |
| Jul to Aug 2025 | Final phase launched, 257 homes, listed for Sep 2028 | Propsearch; portal listing |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Phase 1 at 3.7%, phase 3 at about 0.3% | DLD inspections |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Phase 1 at 6.6%, phase 3 at 5.72% | DLD inspections |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Propsearch estimate: Sep 2028 | Propsearch |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Main contract for phases 1 and 3; main works due late 2028. Phases 2 and 4 still to be contracted | Nakheel via Dubai Holding |

The 15 March 2028 date for phase 1 has not been changed on the register, but Nakheel's own target is now late 2028.

## What the Bay Grove Residences handover date means for payments

The published plan is 20% at booking, 50% during construction and 30% at handover (Property Finder). One phase 2 schedule spreads the 50% over six instalments due 6 to 26 months after booking, with the final 30% due on handover at 100% completion (Sandwater, August 2026). The construction instalments follow the calendar, so a later handover moves only the last 30%. On a 1 bedroom unit at the launch price of AED 1.85 million, that is AED 555,000.

## What to check before relying on the Bay Grove Residences date

1. **Which phase the unit is in.** Phase 1 and phase 3 have registered dates six months apart, and Property Finder lists phase 3 a year after phase 1.
2. **Whether the phase has a main contractor.** Phases 2 and 4 had none on 17 September 2026, so any date quoted for them is not yet backed by a construction contract.
3. **The completion date in the SPA against Nakheel's late 2028 target.** For phase 1 the registered date of 15 March 2028 sits months before the main works target, which brings the SPA grace period into play.
4. **The building number on resale paperwork.** DLD transactions are recorded by building (Building 01 to 04 in phase 1), which shows which phase a resale unit belongs to.

## Frequently asked

### Is Bay Grove Residences finished?

No. The DLD inspection on 21 July 2026 recorded phase 1 at 6.6% and phase 3 at 5.72%, with piling and enabling works under way. Nakheel only awarded the main construction contract for these two phases on 17 September 2026.

### When will Bay Grove Residences be ready?

Nakheel expects main works on phases 1 and 3 to finish in late 2028 (17 September 2026). Handover follows completion of those works. Propsearch estimates September 2028 for the project (updated 8 September 2026).

### What is the Bay Grove Residences completion date on the DLD register?

Phase 1, DLD project 3293, has a registered completion date of 15 March 2028. Phase 3, registered as Bay Grove Residences B, DLD project 3631, has 21 September 2028 (DLD register, via Continental Club, September 2026).

### When will Bay Grove Residences phases 2 and 4 be ready?

No firm date is set. Nakheel said on 17 September 2026 that plans for the 617 homes in phases 2 and 4 are progressing and that construction appointments will be announced later. Portal listings give Q4 2028 for phase 2 and September 2028 for phase 4, but neither phase had a main contractor at that point.

### Has the Bay Grove Residences handover date been delayed?

Nakheel has not announced a delay. Its late 2028 target for main works is later than the 15 March 2028 registered completion date for phase 1 and the Q1 2028 date on Property Finder, so phase 1 is unlikely to be handed over by March 2028.

## Sources

- Dubai Holding, Nakheel awards Bay Grove Residences main contract, 17 Sep 2026: https://www.dubaiholding.com/en/media-hub/press-releases/nakheel-awards-main-construction-contract-worth-over-aed-800-million-for-bay-grove-residences-on-dubai-islands
- Continental Club, Bay Grove Residences (DLD register, project 3293), registry 25 Sep 2026, accessed 1 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/bay-grove-residences-dubai-islands/
- Continental Club, Bay Grove Residences B (DLD register, project 3631), registry 9 Sep 2026, accessed 1 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/bay-grove-residences-b-dubai-islands-dubai-islands/
- Propsearch, Bay Grove Residences, updated 8 Sep 2026: https://propsearch.ae/dubai/bay-grove-residences
- Property Finder, Bay Grove Residences project page, accessed 28 Sep 2026: https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/nakheel/bay-grove-residences
- Property Finder, Bay Grove Residences Phase 3, accessed 1 Oct 2026: https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/nakheel/bay-grove-residences-3
- Sandwater Real Estate, Bay Grove Residences 2 payment schedule, 6 Aug 2026: https://www.sandwater.ae/offplan/bay-grove-residences-2-at-dubai-islands-by-nakheel/
- Projects Scout, Bay Grove Residences Phase 4 (portal listing), accessed 1 Oct 2026: https://www.projectsscout.com/ae/en/project/nakheel/bay-grove-residences-phase-4-by-nakheel