Cityview to develop Motor City’s first branded residences
Cityview Developments, a Dubai-based developer, and Accor, a global hospitality group, have partnered to build the world’s first standalone Mövenpick Residences in Dubai Motor City. The project is also Motor City’s first branded residential development. Scheduled for completion and opening in 2028, the project comprises 408 units ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences.
Cityview Developments, a Dubai-based developer, and Accor, a global hospitality group, have partnered to build the world’s first standalone Mövenpick Residences in Dubai Motor City. The project is also Motor City’s first branded residential development. Scheduled for completion and opening in 2028, the project comprises 408 units ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences.
Amenities include fitness centre, indoor and outdoor lounges, padel court, BBQ area, pet grooming area, a kids club and multiple swimming pools. Homeowners will also enjoy access to the Accor Owner Benefits Programme
“Branded residences are evolving beyond the traditional luxury segment, opening new opportunities to bring hospitality-led living to a broader range of owners and communities,” said Raki Phillips, Regional President for the Premium, Midscale and Economy division across the Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, at Accor.
“Mövenpick is particularly well positioned for this next phase, combining global brand recognition with an approachable premium brand rooted in joyful reconnection, generosity and a genuine sense of togetherness. As Mövenpick’s first standalone residences worldwide and the first branded residential development in Dubai Motor City, the project demonstrates how we are extending the strength of Accor’s brands into new residential environments while responding to how people increasingly want to live.”
The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Dubai’s branded residential sector. As a global hub for branded living, Dubai recorded a 26 percent year-over-year surge in transaction volumes and a 51 percent increase in total sales value in the first nine months of 2025. According to Knight Frank’s The Residence Report (2026/27), more than 31,300 branded units are planned between 2025 and 2030 - representing eight percent of the city’s overall new residential pipeline. Demand is increasingly shifting toward established, amenity-rich residential communities that combine private homeownership with trusted hospitality services.
Iskander Enikeev, Director of Commercial Strategy at Cityview Developments, said, “Motor City has long been one of Dubai’s most established and well-rounded residential communities. The arrival of its first branded residences marks a natural evolution, bringing elevated design, curated amenities and a more complete lifestyle experience, with wellness and longevity at its core. Our vision goes beyond traditional residential amenities, creating an environment that encourages movement, recovery, healthier routines and long-term wellbeing as part of everyday life. Our growing partnership with Accor brings together global hospitality expertise, brand strength and a shared ambition to create residences that enhance both quality of life and long-term value. It also establishes a strong foundation for further projects together across Dubai.”
Located in the heart of Dubai Motor City, the development will introduce a new hospitality-led residential proposition to an established, family-oriented mixed-use community with existing residential, retail, dining and leisure infrastructure. Its location also benefits from exceptional connectivity across key Dubai destinations, situated 20 minutes from Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, and approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The signing of Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City represents the latest milestone in the growing partnership between Accor and Cityview Developments, following the success of Hyde Residences Dubai Hills.
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