Palma Development has appointed Khansaheb Civil Engineering as the main contractor for West Residence. This indicates the first phase within Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands. Valued at AED 760 million, the contract marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Serenia brand. It also signals the start of construction for the wider masterplanned community.
This appointment builds on a long-standing partnership between Palma Development and Khansaheb. Over more than a decade, both parties have collaborated on complex residential developments across Dubai, including Serenia Residences The Palm and the ongoing Serenia Living project on Palm Jumeirah.
A trusted partnership enters a new chapter
Palma Development continues its approach of working with established contractors capable of delivering large-scale projects to exacting standards. Khansaheb’s appointment reflects confidence in its technical expertise, disciplined execution, and proven delivery record.
According to Kareem Derbas, CEO of Palma Development, the Serenia brand has grown into a trusted name for residents and investors who value long-term stability and quality. He noted that the performance of earlier Serenia brand developments has reinforced that trust. As a result, Palma Development enters this next phase with confidence in Khansaheb’s ability to deliver West Residence with precision and consistency.
Similarly, Hassan H. Nia, Founder and CEO of Banian FZCO, highlighted the importance of selecting the right partners at every stage. He explained that Khansaheb’s understanding of the Serenia brand has developed over years of collaboration. That shared understanding, he added, continues to shape the delivery of each project phase.
West Residence: the first phase within Serenia District
West Residence introduces 411 homes with one, two and three bedroom units. These apartments will be crowned by two signature penthouses positioned at the top of the tower. As the first building within the Serenia District masterplan, it sets the benchmark for future phases in both quality and execution.
The wider Serenia District development is valued at AED 5 billion. It comprises six integrated towers organised around six lifestyle zones, including a signature clubhouse, health and social spaces, sports and recreation areas, family-oriented zones, nature-focused environments, and a dedicated wellness retreat. Together, these elements aim to create a cohesive and balanced residential community.
To understand the full vision behind this landmark development, explore our overview of Serenia District and its masterplanned community.
Delivering excellence through experience
Khansaheb brings nearly a century of construction expertise to the project, with a legacy dating back to 1935. Over the years, the contractor has built a reputation for managing technically demanding developments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and programme control.
According to Tariq Khansaheb, Chairman of Khansaheb Civil Engineering, the company values its long-standing relationship with Palma Development and Banian. He emphasised that projects under the Serenia brand consistently reflect a clear vision and a strong commitment to quality. For Khansaheb, West Residence represents both a continuation of that partnership and an opportunity to contribute to a defining addition to Dubai’s residential landscape.
A strategic location in Jumeirah Islands
Located in Jumeirah Islands, Serenia District offers a balance between privacy and connectivity. The community sits just minutes from JLT, DMCC, Uptown Dubai, and Dubai Marina, providing residents with easy access to key commercial and lifestyle destinations.
The masterplan also integrates 20 kilometres of walkways, encouraging an active, outdoor-oriented way of life. Carefully planned circulation routes connect homes, amenities, and green spaces, reinforcing the district’s emphasis on movement, wellbeing, and everyday convenience.
Advancing the Serenia brand
The appointment of Khansaheb for West Residence reflects Palma Development’s broader commitment to delivering projects that combine architectural clarity with reliable execution. Each phase of Serenia District builds on the foundations established by earlier Serenia developments, while expanding the scale and ambition of one of Dubai’s trusted and homegrown brands.
Ultimately, this next chapter at Jumeirah Islands strengthens Serenia District’s position as a residential destination shaped by trust, long-term value, and disciplined delivery.
Explore Khansaheb’s portfolio to understand how decades of experience translate into the precision and quality expected at Serenia District.
