Opal by Crystal (Jumeirah Village Circle) — SKID Score 6.5/10

Key information

Delivery date: Mar 2028
Location: Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle, Opal by Crystal
Payment plan: 20/0/80
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 4,500 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 1,875 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 367 sq.ft
SKID score: 6.5 / 10 (Worth comparing)

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Payment plan

20%

Down payment

AED 138K

At sales launch

0%

During construction

AED 0

Construction milestones

80%

On handover

AED 551K

Mar 2028

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan

20% + 4% DLD + 4500 AED Admin fee (including VAT)20% · AED 138K

80%80% · AED 551K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Crystal Group official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Mar 2028

About the project

Worth comparing.

The evidenced factors are mixed.

Opal by Crystal is a modern residential development by Crystal Group, presented by Synergy Properties, located in Jumeirah Village Circle. The project embodies refined elegance inspired by the beauty of its namesake gemstone. The building comprises a ground floor, one podium level, and five residential floors, combining the comfort and privacy of townhouse living with the aesthetics of contemporary design. Its expressive form, featuring sculptural lines, glass façades, and curved balconies, reflects the principles of refined minimalism. The development offers studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The interiors are designed in a soulful minimalism style, using natural wood, marble surfaces, and light tones to create an atmosphere of comfort. Apartments are equipped with built-in appliances, modular kitchens, storage systems, walk-in closets, and smart home technology. Residents have access to a range of amenities, including a fitness center with panoramic garden views, an outdoor barbecue area, a children’s playground, a 28-meter swimming pool, a basketball and pickleball court, landscaped terraces, and parking with EV charging stations. Thanks to its convenient location, it takes 10 minutes to Dubai Hills Mall, 15 minutes to Dubai Marina, 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai, and 25 minutes to Dubai International Airport.

Asking price is 31.9% above nearby closed sales (+AED 453/sq.ft.)

Published starting price per sq ft is notably above historical closed transactions in this district.

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
BBQ
Basketball Court
Children’s Pool
Concierge Service
Electric Vehicle Charger
Fitness Zone
Gaming Lounge
Indoor Multipurpose Space
Landscaped Open Areas
Leisure Areas
Lift
Lobby
Lounge
Multipurpose Sports Courts
Outdoor Kids’ Play Area
Paddle court
Parking
Pool Deck
Recreational Areas
Resting Areas
Security & CCTV
Shared Gym
Shared Pool
Social Zone
Steam Room
Walking Paths

Units

from developer

Studio

Floor plan not published by source

367 sq.ft · AED 1,875 / sq.ft

From AED 689K

1 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

7/8 factors backed by verified evidence (82% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

6.5/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 31.9% higher than nearby completed homes (+AED 453/sq.ft.)

31.9% above comparable sales

The developer asks AED 689,000 (~AED 1,875/sq.ft. for a published 367 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Jumeirah Village Circle sold for a median of AED 1,422/sq.ft. (AED 522,443 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 1,875 / sq.ft.

AED 689,000 starting price · 367 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 1,422 / sq.ft.

~AED 522,443 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

+AED 453 / sq.ft. (+31.9%)

+AED 166,557 vs historical median

Show bar comparison & transaction context

Published Launch AskAED 1,875 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 1,422 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 31.9% (~AED 166,557 on a 367 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Jumeirah Village Circle. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 31.9% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

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Down payment20%

AED 138K

At booking

During construction0%

AED 0

Construction milestones

On handover80%

AED 551K

Handover Mar 2028

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Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

Asking price is 31.9% above nearby closed sales (+AED 453/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 1,875/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Jumeirah Village Circle sold for a median of AED 1,422/sq.ft. (~AED 166,557 higher for the same area). (Verified Fact · Verified DLD Sales)

Pricing vs. Closed Sales

+31.9% (+AED 453/sq.ft.)

Asking price is 31.9% above nearby closed sales (+AED 453/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 1,875/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Jumeirah Village Circle sold for a median of AED 1,422/sq.ft. (~AED 166,557 higher for the same area).

Why this matters: The asking rate is 31.9% (~AED 166,557 on a 367 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Jumeirah Village Circle. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 31.9% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

Competing Supply (Potential Risk)

78 Launches

78 competing off-plan launches tracked in Jumeirah Village Circle — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 78 competing off-plan launches in Jumeirah Village Circle. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Why this matters: Future supply impact is a potential risk rather than a certainty: if multiple towers deliver in the same window, sellers may face longer marketing times or more competitive secondary resale pricing.

Developer Track Record (Incomplete Data)

History Incomplete

Incomplete historical delivery data for Crystal Group in catalog

Crystal Group is named on the launch, but SKID currently has 0 verified past-handover completion records in its catalog to evaluate historical on-time delivery performance.

Why this matters: An incomplete catalog record does not necessarily mean a developer has no prior projects elsewhere, but it introduces uncertainty—rely on verified DLD construction escrow milestones and independent due diligence.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 7/8 factors (81.8%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• 80% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion
• Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window
• 2905 closed sales in the last year in this community

Watch

• Waterfront or beach positioning
• Service charge published at 14

Risk

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +31.9% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community
• Heavy competing supply: 78 other launches in Jumeirah Village Circle

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 6.5

Why SKID gave it 6.5

Location

Weight: 29.6%

7.9/ 10

Waterfront or beach positioning

Entry price

Weight: 22.2%

3.2/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +31.9% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Supply / competition

Weight: 14.8%

3.6/ 10

Heavy competing supply: 78 other launches in Jumeirah Village Circle

Payment plan

Weight: 14.8%

9.0/ 10

80% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion

Delivery risk

Weight: 7.4%

8.6/ 10

Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Exit liquidity

Weight: 7.4%

8.6/ 10

2905 closed sales in the last year in this community

Service charges

Weight: 3.7%

7.1/ 10

Service charge published at 14

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Waterfront or beach positioning	29.6%	7.9/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +31.9% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community	22.2%	3.2/ 10
Developer Insufficient evidence (N/A)	18.2%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Supply / competition Heavy competing supply: 78 other launches in Jumeirah Village Circle	14.8%	3.6/ 10
Payment plan 80% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion	14.8%	9.0/ 10
Delivery risk Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window	7.4%	8.6/ 10
Exit liquidity 2905 closed sales in the last year in this community	7.4%	8.6/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 14	3.7%	7.1/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-18	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.92M	1,748	1,667
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 771K	424	1,819
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 912K	431	2,116
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 530K	404	1,310
2026-07-18	Ready · Apartment	AED 800K	690	1,160
2026-07-18	Ready · Apartment	AED 700K	502	1,396
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 856K	381	2,248
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.23M	1,306	1,707
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 810K	647	1,251
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 667K	442	1,509
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.02M	736	1,385
2026-07-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 891K	713	1,250
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 650K	440	1,477
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.03M	655	1,565
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.16M	915	1,269
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.27M	1,330	955
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 562K	408	1,378
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.62M	2,780	942
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 750K	403	1,859
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.68M	1,095	1,531
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1M	830	1,206
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.2M	1,148	1,046
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 585K	398	1,469
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 730K	718	1,017

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle, Opal by Crystal

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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Living in Jumeirah Village Circle

Historical DLD Median

AED 1,422 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

2885 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is Opal by Crystal a good off-plan investment in Jumeirah Village Circle?

Opal by Crystal in Jumeirah Village Circle (Dubai) scores 6.5/10 (compare) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 82% evidenced factor weight. Worth comparing. The evidenced factors are mixed. Strongest evidenced factor: payment plan. Weakest: entry price. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Jumeirah Village Circle record a median of AED 1,422/sqft across 2885 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building Opal by Crystal?

Crystal Group is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for Opal by Crystal?

The published handover is Mar 2028.

What is the starting price of Opal by Crystal?

The published starting price is AED 689K.

What does the SKID screen mean for Opal by Crystal?

The SKID screen for this launch in Jumeirah Village Circle is 92 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.