UK’s Cheval Collection Expands in Dubai with 193 Hotel and Residential Units by 2030

Agreement with Dubai South covers 98 serviced apartments and 95 branded residences, bringing the group’s announced regional portfolio to more than 800 units.

Dubai South has signed an agreement with UK-based luxury hospitality group Cheval Collection to launch Cheval South Bay, a development comprising 193 hotel and residential units. The project marks another expansion of the international brand in the UAE’s hospitality market, with an anticipated opening in 2030.

In a statement issued on November 11, 2026, Dubai South confirmed that the development will feature 98 serviced apartments, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, alongside 95 Cheval-branded residences, combining hotel-style hospitality services with branded residential accommodation.

Cheval South Bay will represent the group’s fourth development in the UAE and sixth in the Middle East, bringing its regional portfolio, including announced projects, to more than 800 units.

Cheval Collection currently operates two properties in Dubai: Cheval Maison The Palm and Cheval Maison Expo City. The group has also announced its entry into the branded residences segment through a development on Dubai Islands, alongside planned expansion into Saudi Arabia.

Nabil Al Kindi, CEO of Dubai South, said the agreement supports efforts to attract international hospitality operators and develop services that meet the needs of businesses, residents, and visitors.

Mohammed Al Awadhi, CEO of Cheval Collection, emphasized that the Middle East remains a key focus of the group’s expansion strategy, with the new development strengthening its presence in Dubai, a major market for luxury hospitality and extended-stay accommodation.

The project will be located within the South Bay community, featuring a one-kilometer artificial lagoon and planned direct access to South Bay Mall, in an area undergoing extensive residential, commercial, and infrastructure development.

The property is expected to offer fully furnished apartments with equipped kitchens and private balconies, alongside a swimming pool, fitness center, residents’ lounges, and dining facilities.

 Pet-friendly accommodation will also be available.

Cheval Collection expects sales of the residential units to begin in 2027. However, pricing, the total investment value, and details of the project’s ownership structure have not yet been disclosed.

The project’s tourism significance lies in the planned addition of 98 serviced apartments to Dubai South’s future accommodation supply, providing options for business travelers, event visitors, and families seeking extended stays.

Cheval’s expansion also reflects growing interest among international hospitality groups in developments combining professionally managed accommodation with branded residences, although the two segments differ in their operations, ownership models, and revenue structures.

The project could eventually benefit from expanding economic activity, improved transport connectivity across Dubai South, and its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport.

However, projected demand, occupancy rates, and operating returns have not been disclosed. The targeted 2030 opening also remains dependent on the progress of development and construction activities.