Dubai’s First Forest District, Talea Tower To Arrive At Maritime City With 354 Apartments, Vertical Gardens & More!

Dubai doesn’t do things halfway. Let’s be real, this is the same city that gave us an island shaped like a palm tree and a ski slope in the desert. So, the idea of a forest district by the water? Odd at first, but also very Dubai. BEYOND Developments is the name behind it, and their debut project is Talea Tower, a residential block where greenery isn’t just decoration, it’s the whole theme.

Talea Tower Ushers In Dubai’s First Forest District By The Sea

 

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Forget towers that throw in a couple of potted plants to tick the “eco” box. Talea is the starting point of the Forest District in Dubai Maritime City, the first of its kind in the region. With 354 apartments, ranging from neat one-beds to family-sized three-beds and a few penthouses, the building is pitched at people who like city convenience but don’t want to feel boxed in by concrete. And honestly, who wouldn’t rather wake up to a skyline laced with trees and sea views instead of cranes and construction dust?

A Fresh Take On Urban Living

So, what does “forest living” mean when you’re right in the middle of Dubai? Truth is, it’s not about gimmicks. It’s about rethinking the basics. Pools sit under natural shade instead of giant umbrellas. Walkways are elevated so you feel like you’re threading through the treetops. Fitness spaces are nudged into leafy corners, making a morning workout less of a grind and more of a retreat.

Families get their share, too. Kids’ zones lean into nature instead of bright plastic slides, which makes the whole vibe softer and more organic. Add to that pedestrian-only paths that connect the place, meaning you can actually stroll to the pool or café without dodging cars, and you’ve got something surprisingly rare for Dubai. Come on, in a city built around traffic, the simple act of walking in peace feels almost revolutionary.

And that’s the point. The greenery isn’t sprinkled on top. It’s stitched into the bones of the place. You get the drift, nature doesn’t feel like a guest here, it feels like the host.

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Where City Buzz Meets Sea Calm

The Dubai Maritime location is suitable for multiple reasons.  Proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road and the airport makes it a favourable destination. Zooming out, Talea Tower is only the beginning. BEYOND Developments has a bigger picture, rolling out more buildings, shared spaces, and a community framework that slots neatly into Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy. Lofty goals, yes, but then again, ambition is practically the city’s signature.

Is it daring? Of course. But that’s the Dubai formula: dream something bold, build it, then set the bar even higher. The Forest District isn’t just about apartments with nice views; it’s about shifting how urban life in the region is imagined. If it clicks, Talea Tower could be the first of many projects where glass and greenery finally share the stage, not compete for it.

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