Case Study: Manchester Couple Buys Park-View Apartment at Wasl 1 Residences — A City Investment with a Green Heart
“They wanted urban convenience without the chaos. Wasl 1 gave them skyline, serenity, and solid returns — all in one place.”
🌿 From City Buzz to Balance – Why They Chose Zabeel Over Marina
James and Priya, both in their late 30s, met while working in Manchester’s tech scene. After years of UK renting, expensive train commutes, and zero green space, they craved something smarter, calmer — and still connected.
They’d been to Dubai twice. And during their second trip, a morning walk through Zabeel Park became a turning point.
“You could see the skyline in one direction and feel the grass under your feet in the other,” said Priya. “We’d never seen anything like it.”
They didn’t want a holiday home. They wanted a long-term, liveable investment. And that’s when they found Wasl 1 Residences — just steps away from Zabeel Park.
🏢 Discovering Wasl 1 Residences – The Urban-Park Balance
Wasl 1 is a premium freehold development near Dubai’s Trade Centre, directly overlooking Zabeel Park — with stunning views of Dubai Frame and Downtown beyond.
Here’s what sold them:
- ✅ 1–3 bedroom apartments with modern layouts and park-facing balconies
- ✅ Direct access to metro & Sheikh Zayed Road
- ✅ Low-rise retail promenade, jogging paths, and open-air design
- ✅ Luxury amenities with hotel-like services
- ✅ A rare park-front location in central Dubai
- ✅ Built by Wasl Properties, known for strong infrastructure and timely delivery
“It wasn’t just another apartment. It felt curated,” James said.
🇬🇧 How Aeon & Trisl UK Helped Them Navigate Everything from A to Zabeel
As UK residents with full-time jobs, they needed a partner who could do the legwork, explain the law, and guide without pressure.
Aeon & Trisl UK provided:
- Live virtual tours of available units
- Side-by-side price + ROI comparison with Business Bay and Downtown
- Step-by-step breakdown of payment plans with low initial outlay
- Legal support for UK-resident investors buying jointly
- Rental market insights specific to park-facing properties
- Help setting up banking and short-term rental management
They chose a 2-bedroom unit on the 14th floor, with full Zabeel Park views and Downtown skyline sunsets — secured on a post-handover plan, 60/40.
📈 Results After Just One Year
- ✅ Unit appreciated by nearly 15% in value
- ✅ Rented to a long-term French couple relocating for DIFC roles
- ✅ Net rental yield: 6.1%
- ✅ Visited twice so far — and plan to spend every New Year’s in Dubai
- ✅ Long-term plan: convert it to their part-time retirement base
“It’s the kind of apartment you actually want to live in,” Priya said. “And yet it’s working as a strong investment, too.”
🧭 Why Wasl 1 is Perfect for UK-Based Investors Who Value Location AND Livability
Most buyers look to the Marina or Downtown — but Wasl 1 offers something unique:
- Centrality without congestion
- Direct access to green space (Zabeel Park)
- Walkability in a city built for cars
- Stable growth without the “tourist premium”
- Trusted developer and master-planned success
📘 Related: Buying Apartments in Central Dubai from the UK
🌟 Final Thoughts – Parkside Living That Pays Off
James and Priya didn’t follow the crowd. They followed their values:
✔️ Peaceful surroundings
✔️ Real walkability
✔️ Long-term capital growth
✔️ Short-term rental income
✔️ A future life they can picture clearly
“We didn’t just buy property,” James said. “We bought our future weekends.”
🔍 Want to Explore Wasl 1 Residences?
Project link: 👉 Wasl 1 Residences at Zabeel Park, Dubai
Get in touch with Aeon & Trisl UK — we’ll help you compare floorplans, price trends, and payment options in this exceptional city-park location.
