India’s Casagrand makes international debut with Dubai Islands project

After more than 20 years of building well-known and successful properties in India, Casagrand, the Chennai-based real estate developer, is making its international debut with Casagrand HERMINA, a premium residential development in the Dubai Islands.

Valued at AED420 million (US$114.4 million), Casagrand HERMINA is inspired by Hermes, the mythological messenger who moved effortlessly between worlds, and promises to blend coastal serenity and city living.

The project will offer 131 residences, ranging from one- to four-bedroom apartments. Residences on every floor are thoughtfully spaced to ensure enhanced privacy, quieter corridors, and a boutique sense of exclusivity.

Casagrand launches first UAE project

Scheduled for handover in the second quarter of 2028, Casagrand HERMINA will have a starting price of AED1.92 million (US$520,000) and a 60/40 payment plan.

Arun Mn, Founder and Managing Director, Casagrand, said: “At Casagrand, we have spent more than 22 years creating high-quality developments grounded in precision, timely delivery, and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Bringing this ethos to the UAE is an important milestone for us.

“Our experience in thoughtful design and meaningful community living shapes every detail, and we’re excited to introduce this approach to one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. Ultimately, our goal is to continue to be the developer people trust with one of the most important decisions of their life – of buying a home.”

Dubai Islands is a major coastal district backed by government vision and investment and supported by the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The area features 21kms of Blue Flag-certified beaches, and will soon have major infrastructure upgrades such as an eight-lane bridge to Downtown Dubai by 2026, and a planned Metro link.

Luthfullah K, Director, Casagrand Dubai, said: “Dubai Islands represents one of our city’s most exciting long-term growth corridors, and it was essential for our first UAE development to be rooted in a location that reflects both our ambition and our values.

“With Casagrand HERMINA, we wanted to create a community that captures the balance people increasingly seek, spaces that feel calming and restorative, yet remain closely connected to everything Dubai offers.”

Designed by the company’s in-house architectural team, Casagrand HERMINA will offer features like smart home controls, eco-friendly materials, and a locally landscaped podium that naturally helps regulate temperatures.

It will have an impressive range of amenities, from serene swimming pools and spa retreats to vibrant play areas, an immersive sky cinema, and tranquil meditation zones. Each unit will have fully-furnished layouts, walk-in closets, and entry foyers.

The company said it is deeply committed to long-term growth in the UAE and is currently exploring land parcels across major masterplans and emerging communities, with plans to develop over 6 million square feet of premium residential and mixed-use spaces in the next three years.