Gauri Khan Unveils Shahrukhz Residences Penthouses
Danube's 60-storey Dubai Maritime City tower, named after Shah Rukh Khan, had its penthouse designs presented at a Dubai launch event.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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Gauri Khan presented the penthouses she designed for Shahrukhz Residences at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on November 11. The Danube waterfront tower, named after Shah Rukh Khan, is planned for Dubai Maritime City.
Why it matters
The project shows how celebrity branding and interior design are being used to market high-end residential developments in Dubai. Its launch adds to the city's pipeline of luxury waterfront apartments.
Apartments start at Dh1.65 million, with buyers paying 30 per cent during construction and 70 per cent at handover, and Danube has announced more than 40 planned amenities. The source does not confirm final pricing for the penthouses or whether construction will remain on the scheduled Q4 2029 completion timeline.
The players
Gauri Khan
Gauri Khan is an Indian interior designer and film producer who designed the penthouses for Shahrukhz Residences.
Danube Properties
Danube Properties is a Dubai-based real estate developer behind the Shahrukhz Residences and Shahrukhz by Danube projects.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is a prominent Indian actor after whom the Danube waterfront tower is named.
The details
Gauri Khan took the stage at Coca-Cola Arena to discuss the penthouse designs, which were introduced alongside designer Adel Sajan and hosted by Karan Johar. The event was expected to draw about 10,000 attendees, and Shah Rukh Khan was expected to appear later in the evening.
Timeline
December 2025: Shah Rukh Khan helped launch Shahrukhz by Danube, a 55-storey commercial tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.
November 11, 2026: Shahrukhz Residences penthouse launch held at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Fourth quarter of 2029: Scheduled completion of Shahrukhz Residences.
Industry Dynamics
The launch continues a wave of celebrity-branded residential projects in Dubai, where developers use famous names and designers to differentiate luxury apartments in a crowded market. Placing a high-profile designer like Gauri Khan on penthouse interiors signals how interior design is now a core sales tool rather than an afterthought.
Buyers considering Shahrukhz Residences will need to plan for a 30 per cent payment during construction and the remaining 70 per cent at handover, starting from Dh1.65 million. Prospective owners should weigh the Q4 2029 completion timeline against their own purchasing schedule.
The takeaway
Celebrity names and designer collaborations are increasingly central to how luxury Dubai apartments are sold. Buyers should look beyond the branding to payment schedules, amenity commitments and the stated completion date.
Further reading
For more on how designers shape luxury living spaces, explore Interior Decorating.
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