Grand Dunman is a 99-year leasehold mega development jointly developed by SingHaiyi Group, CSC Land Group and Kenlight Development. Located along Dunman Road in District 15, the project comprises 1,008 residential units and sits within the highly established Katong–Dunman–Old Airport Road fringe, just a short distance from Dakota MRT station on the Circle Line.
What makes Grand Dunman emotionally compelling is not just its size or brand, but its rare position in a mature East Coast enclave where land for new large-scale developments is almost gone. This is a district where most surroundings are already built, lived in, and priced in—yet here stands a brand-new large development offering modern living in a heritage-rich neighbourhood.
Price Performance of Nearby Comparable Projects
To understand Grand Dunman’s pricing, it helps to view it against three key East Coast benchmarks that sit across resale, new launch leasehold, and freehold premium segments. At the lower end, Waterbank @ Dakota anchors the resale market at around ~$1,700 to $2,000 psf, reflecting older leasehold stock near Dakota MRT. This represents what District 15 used to look like in price terms before the latest wave of new launches. At the next tier, Tembusu Grand sits closest in profile to Grand Dunman as a large-scale 99-year leasehold new launch, with recent levels around ~$2,450 to $2,550 psf, effectively forming the current baseline for new leasehold pricing in the Katong–Dunman corridor.
At the top end, The Continuum represents the freehold emotional ceiling of District 15, transacting roughly around ~$2,700 to $3,000+ psf, driven by tenure scarcity and strong East Coast prestige appeal. Against this backdrop, Grand Dunman sits in the middle band at around ~$2,500+ psf, pricing slightly above Tembusu Grand for its MRT proximity and scale advantages, but still below The Continuum’s freehold premium. In simple terms, Waterbank reflects legacy value, Tembusu reflects current leasehold benchmark pricing, The Continuum represents emotional top-end pricing, and Grand Dunman sits in the “modern replacement value zone” where pricing is justified—but highly dependent on entry price discipline and unit selection.
My Buy Smart Review of Grand Dunman
| Location | Grand Dunman sits in one of Singapore’s most emotionally desirable residential districts. District 15 is not just about convenience—it is about identity. It is where mornings feel slower, evenings feel warmer, and weekends are spent between East Coast Park, Katong cafés, and familiar neighbourhood streets. Dakota MRT is within walking distance, connecting residents directly to Marina Bay, Paya Lebar and HarbourFront via the Circle Line. But beyond transport convenience, what buyers are really paying for here is the East Coast lifestyle that many aspire to but few can enter at scale. This is a rare chance to live in a fully mature estate while still owning something brand new. |
| Layout | Grand Dunman offers a wide variety of unit types, from compact layouts for young professionals to larger family homes designed for long-term living. The layouts are generally efficient, with a focus on usable space and functional zoning. But what matters more here is not just internal layout—it is how your unit feels when you wake up. Some stacks will open into greenery and calm. Others will feel more inward and dense due to the scale of the development. In a project this large, your stack is your lifestyle. |
| Facilities | With over 1,000 units, Grand Dunman is designed as a full-scale residential ecosystem. Facilities include multiple pools, fitness zones, gardens, and communal spaces spread across a large site footprint. There is a certain comfort in scale. It feels alive, active, and complete. But at the same time, buyers should understand that this is not a boutique sanctuary—it is a vibrant, high-density community designed for energy and movement rather than quiet exclusivity. |
| Amenities | This is where Grand Dunman quietly wins hearts. You are surrounded by the best of the East: – Old Airport Road Food Centre – Katong & Joo Chiat cafés – Paya Lebar Quarter – Parkway Parade – East Coast Park Everything feels established. Nothing feels “coming soon.” This is a district where life already exists in full form. And that is what many buyers truly want—certainty, not promise. |
| Good Schools | District 15 has always been a strong education corridor. Nearby schools include Kong Hwa School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, and Chung Cheng High School. For families, this adds a layer of emotional security. It is not just about property—it is about building a stable environment for children in a proven residential ecosystem. |
| Transport Convenience | Dakota MRT on the Circle Line provides direct access to key employment nodes such as Paya Lebar, Marina Bay, and One-North. Drivers benefit from quick access to the ECP and PIE, making travel to the CBD and airport highly efficient. But unlike newer estates, the real strength here is not just connectivity—it is how seamlessly you are plugged into an already functioning city fringe lifestyle network. |
| Future Development Plans | Unlike new growth areas, District 15 does not rely heavily on transformation narratives. There is no “future city” being built here—it already exists. What will evolve instead is gradual enhancement: cycling paths, precinct improvements, and continued rejuvenation of surrounding estates, including “The Kallang” precinct. This makes Grand Dunman fundamentally different from transformation-driven launches. It is a buy-for-lifestyle, not buy-for-future-story development. |
Grand Dunman sits in one of Singapore’s most prime and desired districts. District 15 already feels complete—Katong food streets, East Coast Park, Old Airport Road, and a mature neighbourhood that many buyers already aspire to live in. In that sense, this is not a future story; it is a “live-now” location, and Grand Dunman is one of the rare chances to enter it with a brand-new large-scale development.
From a fundamentals standpoint, it is strong: MRT access at Dakota, a full master-planned site, and consistent owner-occupier demand in the East Coast. The pricing also sits within a clear structure when benchmarked against Waterbank @ Dakota, Tembusu Grand, and The Continuum—placing it in a fair middle zone for a modern leasehold East Coast product.
But the honest point is this: Grand Dunman is not undiscovered value. It is a well-known, well-priced development in a mature district where expectations are already built in. That means upside is likely to be steady rather than dramatic, because most of the emotional and location value is already reflected in the price.
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| Developer | SingHaiyi Group, CSC Land Group & Kenlight Development |
| Address | Dunman Road |
| District | D15 – East Coast / Marine Parade |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| No. of Units | 1,008 residential units |
| Expected TOP | 2H 2028 |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota MRT (CC8) – approx. 300m |
| Popular School(s) within 1km | Kong Hwa School Tanjong Katong |