Dubai Maritime City property investment guide
Emerging maritime waterfront towers
Dubai Maritime City is a luxury apartments community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 3,190 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is Al Ghubaiba, 1.8 km away.
A reclaimed maritime peninsula by Port Rashid — emerging waterfront apartment towers with sea and skyline views.
Key numbers
- Median price
- AED 3,190/sqft
- Price tier
- Luxury
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Planned
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 18 min
- Projects tracked
- 27
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Sep 2026, Dubai Maritime City recorded 3,179 property sales with a residential median of AED 3,188 per sqft — +10.5% on the previous 12 months.
See how Dubai Maritime City ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 3,190/sqft
- 3,039 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 3,179
- -1.3% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- +10.5%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 3,205 | 99 |
| Aug 2026 | 3,246 | 65 |
| Jul 2026 | 3,083 | 59 |
| Jun 2026 | 3,017 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 3,166 | 73 |
| Apr 2026 | 3,397 | 183 |
| Mar 2026 | 3,104 | 241 |
| Feb 2026 | 3,201 | 338 |
| Jan 2026 | 3,122 | 377 |
| Dec 2025 | 3,249 | 637 |
| Nov 2025 | 3,158 | 682 |
| Oct 2025 | 3,184 | 346 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR · Apartment | AED 2,533,170 | 2,851 | 16 |
| 2 BR · Apartment | AED 3,792,280 | 3,141 | 6 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded. Apartments and villas are priced separately. Villa AED/sqft is left out because the registry often records the plot rather than the built area.
Top-selling projects in Dubai Maritime City
Ranked by registered sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breez by Danube | 918 | 2 | 3,491 |
| Franck Muller Yachting | 577 | 1 | 2,583 |
| Chelsea Residences 2 BY Damac | 393 | 480 | 3,203 |
| Kanyon By Beyond | 332 | 1 | 2,891 |
| Soulever' By Beyond | 230 | 1 | 3,774 |
| Chelsea Residences BY Damac | 119 | 209 | 3,056 |
| 31 Above By Beyond | 115 | 0 | — |
| Talea | 111 | 217 | 3,036 |
Projects
Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soulever' By Beyond | Omniyat | 517 | Under construction | AED 2,914,000 |
| Chelsea Residences By Damac | DAMAC | 703 | Under construction · 5% | — |
| Nautica Two | Select Group | 328 | Under construction · 85% | — |
| Oceanz 2 By Danube | Danube | 781 | Under construction · 42% | AED 1,170,000 |
| Prestige One Residences | Prestige One | 220 | Under construction · 0% | AED 3,150,000 |
| Sensia | Omniyat | 276 | Under construction · 8% | AED 2,162,000 |
| Liv Maritime | LIV Developers | 258 | Under construction · 19% | AED 1,600,000 |
| Anwa Aria By Omniyat | Omniyat | 192 | Under construction · 74% | — |
| Kanyon By Beyond | Omniyat | 412 | Under construction | AED 2,395,000 |
| Chelsea Residences 2 By Damac | DAMAC | 958 | Under construction · 5% | AED 2,170,000 |
| Franck Muller Yachting | London Gate | 585 | Under construction | — |
| Il Vento | Kora Properties | 331 | Under construction · 1% | — |
| The Mural | Omniyat | 268 | Under construction · 8% | AED 2,545,000 |
| Saria | Omniyat | 372 | Under construction · 17% | AED 1,775,000 |
| 31 Above By Beyond | Omniyat | 118 | Under construction · 1% | — |
| Orise | Omniyat | 534 | Under construction · 9% | AED 1,933,000 |
| Riva Residence | Vakson Group | 155 | Complete | — |
| Mar Casa | Deyaar | 585 | Under construction · 56% | — |
| Oceanz 3 By Danube | Danube | 393 | Under construction · 21% | — |
| Breez by Danube | Danube | 1199 | Under construction · 0% | AED 1,300,000 |
| Harbour Lights | DAMAC | 297 | Under construction · 64% | — |
| Oceanz 1 By Danube | Danube | 538 | Under construction · 50% | — |
| The Pier | LMD | 282 | Under construction · 35% | — |
| Talea | Omniyat | 354 | Under construction | AED 2,215,000 |
| Shahrukhz Residences by Danube | Danube | 1143 | Under construction | — |
| The Anwa by Omniyat | Omniyat | 233 | Complete | AED 1,100,000 |
| Nautica One | Select Group | 328 | Under construction · 85% | AED 1,448,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- Near sea
- Metro
- Al Ghubaiba 12 min
- Schools
- Nearby
- Also nearby
- Maritime hub, waterfront
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Dubai Maritime City — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- Al Ghubaiba · 1.8 km away
- School
- Ambassador Kindergarten · 2.4 km away
- Hospital
- International Modern Hospital · 1.8 km away
- Mall
- City Centre Al Shindagha · 1.6 km away
- Supermarket
- Viva Supermarket · 1.5 km away
- Park
- AL HUDAIBA COMMUNITY PARK · 2.2 km away
- Beach
- Nikki Beach · 1.7 km away
- Golf course
- Hyatt Golf Park · 3.7 km away
- University
- American College of Dubai · 8.3 km away
- Airport
- Dubai International Airport · 10.0 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Anwa Tower by Omniyatoperational · 2023
First completed residential high-rise (48 storeys) in the Maritime City commercial district, delivered by Omniyat - the area's pioneer freehold tower.
- Maritime City Commercial District & Waterfront Promenadeoperational · 2023
3.5km completed waterfront promenade with outdoor dining plus a delivered AED 160m commercial office tower (78% pre-leased). ~86% of commercial-district land developed and Phase-1 roads/utilities largely complete.
- Ship Repair & Yacht Manufacturing Industrial Districtoperational
Operational maritime industrial hub: 1,270m of wet berths, 42 dry berths, 19 ship-repair plots, two ship lifts and ~133,000 sqm of workshop space serving 280+ registered marine businesses.
- Maritime City Private Beachoperational
A private, tranquil beach for residents on the reclaimed peninsula, complementing the waterfront promenade and leisure amenities.
- Academic Quarter (Maritime education)operational
On-site academic quarter providing marine engineering and naval-science education tied to the maritime industrial cluster.
- Local clinic, pharmacy, fitness centre & mosqueoperational
Day-to-day amenities within the community: a health clinic, pharmacy, fitness centre/spa and a mosque; larger hospitals (e.g. Aster Hospital ~10 min) and Aster/Oxford/Harley clinics within a 15-min drive.
- Mina Rashid Cruise Terminaloperational
Adjacent Port Rashid hosts the world's largest single covered cruise terminal, handling up to seven mega cruise ships / 25,000 passengers at once - the Middle East's leading cruise hub bordering Maritime City.
- Mar Casa by Deyaarunder construction · 2026
USD ~300m, 52-storey seafront residential tower (~580 units: 1-3BR apartments plus penthouses) by Deyaar in the Maritime City commercial district. Handover expected Q4 2026 (Oct/Dec 2026).
- Anwa Aria by Omniyatunder construction · 2026
44-storey freehold residential tower by Omniyat (studios to 4BR, duplexes, penthouses, podium townhouses) extending the original completed Anwa development. Handover targeted Q4 2026.
- Rashid Yachts & Marina (Mina Rashid) by Emaarunder construction · 2026
Emaar/DP World waterfront masterplan on adjacent Port Rashid with a 430+ berth marina, Sirdhana/Seascape/Sera residential towers and retail. Multiple phases handing over from 2026 onward, expanding Maritime City's neighbouring amenity base.
- Coral Reef by DAMACunder construction · 2028
Family-oriented seafront residential development by DAMAC offering 1-3BR apartments with Arabian Gulf views and tropical gardens. Handover scheduled Q1 2028.
- Chelsea Residences by DAMACunder construction · 2029
World's first Chelsea FC football-branded residences: six waterfront towers with 1,400+ homes inspired by Chelsea FC. Construction started 2025, completion targeted 2029. Prices from ~AED 2.17m.
- Dubai Reefunder construction
World's largest single purpose-built reef project under Dubai Can, launched at Mina Rashid. Deployment phase underway: 20,000 reef modules over ~600 sq km across three years, with the first 1,000 modules fabricated and deployed.
- Dubai Metro Gold Line - Mina Rashid Stationapproved · 2032
The AED 34bn, 42km / 18-station Gold Line (approved by Dubai's Ruler in 2026) will run Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates with a station at adjacent Mina Rashid / Port Rashid, giving Dubai Maritime City its first dedicated rail access. Targeted opening 9 September 2032.
- Dubai Metro Gold Line (line)approved · 2032
Third Dubai Metro line, 42km with 18 stations, interchanging with the Red Line at Business Bay and Jumeirah Golf Estates and the Green Line at Al Ghubaiba, plus a future Etihad Rail link. Serves the Mina Rashid / Bur Dubai corridor next to Maritime City. Opening targeted 2032.
- National Maritime Museumannounced
Planned UAE National Maritime Museum forming the cultural anchor of Maritime City's leisure zone, alongside the yacht marina; part of the DP World 2019 master-plan. Announced, no confirmed opening date.
- Maritime City Marina & Leisure Districtapproved
Planned leisure-zone marina with capacity for up to ~1,000 yacht berths including superyacht berthing, plus waterfront promenade extensions and parks. Part of the revised master-plan; under phased development.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Dubai Maritime City?
- Recorded residential sales in Dubai Maritime City over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 3,190 per sqft, across 3,039 transactions. Prices are up +10.5% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What is the nearest metro station to Dubai Maritime City?
- Al Ghubaiba is the nearest metro station — 1.8 km away, measured to the edge of Dubai Maritime City.
- What are the best-selling projects in Dubai Maritime City?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Dubai Maritime City are Breez by Danube (918 sales), Franck Muller Yachting (577 sales), Chelsea Residences 2 BY Damac (393 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Maritime City?
- Yes — Dubai Maritime City is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Dubai Maritime City from downtown Dubai?
- Dubai Maritime City is roughly 18 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Mar Casa by Deyaar, Anwa Aria by Omniyat, Rashid Yachts & Marina (Mina Rashid) by Emaar, Coral Reef by DAMAC, Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, Dubai Reef, Dubai Metro Gold Line - Mina Rashid Station, Dubai Metro Gold Line (line), National Maritime Museum, Maritime City Marina & Leisure District.
- What new projects are selling in Dubai Maritime City?
- 25 projects are still under construction in Dubai Maritime City, including Soulever' By Beyond by Omniyat (from AED 2,914,000), Chelsea Residences By Damac by DAMAC, Nautica Two by Select Group, Oceanz 2 By Danube by Danube (from AED 1,170,000), Prestige One Residences by Prestige One (from AED 3,150,000), Sensia by Omniyat (from AED 2,162,000), Liv Maritime by LIV Developers (from AED 1,600,000), Anwa Aria By Omniyat by Omniyat.
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Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Sep 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Project starting prices and area details come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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