Dubai Maritime City property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

18 min

Projects tracked

26

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Dubai Maritime City recorded 4,255 property sales with a residential median of AED 3,146 per sqft — +16.0% on the previous 12 months.

See how Dubai Maritime City ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 3,187/sqft

2,848 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

4,255

+87.0% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+16.0%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Dubai Maritime City

Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

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.

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 3,187 per sqft, across 2,848 transactions. Prices are up +16.0% 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 (860 sales), Chelsea Residences 2 BY Damac (855 sales), Franck Muller Yachting (574 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?

11 projects are still under construction in Dubai Maritime City, including Saria by Omniyat (from AED 1,775,000), The Mural by Beyond (from AED 2,545,000), Talea by Beyond (from AED 2,215,000), Kanyon By Beyond by Beyond (from AED 2,395,000), Prestige One Residences by Prestige One (from AED 2,579,000), Soulever' By Beyond by Beyond (from AED 2,914,000), Nautica One by Select Group (from AED 1,448,000), Liv Maritime by LIV Developers (from AED 1,600,000).

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