Guide to Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City is a purpose-built 2.27 sq km peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks - 360-degree water frontage, roughly 12 minutes from Downtown, and one of the last mid-priced waterfront freehold zones left in central Dubai.
About Dubai Maritime City
Maritime City still trades below Emaar Beachfront while offering the same thing buyers actually pay for: uninterrupted sea views and a short commute to Downtown and DIFC. Supply is capped by the peninsula footprint, and the market is now overwhelmingly off-plan - roughly 30+ towers are in the DLD pipeline, so resale comparables are thin and pricing is set by launch cadence.
Key numbers (2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price / sqft | AED 2,300 average (Anwa resale ~1,900 · new off-plan 2,700+) |
| Gross rental yield | 6-7.5% |
| Off-plan / ready | Anwa ready (2022) · Anwa Aria and most stock 2026-2029 |
| Best for | Waterfront yield buyers, sea-view apartments under AED 2M |
Top projects in Dubai Maritime City
- Anwa - Omniyat (completed 2022)
- Anwa Aria - Omniyat
- LIV Maritime - LIV Developers
- Chelsea Residences - DAMAC
- Kanyon and Soulever - Beyond
Why buyers pick this area
- Genuine 360-degree waterfront with a capped peninsula footprint
- 12 minutes to Downtown, DIFC and Port Rashid cruise terminal
- 6-7.5% yields - higher than Emaar Beachfront or Dubai Harbour
- Entry from around AED 1.3M for a sea-view 1-bed resale
What to watch for
- Almost all 2026 sales are off-plan - resale comparables are limited
- Community retail is still filling in - budget for driving out
- Port-facing units resell below open-sea-facing stock
- Check building service charges before offering - AED 18-26/sqft/yr
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai Maritime City freehold for foreigners?
Yes. The peninsula is a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy in personal name or through a UAE company and receive a DLD title deed.
What rental yield does Dubai Maritime City achieve?
6-7.5% gross on 1-bed and 2-bed sea-view apartments in 2026, roughly 100bps above Emaar Beachfront for a comparable view.
Which developers are building in Dubai Maritime City?
Omniyat delivered Anwa in 2022 and is building Anwa Aria. Other active names include LIV Developers (LIV Maritime), DAMAC (Chelsea Residences) and Beyond (Kanyon, Soulever). Note that Sobha Seahaven is in Dubai Harbour, not Maritime City - the two are often confused.
How much does an apartment in Dubai Maritime City cost?
Around AED 2,300/sqft on average, with older Anwa resale nearer AED 1,900 and new off-plan launches above AED 2,700. Entry 1-beds start near AED 1.3M.