Dubai Maritime City

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a 249-hectare man-made peninsula in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah, owned and master developed by DP World.Established in 2003 under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it was set up as a dedicated centre for the entire maritime industry on reclaimed land between Port Rashid and Drydocks World. The district now pairs an operating ship repair precinct with a fast-growing waterfront residential zone facing the Arabian Gulf. From January 2025 to early 2026, it recorded 4,575 property transactions, trading at around AED 3,021 per sq ft.

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DAMAC Chelsea Residences Apartments at Dubai Maritime City
DAMAC Chelsea Residences Apartments at Dubai Maritime City
AED2.17 M* (AED)
By: DAMAC DUBAI
Breez by Danube Apartments & Villas at Dubai Maritime City
Breez by Danube Apartments & Villas at Dubai Maritime City
AED1.3 M* (AED)
By: DANUBE Properties
Danube Shahrukhz Residences
Danube Shahrukhz Residences
AED1.65 M* (AED)
By: DANUBE Properties
Prestige One Residences at Dubai Maritime City
Prestige One Residences at Dubai Maritime City
Price: Coming Soon
By: Prestige One Developments

About Dubai Maritime City

Land reclamation for the Dubai Maritime City peninsula began in 2004 under Dubai World, the government holding company that owned the project. The global financial crisis halted work from 2009 to 2011, and construction resumed in 2012. DAMAC announced a seafront serviced residence tower in 2013, and Omniyat broke ground on a 48-storey residential tower in 2015.

DP World acquired Dubai Maritime City and Drydocks World from Dubai World in 2017, in a deal worth about AED 1.49 billion. It appointed KEO International Consultants for master planning and infrastructure, and unveiled a revised Dubai Maritime City masterplan in July 2019. Khatib & Alami serves as the architectural consultant.

The founding goal was a single district for the whole maritime trade, with open sea access to the eastern and western shipping corridors. The stated vision is to develop and operate the world’s best maritime centre. Every Dubai Maritime City facility must comply with green community standards, and the zone now serves two groups: marine businesses on the industrial side and residents, office tenants and visitors on the waterfront side.

The Dubai Maritime City master plan splits the peninsula in two. The industrial precinct holds ship lifts, ship repair plots, warehouses, workshops and supporting showrooms. The commercial district carries business towers, residential buildings, mosques, community parks, police and ambulance services. Maritime Centre, under construction at the peninsula tip, is planned as the business focal point with conference space, shops and restaurants, while a marina adds yacht berths.

The Dubai Maritime City industrial precinct is fully operational, with a large base of marine companies trading from the zone. On the residential side, DAMAC, Danube, Omniyat, Beyond and Deyaar are building towers along the waterfront, Several commercial district plots remain under construction.

Dubai Maritime City Infrastructure in 2021

Road and infrastructure works worth AED 140 million lifted Phase 1 completion from 70% in October 2020 to 80% by January 2021.

Dubai Maritime City Residential Progress in 2022 and 2023

Residential delivery moved slowly in this period. By 2023, only 1 residential tower and a mosque had been completed in the district.

Dubai Maritime City Property Launches in 2024 and 2025

DAMAC, Danube, Omniyat and Beyond launched new waterfront towers. Between April and October 2025, average prices rose 20.9% to AED 2,990 per sq ft.

Dubai Maritime City Commercial Growth in 2026

In May 2026, Maritime Business Centre 2 opened as a waterfront office tower. It now houses the Dubai Maritime City headquarters and the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority licensing department.

Dubai Maritime City property for sale covers apartments, duplexes, penthouses, townhouses and villas, with studio, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom layouts. As of September 2026, entry prices on current listings start near AED 1 million, and unit sizes run from 372 sq ft to 10,319 sq ft for the largest villas.

Dubai Maritime City rental demand comes from 2 groups: staff of marine companies working inside the zone, and professionals who commute to Downtown Dubai and DIFC. Because most towers are still under construction, the district has a short rental record. Check Ejari-registered rents for the specific building before relying on any yield figure.

Road access to Dubai Maritime City runs through Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Road. Dubai Mall is an 18-minute drive away. Reaching Palm Jumeirah takes around 30 minutes by car. Next door, Mina Rashid is home to the QE2, the retired ocean liner now operating as a floating hotel.

Dubai Maritime City has no school of its own. The nearest schools are in Oud Metha, Jumeirah and Al Safa, a 15 to 20-minute drive, including The Indian High School and Dubai Gem Private School in Oud Metha. Latifa Hospital in Oud Metha is the closest major centre for maternity and paediatric care.

2 anchor projects are planned for Dubai Maritime City: a National Maritime Museum in the leisure zone and a Maritime Education University in the academic zone.

Factor Dubai Maritime City Dubai Marina Dubai Creek Harbour
Master Developer DP World Emaar Emaar with Dubai Holding
Metro Access None inside the district Red Line and Dubai Tram Blue Line station planned
Stage Early residential phase Fully mature Mid-delivery
Waterfront Open-sea peninsula Marina canal and beach Creek and wildlife sanctuary

  • Open sea on several sides limits the risk of new towers blocking views
  • A working maritime employer base creates a built-in tenant pool
  • DP World owns and controls the master plan for the long term
  • Central position between Bur Dubai and Jumeirah shortens city commutes

  • Most stock is off-plan, so buyers carry construction and handover timing risk
  • Several developers launching at once may slow resale gains near handover
  • Towers facing the ship repair precinct can have industrial views and noise
  • Retail and dining inside the district are still limited

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Foreign nationals can buy property in Dubai Maritime City with full ownership rights. Each purchase is registered with the Dubai Land Department, which issues a title deed for ready units and an Oqood certificate for off-plan homes.

No. Dubai Maritime City has no Metro station of its own. The closest is Al Ghubaiba on the Green Line, a 10 to 15-minute drive, and RTA buses connect the surrounding roads.

Off-plan launches in Dubai Maritime City commonly use 50/50, 40/60, 20/40/40 and 10/40/50 structures. Some developers also offer 1% monthly instalments, which lowers the upfront cash needed compared with buying a ready unit.

Yes, if the property value reaches AED 2 million. Buyers holding units worth that total in Dubai Maritime City can apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, subject to the eligibility rules in force when they apply.

Service charges in Dubai Maritime City are set per building and approved by RERA, and exact rates appear in the DLD Service Charge Index. Across Dubai, apartment charges usually run from AED 10 to 30 per sq ft yearly.

Yes. Dubai Maritime City is a free zone built for marine and maritime companies. Firms can lease offices, workshops and repair plots, and berth bookings run through the zone’s online e-services portal.

Under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, off-plan payments must go into a RERA-registered escrow account tied to the project. Developers can only draw funds against verified construction progress, which protects buyers if work stalls.

Buyers pay a 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee on the purchase price, plus registration and trustee office charges. Dubai has no annual property tax, so ongoing costs are mainly service charges and utilities.
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