Dubai Maritime City
apartment community
A waterfront development dedicated to the maritime industry, featuring residential apartments with port and sea views.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai Maritime City has compounded 68% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+25.2%
3-yr growth
+68%
Gross yield
3.2%
5yr volume
8,679
Median PSF
AED 2,758
Apartments
YoY change
+25.2%
3-yr growth
+68%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
3.2%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai Maritime City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 8,679 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,758, up 25.2% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Dubai Maritime City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 10K
Loan AED 1.73M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
What residents say about Dubai Maritime City
Praised for prime waterfront location with exclusive beachfront access in limited-supply area. Criticised for handover delayed until march 2029, representing significant wait time.
Resident sentiment
Top 5% for community sentiment
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Prestigious developer with proven luxury track record in Dubai”
“Limited public transport options from Sharjah with no direct bus service”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 21 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- investment82%
- amenities73%
- developer reputation64%
- beach access45%
- rental market36%
Sentiment trend
—
Need 3 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
investors
43% of mentions
What people praise
- +Prime waterfront location with exclusive beachfront access in limited-supply area×10
- +Flexible payment plans and zero agent commission for investors×2
- +Tallest tower in Dubai Maritime City with luxury positioning×2
- +Flexible payment plan with 70% during construction and 30% post-handover×2
- +Prestigious developer with proven luxury track record in Dubai×1
What people criticise
- −Handover delayed until March 2029, representing significant wait time×2
- −Prices and payment terms remain provisional and unconfirmed×1
- −Golden Visa eligibility limited to investments above 2M AED minimum×1
- −Currently lacks shopping, parks, and established infrastructure×1
- −Underdeveloped amenities compared to mature neighborhoods×1
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Prestigious developer with proven luxury track record in Dubai”
“First forest-themed residential district with extensive green spaces and parks”
“Luxury waterfront development with marina views”
“Limited public transport options from Sharjah with no direct bus service”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 21 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Maritime City is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools13 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai1
2
7
100/100
Lycee Francais International
Ambassador School
The Indian High School
New Academy School
DEWA Academy
Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 267 total outlets near Dubai Maritime City• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Dubai Maritime City
Metro Stations
Palm Deira Metro
Nearest
Al Ras Metro
Baniyas Square Metro
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
Mercato Mall
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
La Mer
Dubai Frame
Travel times from Dubai Maritime City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Dubai Maritime City
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Dubai Maritime City
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.29M | 2,818 | 1,540 |
| 1 B/R | AED 2.02M | 2,594 | 6,227 |
| 2 B/R | AED 2.87M | 2,297 | 4,287 |
| 3 B/R | AED 4.36M | 2,305 | 1,197 |
| 4 B/R | AED 9.71M | 3,231 | 50 |
Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 3,196/sqft → AED 3,374/sqft
Range AED 3,104 – 3,644· +0.9 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
98% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~2.5 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 2.31M
Annual rent
AED 74K
3.2% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 215K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 845K
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-4.0 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 66K/yr ÷ AED 1.29M
AED 74K/yr ÷ AED 2.02M
AED 82K/yr ÷ AED 2.87M
AED 113K/yr ÷ AED 4.36M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
How RERA calculates the cap (Law 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
Market rate is the RERA rental index for this community + unit type, derived from Ejari registration data. Data covers thousands of registered contracts.
Proximity premiums
Highest-psf POIs vs area median · 5,747 transactions
Metro stations
Al Ghubaiba Metro Station
AED 1,864/sqft · 1790 sales
Malls / shopping
Dubai Mall
AED 1,864/sqft · 1796 sales
Landmarks
Burj Khalifa
AED 1,864/sqft · 1796 sales
Source: DLD Pulse (CC0). Premium = transactions tagged with this POI vs area median. Reflects buyer choice, not pure proximity value.
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+4.8%
6 months
+7.1%
1 year
+31.7%
2 years
+51.3%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,093 | 216 | -3.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 3,196 | 1,667 | +4.8% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 3,050 | 1,299 | +2.2% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,983 | 818 | +12.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,649 | 791 | +9.1% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,427 | 315 | +2.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,375 | 355 | -3.8% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,469 | 470 | +0.4% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,459 | 1,824 | +16.4% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,113 | 547 | +5.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,005 | 107 | +11.3% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,802 | 158 | -1.6% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,832 | 23 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Nakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Meraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Dubai Maritime City
3,264 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 82K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 6,825
Gross Yield
3.5%
New vs Renewed
1,183 new
2,081 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
studio Bedrooms
20 contracts
AED 66K/yr
AED 5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
1319 contracts
AED 74K/yr
AED 6,167/mo
2 Bedrooms
1469 contracts
AED 82K/yr
AED 6,833/mo
3 Bedrooms
431 contracts
AED 113K/yr
AED 9,417/mo
4 Bedrooms
25 contracts
AED 2984K/yr
AED 248,625/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai Maritime City
Average
AED 25/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Room-type yield matrix
Estimated gross yield by bedroom type · Ejari rental data
| Type | Avg Size | Est. Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~42 sqm | AED 1247K | AED 57K | 4% | 3.4% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 2019K | AED 84K | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 2909K | AED 112K | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 4216K | AED 143K | 2.7% | 2.3% |
Pro feature
See which bedroom type gives the best yield in Dubai Maritime City
Try Pro free for 7 daysOff-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Per-building projection
63 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Dubai Maritime City, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
31 Above By Beyond
+32.5%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 3,717/sqft
- vs community
- +17.5%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Low green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
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historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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What is the average property price in Dubai Maritime City?
The median property price in Dubai Maritime City is AED 2,310,974, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,758. Prices have changed +25.2% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (8,527), Office (51), Shop (16).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City has seen 8,679 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +25.2%, with 7,755 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of March 2026.How we built this.