Community guide · Dubai
Living in Dubai Maritime City
A waterfront peninsula next to Port Rashid, being turned into a seafront residential district.
About Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City is a peninsula between Port Rashid and the Arabian Gulf. Google Maps places DAMAC's Chelsea Residences and Harbour Lights in Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah.
DAMAC's projects here include Chelsea Residences, Coral Reef and Harbour Lights de GRISOGONO.
Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipOpen to all buyers (freehold projects)
Home typesApartments
Main developerDAMAC (main residential developer here)
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Dubai Maritime City actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Sales registered (12 months)3,181
Median sale priceAED 2,489,560-2.1% vs previous 12 months
Median price per sq ftAED 3,186+10.0% vs previous 12 months
Off-plan share of sales98.8%
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 1,377,000 | AED 65,000 a year | – | 799 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,481,600 | AED 95,000 a year | – | 1,473 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,150,000 | AED 132,000 a year | – | 629 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,895,120 | AED 217,500 a year | – | 125 |
Your guide to Dubai Maritime City
Buying in Dubai Maritime City
- Off-plan seafront apartments. Ask us which towers are still selling.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Dubai Maritime City
- Ask us for ready rentals nearby in Mina Rashid and Bur Dubai.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Dubai Maritime City
- A seafront district close to the old city. We check handover dates and service charges first.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Dubai Maritime City
- We price your unit against the newest launches in the area.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Chelsea Residences by DAMACCoral Reef by DAMACHarbour Lights de GRISOGONOOceanz by DanubeShahrukhz Residences by DanubeBreez by DanubeKanyon by BeyondSoulever by BeyondTalea by BeyondAria by BeyondOrise by BeyondSaria by BeyondSensia by BeyondThe Mural by Beyond
Availability changes often. Tap a project to see its page, sold or selling. Ask us which homes are still on sale.
Lifestyle and amenities
Sea
Seafront towers on the Gulf.
Port
Next to Port Rashid and Mina Rashid.
Old Dubai
Close to Bur Dubai and Al Fahidi.
City
A short drive to Downtown Dubai.
Dubai Maritime CityDubaiOpen in Google Maps →
Getting around
- Downtown Dubai · short drive*
- Dubai International Airport · short drive*
Dubai Maritime City FAQs
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Sources (checked 15 October 2026)
- Google Maps - Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah
- Google Maps - Harbour Lights by DAMAC, Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah
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