6 waterfront launches from 4 developers are on sale on this DP World peninsula, with keys due between 2027 and 2029. Each project and its builder is reviewed below, with a clear note on who it suits and who should skip it.
Dubai Maritime City is a 249 hectare peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks, developed within the DP World group and planned as a regional maritime hub that mixes offices, a ship repair precinct and high rise waterfront homes. Property for Sale in Dubai Maritime City today is mostly off plan, led by Danube, DAMAC, Omniyat and Beyond. Across the 6 projects reviewed here, starting prices range from about AED 1 million to AED 2.38 million, with keys scheduled between 2027 and 2029. A further Danube tower, Shahrukhz Residences, is coming soon.
This guide covers the pros and cons of living here, whether you can move in now, the buyer profiles each project suits, nearby schools and a review of every builder. Prices are published starting points as of September 2026.
Dubai Maritime City Pros and Cons
PROS
- Waterfront setting: it is bordered by the sea, Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks
- Central position: Jumeirah Beach Road is about 1 km away
- Work close by: the area is planned as a maritime hub with offices, so people in the sector can live near their jobs
- Brand led towers: several launches feature international design, jewellery and football names
- Outdoor space: a waterfront promenade
CONS
- No metro inside: residents rely on private cars and taxis
- A working waterfront: ship repair and warehousing keep part of DMC Dubai industrial
- Still being built: every new launch here is under construction, with the first keys due in 2027
- School runs: the nearest established schools lie outside the community, so children are driven to class each day
2. Ready to Move Apartments in Dubai Maritime City
None of the 6 Dubai Maritime City new launches covered here is ready today. The closest to completion is DAMAC Harbour Lights, whose main structure is already finished.
If you need a home this year, look at resale or rental units in completed buildings, and treat the new towers as a medium term purchase that you pay for in stages.
3. Dubai Maritime City for Families, Bachelors and Business Owners
Living in Dubai Maritime City suits some profiles far better than others:
- Bachelors and young professionals: furnished studios and 1 bedroom units at Oceanz and Breez keep setup costs low
- Business owners and maritime staff: the planned Maritime Centre adds office towers and a business hotel on site
- Families: larger apartments, townhouses and penthouses are available, though the nearest schools lie off the peninsula
- Investors: 6 launches from 4 developers offer different budgets, unit sizes and handover years
4. Schools Near Dubai Maritime City
Established schools are in the districts next door:
- Jumeira Baccalaureate School, Jumeirah 1: IB curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12, run by Taaleem
- Ambassador School, Al Mankhool: Indian CISCE board from KG1 to grade 12, with a Very Good inspection rating
- New Academy School, Bur Dubai: American curriculum, with a Good inspection rating
5. Dubai Maritime City Off Plan Projects by Developer
Every listing below includes a price snapshot, a builder profile and clear buying advice.
Danube Oceanz Payment Plan
Danube Properties | From AED 1.1 million | Studios to 3 BR | Handover 2027
Oceanz is a set of 50 storey towers where every home comes fully furnished, with interiors by Tonino Lamborghini Casa. More than 40 amenities include a sea facing infinity pool, a floating cinema and an aquatic gym. The price is split into 65 percent before handover and 35 percent after it.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Danube Properties is the real estate arm of Danube Group, which Rizwan Sajan founded in Dubai in 1993 as a building materials trader. Set up in 2014, the developer had launched 34 projects and delivered 18 by March 2025, finishing Opalz 5 months early. Its USP is the 1 percent monthly payment plan.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Investors wanting small monthly instalments that continue after handover
- Those after a designer furnished home ready when the keys arrive
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- People who want to pick their own furniture
- Anyone who wants no payments left after moving in
Breez by Danube Amenities and Price
Danube Properties | From AED 1.4 million | Studios to 5 BR, including duplex villas | Handover 2029
Breez is a 60 floor oceanfront tower with furnished homes in 2 interior styles, Blanco Luxe and Aqua Luxe. The lobby holds a 1,500 sq ft aquarium, the tower has a Breez 60 panoramic viewing deck, and residents share over 40 amenities plus a private clubhouse.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Breez comes from the same Danube Properties team behind Oceanz, within a group that also runs Danube Home, its home furnishing retail business. Oceanz and Breez are both sold fully furnished, so buyers do not need to fit out their homes.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Sea view seekers wanting a high floor in a 60 floor tower
- Investors comfortable waiting until 2029 for handover
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Short term landlords who need rent soon
- Buyers who prefer small, low density buildings
Shahrukhz Residences by Danube Launch Date
Danube Properties | Pre launch stage | Details awaited
Danube plans Shahrukhz Residences as its third project here, after Oceanz and Breez. Shahrukhz By Danube in Dubai is still in the early stage, with no official price list, floor count, unit mix or payment schedule published yet. Buyers can currently register their interest for updates.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
The Shahrukhz name comes from Danube’s collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, unveiled at a gala in Mumbai. The first tower under that name, a 55 storey office building on Sheikh Zayed Road, sold out on its launch day and is due for completion in 2029. The Maritime City project brings the same celebrity name to the waterfront. Property for Sale in Dubai Maritime City.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Early buyers seeking first access to prices when sales open
- Shah Rukh Khan fans drawn to a tower carrying his name
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Buyers needing confirmed prices, sizes and dates today
- Investors who only commit once a payment schedule is public
DAMAC Harbour Lights Handover Date
DAMAC Properties | From AED 1.5 million | 1, 2 and 3 BR | 801 to 2,541 sq ft | Handover 2027
Harbour Lights is a 52 storey tower created with Swiss jewellery house de GRISOGONO, with 294 apartments above 5 podium levels and retail space. Finishing works are now under way, and the level 52 amenity floor has an infinity pool, gym, steam room and sauna facing the Gulf.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Hussain Sajwani founded DAMAC Properties in 2002, and the wider DAMAC Group later bought de GRISOGONO and the Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli. Branded residences are its signature USP, and here the name on the building is owned by the group itself.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Those after the most advanced tower among these launches
- Investors who value a luxury label for resale and rental appeal
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Anyone looking for a studio or 4 or more bedrooms
- Households that need over 2,541 sq ft of space
Chelsea Residences by DAMAC Price
DAMAC Properties | From AED 2.38 million | 1 to 3 BR | 811 to 2,132 sq ft | Handover December 2029
Chelsea Residences is a football themed waterfront project built in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. It follows a 60/40 split, with 40 percent due on completion, and it has the highest starting price of the 6 launches reviewed.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
DAMAC describes itself as the UAE’s largest private developer, and it had 50,000 homes delivered and more than 54,000 under construction as of July 2026. It is handing over 8,800 homes across Dubai in 2026, and it signed global deals with Chelsea FC and Oracle Red Bull Racing in 2025.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Football fans who would enjoy a Chelsea FC connection at home
- Buyers comfortable funding a large final payment with a mortgage
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Buyers on a tight budget, since entry is above AED 2 million
- Anyone needing to move in before late 2029
Omniyat Anwa Aria Unit Types
Omniyat | From AED 1 million | Studios to 4 BR, including townhouses, duplexes and penthouses | 372 to 5,096 sq ft
Anwa Aria is the second phase of Omniyat’s ANWA development. Its home mix ranges from studios to podium townhouses, with a Gulf facing pool, a gym, a yoga studio and direct park access. The 60/40 plan starts with 15 percent on booking.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Mahdi Amjad founded Omniyat in 2005, and the company built its name on design led, ultra luxury buildings such as The Opus by Zaha Hadid Architects. Anwa Aria brings that design focus to the lowest listed starting price among the launches reviewed here.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Buyers wanting a townhouse or duplex by the water
- Owners who like a 15 percent deposit with the balance spread to completion
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Those without funds or financing ready for the final 40 percent
- Families needing a ready home soon
Saria by Beyond Handover and Location
Beyond, part of Omniyat Group | From AED 1.7 million | 1 to 5 BR, including duplexes and penthouses | 758 to 4,612 sq ft | Handover Q1 2028
Saria is a residential tower on the Jumeirah coastline side of the district, where the biggest homes are duplex and penthouse layouts. Its schedule asks for 10 percent at booking, 40 percent through construction and 50 percent at completion, so half the price is due once the building is finished.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Omniyat Group launched Beyond in September 2024 for the wider luxury market, and Saria is its first project. The launch came with an 11 million sq ft coastline plan in partnership with the master developer, 8 million sq ft of it for Beyond.
WHO SHOULD BUY
- Anyone wanting Omniyat Group backing below its ultra luxury prices
- Investors keeping cash free until a 50 percent final payment
WHO SHOULD NOT BUY
- Anyone unable to plan for that large completion payment
- Those who want a brand with delivered homes, since Saria is Beyond’s first
Before You Book
Prices, sizes, payment plans and handover dates reflect published information as of September 2026 and may change with new releases and availability. Confirm the latest figures and the project’s registration details before paying any amount.
This content is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Buying before completion involves construction and delivery risk, and a developer’s past record does not guarantee future results.
Published by Dubai Housing, operated by Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C (ORN 28658), a RERA registered Dubai brokerage. Content reviewed by Vikas Taneja, RERA Broker (BRN 82127).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which developers are building in Dubai Maritime City?
Current launches come from Danube Properties with Oceanz and Breez, DAMAC with Harbour Lights and Chelsea Residences, Omniyat with Anwa Aria, and Beyond with Saria. Danube’s Shahrukhz Residences is next, and the master developer belongs to the DP World group.
What is the cheapest property in Dubai Maritime City?
Anwa Aria has the lowest entry at about AED 1 million, followed by Oceanz from AED 1.1 million and Breez from AED 1.4 million. Chelsea Residences starts highest, at AED 2.38 million.
Is there a metro station in Dubai Maritime City?
No. The community has no metro station, so daily travel depends on private cars and taxis. Buyers who do not drive should budget for regular taxi fares before choosing a home here.
Which schools are near Dubai Maritime City?
Jumeirah 1 is home to Jumeira Baccalaureate School for the IB programme, Al Mankhool has Ambassador School for the CISCE board, and New Academy School in Bur Dubai teaches an American curriculum.
Who should live in Dubai Maritime City?
Young professionals wanting furnished studios, people working in the maritime sector and investors across a range of budgets fit best. Families can buy larger homes but should expect to drive for daily school runs.
Is Dubai Maritime City freehold for foreigners?
Yes. Buyers of any nationality can own apartments and homes here on a freehold basis, with the title deed registered in their own name once the purchase is completed and recorded.
Can buying in Dubai Maritime City get me a Golden Visa?
Under UAE rules, owning property worth AED 2 million or more can support an application for a 10 year Golden Visa. Every Chelsea Residences unit clears that level, and larger homes in the other projects can too.
What fees apply when buying property in Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai charges a land registration fee of 4 percent of the property value on each purchase, including homes bought before completion. It is paid when the sale is registered, alongside smaller administrative charges.
What new landmarks are planned in Dubai Maritime City?
The UAE’s National Maritime Museum is planned on the peninsula, and the Maritime Centre at its tip is set to add office towers, a 5 star business hotel and serviced apartments.
How do you reach Dubai Maritime City by road?
A causeway links the district to the mainland, and Sheikh Rashid Road leads toward the older city areas. From there, residents join Sheikh Zayed Road and the main highway network.
