Al Habtoor City is a district of Dubai, 1.0 km from Business Bay Metro Station, 2 listings available with us.
Al Habtoor City is a mixed-use waterfront complex on the newly developed Sheikh Zayed Road waterfront in Business Bay. Located at the extension of the Dubai Water Canal, the development brings hospitality, residential towers and cultural amenities together on the canal edge, with direct visual connection to Dubai’s central skyline.
Al Habtoor City occupies a prominent plot along the Dubai Water Canal, a major urban waterway that links Business Bay with Jumeirah Beach. The complex comprises luxury five-star hotels, residential towers and dedicated entertainment facilities. The three residential towers within the estate are named Noura, Amna and Meera; the residential component includes over one thousand apartments distributed across two 74-storey towers and one 52-storey tower, together with a small number of simplex and duplex penthouses. The architectural language is described in art-deco-inspired terms, with contemporary interiors and large floor-to-ceiling windows that prioritise views and natural light.
Al Habtoor City is on the Sheikh Zayed Road waterfront in Business Bay, providing fast road links to Dubai’s main business and leisure districts. The nearest Dubai Metro station is on the Red Line (station code R26); it is approximately 1,023 metres from the development and is recorded as walkable.
Approximate road distances to major Dubai destinations:
Al Habtoor City was the first major project to shape the Dubai Water Canal corridor and was developed as a clustered destination combining hospitality, residences and entertainment. The on-site mix includes three five-star hotels operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and purpose-built cultural facilities. A water-based theatre with fixed seating hosts a permanent production staged by Dragone, and the development also incorporates a tennis academy featuring an air-conditioned court.
Residential accommodation spans a range of layouts from one- to four-bedroom apartments through to luxury lofts and multiple types of penthouse units. Internal features and community amenities provided within the gated development include lap pools, gyms, spas, a supermarket, a crèche and an on-site clinic. The larger penthouse layouts include private pools, terraces and extended entertainment spaces.
Listed projects on and around the site:
The development sits within Business Bay and is a short drive from Downtown Dubai and DIFC, placing it close to central business addresses. Immediate leisure connections include Safa Park and the Meydan Racecourse; Jumeirah Beach is also within short driving distance. Within the Al Habtoor City complex there are multiple dining and retail options; larger malls such as Dubai Mall and Citywalk are a short trip away. The wider area contains several international schools and private hospitals, making the location convenient for residents seeking comprehensive urban services.
Al Habtoor City is positioned for buyers and occupiers prioritising a combined lifestyle of luxury hospitality, entertainment and waterfront living. Typical resident profiles include:
How close is Al Habtoor City to the nearest metro?
The nearest Red Line metro station (code R26) is approximately 1,023 metres from the development; the distance is recorded as walkable.
What kinds of homes are available?
Homes in Al Habtoor City comprise one- to four-bedroom apartments, loft apartments and multiple penthouse formats, including simplex and duplex penthouses, some with private pools and large outdoor terraces.
What on-site leisure and cultural facilities are provided?
The estate includes three five-star hotels, a permanent water-based theatre produced by Dragone, a tennis academy with an air-conditioned court, fitness and spa facilities, and retail and dining options distributed across the development.
Which nearby projects and developers are associated with the area?
Projects recorded in the immediate vicinity include Al Habtoor Tower (registry number 2656; status listed as ACTIVE; reported completion value 52.5; start year 2022) and Meera Tower (developer: Al Habtoor Group).
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change.
From 2022 to 2025 — +29% on the price per square metre across 2 buildings that traded in both years.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 11 years, from 2016.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| NOURA TOWER | 176 | 17 732 |
| AMNA TOWER | 147 | 17 863 |
| MEERA TOWER | 21 | 20 125 |
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
Dubai market as a whole: prices, transactions and trends (DLD data) →
Largest management companies in the area: Luxury Owner Association Management Services Co. (20), Kaizen Owner Association Management Services (10), S G Community Management Services (9).
Check any building’s service charge → All communities
RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.
Neighbouring areas and sub-communities to compare location and prices.
