Dubai Waterfront is a district of Dubai.
Dubai Waterfront is a large masterplanned community on the eastern side of Dubai’s reclaimed coastal zone. Located at approximately 24.955323 N, 54.909522 E, the development was promoted with a masterplan featuring waterfront promenades, residential islands and supporting infrastructure. Early concept images offer a glimpse of the scheme’s original vision and its later phases.
Dubai Waterfront is a named community within the Emirate of Dubai and forms part of a wider coastal regeneration scheme. The area has seen 50 sale transactions and lies well beyond Dubai’s central business districts.
Sub-areas and adjacent neighbourhoods within Dubai Waterfront include:
Dubai Waterfront has limited access to the Dubai Metro because of its distance from the network. The nearest metro reference is the Red Line’s R42 station, approximately 18,461 metres away, making private transport the more practical option for most daily journeys. Typical drive times are around 36 minutes to Dubai Mall, 28 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 34 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 29 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 45 minutes away by road, while Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 29 minutes away in normal traffic.
Approximate distances to major Dubai destinations include:
The community was launched with a detailed masterplan and concept imagery illustrating waterfront promenades, islands and mixed-use plots. As development progresses, designs may evolve from the original concepts.
Projects near Dubai Waterfront include:
Dubai Waterfront may appeal to buyers and occupiers seeking waterfront or reclaimed-coast living, particularly those who value a coastal setting away from Dubai’s central districts. Its large-scale masterplan also attracts interest from investors focused on coastal developments. Given its distance from key business areas, the community is best suited to residents for whom road access and private transport are practical for everyday travel.
Where exactly is Dubai Waterfront located?
It is a masterplanned coastal community in Dubai, located at approximately 24.955323 N, 54.909522 E.
How close is the metro?
The nearest metro reference is the Red Line’s R42 station, about 18,461 metres from the community. This distance is generally not walkable.
What are the nearest major destinations by road?
Dubai Waterfront is around 45–46 km from Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall, roughly 27–29 km from Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and JBR, and about 26 km from Al Maktoum International Airport.
Which developments are near Dubai Waterfront?
Nearby projects include Aquarius Gate Towers, Dream Harbour Tower, Pixel Tower and Wave Residence 2.
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