Maritime City is a district of Dubai, 2.3 km from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station, 10 listings available with us.
Dubai Maritime City sits on a purpose-built peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. Launched in 2004 and developed through staged reclamation, the area covers about 2.3 million square metres and was designed as a specialised maritime cluster combining industrial, commercial and residential functions. Since its acquisition by DP World in 2017, the masterplan has been revised and infrastructure development has continued, with major road and services works advancing through 2020 and 2021.
Maritime City (coordinates: 25.266645, 55.265908) is a maritime-focused commercial and industrial zone built on reclaimed land. The masterplan identifies six target sectors: marine services; marine management; product marketing; marine research and education; recreation; and ship design and manufacturing. The development was designed to provide both Free Zone-style plots and facilities for companies that require proximity to port and shipyard operations.
Infrastructure and utilities have been central to the development programme. More than 90% of underground utilities, including sewerage, stormwater, water, fire, irrigation and telecom networks, have been completed. In October 2020, DP World reported that Phase I road and infrastructure works, valued at AED 140 million, were 70% complete, with full completion expected in the first quarter of 2021. The Industrial Precinct is complete and operational, while the Commercial Precinct has been developed in phases, with a limited number of buildings completed by early 2021.
Maritime City is positioned close to central Dubai on the emirate’s port side. The nearest Dubai Metro station is Green Line station G24, around 2,331 m from the centre of the development and not considered walkable.
Reference driving distances to key Dubai destinations include:
Typical driving times are approximately 18 minutes to Dubai Mall, 30 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 29 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 34 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport is around 20 minutes away by car, while Al Maktoum International Airport is approximately 54 minutes away.
The development is split into an operational Industrial Precinct and a developing Commercial Precinct. The Industrial Precinct contains ship lifts, ship repair plots, warehouses and workshops, together with supporting retail and showrooms. By November 2021, the precinct had reached an occupancy rate of 82% with 299 business partners.
On the commercial and residential side, the area includes a mix of completed and under-construction towers and residential schemes. Projects include The Pier Residence, Riva Residence, Oceanz by Danube, Nautica One, LIV Maritime, Harbour Lights, Franck Muller Yachting by London Gate and Coral Reef.
Developments in and around Maritime City include Coral Reef and Harbour Lights by Damac Properties; Nautica One and Nautica Two by Select Group; Oceanz by Danube by Danube Properties; Riva Residence by Vakson Group; The Pier Residence by LMD Continental Investments; and Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City by Prestige One Developments.
Maritime City is oriented primarily towards businesses and activities tied to the maritime sector, including ship repair and maintenance, ship design and manufacturing, marine logistics, marine-related showrooms and supporting workshops. The Industrial Precinct provides land and operational plots suited to these uses. The Commercial Precinct is intended to provide mixed-use elements including retail, residential space, offices and a promenade, making it suitable for those seeking proximity to both port operations and future urban amenities.
Is there a metro station at Maritime City?
The nearest metro station is Green Line station G24, approximately 2,331 m from the centre of Maritime City. It is not considered walkable from the development’s centre.
Who owns and plans Maritime City?
DP World acquired Dubai Maritime City in 2017, and a revised masterplan was published in July 2019. KEO International Consultants were appointed for master planning and infrastructure consultancy as part of the post-acquisition programme.
Is Maritime City operational now?
The Industrial Precinct is complete and operational. The Commercial Precinct continues to develop in phases, with several towers under development or recently launched.
What types of projects are active on site?
Residential and mixed-use developments include Coral Reef and Harbour Lights by Damac Properties, Nautica One and Nautica Two by Select Group, Oceanz by Danube by Danube Properties, Riva Residence by Vakson Group and The Pier Residence by LMD Continental Investments.
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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. The median across the whole district moved +10% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.
The yield is calculated across the whole district rather than the buildings on this page: there are still too few rental contracts for them, as the buildings are under construction or only recently handed over. Both rent and price in this ratio are district figures for the same 12 months.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 4 years, from 2023.
* 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breez by Danube | 927 | 38 179 |
| Franck Muller Yachting | 577 | 28 824 |
| CHELSEA RESIDENCES 2 BY DAMAC TOWER-C | 392 | 34 451 |
| Saria by Beyond | 336 | 27 158 |
| Kanyon By Beyond | 336 | 31 650 |
| Talea | 328 | 33 045 |
| Orise Tower 1 | 327 | 31 126 |
| CHELSEA RESIDENCES 2 BY DAMAC TOWER-B | 281 | 34 175 |
| Sensia | 274 | 33 538 |
| The Mural | 267 | 39 764 |
| LIV MARITIME | 250 | 27 339 |
| Soulever By Beyond Tower-2 | 228 | 41 283 |
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Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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