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Welcome to Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City is a specialized waterfront district between Port Rashid and Drydocks World, designed as a hub for maritime businesses, services, residences, and supporting commercial activity. The development covers approximately 2.3 million sq. m. and forms part of Dubai's wider maritime economy.
The district combines maritime infrastructure with residential and mixed-use development, giving property buyers access to a waterfront location close to Bur Dubai, historic Dubai, and the central city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Maritime City is a specialized waterfront development between Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks, combining maritime businesses, infrastructure, commercial facilities, and residential development.
The development covers approximately 2.3 million sq. m.
It is a mixed-use maritime district with residential, commercial, industrial, academic, marina, and office components.
Foreign ownership depends on the specific property and its registered ownership classification. DLD confirms foreign ownership in designated freehold areas. Buyers should verify the individual unit or plot through DLD before purchasing.
The residential market includes studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, larger luxury residences, penthouses, and off-plan developments.
It can suit investors seeking waterfront exposure and an emerging residential district. Investment suitability depends on the specific project, price, rental demand, service charges, developer, and expected completion.
Its defining feature is the combination of waterfront residential development with a dedicated maritime economic and industrial ecosystem.
The district has 19 ship-repair plots, along with two ship lifts, 1,270 meters of wet berthing, and 42 dry berths.
Yes. Its location near Bur Dubai, Port Rashid, and the historic central districts provides relatively direct road access toward Downtown Dubai.
Dubai's RTA network provides bus, metro, taxi, tram, and marine transport services across the emirate, with Dubai Maritime City appearing on RTA's marine and rail network information.
It can suit waterfront homebuyers, maritime-sector professionals, investors seeking emerging communities, and buyers interested in central Dubai locations with a coastal setting.