Community · #13 by 12M value
Dubai Maritime City
Market bulletin · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Dubai Maritime City: median AED 3,215/sqft, up 4.1% over three months on 142 sales
Dubai Maritime City recorded 76 sales worth AED 196M in the 30 days to Thu, 22 Oct 2026, up 137.5% on the previous 30 days. Over the last week 24 sales were registered (AED 52.9M), against 14 the week before.
The median sale over the last three months was AED 2.51M, or AED 3,215/sqft — like-for-like prices per sqft up 4.1% on the previous three months and up 4.7% on a year earlier. Monthly medians over the past year ranged from AED 2,993/sqft to AED 3,396/sqft.
By market over 12 months: developer off-plan sales 91.7%, off-plan resales 7%, secondary (ready) sales 1.3%. Off-plan resales traded at a median 25.4% discount to developer prices per sqft.
Breez by Danube was the most active project by value over 12 months (738 sales, AED 1.55B), and Omniyat Properties the leading developer with 28.6% of value.
Leases registered in the last three months had a median annual rent of AED 80K; like-for-like rent per sqft is up 3.0% on the previous three months. The best gross yield is on Studio apartments at about 5.6%.
Median AED/sqft
Monthly median of all registered sales
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| Date | AED/sqft |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 3,191 |
| Sept 26 | AED 3,216 |
| Aug 26 | AED 3,244 |
| Jul 26 | AED 2,993 |
| Jun 26 | AED 3,009 |
| May 26 | AED 3,300 |
| Apr 26 | AED 3,396 |
| Mar 26 | AED 3,006 |
| Feb 26 | AED 3,202 |
| Jan 26 | AED 3,085 |
| Dec 25 | AED 3,297 |
| Nov 25 | AED 3,140 |
| Oct 25 | AED 3,157 |
| Sept 25 | AED 3,070 |
| Aug 25 | AED 3,071 |
| Jul 25 | AED 2,960 |
| Jun 25 | AED 3,051 |
| May 25 | AED 3,151 |
| Apr 25 | AED 2,776 |
| Mar 25 | AED 2,776 |
| Feb 25 | AED 2,467 |
| Jan 25 | AED 2,384 |
| Dec 24 | AED 2,347 |
| Nov 24 | AED 2,402 |
Off-plan vs resale vs secondary
Monthly median AED/sqft by market (months with 10+ sales)
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 3,216 | — | — |
| Sept 26 | AED 3,260 | AED 2,583 | — |
| Aug 26 | AED 3,230 | AED 3,316 | — |
| Jul 26 | AED 3,240 | — | — |
| Jun 26 | AED 3,142 | — | — |
| May 26 | AED 3,419 | — | — |
| Apr 26 | AED 3,407 | AED 2,762 | — |
| Mar 26 | AED 3,023 | — | — |
| Feb 26 | AED 3,218 | AED 2,354 | — |
| Jan 26 | AED 3,134 | AED 2,380 | — |
| Dec 25 | AED 3,330 | AED 2,549 | — |
| Nov 25 | AED 3,152 | AED 2,100 | — |
| Oct 25 | AED 3,191 | AED 2,119 | — |
| Sept 25 | AED 3,087 | AED 2,383 | — |
| Aug 25 | AED 3,104 | AED 2,366 | AED 1,815 |
| Jul 25 | AED 3,024 | AED 2,352 | AED 2,184 |
| Jun 25 | AED 3,099 | AED 2,190 | — |
| May 25 | AED 3,256 | AED 2,321 | — |
| Apr 25 | AED 2,818 | AED 2,508 | — |
| Mar 25 | AED 2,788 | AED 2,509 | — |
| Feb 25 | AED 2,498 | AED 2,021 | — |
| Jan 25 | AED 2,416 | AED 1,962 | — |
| Dec 24 | AED 2,420 | AED 2,057 | — |
| Nov 24 | AED 2,431 | AED 2,169 | — |
Sales per month
Registered sales by market
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 40 | 9 | 1 |
| Sept 26 | 36 | 11 | 0 |
| Aug 26 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 27 | 8 | 1 |
| Jun 26 | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| May 26 | 36 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 124 | 10 | 4 |
| Mar 26 | 111 | 7 | 4 |
| Feb 26 | 208 | 16 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | 313 | 17 | 3 |
| Dec 25 | 476 | 28 | 9 |
| Nov 25 | 691 | 29 | 5 |
Period comparison
This market against its own past: each window vs the one before it and vs the same window a year earlier.
| Window | Sales | vs prior | Value | AED/sqft | vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 1 month | 76 | up 137.5% | AED 196M | 3,199 | down 2.1% |
| Last 3 months | 142 | up 16.4% | AED 380M | 3,215 | up 3.3% |
| Last 6 months | 264 | down 87.5% | AED 766M | 3,191 | up 0.4% |
| Last 12 months | 2,443 | down 25.2% | AED 6.61B | 3,181 | up 9.6% |
Raw medians — the headline change above is like-for-like (same market, type and bedrooms).
| Market | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-plan (developer) | 2,241 | 92% | AED 2.45M | 3,211 | up 8.4% |
| Off-plan resale | 171 | 7% | AED 1.99M | 2,395 | up 5.0% |
| Secondary (ready) | 31 | 1% | AED 1.90M | 2,008 | up 0.2% |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 686 | 28% | AED 1.38M | 3,371 | up 20.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1,152 | 47% | AED 2.47M | 3,129 | up 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 500 | 20% | AED 4.03M | 2,890 | up 5.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 93 | 4% | AED 6.31M | 3,187 | up 11.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12 | 0% | AED 13.0M | 4,240 | up 34.0% |
| Price | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 2M | 844 | 35% | AED 1.40M | 3,296 | up 38.2% |
| AED 2M–10M | 1,578 | 65% | AED 2.74M | 3,116 | up 4.5% |
| AED 10M–50M | 21 | 1% | AED 12.9M | 4,401 | down 0.2% |
Rents & yields
Leases registered with Ejari / DLD.
Median annual rent
Monthly median of registered leases (new and renewed)
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| Date | Annual rent |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 80K |
| Sept 26 | AED 80K |
| Aug 26 | AED 82K |
| Jul 26 | AED 83K |
| Jun 26 | AED 80K |
| May 26 | AED 83K |
| Apr 26 | AED 106K |
| Mar 26 | AED 111K |
| Feb 26 | AED 11K |
| Jan 26 | AED 76K |
| Dec 25 | AED 76K |
| Nov 25 | AED 77K |
| Oct 25 | AED 73K |
| Sept 25 | AED 76K |
| Aug 25 | AED 76K |
| Jul 25 | AED 79K |
| Jun 25 | AED 76K |
| May 25 | AED 76K |
| Apr 25 | AED 76K |
| Mar 25 | AED 75K |
| Feb 25 | AED 106K |
| Jan 25 | AED 75K |
| Dec 24 | AED 76K |
| Nov 24 | AED 73K |
- Leases (12M)
- 2,559
- New leases
- 37.5%
- Median rent 3M
- AED 80K
- Rent/sqft 3M
- AED 67
| Studio apartments | AED 62K / AED 1.12M | 5.6% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BR apartments | AED 62K / AED 1.70M | 3.7% |
| 2 BR apartments | AED 82K / AED 2.70M | 3.0% |
| Bedrooms | Leases | Median rent | New leases | AED/sqft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 12 | AED 62K | — | 141 |
| 1 BR | 590 | AED 62K | AED 78K | 68 |
| 2 BR | 645 | AED 82K | AED 114K | 58 |
| 3 BR | 203 | AED 113K | AED 146K | 57 |
Top projects
By sales value, last 12 months
| Project | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breez by DanubeDubai Maritime City | 738 | 3,655 | up 4.9% |
| Franck Muller Yachting by London GateDubai Maritime City | 530 | — | — |
| SouleverTower 2 - Jumeirah PeninsulaDubai Maritime City | 194 | — | — |
| Kanyon by Beyond - Canyon by BeyondDubai Maritime City | 259 | 2,924 | — |
| Chelsea 2 Tower CDubai Maritime City | 181 | — | — |
| Talea by BeyondDubai Maritime City | 74 | — | — |
| The Mural by BeyondDubai Maritime City | 14 | — | — |
| Chelsea 2 Tower BDubai Maritime City | 46 | — | — |
| Chelsea Residences ADubai Maritime City | 35 | — | — |
| Chelsea Residences BDubai Maritime City | 28 | — | — |
| Liv MaritimeDubai Maritime City | 21 | 4,441 | — |
| Oceanz 2 By DanubeDubai Maritime City | 50 | 2,679 | — |
| Prestige One ResidencesDubai Maritime City | 24 | 3,261 | — |
| The PierDubai Maritime City | 25 | — | — |
| Chelsea Residences CDubai Maritime City | 28 | 3,196 | — |
Developers in Dubai Maritime City
Their sales here only, last 12 months
| Developer | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omniyat Properties | 477 | 3,202 | 28.6% |
| Danube Properties | 809 | 3,469 | 25.7% |
| Damac Properties | 346 | 3,159 | 15.6% |
| London Gate Real Estate Development | 530 | 2,606 | 15.5% |
| Beyond Developments | 98 | 3,044 | 7.1% |
| LIV Real Estate Development | 21 | 2,775 | 1.5% |
| Prestige One Developments - Prestige One Luxury Real Estate LL | 24 | 3,512 | 1.3% |
| Emaar Properties | 36 | 1,994 | 1.3% |
| LMD Continental Investments | 25 | 2,621 | 1.2% |
| Deyaar Development | 30 | 1,935 | 1% |
Similarly priced communities
CompareCommunities with the closest 12-month median AED/sqft
| Name | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Design District | 436 | 3,179 | down 1.5% |
| The Meadows | 55 | 3,043 | — |
| Downtown Dubai | 2,107 | 2,784 | up 8.3% |
| Al Wasl | 830 | 3,158 | up 0.8% |
| Al Mina | 375 | 2,789 | down 3.8% |
| Jebel Ali First | 2,075 | 2,960 | up 31.9% |
| Al Barari | 198 | 2,710 | — |
| Meydan City | 1,455 | 3,451 | down 1.1% |
Biggest sales, last 3 months
| Price | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AED 7.56M | 3 BR Apartment · 2,075 sqftPrestige One Residences | 3 Aug |
| AED 6.18M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,639 sqftPrestige One Residences | 29 Sept |
| AED 6.00M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,462 sqftLiv Maritime | 25 Aug |
| AED 5.90M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,769 sqftBreez by Danube | 27 Jul |
| AED 5.77M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,803 sqft | 9 Oct |
| AED 5.51M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,533 sqftSouleverTower 2 - Jumeirah Peninsula | 5 Aug |
Questions about Dubai Maritime City
What is the average price per sqft in Dubai Maritime City?
The median sale price in Dubai Maritime City over the last three months was AED 3,215 per sqft (median sale AED 2.51M), based on 142 sales registered with Dubai Land Department.
Are property prices in Dubai Maritime City going up?
Like-for-like prices per sqft are up 4.7% on a year earlier and up 4.1% on the previous three months.
How many properties were sold in Dubai Maritime City in the last year?
2,443 sales worth AED 6.61B were registered in the last 12 months: 92% developer off-plan, 7% off-plan resales and 1% secondary (ready) sales.
What is the average rent in Dubai Maritime City?
The median annual rent on leases registered in the last three months was AED 80K, and the best gross rental yield is about 5.6%.
Source: Dubai Land Department registrations, data through Thu, 22 Oct 2026. Medians need at least five sales; like-for-like changes compare the same market, property type and bedroom count. DLD files townhouses as villas — we split them out where the project or unit name says townhouse.
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