MINA RASHID & MARITIME CITY
Modern infrastructure, unique blend of maritime heritage, modern urban development, and a thriving business environment ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience by the coastline of Dubai. Discover efficient transportation, well-maintained facilities, and amenities that contribute to an exceptional quality of life.
LAUNCHES
MINA RASHID
Av.starting PRICE: 2900 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 728 sqft in 1-Br. Handover: 2028-2030, PP: 80/20.
ANWA ARIA
Av.starting PRICE: 3'000 AED/sqft, Remaining SIZES from: 440 sqft in Studio. Handover: Q4 2026, PP: 60/20-HO/20-PHO, G+55. Number of Units: 196
SOULEVER
Av.starting PRICE: 3'000 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 839 sqft in 1-Br, Handover: Q1 2029, PP: 50/50. 2 Towers of G+3P+31/44 Levels
SENSIA
Announced. Keep in touch for updates. HO: Q2 2028, PP: 50/50. Number of Units: 340
LIV MARITIME
Av.starting PRICE: 2'300 AED/sqft, Remaining SIZES from: 1'159 sqft in 2-Br, Handover: Q4 2028, PP: 45/55. Number of Units: 255
SARIA
Av.starting PRICE: 2'300 AED/sqft, Remaining SIZES from: 1'257 sqft in 2-Br. Handover: Q1 2028, PP: 50/50, Number of Units: 386
TALEA
Av.starting PRICE: 3'000 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 1'300 sqft in 2-Br. Handover: Q2 2028, PP: 45/55. Number of Units: 354.
THE MURAL
Av.starting PRICE: 5'600 AED/sqft, Remaining SIZES from: 2'000 sqft in 3-Br, Handover: Q3 2028, PP: 50/50. Number of UNITS: 276
HILLTON Residences
Av.starting PRICE: 3'900 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 812 sqft in 1-Br, Handover: Q2 2029, PP: 65/35.
31 ABOVE
COMMERTIAL - OFFICES. Av.starting PRICE: 4'000 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 2'200 sqft. Handover: Q1 2029, PP: 50/50.
ORISE
Av.starting PRICE: 3'500 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 5'325 sqft in 4-Br Penthouse. Handover: Q1 2028, PP: 50/50. SC: 21 AED/sqft. G+4P+27floors, G+4P+46floors
KANYON
Av.starting PRICE: 3'000 AED/sqft, SIZES from: 798 sqft in 1-Br, Handover: Q2 2029, PP: 50/50.
⚓ Mina Rashid (Port Rashid) — “Emaar’s Riviera-style waterfront”
🧭 Concept & Masterplan
Mina Rashid (by Emaar + P&O Marinas) is a 6.8M sq.ft luxury waterfront redevelopment of Dubai’s historic port.
Masterplan highlights:
- 7 districts
- Private beach + marina
- Cruise terminal + yacht hub
- Hotels, retail, restaurants
👉 Concept = Dubai Creek Harbour meets Mediterranean marina lifestyle
🏗 Key Projects & Phases
- Rashid Yachts & Marina (core master community)
- Marina Place (new launch phase)
- Multiple Emaar waterfront clusters (low & mid-rise)
- Canal pool + marina promenades
👉 Fully curated by one master developer (Emaar) — huge advantage vs DMC.
📈 Investment Metrics
- ROI: ~5–7% (more stable, less aggressive)
- Capital growth: moderate but consistent
- Liquidity: high (Emaar product = easy resale)
✅ Pros
✔ Fully master-planned by Emaar (low risk)
✔ Strong lifestyle from day 1 (marina, beach, retail)
✔ High liquidity & resale demand
✔ Yachting + cruise tourism driver
✔ Close to Old Dubai + DIFC
❌ Cons
✖ Prices already moved up (less “early entry”)
✖ Less “wow factor” vs ultra-luxury (Palm/Jumeirah Bay)
✖ Limited ultra-high-end inventory
✖ Growth slower vs emerging zones
💡 Investor Verdict
👉 Best strategy:
- Buy ready or near-handover units
- Focus on short-term rental / holiday homes
👉 Positioning:
“Safe waterfront asset with Emaar liquidity
🌊 Dubai Maritime City (DMC) — “Early-stage waterfront with upside”
🧭 Concept & Masterplan
Dubai Maritime City is a 249-hectare man-made peninsula between Port Rashid and Drydocks, originally designed as a maritime economic hub, now transforming into a mixed-use waterfront residential district.
Masterplan zones:
- Maritime Business Centre (offices, marine services)
- Industrial precinct (shipyards, logistics)
- Academic quarter (future maritime университеты)
- Residential waterfront cluster (core for investors)
👉 Important: This is not a pure lifestyle community like Dubai Marina — it’s a hybrid economic + residential ecosystem.
🏗 Key Upcoming Projects & Catalysts
- Beyond Developments cluster: Saria, Orise, Sensia, Aria, etc. (architectural luxury towers)
- Dubai Reef Project — major lifestyle & tourism megaproject with retail, promenades, leisure zones
👉 This is the main value driver — turning DMC from “industrial adjacency” into a destination waterfront.
📈 Investment Metrics
- ROI: ~6–9% (top-tier for waterfront Dubai)
- Capital growth: ~15–20% YoY recently (early-phase effect)
- Entry price: still below premium waterfront benchmarks
✅ Pros (Investor Perspective)
✔ Early entry pricing vs waterfront scarcity
✔ 360° sea views (peninsula = limited supply)
✔ Close to DIFC / Downtown (10–15 min)
✔ High rental demand from professionals
✔ Massive upside from Reef + Port Rashid synergy
❌ Cons
✖ Still under construction / not lifestyle-ready
✖ Presence of industrial zones nearby (perception risk)
✖ Limited retail / walkability today
✖ Not family-oriented yet
💡 Investor Verdict
👉 Best strategy:
- Buy off-plan branded projects with sea view
- Hold 3–6 years
👉 Positioning:
“Dubai Marina 2.0 — but at pre-growth pricing”
⚖️ Head-to-Head: Strategic Comparison
| Factor | Maritime City | Mina Rashid |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | Early growth | Mid-stage / maturing |
| Developer mix | Multiple (fragmented) | Emaar-led (controlled) |
| ROI | 🔥 Higher (6–9%) | Stable (5–7%) |
| Risk | Medium | Low |
| Liquidity | Growing | High |
| Lifestyle today | Limited | Strong |
| Upside | 🚀 High | Moderate |
🧠 Final Investment Strategy (High-Level)
🟢 Choose Maritime City if:
- You want maximum capital appreciation
- You enter early in iconic projects
- You accept short-term noise for long-term gain
🔵 Choose Mina Rashid if:
- You want stability + rental income
- You prefer Emaar-backed security
- You target short-term rental / resale liquidity
🔥 Strategic Insight (Important)
These two areas are not competitors — they are a cluster:
- Mina Rashid = lifestyle anchor
- Maritime City = growth frontier
👉 Smart investors split capital between both:
- Rashid → cashflow
- DMC → appreciation