City Walk or Dubai Maritime City?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
City Walk averages AED 3,072 per sq ft against AED 3,128 in Dubai Maritime City, about 2% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubai Maritime City shows a gross yield of 5.23% against 4.98% in City Walk (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in City Walk average AED 213,344 a year against AED 113,373 in Dubai Maritime City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Dubai International Airport
City Walk is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Dubai Maritime City.
Side by side
| Measure | City Walk | Dubai Maritime City |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 3,072Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | AED 3,128Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,671 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 4.98%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,671 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 213,344Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,194 contracts | AED 113,373Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 139 contracts |
| Developments we list | 0 | 4 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 20 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
City Walk
We do not list a development in City Walk yet.
Dubai Maritime City
- Shahrukhz Residences by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,650,000
- Chelsea ResidencesDAMAC PropertiesAED 2,457,000
- Soulever by BeyondBeyond DevelopmentsAED 2,500,000
- Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONODAMAC PropertiesAED 6,666,000
What each area is like
City Walk
Meraas's low- and mid-rise retail and residential quarter in Al Wasl, between Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai. A small, expensive apartment market with shops and restaurants at street level.
Who it suits
- Owner-occupiers who want a walkable central neighbourhood
- Second-home buyers
- Buyers who prefer mid-rise buildings to towers
- Investors targeting high-end tenants
In its favour
- Walkable streets with shops, restaurants, clinics and a university on the doorstep
- Between Jumeirah's beaches and Downtown Dubai: about seven minutes by car to either (Meraas)
- Single master developer and limited residential supply
Worth weighing
- High entry prices: one-bedroom flats in Crestlane from about AED 2.7 million
- Arena events and visitor numbers bring traffic and noise on some evenings; Bayut's guide notes heavy traffic
Dubai Maritime City
A reclaimed peninsula between Mina Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks, turning from a stalled maritime business zone into a dense cluster of waterfront apartment towers due from 2026 to 2030.
Who it suits
- Investors seeking sea-view apartments near the city centre
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
- Professionals working in DIFC or Downtown
In its favour
- Open-sea frontage about 15 to 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport
- Projects from established names: DAMAC, Beyond (Omniyat group), Select Group, Danube
- Next to Mina Rashid's marina and cruise terminal
Worth weighing
- Concentrated supply: nearly every tower was launched between 2022 and 2026 and is scheduled to hand over between late 2026 and 2030. Many are one- and two-bedroom investor units competing for the same tenants.
- Property Finder's community panel showed average sale prices in Maritime City down 11.7% year on year when checked on 12 November 2026.
City Walk or Dubai Maritime City: quick answers
Is City Walk or Dubai Maritime City cheaper per square foot?
City Walk is cheaper on the published figures: AED 3,072 per sq ft against AED 3,128 in Dubai Maritime City (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, City Walk or Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.23% against 4.98% in City Walk (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in City Walk and Dubai Maritime City?
New tenancy contracts average AED 213,344 a year in City Walk and AED 113,373 in Dubai Maritime City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, City Walk or Dubai Maritime City?
City Walk, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Dubai Maritime City. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in City Walk and Dubai Maritime City?
City Walk is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Maritime City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in City Walk and Dubai Maritime City?
We do not list a development in City Walk yet. In Dubai Maritime City: Shahrukhz Residences by Danube from AED 1,650,000, Chelsea Residences from AED 2,457,000, Soulever by Beyond from AED 2,500,000 and Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO from AED 6,666,000.
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