Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Chelsea Residences by DAMAC Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Rashid Yachts & Marina averages AED 2,777 per sq ft against AED 3,128 in Dubai Maritime City, about 11% 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 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Dubai Maritime City average AED 113,373 a year against AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubai Maritime City is AED 1,650,000 at Shahrukhz Residences by Danube, against AED 1,800,000 at Fior 2 in Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Rashid Yachts & Marina is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Dubai Maritime City.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Maritime City | Rashid Yachts & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 3,128Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,671 sales | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,671 sales | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 113,373Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 139 contracts | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts |
| Developments we list | 4 | 8 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,650,000Shahrukhz Residences by Danube | AED 1,800,000Fior 2 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 15 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
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
Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Fior 2Emaar PropertiesAED 1,800,000
- Baystar by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,105,888
- Sera 2Emaar PropertiesAED 2,112,888
- Fior 1Emaar PropertiesAED 2,200,000
- AureaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,310,888
- Pier PointEmaar PropertiesAED 3,193,888
What each area is like
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.
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at the old Port Rashid, between Bur Dubai and the Gulf. Low- and mid-rise apartments around a superyacht marina, with the QE2 moored alongside.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want marina and sea views near old Dubai
- Boat owners
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
- Second-home buyers who prefer low-rise to high-rise
In its favour
- Marina with 400 wet berths and capacity for yachts up to 100 metres (Emaar)
- Low- and mid-rise buildings, so more homes keep an open view
- Emaar as single master developer
Worth weighing
- Long build-out: Fior 1 is not due until July 2030, and construction will continue around completed buildings until then
- No metro station in the community; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Green Line stations about 10 minutes away
Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina: quick answers
Is Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina cheaper per square foot?
Rashid Yachts & Marina is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,777 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, Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Dubai Maritime City, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.23% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Dubai Maritime City and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
New tenancy contracts average AED 113,373 a year in Dubai Maritime City and AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Both are about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Maritime City or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Rashid Yachts & Marina, 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 Dubai Maritime City and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Dubai Maritime City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Rashid Yachts & Marina 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 Dubai Maritime City and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
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. In Rashid Yachts & Marina: Fior 2 from AED 1,800,000, Baystar by Vida from AED 2,105,888, Sera 2 from AED 2,112,888 and Fior 1 from AED 2,200,000.
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