Chelsea Residences vs DAMAC Casa
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Chelsea Residences starts 18% lower, at AED 2,457,000 against AED 2,997,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average DAMAC Casa works out at about AED 2,859 per sq ft against AED 3,123 at Chelsea Residences.
Sooner to complete
DAMAC Casa is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Chelsea Residences in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Chelsea Residences | DAMAC Casa |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | Dubai Maritime City, Dubai | Dubai Media City, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2030 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 2,457,000 | AED 2,997,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,123 | 2,859 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 772 to 1,659 sq ft | 1,061 to 3,906 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 5/55/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 99,300 | AED 120,900 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Chelsea Residences | DAMAC Casa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,457,000772 to 1,001 sq ft | AED 2,997,0001,061 to 1,110 sq ft | AED 540,000 more at DAMAC Casa |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,825,0001,575 to 1,659 sq ft | AED 4,760,0001,856 to 2,982 sq ft | AED 65,000 more at Chelsea Residences |
Chelsea Residences
Chelsea FC branded apartment towers in Dubai Maritime City. DAMAC listed one- and two-bedroom homes from AED 2,457,000 in November 2026, with handover dates of Q4 2029 and Q2 2030.
What works
- A recognisable football brand, with facilities designed around it that set the towers apart from other launches in Dubai Maritime City.
- A sea-facing site on the Dubai Maritime City peninsula, about 20 minutes by car from Dubai International Airport on DAMAC's figures.
- 40% of the price is due on completion, so a large share is paid only once the building is finished.
What to weigh
- Handover is Q2 2030 for one-bedroom and Q4 2029 for two-bedroom homes on DAMAC's cards, and Q4 2029 on Property Finder. Confirm the date in the sale agreement.
- The cheapest listed units work out at roughly AED 3,060 to 3,180 per sq ft, high for a district that is still largely under construction.
- Property Finder showed developer stock as sold out on 13 November 2026, while DAMAC's site still listed 20 units.
DAMAC Casa
A DAMAC tower in Al Sufouh, by Dubai Media City, facing Palm Jumeirah. In November 2026 DAMAC listed one- to four-bedroom apartments from AED 2,997,000, with handover from Q2 to Q4 2028.
What works
- A coastal position in Al Sufouh facing Palm Jumeirah, with Dubai Marina Mall about six minutes away on DAMAC's figures.
- A broad choice in November 2026: 18 apartments across one to four bedrooms on DAMAC's own site.
- 40% of the price is due on completion.
What to weigh
- Handover is Q2 2028 on DAMAC's project page and one-bedroom card, Q4 2028 on other cards, and October 2027 or October 2028 on Property Finder. Confirm the date in the sale agreement.
- Property Finder recorded a one-bedroom resale at AED 2,316,000 in August 2026, below DAMAC's cheapest listed one-bedroom at AED 2,997,000.
- Property Finder reported construction at about 19% in December 2025, so a large part of the build remains.
Chelsea Residences or DAMAC Casa?
Which is cheaper, Chelsea Residences or DAMAC Casa?
Chelsea Residences has the lower starting price at AED 2,457,000, compared with AED 2,997,000 at DAMAC Casa. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
DAMAC Casa has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Chelsea Residences is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover. DAMAC Casa is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Chelsea Residences and DAMAC Casa by the same developer?
Yes, both are by DAMAC Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
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