Chelsea Residences vs Soulever by Beyond
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 2% lower, at AED 2,457,000 against AED 2,500,000. 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 Chelsea Residences works out at about AED 3,123 per sq ft against AED 3,630 at Soulever by Beyond.
Sooner to complete
Soulever by Beyond is targeted for Q1 2029, ahead of Chelsea Residences in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Soulever by Beyond asks for 50% of the price before handover; Chelsea Residences asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Chelsea Residences | Soulever by Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | Beyond Developments |
| Location | Dubai Maritime City, Dubai | Dubai Maritime City, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q2 2030 | Q1 2029 |
| Price from | AED 2,457,000 | AED 2,500,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,123 | 3,630 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 772 to 1,659 sq ft | 830 to 3,115 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 50/50 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 99,300 | AED 101,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 513 |
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 | Soulever by Beyond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,457,000772 to 1,001 sq ft | AED 2,500,000830 to 1,029 sq ft | AED 43,000 more at Soulever by Beyond |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,825,0001,575 to 1,659 sq ft | AED 4,700,0001,256 to 1,484 sq ft | AED 125,000 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.
Soulever by Beyond
Two sculptural towers of 513 homes by Beyond at Dubai Maritime City, designed by SAOTA, with apartments from AED 2.5 million, duplexes, podium chalets and penthouses, due for completion in Q1 2029.
What works
- Sea-facing towers by SAOTA, with 3.3-metre ceilings and a range from one-bedroom apartments to duplexes and penthouses.
- Close to Mina Rashid, DIFC and the old city, according to Beyond's drive times.
- Developer stock across one- to three-bedroom types on Property Finder in November 2026.
What to weigh
- Dubai Maritime City is still being built, with several other Beyond towers due around the same time.
- Beyond has not yet completed a building under its own name.
- 50% is due on handover in Q1 2029.
Chelsea Residences or Soulever by Beyond?
Which is cheaper, Chelsea Residences or Soulever by Beyond?
Chelsea Residences has the lower starting price at AED 2,457,000, compared with AED 2,500,000 at Soulever by Beyond. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Soulever by Beyond has the earlier target (Q1 2029). 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. Soulever by Beyond is sold on a 50/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Are Chelsea Residences and Soulever by Beyond by the same developer?
No. Chelsea Residences is by DAMAC Properties and Soulever by Beyond is by Beyond Developments. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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