Dubai Maritime City

• DMC industrial and commercial precinct
• Off-plan developments
• Renting property
• Buying property
• Transportation
• Restaurants nearby
• Things to consider
• FAQs

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a remarkable maritime hub set to shape the future of the maritime sector in the UAE for years to come. Based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this 249-hectare development is an integrated cluster that combines industry, regulation, and infrastructure to serve the maritime industry comprehensively. Located conveniently in Dubai between Port Rashid and Drydocks World-Dubai, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) enjoys easy access to the sea, airports, and roads, making it an attractive destination for international investments.

• A project by DP World
• Offer high-security standards
• Part of Dubai Maritime Vision 2023
• A world-class maritime cluster in the UAE
• Complied with green community standards
• Home to more than 280 marine and maritime businesses

Dubai Maritime City Free Zone is surrounded by the Arabian Gulf which allows quick access to the sea, airport as well as public transport options. DMC is broadly divided into two precincts, one is industrial while the other is commercial.

The industrial precinct of Dubai Maritime City has unobstructed open access to seawaters and is mostly occupied by businesses which are involved in ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and manufacturing and other workshop units related to maritime businesses. It is currently the most developed area within DMC.

The commercial precinct of Dubai Maritime City is divided into The Marina District, The Maritime Centre, Dubai Maritime City Campus, Harbour Residences and Harbour Offices.

The Marina District offer mixed-use activity areas, charter and transit marina facility, dry boat storage and ferry transit facilities.

The Maritime Centre, the urban corporate park in Dubai Maritime City, is currently under development. It consists of eight waterfront parcels and three interior parcels around a boulevard. There is a cluster featuring five high-rise towers named the Creek Towers, a plaza and a Landmark Tower at the entrance.

Dubai Maritime City Campus will be the academic quarter in DMC. Once completed, it will offer courses in marine engineering and transportation and naval science. There will be a capacity of 1,300 students with a double-storey library and a 500-room stay facility for students.

Harbour Residences are the 14 empty plots, reserved for waterfront residential towers. Harbour Offices is a space of 19 development plots adjacent to Harbour Residences in Dubai Maritime City.

Since the community is currently in the development phase, this overview of the upcoming developments in DMC is enough to give an idea of what it’s destined to be.

Dubai Maritime City offers shops, showrooms, office spaces, workshops and warehouses. Retail outlets and shops in Dubai Maritime City have a minimum gross area of about 694 sq. ft. DMC showrooms are built over a plot size of 905 sq. ft. and come with dedicated parking spaces. 1,433,771 sq. ft. of space in DMC industrial zone is dedicated to yacht manufacture and repair workshops. To smooth business activities, there are pre-build warehouses in Dubai Maritime City starting from 5,490 sq. ft.

Dubai Maritime City offers a fully equipped office tower where businesses have the option to rent office space. Various types and sizes of offices are available at the Maritime Business Center to accommodate different business needs.

Various developers in Dubai have acquired the rights for empty plots in Harbour Residences and Harbour Offices area of DMC and are building the residential and mixed-use towers in DMC including:

• ANWA by Omniyat
• Nautica by Select Group
• Oceanz by Danube Properties
• Coral Reef by DAMAC Properties
• Mar Casa by Deyaar Development
• Burj Al Mena by Vakson Group Limited
• Harbour Lights De Grisogono Geneve by DAMAC Properties

Except for ANWA by Omniyat, all of these are off-plan apartment buildings. Once these developments are ready, Dubai Maritime City will have a wide collection of studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed apartments of various sizes and configurations.

Those looking for Dubai Maritime City floor plans can browse the floor plans available for popular buildings in the area.

For now, ANWA by Omniyat offers read-to-move apartments in Dubai Maritime City. Check the rental trends for DMC apartments below:

• Renting a studio apartment in Dubai Maritime City costs at least AED 64k for a year
• To rent a 1-bed unit in Dubai Maritime City, one has to pay around AED 90k per year
• The minimum rent for a 2-bed flat in Dubai Maritime City is AED 140k for a year

Since there are a lot of buildings under construction in the area, there is a wide variety of off-plan apartments for sale in Dubai Maritime City.

• It takes about a minimum of AED 750k to buy a studio in Dubai Maritime City
• The price for 1-bed flats for sale in Dubai Maritime City starts from AED 1.1M
• The sale price for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Maritime City ranged from AED 1.85M to AED 6.67M
• To buy a 3-bedroom flat in Dubai Maritime City, one has to pay a minimum of AED 2.39M
• AED 3.3M is the starting price for a 4-bed unit for sale in Dubai Maritime City

Interested ones can also consider buying a penthouse in Dubai Maritime City.

Workshops and retail areas have parking areas for workers. Residents and workers can use private conveyance to move within the area. Moreover, for customers visiting showrooms and workshops, there are dedicated parking spaces next to the development. In addition, the upcoming apartment complexes in Dubai Maritime City will have dedicated parking spaces for their residents.

Sheikh Rashid Road (D75) connects the Dubai Maritime City peninsula with the main city. It is linked to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Oud Metha Road (E66) and offers seamless connectivity to the rest of the emirate.

There are plans to build bus stations within the community, but for now, workers and residents will need to go outside of the community to access buses and Dubai Metro. It takes a 5-minute drive to reach Caltex Reservoir Bus Stop, which is serviced by C09 bus. Al Mina Road Bus Stop is 8 minutes away, but one can catch multiple buses from there including 8, 9, 12 and N55.

Al Ghubaiba Metro Station and ADCB Metro Station, both are located at an equal distance from DMC and service green line and red line metro respectively.

A small-scale convenience store is located in Dubai Maritime City by the name of Zahrat Al Bahar Mini Mart. For large grocery haul, several supermarkets are located nearby including:

• Viva Supermarket
• Royal Supermarket
• West Zone Supermarket

All of these are located within a 10-minute driving distance from DMC.

There is a small community mosque in Dubai Maritime City to facilitate Muslim workers and residents.

Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) is the nearest church at a drive of 15 minutes. Hindus in DMC can go to temples in Bur Dubai such as Shiva Temple and ShrinathJi Temple.

To facilitate preschoolers, there is Little Diamond Nursery near DMC. It is located 10 minutes away and follows the Early Education Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. It is one of the notable nurseries in Bur Dubai.

Schools near Dubai Maritime City are majorly located in the vicinity of Bur Dubai. One can reach New Academy School and Ambassador School in around 9 to 10 minutes by car. The Ambassador School Dubai, Mankhool Campus got a Very Good rating from KHDA and offers the CISCE curriculum.

Community clinics and ambulance service points are incorporated into the development plans for DMC. As of now, there are various healthcare facilities, clinics and hospitals near Dubai Maritime City. Aster Clinic, Oxford Medical Center and Harley International Medical Clinic, all are located within a 15-minute drive.

Aster Hospital near Dubai Maritime City can be accessed in 10 minutes by car. The Mankhool Branch is certified by the Dubai Health Authority and specialises in Cardiology. One can also access the hospital in case of general consultancy and medical emergencies. International Modern Hospital is also located at the same distance and is open round-the-clock for medical emergencies.

Dubai Maritime City is being built near Rashid Port and Drydocks World-Dubai to promote trade and business as well as to facilitate the maritime industry. It is connected to the mainland communities in Dubai including al Raffa, Al Mina and Al Mankhool. DMC is strategically located 1 km away from Jumeirah Beach Road and around 1.5 km from Bur Dubai. At around 2.5 km, one can access the Shindagha Tunnel in Deira. The area is connected to the wider network of main roads including Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) via a causeway.

A popular shopping avenue, Burjuman Mall is a 14-minute drive from Dubai Maritime City. It has a range of brand outlets including MAC, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Mont Blanc and more. Besides shopping, there are a lot of things to do in Burjuman Mall. It features a hypermarket, VOX Cinemas, many food and beverage outlets and Magic Planet.

Moreover, within the same driving radius, there are other popular destinations for shopping as well such as City Centre Al Shindagha, Al Rais Shopping Centre and Al Khaleej Center.

One will find many casual eateries and restaurants in Maritime City such as Al Khadhar Restaurant, Alddana AlZarqaa Restaurant, Mehran Restaurant and New Maritime Restaurant. Since there are limited housing options in Maritime City, these food joints are mainly visited by the people working in the area.

For a fancy lunch or dinner, one should opt for restaurants in Bur Dubai including Shahi Mughal, Little Bangkok, TOMO, Al Ustaad Kebab and Grub Shack. One will find a variety of cuisines in these places such as Pakistani, Thai, Pan-Asian, Arabic etc.

Residences in Maritime City peninsula will have unobstructed views of the sea. If you still find a need to go to the beaches, then, you can get onto Jumeirah Beach Road (D94) and access the Jumeirah Public Beach by car. The beach also has a running and cycling track and a skate park. One can also grab cocktails from beach-side cafes, restaurants and bars and enjoy the sunset. Entrance to the public beach is free.

DMC is in proximity to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai. Those looking to learn about the UAE history and cultural artefacts can visit the Coins Museum, Dubai Museum and Coffee Museum. The Textile Market (or Textile Souk) is also located in Al Fahidi Historical District. Here, one can find traditional Arabic clothing items and pure fabrics like silk.

Another landmark near Dubai Maritime City is the Etihad Museum. It exhibits a chronological display of key events that took place between 1968 and 1974. It is one of the best places to learn more about the Founding Fathers of the UAE, the UAE constitution and more.

Dubai Maritime City does not have plans to build schools within the premises as of now. However, one can conveniently access educational facilities in the neighbouring districts.

DMC is a member of the Dubai World Group of Companies, one of the emirate’s newest free zones.

Maritime City is a free zone in Dubai, a development dedicated to navigation, shipping and other maritime services.

Dubai Maritime City has plans to construct mosques, parks, bus stations, a waterfront promenade, community clinics, police stations, ambulance service locations, areas for entertainment, and spaces for leisure and recreation.

There are more than 280 businesses registered and working in Maritime City Dubai.

Yes, the land available in the commercial precinct is freehold.

• Located off the coast between Port Rashid and Drydocks World
• Connected to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) via a causeway
• In close proximity to Bur Dubai