New Dubai coast
Dubai Harbour
A newer waterfront district between JBR and Palm Jumeirah with a large yacht marina, the city's cruise terminal and Emaar Beachfront, a peninsula of residential towers with a residents' beach. Much of it is recently handed over or still under construction, with several branded towers in the pipeline.
- 1-bed rent
- AED 159,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 250,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 4,108per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 3.21Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 5.21%published
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Dubai Harbour
Why people choose it
- Residents-only beach at Emaar Beachfront
- New towers with sea, marina and Palm views
- Quick drive to the Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah
Worth knowing
- No metro station; road access still being upgraded
- Ongoing construction in several plots for years ahead
- Character
- New beachfront towers and marina
- Master developer
- Meraas (Emaar Beachfront by Emaar)
- Since
- 2017
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Road access via King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street; a new bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road was reported 65% complete in Jan 2026 (Propsearch)
- Beach
- Emaar Beachfront residents' beach
- Schools
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Rent or buy
Dubai Harbour in numbers
Renting
Suits tenants who want a brand-new beachfront flat and don't need the metro; rents sit near Palm Jumeirah levels.
| 1 bedroom | AED 159,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | AED 250,000 |
Buying
Active off-plan pipeline (Emaar, Sobha, DAMAC, Arada) next to handed-over Emaar towers; price per sq ft is among the highest on the coast.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 4,108 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 3,215,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.21% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026; Dubai Harbour community incl. Emaar Beachfront; no studio listings found source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types); Dubai Harbour community incl. Emaar Beachfront source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Dubai Harbour
Visitors come for the marina, the cruise terminal and boat shows rather than day-to-day sightseeing.
- Dubai Harbour marinamarina
Large superyacht marina and boat-show venue
- Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminaltransport
Main cruise terminal, completed 2021
- Emaar Beachfront beachbeach
Private beach for residents of the towers
- Skydive Dubai (Palm drop zone)activity
Skydiving centre next to the harbour
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Dubai Harbour.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Beach Vista
- Marina Vista
- Grand Bleu Tower
- Sobha Seahaven
- DAMAC Bay
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Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Jumeirah Beach Residence
beachfront tower strip, very lively
Palm Jumeirah
island resort living, villas and towers
Dubai Marina
high-rise canal-side waterfront
Bluewaters Island
small island, ultra-prime apartments
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FAQ
Dubai Harbour: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Dubai Harbour: one-bedroom AED 159,000, two-bedroom AED 250,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. Road access via King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street; a new bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road was reported 65% complete in Jan 2026 (Propsearch)
Residents-only beach at Emaar Beachfront. New towers with sea, marina and Palm views. Quick drive to the Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah. On the other hand: no metro station; road access still being upgraded. ongoing construction in several plots for years ahead.
Dubai Harbour marina (large superyacht marina and boat-show venue); Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal (main cruise terminal, completed 2021); Emaar Beachfront beach (private beach for residents of the towers); Skydive Dubai (Palm drop zone) (skydiving centre next to the harbour).