Dubai Harbour
A 20-million-sq-ft maritime district between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, built around the largest marina in the MENA region.
About the District
Dubai Harbour spans over 20 million sq ft at the meeting point of Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, developed by Meraas. At its centre sits the largest marina in the MENA region, with 1,100 berths for superyachts, alongside two cruise terminals covering more than 120,000 sq ft. Residential supply is concentrated in Emaar Beachfront, a gated 10-million-sq-ft island of 27 towers, plus branded projects including DAMAC Bay by Cavalli, Sobha SeaHaven and W Residences — apartments, duplexes and penthouses served by a private beach around a mile long.
Largest Marina in the MENA Region
Dubai Harbour Marina offers 1,100 berths capable of taking superyachts, making it the region's largest and a genuine yachting address rather than simply a view.
Private One-Mile Beach
Residents of Emaar Beachfront have access to a private sandy beach roughly a mile long, with Palm Jumeirah on one side and Bluewaters Island on the other.
Cruise Terminals and Dubai Lighthouse
Two cruise terminals spanning over 120,000 sq ft take two ships simultaneously, beside the 135-metre Dubai Lighthouse with its hotel and viewing platform.
Area Overview
Dubai Harbour is a maritime and hospitality district as much as a residential one, developed by Meraas across more than 20 million sq ft between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. Its anchor infrastructure — a 1,100-berth marina, two cruise terminals and an 875,000 sq ft shopping mall — positions the district for buyers who want beachfront and berth access in the same address. Residential supply sits largely within Emaar Beachfront, a gated 10-million-sq-ft island planned for 27 towers and over 1,000 units, with further branded projects from DAMAC, Sobha, H&H and Marriott's W brand. Buyers skew towards second-home purchasers and investors targeting short-let demand rather than long-term family occupation.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Harbour occupies over 20 million sq ft on Dubai's western coastline, at the point where Palm Jumeirah meets Bluewaters Island, immediately north of Dubai Marina.
The district offers one- to four-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, mainly within Emaar Beachfront's 27 towers, alongside branded projects including DAMAC Bay by Cavalli, Sobha SeaHaven and W Residences.
Returns are quoted at 6%, rising to 7–8% on selected projects, helped by beachfront and cruise-terminal short-let demand. The main variable is supply, with 27 towers planned inside Emaar Beachfront alone.
The district holds the region's largest marina at 1,100 berths, two cruise terminals, the Dubai Lighthouse, an 875,000 sq ft mall, a yacht club and a private beach roughly a mile long.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 30–35 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) around 40 minutes.
Yes. Dubai Harbour is freehold and open to foreign investors with full ownership rights, and most units exceed the AED 2 million threshold for UAE Golden Visa eligibility.