Dubai Maritime City: Industry, Innovation & Living on the Coast

Dubai Maritime City is a development that is unique and fresh; it is built on a peninsula that is completely man-made and lies between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. The development is just a small drive away from Sheikh Zayed Road, and it takes about 15 minutes by car to reach Dubai International Airport, a great place for those who prioritize aspects like connectivity and access to the rest of the city.

Dubai Maritime City was a project that was built on the premise of being a mixed-use community that brings industries together. It's a place where you bring in all aspects, whether it's education, business, or residential living, all in the same space. The master planner covers over 2 million square meters and is separated into 6 main zones:

• Maritime Centre is a business hub that has all the modern office towers, hotels, and service apartments.
• Industrial District is where the ship repair yards are, warehouses, workshops, and the like, for maintenance vehicles or vessels.
• Academic Quarter is the home to the Dubai Maritime City Campus and other such facilities that are made for students who specialize in marine-related industries.
• Harbour Offices is where all the office plots are with a sea view for companies.
• Marina District is a waterfront area where more of the leisure-related activities are, restaurants, shopping centers, and other facilities made for leisure and relaxation.
• Harbour Residence, as the name implies, is a residential tower where you can get apartments that look over the sea.

There are more than 280 companies that are currently operating down at Dubai Maritime City, making it an active maritime free zone. A lot of businesses get benefits from ready-to-use warehouses, plots that are customizable for industries, and the most flexible office space you could ask for.

It's also known as one of the most advanced repair hubs in the Middle East, having two large ship lifts and more than 19 repair plots. It's a great industrial district of its kind.

Yes, one of the main purposes of Dubai Maritime City was to make a new business hub, but that doesn't mean that's all it is; it's also a great residential community, and there are a lot of new projects that are in the works, including:

• Anwa by Omniyat
• Oceanz by Danube
• Harbour Lights
• Coral Reef
• Riva Residence These buildings will have everything you could imagine, offering anything from compact studios all the way up to a spacious 3-bedroom apartment, or duplex, and even penthouses for you to have your pick. Many of these homes also come with balconies that overlook the beautiful waterfront, kitchens with the latest technology, and layouts that are wide and spacious. And seeing as the community has plans to keep adding to its lifestyle facilities, residents can expect developments like yacht clubs, parks, gyms, cafes, and much more.

This project is a great investment opportunity for investors and a great deal for those looking to buy. It is a freehold area for one, so it's up for grabs for both locals and foreigners, a great starting point for those who are investing from overseas. The prices are lower, they're still competitive when you compare them with other waterfront communities in Dubai; moreover, rental returns are expected to be high since the supply of housing is limited and the demand for such apartments never decreases, only grows over time. And last but not least, it is a development that's made in accordance with the long-term vision of the city, which is to turn the place into a global maritime hub, which will only encourage future growth.

While Maritime City may have started out as a project targeted toward industrial-related growth and development, there's no doubt that it's also turned into a beautiful lifestyle destination. It's located in a strategic area, has world-class maritime facilities, and residential towers that are modern, and the investment appeal is great; it's set to become one of the most exciting waterfront communities in Dubai.

So it doesn't matter whether you want to invest or find a new place to live; the unique coastal life is waiting for you, and Dubai Maritime City is giving both these opportunities to you in one place.