Buying Guide

Waterfront & Beachfront Properties in Dubai and the UAE


Realtor Team 28/10/2026 8 min read
Waterfront & Beachfront Properties in Dubai and the UAE — Dubai property market illustration

92 off-plan waterfront homes across Dubai Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Emaar Beachfront, Rashid Yachts & Marina, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi.

Why Buy a Waterfront Home?

Waterfront and beachfront homes are some of the most sought-after properties in the UAE. They tend to attract strong holiday-home and long-term rental demand, and limited coastline means supply is naturally constrained.

Below are the waterfront projects currently listed on our site, grouped by location. "Waterfront" here covers beachfront, marina, canal, creek and island homes. Prices are the lowest current starting prices we have; ask us which units actually face the water, as views vary by floor and orientation.

Jump to: Dubai Islands · Palm Jumeirah & Palm Jebel Ali · Emaar Beachfront & Dubai Harbour · Rashid Yachts & Marina and Dubai Maritime City · Dubai Marina, La Mer & Jumeirah · Dubai Creek Harbour · Island Communities · Ras Al Khaimah · Sharjah & Umm Al Quwain · Abu Dhabi

Waterfront Homes in Dubai Islands

The new island district off Deira, with beaches, a golf course and mostly low-rise buildings. Many projects here offer post-handover plans.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Azizi Wasel
Azizi Developments
Dubai IslandsAED 1.82MQ4 2028
40/60
Sea Cliff Residence by Imtiaz
IMTIAZ
Dubai IslandsAED 1.99MTBC
On request
Reef 997
REEF Luxury Developments
Dubai IslandsAED 2.03MMar 2028
On request
Wellington Ocean, Dubai Islands
Wellington Developments
Dubai IslandsAED 2.15MQ1 2027
55/45 with post-handover
Sunset Bay Grand by Imtiaz
IMTIAZ
Dubai IslandsAED 2.47MQ4 2027
20/15/65
The Meriva Collection by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Dubai IslandsAED 2.8MTBC
On request
Hado by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai IslandsAED 2.94MQ3 2029
50/50
Samana Ocean Crest
Samana Developers
Dubai IslandsAED 2.94MQ3 2028
1% monthly over 70 months
Samana Ocean Pearl
Samana Developers
Dubai IslandsAED 3.35MQ4 2027
40/60 post-handover
Ocean Walk by Wellington, Dubai Islands
Wellington Developments
Dubai IslandsAED 3.43MQ4 2027
40/60 with 5-year post-handover
Wynwood by Imtiaz
IMTIAZ
Dubai IslandsAED 4MQ3 2027
20/80
Bay Estate, Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Dubai IslandsAED 16.9MQ1 2031
60/40

Waterfront Homes in Palm Jumeirah & Palm Jebel Ali

Dubai's most famous beachfront address, plus the larger new Palm Jebel Ali.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Palm Beach Towers
Nakheel
Palm JumeirahAED 4.05MQ1 2027
60/40
Palm Central Private Residences
Nakheel
Palm Jebel AliAED 4.27MQ3 2030
70/30
Passo by BEYOND
Beyond
Palm JumeirahAED 6.2MTBC
On request
Ocean House by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Palm JumeirahAED 10.5MQ2 2027
80/20
Alba Dorchester Collection, Palm Jumeirah
OMNIYAT
Palm JumeirahAED 18.2MQ4 2028
5/20/35/40
Armani Beach Residences
ARADA
Palm JumeirahAED 23MQ4 2027
35/65
Palm Jebel Ali Villas
Nakheel
Palm Jebel AliAED 40.5MOct 2027
On request
Orla Dorchester Collection, Palm Jumeirah
OMNIYAT
Palm JumeirahAED 57.2MQ1 2027
5/20/25/50

Waterfront Homes in Emaar Beachfront & Dubai Harbour

Private-beach towers between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Sobha Seahaven
Sobha Realty
Dubai HarbourAED 3.25MQ4 2026
40/60
Seapoint at Emaar Beachfront
EMAAR Properties
Emaar BeachfrontAED 3.28MQ2 2028
10/70/20
Bayview by Address Resorts
EMAAR Properties
Dubai HarbourAED 3.3MQ3 2028
90/10
The Bristol at Emaar Beachfront
EMAAR Properties
Dubai HarbourAED 3.66MQ3 2029
80/20
W Residences Dubai Harbour
ARADA
Dubai HarbourAED 3.91MQ4 2028
40/60
Palace by the Beach
EMAAR Properties
Dubai HarbourOn requestQ4 2031

Waterfront Homes in Rashid Yachts & Marina and Dubai Maritime City

Marina and sea-view towers near Port Rashid, 10 minutes from Downtown.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Oceanz by Danube
Danube Properties
Dubai Maritime CityAED 950KQ3 2027
30/70
Breez by Danube Properties
Danube Properties
Dubai Maritime CityAED 1.3MDec 2028
On request
Marina Views at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 1.94MQ4 2028
10/70/20
Baystar by Vida at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 2.11MQ4 2029
80/20
Sera 2 at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 2.11MQ4 2029
80/20
Fior 1 at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 2.2MQ3 2030
80/20
Aurea at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 2.31MQ2 2030
80/20
Sensia by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 2.4MQ3 2028
50/50
Portside Square by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 2.44MQ4 2029
70/30
Chelsea Residences by DAMAC
DAMAC Properties
Dubai Maritime CityAED 2.46MQ4 2029
60/40
Soulever by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 2.6MQ1 2029
50/50
Kanyon by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 2.7MQ2 2029
50/50
Anwa Aria by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 2.82MQ1 2027
80/20 post-handover
Saria by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 3.08MQ1 2028
50/50
Porto View at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 3.19MQ4 2028
80/20
Pier Point at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 3.19MQ4 2028
80/20
Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 3.23MQ3 2028
80/20
Clearpoint at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 3.25MQ3 2027
80/20
Seascape at Rashid Yachts & Marina
EMAAR Properties
Rashid Yachts & MarinaAED 3.58MQ1 2027
60/40
Talea by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 3.8MQ1 2029
50/50
Ôrise by Beyond
Beyond
Dubai Maritime CityAED 23.9MQ1 2028
50/50

Waterfront Homes in Dubai Marina, La Mer & Jumeirah

Established waterfront districts with beach and marina access.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Eltiera Views by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Jumeirah IslandsAED 2.12MQ4 2029
70/30
Marina Shores by Emaar
EMAAR Properties
Dubai MarinaAED 2.25MQ2 2027
20/40/40
Marina Cove by Emaar
EMAAR Properties
Dubai MarinaAED 3.47MQ4 2029
80/20
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina
Select Group
Dubai MarinaAED 11.6MQ3 2028
20/20/60
Solaya at La Mer
Dubai Holding Real Estate (Nakheel + Meraas)
La MerAED 16.6MQ2 2029
60/40
Jumeirah Asora Bay
Dubai Holding Real Estate (Nakheel + Meraas)
La MerAED 80MQ2 2029
60/40

Waterfront Homes in Dubai Creek Harbour

Creek-front towers beside the Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary and Creek Marina.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Creek Bay at Dubai Creek Harbour
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Creek HarbourAED 1.8MQ2 2030
80/20
Aeon at Dubai Creek Harbour
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Creek HarbourAED 1.82MQ3 2027
10/60/30
Valia at Dubai Creek Harbour
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Creek HarbourAED 1.96MQ4 2030
80/20

Waterfront Homes in Island Communities

Island-themed and offshore communities, from DAMAC Islands to The World.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Samana COLLECTA Seafront Apartments
Samana Developers
The World Island DubaiAED 2M2030
Coming Soon
DAMAC Islands
DAMAC Properties
DAMAC IslandsAED 3MQ4 2028
75/25
DAMAC Islands 2
DAMAC Properties
Damac Islands 2AED 3.33MQ2 2030
50/50
Samana COLLECTA Oceanfront Villas
Samana Developers
The World Island DubaiAED 11M2030
NA
Prime Lighthouse Mansions - Samana COLLECTA
Samana Developers
The World Island DubaiAED 45M2030
NA

Waterfront Homes in Ras Al Khaimah (Al Marjan Island & Al Hamra)

Beachfront resort living around the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island resort.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
John Richmond Residence at Mira Coral Bay
Mira Developments
Ras Al KhaimahAED 500KQ1 2029
50/50
Soto Grande by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 1.7MQ4 2029
20/20/30/30
Address Residences Al Marjan Island
EMAAR Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 1.8MQ1 2028
10/80/10
Le Château by BEYOND
Beyond
Ras Al KhaimahAED 2.15MTBC
On request
Costa Mare by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 3.6MQ3 2029
70/30
Playa Del Sol by Ellington
Ellington Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 3.6MQ4 2028
70/30
Nikki Beach Residences, Al Marjan Island
Aldar Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 4.76MQ1 2028
60/40
Shoreline by DAMAC, Al Marjan Island
DAMAC Properties
Ras Al KhaimahAED 5.52MQ3 2028
60/40

Waterfront Homes in Sharjah & Umm Al Quwain

Beachfront homes on the northern coast, often at lower entry prices.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Sobha Aquamont
Sobha Realty
Umm Al QuwainAED 1.11MQ2 2028
40/60
Faradis Tower by Tiger, Al Mamzar Sharjah
Tiger Properties
Al Mamzar, SharjahAED 1.19MQ1 2027
20/80
Anantara Sharjah Residences
ARADA
Sharjah WaterfrontAED 2.51MQ4 2027
25/75

Waterfront Homes in Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid, Reem, Hudayriyat & Ghantoot)

Island and beachfront living in the capital.

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Muheira Waterfront Apartment Reem Island
Modon Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 1.2MQ2 2029
50/50
Seafront Apartments On Al Reem Island
IMKAN
Al Reem IslandAED 1.6MTBC
On request
Rixos Al Reem Residences
East & West Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 2.2MTBC
On request
Bashayer Apartment by Modon
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 2.5MQ1 2030
40/60
Sei Saadiyat by Aldar
Aldar Properties
Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiAED 3MQ4 2030
5/45/50
Mayar Stacked Maisonettes
Modon Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 3.3MQ4 2028
50/50
Thoraya Townhouses
Modon Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 3.7MQ4 2028
50/50
Hudayriyat Golf Estates Townhouses
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 4.2MMarch 2030
40/60
Bashayer Townhouses
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 4.3MQ1 2030
40/60
Fahid Island by Aldar
Aldar Properties
Fahid Island, Abu DhabiAED 4.59MQ2 2029
10/30/60
Bayn by Ora in Ghantoot
Ora Developers
GhantootAED 6.8MDec 2028
On request
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Saadiyat Island
Aldar Properties
Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiAED 7.29MQ3 2028
35/30/35
Al Naseem Community Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 7.8MQ4 2027
40/60
Yas Riva Reserve by Aldar
Aldar Properties
Yas IslandAED 7.9MQ3 2030
50/50
The Row Saadiyat by Aldar
Aldar Properties
Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiAED 8.3MQ1 2030
10/30/60
Wadeem Gardens
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 8.7MMarch 2031
45/55
Hudayriyat Golf Estates Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 10.2MMarch 2030
40/60
Bashayer Standalone Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 15MQ1 2030
40/60
Bayn by Ora
Ora Developers
GhantootAED 21MMar 2029
On request
Hudayriyat Golf Mansions
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 35.5MMarch 2030
40/60

What to Check Before Buying Waterfront

  • True view vs. partial view: ask for the unit's floor and orientation, and whether future buildings could block the view.
  • Beach access: private beach, shared beach or public beach nearby makes a big difference to rent and resale.
  • Service charges: beachfront buildings often have higher maintenance costs.
  • Holiday-home potential: check building rules and permits if you plan short-term rentals.
  • Emirate rules and fees: Dubai charges 4% DLD; Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have their own registration fees and freehold zones.

Also see branded residences and post-handover payment plans.

Speak to an adviser for current availability, floor plans and the latest prices.

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The main beachfront areas are Palm Jumeirah, Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Harbour, JBR and Dubai Marina, La Mer, Dubai Islands and Palm Jebel Ali. Rashid Yachts & Marina and Dubai Maritime City offer sea and marina views closer to Downtown.

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