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Dubai Harbour is a premium marina development between JBR and Palm Jumeirah, developed by Meraas. 1BR apartments from AED 2.2M at 5% gross yield, 2BRs from AED 3.5M at 4.6% gross. Service charges are among Dubai's highest at AED 24.63/sqft. Capital appreciation running at 11 to 12% annually. The investment case is address prestige and marina lifestyle, not yield.
Dubai Harbour is a Meraas master development positioned between Jumeirah Beach Residence and Palm Jumeirah, built around a full-scale cruise terminal and superyacht marina. It is a freehold community open to all nationalities, occupying one of Dubai's most strategically located coastal positions with direct beach access and views of the Palm fronds.
Based on DRE market tracking through Q1-Q2 2026, 1-bedroom apartments trade at AED 2.2 million to AED 3.0 million and 2-bedrooms at AED 3.5 million to AED 4.8 million. Annual rental values run at approximately AED 110,000 for 1-bedrooms and AED 160,000 for 2-bedrooms, giving gross yields of 5.0% and 4.6% respectively. Year-on-year price appreciation is running at 11 to 12%.
The critical cost factor for Dubai Harbour is its service charge: AED 24.63 per sqft annually — among the highest of any Dubai residential community, comparable to Palm Jumeirah. On a 900 sqft 1-bedroom, annual service charges exceed AED 22,000. Net yield after service charge and vacancy typically runs at 3.0 to 3.5% for 1-bedrooms. This positions Dubai Harbour as a prestige and appreciation play rather than an income investment. The marina and cruise terminal infrastructure, beach access, and proximity to JBR and the Palm create a lifestyle premium that sustains capital values. Short-term rental via DTCM permit is viable given the tourism draw of the marina. All purchases above AED 2M qualify for the UAE Golden Visa. District Real Estate covers Dubai Harbour with active secondary inventory.
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