Investment Score
C65/100
Score: 65/100
Reasonable Bet
Starting Price
AED 2,513,000
ROI
5.5%
Handover
Q4 2029
Payment Plan
60/40
Investor Verdict
CONSIDER
Reasonable choice with selective strengths — best suited for specific investor profiles.
Score 65/100
- Best for:Investors who value resale flexibility over peak yield
- Recommended hold:4–6 years — needs time for the thesis to play out
- Key consideration:Compare per-sqft pricing against the immediate cluster
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Investment Score Breakdown
Five-dimension diagnostic — each scored out of 10
Investment Score: 65/100 — Reasonable Bet
A focused opportunity anchored by its well-established developer.
ROI5.5/10
Projected rental yield 5.5%
Location6.0/10
Tier 3 district (Dubai Maritime City)
Developer8.5/10
DAMAC Properties track record 85/100
Price Advantage3.6/10
From AED 2,513,000 vs market spread
Liquidity Potential7.3/10
Combined demand from location tier and developer reputation
7–10 strong4–7 averagebelow 4 weak
Risk profile
What could go wrong
Honest signals you should weigh before committing capital.
- Dubai Maritime City is still developing — slower short-term appreciation than Tier 1 districts and thinner resale liquidity.
Why invest in this project
Key strengths based on market data
40% Post-Handover
60/40 plan — only 60% during construction with 40% deferred to post-handover, easing cash flow against rental income.
Deeper analysis
Track record and area context
Developer strength
DAMAC Properties brings 40 delivered projects operating for 24+ years and consistent build quality across portfolios.
Location demand
Dubai Maritime City offers attractive entry prices with growing demand as Dubai's infrastructure expands — best suited to investors targeting medium-term appreciation.
Pro tip
Use the payment plan to your advantage
DAMAC Properties typically delivers on schedule, so the 60/40 structure lets you stage payments against rental income from existing assets — useful for portfolio builders avoiding mortgage exposure.
Rental Scenario
Yield modelling based on starting price and projected ROI
Estimated monthly rent
AED 11,518
Annual yield
5.5%
Annual rent
AED 138,215
Payback period
~18.2 years
Estimates based on starting price and stated ROI. Actual rents vary by unit type, floor, view, and market conditions at handover.
Cash Flow Advantage
60/40 plan: balanced cash flow
AED 1,507,800 payable across construction milestones, with AED 1,005,200 deferred to post-handover — keeps capital outflow steady without front-loading.
60% during construction (AED 1,507,800)
40% post-handover (AED 1,005,200)
Best For
Investor profiles this project fits naturally
Investors with limited initial capital
60/40 structure keeps construction-period outflow below 61% of total.
About Chelsea Residences by DAMAC
Chelsea Residences by DAMAC is a branded waterfront residential development in Dubai Maritime City, created in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The project combines contemporary sea-facing residences with resort-style amenities and a distinctive sports-and-lifestyle concept. Its waterfront setting, proximity to central Dubai and strong international branding give it appeal to both lifestyle buyers and overseas investors, while the continued development of Dubai Maritime City provides potential for longer-term capital appreciation.
Key highlights
Property types
Apartment
Bedroom options
1BR2BR3BR
Size range
780 – 2,040 sqft
Property details
- Location
- Dubai Maritime CityView on Map
- Starting Price
- From AED 2,513,000
- Property Types
- Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1BR2BR3BR
- Size Range
- 780 – 2,040 sqft
- Payment Plan
- 60/40
- ROI
- 5.5%
- Handover
- Q4 2029
- Status
- Under Construction
Available units
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Developer
DAMAC Properties
Est. 2002
Track Record85/10
Total Projects40
Luxury real estate developer with a strong portfolio across Dubai and the Middle East.
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