Dubai Maritime City vs Zaabeel Second
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,423 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Dubai Maritime City | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 3,293 | AED 3,157 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.21M | AED 3.85M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.42M | AED 2.48M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 2.83M | AED 5.08M |
| Recorded sales | 821 | 602 |
| Off-plan share | 98% | 90% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 3,293 and AED 3,157 per square foot, these two sit within 4% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
821 sales against 602 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 98% and 90% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Dubai Maritime City is 1 B/R, against 2 B/R in Zaabeel Second. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Nearest metro
Dubai Maritime City records Al Ghubaiba Metro Station on 89% of sales; Zaabeel Second records Financial Centre on 18%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Dubai Maritime City
AED 3,293Zaabeel Second
AED 3,157What sells in each
Dubai Maritime City
Zaabeel Second
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 3,157 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 3.85M.
821 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
98% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
10% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Dubai Maritime City more expensive than Zaabeel Second?
Dubai Maritime City is more expensive. Dubai Maritime City has a median of AED 3,293 per square foot against AED 3,157 in Zaabeel Second, based on 1,423 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Dubai Maritime City or Zaabeel Second?
Dubai Maritime City recorded more sales — 821 against 602 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Dubai Maritime City or Zaabeel Second better for off-plan?
Dubai Maritime City has the higher off-plan share, at 98% of recorded sales against 90%.