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Luxury towers along the historic canal.

Dubai Water Canal

Dubai Water Canal is the waterway that connects Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf. Upscale residential towers, restaurants and a waterfront promenade. A downtown-luxury district with yields of 5.5–7% and guaranteed canal views.

Marasi Drive · Safa Park · Business Bay border Canal · Luxury · Urban
5.5–7%
Rental Yield
2,200–3,500 AED
Average Price per sqm
CONNECTIVITY

Where Dubai Water Canal sits.

Directly on SZR.

Drive times

Downtown / Dubai Mall~5 min
DIFC~5 min
DXB Airport~15 min

Metro & transport

Red Line · Existing
Nearest station today: Business Bay (Red Line, ~5 min)
Metro station a short drive away.

Major roads

Sheikh Zayed RoadE11
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • Education providers in Business Bay

Healthcare

  • Emirates Hospital Marina

Shopping

  • Marasi Drive retail
  • Dubai Mall (~5 min)

Leisure

  • Canal promenade
  • Safa Park (~3 min)

Landmarks

  • Dubai Water Canal
  • Marasi Drive
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Dubai Water Canal is a <b>prime central-Dubai location asset</b> — canal views plus Safa Park, SZR and the metro. Demand from senior expatriates is steady.

5.5–7%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
2,200–3,500 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
20–28 AED per sqm AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2023–2026 ▲ +40% over 3 years
2023202420252026
1–2BR apartments5.5–7%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Dubai Water Canal suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Luxury buyers seeking canal views and metro access
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3 PROJECTS IN DUBAI WATER CANAL

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Dubai Water Canal.

What is the expected yield?+

5.5–7%.

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