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Al Habtoor City pairs Dubai Water Canal frontage with five-star hospitality and freehold ownership in Business Bay.
3 off-plan projectsfrom AED 2.1M
Overview
Al Habtoor City sits on the bank of the Dubai Water Canal in the middle of Business Bay, with Sheikh Zayed Road running along its front and Downtown Dubai just a few minutes to its east. Al Habtoor Group built it as a mixed-use development featuring residential towers, five-star hotels and a leisure and entertainment quarter.
The first phase is The Residence Collection at Al Habtoor City, a complex of three residential towers holding around 1,000 furnished apartments with a complete range of modern facilities. The second phase adds three luxury 5-star hotels and resorts. The third is the waterfront leisure deck at the center of the development, which is home to cafés, boutiques, restaurants, shopping avenues, and health clubs with a plethora of activities for both children and adults.
Al Habtoor City is a multi-faceted destination that draws residents and tourists from around the world each year. It is also the first integrated residential, leisure and hospitality complex in the emirate overlooking the Dubai Water Canal.
Investment case
The community offers direct access to Sheikh Zayed road is just 7 minutes from Dubai Mall. Residents enjoy seamless access to the city’s landmarks while enjoying waterfront canal views.
Al Habtoor City houses three luxury hotels giving residents easy access to fine dining, spa treatments and hotel-grade facilities.
The community is home to La Perle by Dragone, Dubai's famous permanent water-themed theatrical show.
Residential units deliver returns averaging between 4.4% and 8.5% due to demand sustained from business professionals.
Al Habtoor Group continues to invest billions into the community with the upcoming projects like Habtoor Tower.
Al Habtoor City is a designated freehold zone, so both foreign and local buyers take full ownership of their property. There is no leasehold limit attached to the title.
Community
Residents of Al Habtoor City enjoy a host of facilities right at their doorstep. The three residential towers share a raised podium with the retail boulevard, swimming pools and shared parking. It is a vertical community instead of a sprawling one making it ideal for people who want daily life essentials within easy reach.
Apartments look out over either the Dubai Water Canal or the city skyline. Many of the higher floors can see the Burj Khalifa.
A 35,000 sq. ft. deck just for residents, with swimming pools, gardens, a barbecue area and a gym open 24 hours.
Furnished 1 to 3-bedroom apartments as well as penthouses. The largest of these spread across four floors and have their own private pools.
Nearby
A 1,300-seat theatre with an aqua stage, hosting Dubai's only permanent water-based theatrical production with world-class performers.
A five-star hotel with Beaux-Arts architecture, featuring luxury suites, eight dining venues, a signature spa and a private helipad.
A palm-lined waterfront walk with boutiques, cafés and gourmet restaurants along the Dubai Water Canal.
A nearby public park with lakes, sports pitches and green space, roughly one kilometer from the development.
The dining hub of the community, home to multiple restaurants and bars ranging from British pub food to international cuisines.
A scenic waterway running along the development's edge, lined with jogging tracks and popular for evening walks.
Daily life
For nurseries and schools, families use options in nearby Al Safa, Al Wasl and Downtown Dubai.
A resident clinic sits inside Al Habtoor City for routine care. Full hospitals are a short drive away.
A supermarket operates inside the community. Larger options are nearby.
Al Habtoor City sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Dubai’s main highway. From here, you can reach Downtown Dubai in 11 minutes, DIFC in under 15 minutes, and the wider Business Bay office market is just a few minutes away. Al Meydan Road (D69) and Al Khail Road (E44) are also close by for travel to other parts of the city.
Business Bay Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station are both a 7 minutes away. Bus stops at Safa Intersection, Al Quoz Municipality Centre and Lillian Tower are within a ten-minute walk. Water taxis run along the Dubai Water Canal for those who want a scenic commute. Parking is rarely an issue with 5,000 spaces available in the underground structure.
Starting prices
Starting prices by unit type as published by the developers active in the area. Individual units vary by floor, view and finish; the project pages carry the detail.
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | From AED 1.92M |
| 2-Bedroom | From AED 2.9M |
| 3-Bedroom | From AED 5.21M |
Getting around
Al Habtoor City is located in Business Bay on the Dubai Water Canal, close to Bay Square, South Ridge and Downtown Dubai. Al Quoz 1, Al Safa and Old Town are the nearest sub-communities.
Drive times are the developer’s typical figures in light traffic.
Master developer
Al Habtoor Real Estate is the property division of Al Habtoor Group, one of the UAE’s established diversified businesses. Established in 1993, the company manages a portfolio spanning residential and commercial real estate, while the wider Group traces its origins to 1970. Its Dubai portfolio reflects decades of experience in…
All Al Habtoor Group projectsOff-plan now
Al Habtoor Tower is the only off-plan release in the community. This 82-storey residential tower will hold more than 1,700 apartments across one, two and three-bedroom layouts, ranging from 861 to 2,356 sq. ft. Construction topped out at 86 floors in April 2026, with phased handovers underway. The first group of over 1,300 apartments is set for delivery from summer 2026. Every apartment comes with a balcony, and views face either the canal, the Burj Khalifa or the Business Bay skyline depending on your floor and orientation. At the top of the tower, levels 76 to 82 hold the Ultra Residences and Sky Villas. These 16 Sky Villas sit more than 300 meters above ground with private pools, terraced gardens and 3.8-meter ceilings. Buyers looking for options outside the off-plan release work with resale apartments in Noora, Amna and Meera, the three completed towers from 2017. Al Habtoor Group also announced a commercial tower worth over AED 5 billion within the community, though details and timelines have not yet been released.
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FAQ
Yes, Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai are just 11 minutes away.
Downtown Dubai offers the Burj Khalifa address and the largest shopping concentration. Al Habtoor City trades some of that prestige for canal frontage, lower density and a hospitality layer operated by one company. Choose based on whether you want brand recognition or yield.
Yes. The area is designated freehold, so international buyers take full ownership. Those who meet the investment threshold can also apply for long-term UAE residency.
The completed towers (Noora, Amna, Meera) offer furnished 1 one to 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses ranging from simplex to four-storey VIP units with private pools. Al Habtoor Tower off-plan comes in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts, with 16 Sky Villas on the top floors offering private pools and terraced gardens.
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