Beachfront property in the UAE

Beachfront property across the UAE

The UAE coast runs from Abu Dhabi past Dubai and Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah, and the east coast of Fujairah faces the Gulf of Oman. We track 386 new beachfront and waterfront projects on sale across 7 emirates, with developer prices from AED 400,000. Dubai has 166 of them; the rest: Abu Dhabi 107, Ras Al Khaimah 61, Sharjah 19, Ajman 10, Umm Al Quwain 22 and Fujairah 1.

The median developer starting price is AED 2.2M in Dubai, AED 2.75M in Abu Dhabi, AED 1.8M in Ras Al Khaimah, AED 1.03M in Sharjah, AED 838,000 in Ajman and AED 1.43M in Umm Al Quwain. The lowest entry right now is in Al Zorah (Ajman), from AED 400,000. The top end is on the islands: Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands in Dubai, Saadiyat and Hudayriat in Abu Dhabi.

Choosing an emirate is choosing between the depth of the market and the entry price. Dubai has the largest and most liquid market; Abu Dhabi has island communities at a calmer pace; Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain have lower entry prices and smaller resale markets. We do not quote yields or price forecasts — we compare prices, handover dates and the supply of the projects you shortlist.

Each emirate sets its own zones where foreigners can own property and its own registration fees; in Dubai the fee is 4% of the price. Property worth AED 2M or more qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa. We confirm the ownership type and the full costs of the project you choose before you book.

Emirates compared

Beachfront property in Dubai

The largest and most liquid market, with the widest choice: the two palms, Dubai Islands, Dubai Marina, Emaar Beachfront, Maritime City and Creek Harbour. Prices are the highest in the country.

Beachfront property in Abu Dhabi

The capital's islands: Saadiyat with its beaches and the Cultural District, Yas with its marina and leisure parks, Al Reem next to the city centre, plus Al Raha Beach and Hudayriat. A smaller resale market than Dubai.

Beachfront property in Ras Al Khaimah

Al Marjan Island — man-made islands with beaches and hotels, where the Wynn resort is being built — plus Mina Al Arab and Al Hamra. Lower prices than Dubai, about an hour's drive away; a smaller market.

Beachfront property in Sharjah

Al Khan, Al Mamzar and Sharjah Waterfront City, close to the Dubai border. Lower prices and big family communities; the rules for foreign buyers differ by project, and we check them.

Beachfront property in Ajman

Al Zorah, with its beach, mangroves and golf course, and new towers on the Corniche. Among the lowest entry prices on the coast; a small market where resale is slower.

Beachfront property in Umm Al Quwain

New waterfront communities on the lagoons and the marina of Umm Al Quwain. Low entry prices; a young and small market.

Beachfront property in Fujairah

The east coast, on the Gulf of Oman, with the mountains behind the beach. Very few projects so far.

Questions and answers

Seafront Properties is a RERA-licensed brokerage in Dubai (ORN 32533). Prices, availability and dates change — we confirm them before you decide.