Hilton to Launch First Waterfront Branded Residences in UAE at Dubai Maritime City

Saturday, 6 December 2025

Hilton announces its entry into waterfront branded residences in the UAE with a new standalone project at Dubai Maritime City. The development marks a strategic expansion of Hilton’s luxury residential portfolio in Dubai, a global leader in branded real estate.

Key Highlights:

Project Launch & Location

Hilton’s first waterfront branded residences in the UAE to be developed at Dubai Maritime City.
Developed in partnership with Prestige One Development.
Sales to begin soon, with completion expected within three to four years.

Regional Expansion & Portfolio

Dubai now hosts two Hilton-branded residential projects: Dubai Maritime City and Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
Middle East accounts for nearly one-third of Hilton’s global branded residential pipeline (1,847 of 5,700 units).
Seven Hilton-branded residential projects currently underway in the UAE.

Unit Mix & Offering

Standalone branded residences featuring studios, one- to four-bedroom apartments, and sky villas.
Projects designed for primary homes, second homes, and long-term investments.

Global & Regional Insights

Hilton’s branded residences include Hilton, DoubleTree, Curio Collection, Conrad, and Waldorf Astoria.
Dubai branded residential market: 64 completed schemes, 87 in the pipeline, expected to grow 270% in MENA by 2031.
Upcoming Saudi projects include Hilton Residences Madinah and Curio Residences OSUS Eye in Riyadh, expanding Gulf presence.

Leadership Insight

Guy Hutchinson, Hilton President MEA: “Dubai has supercharged branded residential demand, creating opportunities across all price points. Buyers value technical quality, brand assurance, and lifestyle standards.”