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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.”
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