Studios in Dubai Maritime City ask AED 58,999 to 85,000 a year, while 1 bedroom homes ask AED 80,000 to 120,000. In completed towers on the peninsula, a 515 sq ft studio listed at AED 1,249,999 shows a 5.6 percent gross yield, against 3.6 to 4.7 percent for a 1,004 sq ft 1 bedroom. Read this before you sign.
Danube has not released sizes, prices or a payment plan for its residential tower in Dubai Maritime City, but buyers at the pre launch showcases already ask the same thing: studio vs 1 bedroom in Dubai Maritime City, and which one to book at Shahrukhz Residences by Danube. The answer depends less on the tower and more on how the district’s rental market behaves today, and that can be measured.
At Honey Money Real Estates, the pattern we see with first time Dubai buyers is choosing by budget alone. A studio fits the budget, so the studio gets booked. The data shows that unit type decides 4 things at once: yield, the size of the tenant pool, visa eligibility and resale competition. Those 4 do not always point the same way.
The figures in this guide are live asking rents and prices for completed and off plan homes on the peninsula as of late September 2026, plus registered tenancy data for the previous 12 months. Any number that could not be confirmed has been left out.
Shahrukhz 2 Residences Unit Mix: What Danube Has Released So Far
Danube Shahrukhz 2 Residences, the name the market uses for the planned apartment tower in Dubai Maritime City, first appeared in Dubai regulatory records in September 2026. No price list, unit sizes, floor plans or payment plan have been released, and the tower has not opened for sale.
Danube has confirmed the tower will offer studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, so the studio vs 1 BHK choice will be real for most buyers. What buyers can study now is how both unit types already perform on the same peninsula, where Danube has 4 earlier towers: Oceanz 1, 2, 3 and Breez.
Dubai Maritime City Studio Rent: Current Asking Rents
Studio rents on the peninsula come from a very small pool of completed homes. Current asking figures:
- Studios listed for rent: 9, all in 1 completed tower
- Asking rent range: AED 58,999 to 85,000 a year
- Studio sizes on the rental market: 436 to 565 sq ft
- Furnished sea view studios of 515 to 565 sq ft: AED 70,000 to 85,000 a year
With only 9 studios open for rent across the whole district, a tenant who wants a studio on the peninsula has very few options. That scarcity is the main reason studio rents look firm today, and it will not last forever, as section 6 explains.
Dubai Maritime City 1 Bedroom Rent: Current Asking Rents
The 1 bedroom rental market is far deeper. Current asking figures:
- 1 bedroom homes listed for rent: 106, across 2 completed towers
- Most asking rents: AED 80,000 to 120,000 a year
- 1 bedroom sizes on the rental market: 811 to 1,359 sq ft
- Furnished monthly lets with bills included: up to AED 180,000 a year
A 1 bedroom tenant in the district has more than 10 times the choice a studio tenant has. More choice gives tenants room to negotiate, and several 1 bedroom listings on the peninsula have stayed open for 2 to 6 months.
Across all apartment types, 54 new tenancy contracts were registered in Maritime City over the past 12 months, at an average of AED 115,930 a year. The leasing market here is still small, so a handful of contracts can move the district averages.
Studio vs 1 Bedroom Rental Yield in Dubai Maritime City: A Like for Like Test
District yield figures blend studios, 1 bedroom and larger homes into a single number, which hides the gap between them. A cleaner test compares completed homes of similar finish and view, using current asking prices and rents.
Studio example: sea view, high floor, fully furnished
- Size: 515 sq ft
- Asking price: AED 1,249,999
- Asking rent: AED 70,000 a year
- Gross yield: 5.6 percent
- Rent per sq ft: about AED 136 a year
1 bedroom example: sea view
- Size: 1,003 to 1,004 sq ft
- Asking price: AED 2,540,000
- Asking rent: AED 92,000 semi furnished to AED 120,000 fully furnished a year
- Gross yield: 3.6 to 4.7 percent
- Rent per sq ft: about AED 92 to 120 a year
The purchase price per square foot is close for both homes, about AED 2,430 for the studio and AED 2,530 for the 1 bedroom. The difference is in rent: the studio earns more for every square foot, and that gap produces its yield lead.
Gross yield is measured before service charges, which Dubai buildings levy per square foot. A 1,004 sq ft home pays about 2 times the annual charge of a 515 sq ft studio in a building with the same rate, so the studio keeps its lead after charges as well.
Danube Studio and 1 Bedroom Prices in Maritime City: Oceanz and Breez Resale
Danube’s existing Maritime City towers show the price points the new tower will be measured against. Current resale asking prices:
- Oceanz studios: 400 to 568 sq ft, AED 997,050 to 1,590,000
- Breez studios: 368 to 466 sq ft, AED 1,200,000 to 1,535,200
- Oceanz 1 bedroom: 746 to 824 sq ft, AED 1,799,000 to 2,598,000
Danube’s 1 bedroom layouts in Oceanz are 746 to 824 sq ft, smaller than the 811 to 1,359 sq ft 1 bedroom homes renting on the peninsula today. When modelling rent for a Danube 1 bedroom, compare it with rented homes of a similar size, not the largest 1 bedroom units in the district.
Some Oceanz resale listings are advertised at 15 to 20 percent below the original price. For an off plan buyer, that is a reminder that exit prices before handover depend on how many similar units are for sale at the same time.
Dubai Maritime City Rental Supply: Why the Studio Gap Will Narrow
Comparing homes for sale with homes for rent shows where the rental market is heading:
- Studios for sale: 169, against 9 for rent
- 1 bedroom homes for sale: 588, against 106 for rent
Most of the stock for sale is off plan. As towers complete, owners who bought to let will list those homes for rent. Oceanz, with 1,250 homes across 3 towers, is scheduled for handover in Q1 2027, and Breez follows in 2029.
Studio scarcity lifts studio rents today, but a buyer in Danube’s newest tower will be letting into a district where Oceanz and Breez studios already compete for tenants. When we run numbers for a client, we take studio rent from the lower end of the current range, not the top, and the case still holds.
Golden Visa by Unit Type: How Budget Changes Eligibility
A property worth AED 750,000 or more supports a renewable 2 year investor visa, and AED 2 million or more meets the value threshold for the 10 year Golden Visa. At current Danube resale asks, studios on the peninsula fall between these 2 thresholds, while some Oceanz 1 bedroom homes are above AED 2 million.
On launch calls, the first thing we ask is whether the visa matters. If it does, the studio conversation usually ends there, because a 1 bedroom can do what a single studio cannot. If the buyer only wants rental income, the threshold is irrelevant and the studio’s higher yield counts for more.
Best Unit Type to Buy Before the Danube Launch: Matching Unit to Buyer
A studio suits a buyer who
- Has a budget of roughly AED 1 million to 1.6 million, in line with current Danube studio asks
- Measures the purchase mainly on gross yield and rent per square foot
- Wants lower entry capital and a lower service charge bill
- Plans short stay letting under a holiday home permit
A 1 bedroom suits a buyer who
- Has a budget near or above AED 2 million
- Wants the 10 year Golden Visa through property
- May live in the home or let it to couples who need a separate bedroom
- Prefers a larger rental market with more tenants searching
The studio vs 1 bedroom in Dubai Maritime City decision cannot be final for this tower until Danube publishes the official sizes, prices and payment plan. Buyers who fix their budget, visa goal and target rent now can decide quickly on launch day instead of choosing under pressure at the sales event.
Disclosures
Figures in this guide are asking rents and asking prices from active listings in Dubai Maritime City on 28 September 2026, plus registered tenancy data for the previous 12 months. Asking figures can differ from the final agreed price or rent.
Yields shown are gross, calculated as annual asking rent divided by asking price, before service charges, maintenance, vacancy and letting fees. Danube has not released prices, sizes or a payment plan for its residential tower in Dubai Maritime City. Confirm every term against the developer’s sale and purchase agreement and the Dubai Land Department project registration before making any payment.
This guide is general information and not financial, legal or tax advice. Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C (ORN 28658) is a RERA registered brokerage. Visa thresholds and eligibility rules are set by UAE authorities and can change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Danube released studio prices for Shahrukhz Residences?
No. Danube has not published prices, sizes, floor plans or a payment plan for its residential tower in Dubai Maritime City. Current Danube studio resale asks in Oceanz and Breez range from AED 997,050 to 1,590,000.
What is the rent for a studio in Maritime City?
Studios currently ask AED 58,999 to 85,000 a year for 436 to 565 sq ft. Only 9 studios are listed for rent across the district, all in 1 completed tower, so tenant choice is limited.
Which rents better in Dubai Maritime City, a studio or a 1 bedroom?
On gross yield, the studio. A furnished 515 sq ft studio shows 5.6 percent at current asks, against 3.6 to 4.7 percent for a 1,004 sq ft 1 bedroom, because studios earn more rent per square foot.
Can a 1 bedroom in Dubai Maritime City qualify for the Golden Visa?
It can, if the property is worth AED 2 million or more, which is the value threshold for the 10 year Golden Visa. Some Danube 1 bedroom resale asks in Oceanz are above that figure today.
Will more studios come onto the Maritime City rental market?
Yes. 169 studios are listed for sale against 9 for rent, and most sale stock is off plan. As Oceanz completes in Q1 2027 and Breez in 2029, homes bought to let will reach the rental market.
What is the DLD fee when buying a studio in Dubai Maritime City?
The Dubai Land Department charges a registration fee of 4 percent of the purchase price, plus admin charges. On an AED 1,200,000 studio, the 4 percent fee alone is AED 48,000, which lowers the first year return.
Can a studio in Dubai Maritime City be rented as a holiday home?
Yes, if the owner or an operator holds a holiday home permit from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and the building allows short stays. Short stay lettings follow separate rules from annual tenancy contracts.
Is Dubai Maritime City freehold for foreign buyers?
Yes. Dubai Maritime City is a freehold district, so buyers of any nationality can own a studio or 1 bedroom outright, lease it to tenants and resell it without needing a local partner or sponsor.
How are rent increases controlled in Maritime City?
Annual rent increases in Dubai are capped by the official rental index, which compares a home’s rent with the average for similar homes nearby. Landlords must give 90 days’ notice before changing any lease terms.
Do tenancy contracts in Maritime City need registering?
Yes. Every residential lease in Dubai must be registered through Ejari, the official tenancy system. A registered contract is needed for the tenant’s utility connection and residence visa, and protects both parties in disputes.
