Best projects in Dubai Maritime City 2026: Hilton Residences and Chelsea Residences compared
Two branded projects make up the Orven selection in Dubai Maritime City. Here is what each one publishes on price, payment plan and delivery, and the kind of buyer each tends to suit.
Dubai Maritime City carries two branded projects inside the Orven selection: Hilton Residences and Chelsea Residences. Both sit on a waterfront peninsula and both carry a recognised brand, but the two are not interchangeable. This guide sets out what each one publishes, so you can compare them against your own budget rather than against a sales pitch.
How we selected these projects
We limited this guide to the Orven collection, the projects described in our own fact sheet, not every development announced for Dubai Maritime City. For each project we checked a published entry price, a published payment plan, a published delivery date, the unit types on offer, and the brand behind the residences. Neither project is presented as superior; they are simply two different branded addresses on the same peninsula.
Hilton Residences and Chelsea Residences, side by side
| Project | Brand | Unit types | Payment plan | Starting price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Residences | Hilton, by Prestige One | 1 to 3 bed + penthouses | 20% booking, 40% construction, 40% handover | On request | On request |
| Chelsea Residences | Chelsea Football Club, by DAMAC | 1 to 3 bed apartments, Legends Collection themed units | 20% booking, 1% a month from month 3 to month 42, 40% handover | 1 bed from AED 2.17 million, 2 bed from AED 3.13 million, 3 bed from AED 4.94 million* | Expected around December 2029 (developer brochure) |
\* Developer brochure figures supplied to Orven, subject to availability. Confirm the current unit and price with your adviser before you reserve.
Hilton Residences and Chelsea Residences, one by one
Hilton Residences brings the Hilton name to Dubai Maritime City, with one- to three-bedroom residences and penthouses, and amenities built around an infinity pool, a wellness deck, a cinema lawn and a sky lounge. The payment plan is a 20/40/40 split, with no starting price published yet; your adviser confirms current pricing on request. Chelsea Residences brings DAMAC's partnership with Chelsea Football Club to the same peninsula, including a Legends Collection of themed units named after players, a private beach club, a football training zone and a dedicated simulation room. Its payment plan runs at 20% booking, then 1% a month from the third to the 42nd month, then 40% at handover, with expected delivery around December 2029 according to the developer's brochure. DLD registration fees of 4% apply on top of the deposit for a completed sale structure; off-plan reservations instead go through Oqood registration at fixed fees confirmed in your contract.
Our Dubai Maritime City district guide covers the wider peninsula, and our direct comparison, Hilton Residences vs Chelsea Residences in Dubai Maritime City, goes further into how the two brands differ in positioning.
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Who each project tends to suit
A buyer drawn to a globally recognised hospitality brand, without a published starting price yet, tends to look at Hilton Residences and request current pricing before deciding. A buyer who wants a confirmed starting price today, and is drawn to a sports-themed Legends Collection, tends to look at Chelsea Residences, keeping in mind the published delivery date is the developer's current estimate, not a guarantee. Neither choice depends on one brand outperforming the other; it depends on what is published today and what you are looking for in a branded residence.
What is still on request
Hilton Residences has not published a starting price or a delivery date. Service charges, furnishing details and management arrangements for both projects are not published in our fact sheet; where that is the case, we say "confirmed by your adviser" rather than guess.
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If you want to compare Hilton Residences and Chelsea Residences against your budget and timeline, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or write to sales@orvenproperties.com. Your adviser confirms current pricing, the exact payment schedule and unit availability before you reserve. Brokerage is provided through ORVEN REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C S.P.C (Economic License No. CN-6800129, ADRA).
FAQ
Is Hilton Residences or Chelsea Residences the better investment? Neither is presented as better. Hilton Residences has not published a starting price yet; Chelsea Residences publishes starting prices from AED 2.17 million, subject to availability. The right choice depends on your budget and what you are looking for in a branded address.
Does Chelsea Residences have a confirmed delivery date? The developer's brochure gives an expected completion around December 2029. This is the developer's current estimate, not a guarantee, and your adviser can confirm the latest status.
What is the payment plan for each project? Hilton Residences runs 20% booking, 40% during construction, 40% at handover. Chelsea Residences runs 20% booking, then 1% a month from month 3 to month 42, then 40% at handover.
Can I get the current Hilton Residences price list? Yes. Your Orven adviser requests the current price list directly from the developer and confirms it with you before you reserve.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hilton Residences or Chelsea Residences the better investment?
Neither is presented as better. Hilton Residences has not published a starting price yet; Chelsea Residences publishes starting prices from AED 2.17 million, subject to availability. The right choice depends on your budget and what you are looking for in a branded address.
Does Chelsea Residences have a confirmed delivery date?
The developer's brochure gives an expected completion around December 2029. This is the developer's current estimate, not a guarantee, and your adviser can confirm the latest status.
What is the payment plan for each project?
Hilton Residences runs 20% booking, 40% during construction, 40% at handover. Chelsea Residences runs 20% booking, then 1% a month from month 3 to month 42, then 40% at handover.
Can I get the current Hilton Residences price list?
Yes. Your Orven adviser requests the current price list directly from the developer and confirms it with you before you reserve.
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