Dubai Maritime City Off Plan Projects: Hilton vs Chelsea Residences
Dubai Maritime City's two off-plan addresses take different payment approaches. Hilton Residences runs 20/40/40 with price on request, while Chelsea Residences publishes exact prices from AED 2.17 million alongside a detailed 60/40 instalment schedule.
Dubai Maritime City's off-plan lineup in the Orven selection comes down to two branded waterfront towers: Hilton Residences by Prestige One and Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, each with a published payment plan but very different levels of pricing detail.
Hilton Residences: plan published, price on request
Hilton Residences brings branded waterfront living to Dubai Maritime City, with one to three bedroom residences and penthouses. Amenities include an infinity swimming pool, a wellness deck, a cinema lawn, a casual sky lounge and a city-view work area. The published payment plan is 20% at reservation, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. Price and handover date are both on request.
Chelsea Residences: published prices and a detailed schedule
Chelsea Residences sits on the waterfront near J1 Beach and the Maritime Beach and Yacht Club, offering one to three bedroom apartments alongside a Legends Collection of themed units named after Chelsea FC figures Lampard, Zola, Drogba and Terry. Per the brochure Orven holds, a one bedroom starts from AED 2.17 million, a two bedroom from AED 3.13 million and a three bedroom from AED 4.94 million. The payment plan runs 20% at reservation, then forty instalments of 1% per month from the third to the forty-second month, then 40% on handover, an overall 60/40 split, with DLD registration fees of 4% due in addition to the deposit. Handover is currently targeted for December 2029.
The two compared
| Project | Starting price | Payment plan | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Residences | Price on request | 20% / 40% / 40% | On request |
| Chelsea Residences | From AED 2.17 million | 20% + 40 monthly 1% instalments + 40% handover (60/40) | December 2029 |
Why Chelsea Residences publishes more detail
Chelsea Residences' figures come from a brochure provided to Orven by DAMAC, which breaks the 60/40 structure down into forty individual monthly instalments rather than quoting a single construction-stage percentage. Hilton Residences' page, by contrast, states the three broad stages without a current starting price. Neither difference reflects which project is further along, only how much pricing detail each developer has chosen to publish at this stage.
Both lean into branded, waterfront identity
Hilton Residences carries the branded hospitality name recognition of the Hilton group, while Chelsea Residences carries DAMAC's partnership with Chelsea Football Club, including a themed beach club, an athlete training centre and a football simulation room. Both sit within the same Dubai Maritime City peninsula, giving residents a similar waterfront setting despite the different brand identities.
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Escrow, registration and financing
Both towers' instalments are paid into an escrow account controlled by the Dubai Land Department, with construction progress trackable through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service, and both register through Oqood at fixed fees confirmed in the contract; Chelsea Residences additionally notes its 4% DLD fee is due in addition to the deposit itself. Bank financing remains possible for certain non-residents, always subject to the lender's approval, with no bank or rate confirmed for either tower.
Golden Visa at Chelsea Residences' published prices
A property investment of at least AED 2 million can open a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. Chelsea Residences' two and three bedroom prices clear that threshold; for Hilton Residences, the answer depends on the current price your adviser confirms, since none is published yet.
Setting and amenities beyond the numbers
Both towers occupy waterfront plots within the same Dubai Maritime City peninsula, close to the planned cultural and dining district taking shape around the port. Hilton Residences leans on wellness-oriented spaces, a sky lounge and a dedicated work area, while Chelsea Residences leans into an athletic, football-themed identity with its beach club, training centre and simulation room. If the lifestyle positioning matters as much as the price transparency, that distinction is worth weighing alongside the payment comparison above.
Next step
If a confirmed price and a detailed monthly schedule matter most, Chelsea Residences gives you both today. If brand recognition and a simpler three-stage plan appeal more and you are comfortable requesting the current price, Hilton Residences is worth asking about directly.
For more on both towers, our Dubai Maritime City district guide and our Hilton Residences payment plan guide cover each in further detail.
Let Orven know your budget and whether Hilton Residences or Chelsea Residences fits better, on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com, or jump straight to /find-your-home/ to browse what is listed.
FAQ
What is Hilton Residences' payment plan? 20% at reservation, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, with price on request.
What is Chelsea Residences' starting price? From AED 2.17 million for a one bedroom, AED 3.13 million for a two bedroom and AED 4.94 million for a three bedroom.
When is Chelsea Residences due for handover? December 2029, per the current brochure.
Is the DLD registration fee included in Chelsea Residences' quoted price? No, the 4% DLD fee is due in addition to the deposit.
Can a non-resident arrange bank financing for Hilton Residences or Chelsea Residences? Some non-residents manage it, though it is the lender who ultimately approves or declines, and neither tower has a bank or rate confirmed as things stand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hilton Residences' payment plan?
20% at reservation, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, with price on request.
What is Chelsea Residences' starting price?
From AED 2.17 million for a one bedroom, AED 3.13 million for a two bedroom and AED 4.94 million for a three bedroom.
When is Chelsea Residences due for handover?
December 2029, per the current brochure.
Is the DLD registration fee included in Chelsea Residences' quoted price?
No, the 4% DLD fee is due in addition to the deposit.
Can a non-resident arrange bank financing for Hilton Residences or Chelsea Residences?
Some non-residents manage it, though it is the lender who ultimately approves or declines, and neither tower has a bank or rate confirmed as things stand.
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