Chelsea Residences by DAMAC

What it is

A Chelsea F.C.-branded waterfront tower in Dubai Maritime City, developed by DAMAC Crest Development and billed by the developer as the world's first football-branded residences. One, two and three-bedroom sea-facing homes, with club-themed sports and training facilities alongside the usual fitness, wellness and dining amenities.

Why buyers look at it

• Chelsea F.C.-branded homes — DAMAC's own material bills the project as the world's first football-branded residences, with club-themed sports and training facilities in the building
• One, two and three-bedroom sea-facing layouts; Tower C one-beds run roughly 772–1,009 sq ft, and a two-bed on the developer's list is about 1,158 sq ft (DAMAC, 7 Jul 2026)
• Dubai Maritime City: about 14 minutes to Jumeirah Beach, 15 to City Walk, 18 to the metro and 23 to Dubai International Airport (DAMAC one-pager, 7 Jul 2026)
• 60:40 payment plan — 5% on booking, 10% within a month, then staged instalments to 40% on completion. The 4% DLD fee is paid on top of the initial deposit (DAMAC payment plan, 7 Jul 2026)
• Developer's anticipated completion is 30 June 2030, subject to the SPA and official project updates

Who it's best for

Best suited to a buyer who wants a branded waterfront apartment with a strong identity and is comfortable holding to a 2030 completion rather than buying something ready. Dubai Maritime City is still maturing, so this suits someone buying ahead of an area finishing. The Chelsea association is part of what you are paying for — if the club means nothing to you, an unbranded waterfront tower in the same district is worth comparing before you commit. Being off-plan, the developer pays the brokerage commission; your additional cost is the 4% DLD fee plus the developer's admin fee.

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