La Perle by Dragone
A 1,300-seat theatre with an aqua stage, hosting Dubai's only permanent water-based theatrical production with world-class performers.
Discover Al Habtoor City Dubai
Al Habtoor City sits on the bank of the Dubai Water Canal in the middle of Business Bay, with Sheikh Zayed Road running along its front and Downtown Dubai just a few minutes to its east. Al Habtoor Group built it as a mixed-use development featuring residential towers, five-star hotels and a leisure and entertainment quarter.
The first phase is The Residence Collection at Al Habtoor City, a complex of three residential towers holding around 1,000 furnished apartments with a complete range of modern facilities. The second phase adds three luxury 5-star hotels and resorts. The third is the waterfront leisure deck at the center of the development, which is home to cafés, boutiques, restaurants, shopping avenues, and health clubs with a plethora of activities for both children and adults.
Al Habtoor City is a multi-faceted destination that draws residents and tourists from around the world each year. It is also the first integrated residential, leisure and hospitality complex in the emirate overlooking the Dubai Water Canal.
Why Invest in Al Habtoor City
Central Location
The community offers direct access to Sheikh Zayed road is just 7 minutes from Dubai Mall. Residents enjoy seamless access to the city’s landmarks while enjoying waterfront canal views.
Five-Star Hospitality
Al Habtoor City houses three luxury hotels giving residents easy access to fine dining, spa treatments and hotel-grade facilities.
Entertainment Hubs
The community is home to La Perle by Dragone, Dubai's famous permanent water-themed theatrical show.
High Rental Yields
Residential units deliver returns averaging between 4.4% and 8.5% due to demand sustained from business professionals.
New Mega Projects
Al Habtoor Group continues to invest billions into the community with the upcoming projects like Habtoor Tower.
Freehold Property
Al Habtoor City is a designated freehold zone, so both foreign and local buyers take full ownership of their property. There is no leasehold limit attached to the title.
Community Highlights
Residents of Al Habtoor City enjoy a host of facilities right at their doorstep. The three residential towers share a raised podium with the retail boulevard, swimming pools and shared parking. It is a vertical community instead of a sprawling one making it ideal for people who want daily life essentials within easy reach.
You’ll find a supermarket, a clinic and a crèche, along with boutiques, cafés and a tennis academy with four courts, one of them air conditioned. However, the community does not have schools but families can easily access the nurseries and schools in nearby Al Safa, Al Wasl and Downtown Dubai. Most of these education institutes are within a ten-minute drive.
Canal and Skyline Views
Apartments look out over either the Dubai Water Canal or the city skyline. Many of the higher floors can see the Burj Khalifa.
A Big Leisure Deck
A 35,000 sq. ft. deck just for residents, with swimming pools, gardens, a barbecue area and a gym open 24 hours.
Apartments and Penthouses
Furnished 1 to 3-bedroom apartments as well as penthouses. The largest of these spread across four floors and have their own private pools.
Landmarks & Lifestyle
Dubai Water Canal Promenade
Five-Star Hotels
La Perle Theatre
Tennis Academy
Retail Boulevard
Waterfront Dining
Leisure Pools and Gardens
Business Bay Location
Habtoor Palace Dubai
A five-star hotel with Beaux-Arts architecture, featuring luxury suites, eight dining venues, a signature spa and a private helipad.
The Boulevard and Marina Promenade
A palm-lined waterfront walk with boutiques, cafés and gourmet restaurants along the Dubai Water Canal.
Safa Park
A nearby public park with lakes, sports pitches and green space, roughly one kilometer from the development.
The Atrium
The dining hub of the community, home to multiple restaurants and bars ranging from British pub food to international cuisines.
Dubai Water Canal
A scenic waterway running along the development's edge, lined with jogging tracks and popular for evening walks.
Amenities in Al Habtoor City
Schools & Nurseries
For nurseries and schools, families use options in nearby Al Safa, Al Wasl and Downtown Dubai.
- Blossom Nursery, Downtown Dubai, 13 minutes
- Maple Bear Preschool
- Odyssey Nursery
- Al Ittihad Private School (American curriculum), 9 minutes
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, Al Safa
- Dubai British School Jumeira, Al Wasl
Hospitals & Clinics
A resident clinic sits inside Al Habtoor City for routine care. Full hospitals are a short drive away.
- Emirates Hospital, 10 to 12 minutes
- Medcare Hospital, 10 to 12 minutes
- American Hospital Dubai, 10 to 12 minutes
Supermarkets
A supermarket operates inside the community. Larger options are nearby.
- On-site Supermarket
- West Zone Fresh Supermarket, MBK Tower, 11 minutes
- Al Maya Supermarket, Clover Bay Tower, 10 minutes
- Carrefour Hypermarket
- Viva Supermarket, 13 minutes
Transportation and Connectivity
Al Habtoor City sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Dubai’s main highway. From here, you can reach Downtown Dubai in 11 minutes, DIFC in under 15 minutes, and the wider Business Bay office market is just a few minutes away. Al Meydan Road (D69) and Al Khail Road (E44) are also close by for travel to other parts of the city.
Business Bay Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station are both a 7 minutes away. Bus stops at Safa Intersection, Al Quoz Municipality Centre and Lillian Tower are within a ten-minute walk. Water taxis run along the Dubai Water Canal for those who want a scenic commute. Parking is rarely an issue with 5,000 spaces available in the underground structure.
Hand Picked Selection
Off-Plan Projects in Al Habtoor City
Al Habtoor Tower is the only off-plan release in the community. This 82-storey residential tower will hold more than 1,700 apartments across one, two and three-bedroom layouts, ranging from 861 to 2,356 sq. ft. Construction topped out at 86 floors in April 2026, with phased handovers underway. The first group of over 1,300 apartments is set for delivery from summer 2026. Every apartment comes with a balcony, and views face either the canal, the Burj Khalifa or the Business Bay skyline depending on your floor and orientation.
At the top of the tower, levels 76 to 82 hold the Ultra Residences and Sky Villas. These 16 Sky Villas sit more than 300 meters above ground with private pools, terraced gardens and 3.8-meter ceilings. Buyers looking for options outside the off-plan release work with resale apartments in Noora, Amna and Meera, the three completed towers from 2017. Al Habtoor Group also announced a commercial tower worth over AED 5 billion within the community, though details and timelines have not yet been released.
Types of Units
1-Bedroom
From AED 1.92M
2-Bedroom
From AED 2.9M
3-Bedroom
From AED 5.21M
Community Map
Al Habtoor City is located in Business Bay on the Dubai Water Canal, close to Bay Square, South Ridge and Downtown Dubai. Al Quoz 1, Al Safa and Old Town are the nearest sub-communities.
Business Bay Metro Station 5 minutes
Jumeirah Beach 7 minutes
Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai 11 minutes
Burj Al Arab 17 minutes
Palm Jumeirah 18 minutes
About the Master Developer
Al Habtoor Group
Al Habtoor Real Estate is the property division of Al Habtoor Group, one of the UAE’s established diversified businesses. Established in 1993, the company manages a portfolio spanning residential and commercial real estate, while the wider Group traces its origins to 1970. Its Dubai portfolio reflects decades of experience in…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai are just 11 minutes away.
Downtown Dubai offers the Burj Khalifa address and the largest shopping concentration. Al Habtoor City trades some of that prestige for canal frontage, lower density and a hospitality layer operated by one company. Choose based on whether you want brand recognition or yield.
Yes. The area is designated freehold, so international buyers take full ownership. Those who meet the investment threshold can also apply for long-term UAE residency.
The completed towers (Noora, Amna, Meera) offer furnished 1 one to 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses ranging from simplex to four-storey VIP units with private pools. Al Habtoor Tower off-plan comes in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts, with 16 Sky Villas on the top floors offering private pools and terraced gardens.