Dubai never stops building. Another tower goes up, another brochure lands in your inbox, and honestly, they start to blur. Shahrukhz Residences by Danube is one of the few that people actually pause on. It’s rising on the waterfront in Dubai Maritime City. Danube Properties is the developer, and the concept is inspired by ShahRukh Khan. The promise? Live “king style”: furnished homes, sea views, and more lifestyle spaces than you’d think one building could hold.
If you’re seriously considering a purchase, stick around. Here’s what you get, what it costs, and what I’d want answered before signing anything.
Shahrukhz Residences is a 60-storey, 200-metre waterfront tower in Maritime City, with 1,143 units and fully furnished apartments.
It’s a 60-storey tower, roughly 200 metres high, right on the Maritime City waterfront. You’re looking at 1,143 units in total, made up of 1,126 apartments and 17 commercial units. Handover is planned for Q4 2029, and the listing says December 31, 2029.
Every apartment is sold fully furnished. The windows go floor to ceiling, so you can guess what the big draw is: the sea. And the penthouses? Gauri Khan designed those.
So what does “king style” really mean?
A lot of Dubai towers try to win on height. Shahrukhz Residences goes after the feel of living there instead. Take the signature King’s layouts. They come with a dedicated dressing area. Sounds like a small thing, right? It isn’t, not if you’ve ever shared one wall between a wardrobe and a bed. The larger Ocean Residences sit closer to the water, and the penthouses crown the building with a personality of their own.
Then there’s the furnishing, which is easy to underrate. No sofa shopping, no hunting for a designer, no chasing a contractor who has stopped answering calls. If you live abroad, or you’re planning to rent the place out, that’s a real relief.
What it’ll cost you
The mix is broader than you’d expect from a single tower:
- Studios: from AED 1.65 million
- 1-bedroom: standard and signature King’s layouts
- 2-bedroom: from AED 4.25 million
- 3-bedroom: from AED 6.5 million
- 4 and 5-bedroom penthouses: from AED 15 million up to AED 22 million
Parking is one space for studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, and two for three-bedrooms. Prices shift as units sell, so check what’s available today. Don’t rely on a number you spotted a few months back.
The payment plan
Most buyers jump straight to this part, so here it is. A 30/70 plan:
- 10% when you book
- 20% during construction, paid 2, 10 and 18 months after booking
- 70% at handover
While the tower is going up, your outgoings stay low. Fine. But 70% at the end is a big number, and handover tends to show up faster than you feel ready for. Work out now how you’ll cover it, whether that’s savings, selling something, or a mortgage with a UAE bank. And add the fees to your sums while you’re at it.
The amenities
More than 40 facilities, spread across a lifestyle deck, a wellness deck and a sky deck. A few that stand out:
- An infinity pool, a kids’ pool and a children’s water park
- A gym, a steam and sauna room, a jacuzzi, an ice bath and a longevity and recovery lounge
- A private cinema, a podcast studio, a golf simulator and a business centre
- Padel, basketball, badminton and cricket courts, plus a table tennis area
- A dance and Zumba studio, a jogging track, a sensory garden and BBQ areas
- A rooftop King’s Club and a dedicated resident yacht
Families will like the water park and play areas, and the wellness side is properly thought through. Still, be honest with yourself about what you’ll actually use.In Shahrukhz Residences Amenities usually end up in the service charges, and those bills arrive whether you ever touch the golf simulator or not.
Why Maritime City?
It sits between Port Rashid and Bur Dubai, which puts more of the city within reach than you might expect:
- Dubai World Trade Centre and Jumeirah Beach: about 8 minutes
- Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall: about 10 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: about 15 minutes
- Palm Jumeirah: about 25 minutes
The wider community is planned to include a metro station, a shopping mall, a beach, a sunset promenade, a sports park, a cable car and a skywalk bridge. Notice that word, “planned”. The area is still taking shape, and it will look quite different in a few years. Some buyers love getting in early. Others would rather wait until the dust settles.
If you’d like the location, unit mix and payment plan together in one place, the Shahrukhz Residences by Danube: Maritime City Guide is a good next read.
Who might like it
Investors may lean towards the studios: lowest entry price, and the furnishing is already sorted. Families will probably go for the larger apartments and the kids’ facilities. And if you want a home that makes a statement, the penthouses are the obvious pick.
Buying as an investment? Take it slowly. Compare the price per square foot with similar projects, think about how easily a furnished unit would find a tenant, and remember that nobody can promise returns.
What to ask before you book
- Is my unit still available, and at what exact price?
- What does the sale and purchase agreement say if handover is late?
- What other costs will I pay, like the Dubai Land Department registration fee and service charges?
- How are the furnishings and finishes described in the contract?
Off-plan comes with timeline and market risks, so the brochure shouldn’t be your only source. Talk to a licensed advisor, and read the paperwork properly.
Quick answers
Where is Shahrukhz Residences by Danube?
In Dubai Maritime City, a waterfront district between Port Rashid and Bur Dubai.
When will it be ready?
Handover is planned for Q4 2029, and the listing shows December 31, 2029.
Do the apartments come furnished?
Yes, every residence is sold fully furnished.
What’s the payment plan?
A 30/70 plan: 10% on booking, 20% during construction and 70% on handover.
Wrapping up
Shahrukhz Residences by Danube gives you a waterfront setting, furnished homes, a very long amenity list and a payment plan that spreads the cost over several years. As with any off-plan purchase, the smart move is to check what’s available now, compare it with other options in Dubai, and read the contract closely before you commit.
Want to see the floor plans, the payment plan and current availability? Head to the Shahrukhz Residences by Danube page on Danube Realty Dubai.