Prestige One Launches Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City Waterfront

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Prestige One Developments has officially unveiled Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first standalone waterfront residential development branded by Hilton, marking a significant milestone for Dubai’s luxury real estate and branded residences sector.

The high-profile launch took place on 8 December 2025 at Atlantis The Royal, welcoming an audience of VIPs, global investors, future homeowners, channel partners and senior industry leaders. The event highlighted Dubai’s continued evolution as a global destination for hospitality-led residential living and premium waterfront developments.

Immersive launch experience at Atlantis The Royal

Guests were welcomed through an immersive gallery-style arrival, with the corridors of Atlantis The Royal transformed into a curated exhibition showcasing Prestige One’s expanding development portfolio. The installation highlighted the company’s architectural language and design-led approach, setting the tone for an evening centred on innovation, lifestyle and long-term value creation.

World’s first Hilton-branded standalone waterfront residences

A defining moment of the evening was the official maquette reveal of Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City, led by Diana Saifi, Vice Chairperson of Prestige One, alongside senior executives from Prestige One and Hilton. The reveal introduced a waterfront residential concept combining panoramic sea views, premium amenities and Hilton’s globally recognised standards of hospitality integrated into private living.

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Leadership perspectives on Dubai’s waterfront growth

In his keynote address, Ajmal Saifi, CEO of Prestige One Developments, reflected on the company’s rapid ascent and its commitment to elevating Dubai’s residential offering through strategic partnerships and design excellence. He highlighted Dubai Maritime City as one of the emirate’s most promising emerging coastal districts and described the Hilton-branded residences as a defining milestone for both Prestige One and the wider waterfront market.

Daniel Wakeling, Vice President, Development, Luxury & Residential, EMEA at Hilton, reinforced Hilton’s confidence in Dubai as a global hub for branded residential living. He noted that the partnership with Prestige One reflects a shared vision focused on innovation, quality and the creation of next-generation living environments.

Design philosophy and architectural intent

Architectural insight was provided by Eric Hokanson, Principal Design Director at AE7, who presented the design philosophy behind Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City. His presentation explored how contemporary elegance, timeless craftsmanship and a strong connection to the coastline have been carefully balanced to create a distinctive waterfront address.

A new benchmark for branded waterfront living

The evening concluded with artistic performances and experiential showcases that echoed the development’s promise of elevated coastal living, reinforcing the project’s positioning at the intersection of hospitality, design and lifestyle.

With its official debut, Hilton Residences Dubai Maritime City becomes a cornerstone in Prestige One’s expanding portfolio of landmark developments shaping Dubai’s coastline. The strong response from investors, partners and industry leaders further reinforces Prestige One’s position as a forward-looking luxury developer contributing to Dubai’s next phase of waterfront urban living.