Dubai waterfront coastline at dusk
Celine Madsen
Private counsel · Dubai

THE PRIMARY WATERFRONT

An advisory for international investors seeking early access to Dubai's most considered waterfront addresses.

About

Trust, integrity, long‑term thinking

Born and raised in Oslo, Norway, I was shaped by a culture built on trust and integrity.

My investment journey began in the stock market at 18, followed by my first off-plan property investment at 21. Before turning 30, I had built a personal real estate portfolio in Oslo while living and working across New York, London, and Norway.

After seven years in the finance sector, I relocated to Dubai in 2024 to focus exclusively on the primary real estate off-plan market — advising international investors on carefully selected opportunities shaped by limited supply, prime locations, and long-term global demand.

The Market

A market of scale and scarcity

$100B+

Annual transactions

Dubai has become one of the world's most active real estate markets.

Outperforming

Prime waterfront

Prime waterfront has consistently outperformed the broader residential market over recent years.

Limited

Beachfront supply

Most future beachfront supply is concentrated in just a few master-planned communities.

Investment Philosophy

Why work with me

I work only with a small circle of clients at a time, so every search is deliberate and every recommendation is aligned with your investment goals and timeline.

Each opportunity is evaluated through pricing, developer track record, supply dynamics, infrastructure, and the long-term outlook for the address.

You’ll like working with me if you appreciate thoughtful advice — even when it challenges your assumptions. If you prefer long-term relationships over quick transactions. And if you value independent judgment over polished salesmanship.

Current Focus

Selected off-plan opportunities

A glimpse at the developments shaping Dubai's primary waterfront — not a sales list. For specific opportunities, get in touch privately.

Palm Jumeirah — Dorchester Collection

Palm Jumeirah — Dorchester Collection

Ultra-prime residences · wellness, world-class hospitality residences ~ AED 18M (~$4.9M) · penthouses ~ AED 55M (~$15M)

Dubai Island — Bay Estate

Dubai Island — Bay Estate

150 units · exclusive · gated community · private island living TH ~ AED 5.3M (~$1.44M) villas ~ AED 10M (~$2.7M)

Peninsula Dubai — by H&H

Peninsula Dubai — by H&H

New ultra-prime address · architecture, private · ~1,000 residences residences ~ AED 8M (~$2.18M) penthouses ~ AED 80M+ (~$21.8M+)

Maritime City — By Beyond

Maritime City — By Beyond

Forest on an island · strategically located · sky-rise only residences ~ AED 2.4M (~$650K)

Palm Jebel Ali — Residences

Palm Jebel Ali — Residences

New waterfront landmark · long-term investment · 90 km of beachfront residences ~ AED 2.5M (~$680K)

Design District — Creative Hub

Design District — Creative Hub

Canal front · city centred · skyline views · strong rental yield residences ~ AED 1.9M (~$517K)

Private Consultation

Sharp decisions begin with the right conversation

Whether you're acquiring your first property in Dubai or expanding an international portfolio, a private conversation is the fastest way to move with clarity and conviction.

Based in

Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Investment budget

Timeline

Preferred area

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