Dubai Marina
Who Dubai Marina suits: and who it doesn't
Dubai Marina is the liquidity king: the deepest resale and rental market in the city, a tenant pool that never thins, and walk-to-everything waterfront living. It suits investors who value exit speed and lifestyle tenants, and buyers who want a proven address over a growth story. It doesn't suit yield-maximisers, entry prices put gross yields below the newer communities. What to watch: tower age matters enormously here; service charges, chiller arrangements and build quality vary block by block, which is why we assess per building, not per community. , Equity Edge analyst note
Guides for Dubai Marina buyers
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Where Dubai Marina sits
What is being built in Dubai Marina
All Dubai Marina launches →11 projects are selling in Dubai Marina today, from AED 1.73M, built by Nakheel, Emaar, Condor Group, with handovers from 2017 through 2029.
Unit types on sale: apartments, penthouse, villa, duplex.
The numbers, registered
All rent prices →All sold prices →The buildings of Dubai Marina, by the registered numbers
All sold prices →Every development in Dubai Marina with five or more registered sales in the current window: what buyers actually paid, not asking prices.
| Building / development | Median price | AED/sqft | Registered sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Residences at Dubai Harbour | AED 7.74M | 4,789 | 125 |
| LIV WATERSIDE | AED 2.65M | 3,174 | 105 |
| Bluewaters Residences | AED 10.00M | 5,795 | 95 |
| The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition | AED 11.71M | 4,960 | 76 |
| Palace Beach Residence | AED 3.10M | 3,618 | 71 |
| Beach Mansion | AED 3.85M | 3,251 | 70 |
| PARK ISLANDS | AED 2.06M | 2,118 | 66 |
| Grand Bleu Tower interiors by Elie Saab | AED 4.90M | 3,649 | 63 |
| BAY CENTRAL WEST & CENTRAL TOWERS | AED 1.60M | 2,260 | 53 |
| DAMAC BAY 2 | AED 4.05M | 4,215 | 51 |
| JUMEIRAH LIVING MARINA GATE | AED 3.33M | 2,962 | 47 |
| LIV MARINA | AED 3.05M | 3,182 | 47 |
| CAYAN TOWER | AED 2.49M | 2,202 | 46 |
| TORCH TOWER | AED 1.79M | 1,494 | 45 |
| MARINA SHORES | AED 3.24M | 2,695 | 44 |
53 more developments carry registered cohorts here. See the full sold-price picture →
All 68 towers and developments of Dubai Marina
Every one has its own page with sold prices by bedroom count, straight from the registry.
How Dubai Marina compares
Upcoming launches in Dubai Marina
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Schools within reach of Dubai Marina
School checker →Latest published inspection ratings, KHDA (Dubai) and ADEK (Abu Dhabi): verify at the source. Drive times approximate.
Attractions within reach
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Questions buyers ask about Dubai Marina
What does an apartment cost in Dubai Marina in 2026?
The median registered sale price for a Dubai Marina apartment is AED 2.70M (3,708 DLD-registered sales, 12 months to Sep 2026), or AED 2,366/sqft. The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 2.02M.
What rent does an apartment achieve in Dubai Marina?
The median registered rent is AED 122K/year across 19,324 Ejari contracts (12 months to Sep 2026). These are registered contracts, not asking prices.
What gross yield do Dubai Marina apartments deliver?
4.5% gross, median registered rent divided by median registered sale price, both from the trailing 12 months. Asking-price yields quoted elsewhere usually flatter; this is the registered number.
Does Dubai Marina have metro access?
Yes, two Red Line stations (Sobha Realty and DMCC) sit on the Marina’s edge, plus the Dubai Tram running through the community itself and connecting to JBR. It’s one of the few Dubai communities where a car is genuinely optional.
Are short-term lets allowed in Dubai Marina?
Yes, with a DET (Dubai Economy & Tourism) holiday-home permit. The Marina is one of Dubai’s strongest short-let markets thanks to the beach, dining and tram links, but check the building: a minority of owners’ associations restrict holiday lets.
What should I check before buying an older Marina tower?
Three things: the service charge (Empower district cooling terms differ by tower, ask who pays the demand charge), the building’s maintenance history, and the view corridor, new towers have blocked older sightlines. We publish per-building notes on request.
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