Dubai Marina
apartment community
Buyer read
Accessible entry with a resilient risk profile
Studios have a median sale price of AED 1.0M. 16% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 5%. The downside profile is robust, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
AED 1.0M
Studio median · 2026 YTD
16% off-plan
Low supply-pressure proxy
Top 5%
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
3 of 5 risk inputs available
An artificial canal city built around a 3km stretch of the Persian Gulf shoreline. One of Dubai's most vibrant waterfront communities.
Median PSF
AED 1,995
Apartments
YoY change
-4.9%
5-yr sales
16,986
DLD transactions
Gross yield
5.3%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Daily essentials sit close at hand
Dubai Marina offers exceptional amenity density with mixed public transport. The mapped inventory covers 593 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
100/100
Outdoor access
100/100
Transit
50/100
Mapped venues
593
Dining
74/100
342 mapped
Shopping
30/100
78 mapped
Health
37/100
46 mapped
Nightlife
100/100
30 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
12 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 11 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 9 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 4 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
12
Top-rated
9
Curricula
4
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
12
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
IB
+3 more
Median fees
AED 60K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Lifestyle pick not investor turf
Returns are mid-pack on both yield and growth, but residents speak well of the area. Best fit for end-users prioritising living-in over rent-out economics.
YoY change
-4.9%
3-yr growth
+0%
Gross yield
5.3%
5yr volume
16,986
Current PSF
AED 1,972
6-month forecast
-4.8%
Forecast range
1,727–2,027
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
Dubai Marina is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 16,986 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,995, down 4.9% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 8.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Dubai Marina median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 9K
Loan AED 1.63M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
5
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,065 sqft
Community median
Named homes
60
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R, 7 B/R, 8 B/R
651–2,404 sqft
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R
366–1,764 sqft
Villas
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Includes Dubai Marina, Ciel, PRINCESS TOWER and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai Marina
Archived discussion themes: Praised for dubai marina walk and jbr beach offer accessible waterfront experience. Criticised for excessive noise from construction near marina 23 tower for extended periods.
Historical discussion
Above average
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 229 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
residents
55% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.3 to +0.3); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q1 2026 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.20 to -0.21. Based on 228 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Dubai Marina Walk and JBR Beach offer accessible waterfront experience×11
- +Affordable studio rentals available at reasonable monthly rates×5
- +Good concentration of dining and entertainment options×5
- +Good grocery options including Carrefour and delivery services available×4
- +Marina and ocean views from apartment with private terrace×4
What people criticise
- −Excessive noise from construction near Marina 23 tower for extended periods×18
- −Building maintenance dismissive of resident concerns despite documented 70-85% humidity levels×10
- −Severe traffic congestion makes commuting extremely time-consuming×8
- −Rental prices for shared rooms have surged significantly in the past year×5
- −Chiller fees appear to be a notable expense concern for residents×4
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 229 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 21, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Marina is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools12 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiIcademy Middle East Fz.Llc
Dubai International Academy L.L.C
Dubai British School
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai College
GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 476 total outlets near Dubai Marina
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on the known parks, cycle tracks and local-access inventory; not pedestrian routing
High mapped greenery · #15 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 18 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.2km of the community centre. It does not mean 18 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Tram Stations
Bus Routes
Parks & Recreation
Marine Transport
Travel times from Dubai Marina
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Walkable Destinations
What's Reachable by Car
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Dubai Marina
Parks & Beaches
Water Transport & Activities
Cycling Infrastructure
Airport access
Drive times from Dubai Marina to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Strategic Airport Location
Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 33 min drive vs 48 min to DXB.
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsVery Positive outlook
Coming Soon: Dubai Metro Blue Line
Multiple major developments planned nearby including Dubai Metro Blue Line and Palm Jebel Ali Revival. Expect significant infrastructure improvements and potential property value appreciation.
Planned & Ongoing Projects (3)
Dubai Metro Blue Line
Proposed new metro line connecting Dubai Marina area to Al Maktoum International Airport via key residential areas.
- Direct airport connectivity
- Reduced commute times
- Property value uplift along route
Palm Jebel Ali Revival
Revival of the Palm Jebel Ali project with updated master plan. Will be larger than Palm Jumeirah.
- Massive new waterfront living
- Beach access for thousands
- New hospitality destinations
Dubai Harbour
New cruise terminal and marina destination near Palm Jumeirah with retail, dining, and yacht facilities.
- Cruise tourism hub
- 1,100 yacht berths
- Waterfront dining
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in Dubai Marina
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices rose 7.2% while sales fell 8% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 2,374
Q2 2026
3m price change
+7.2%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
1,118
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-7.7%
vs prior completed quarter
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Ready vs off-plan · DLD
Ready / resale
AED 1,519/sqft
19,890 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 3,052/sqft
14,967 sales
Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 595K | 1,392 | 3,927 |
| 1 B/R | AED 1.80M | 2,176 | 12,907 |
| 2 B/R | AED 2.94M | 2,162 | 12,554 |
| 3 B/R | AED 4.60M | 2,260 | 5,868 |
| 4 B/R | AED 7.82M | 2,463 | 1,310 |
| 5 B/R | AED 13.0M | 2,189 | 103 |
| 6 B/R | AED 47.8M | 4,571 | 13 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 193,199 contracts
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,972/sqft → AED 1,877/sqft
Range AED 1,727 – 2,027· -6.4 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
16% off-plan share — low incoming supply
Discussion momentum
Historical discussion trend +0.00 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=229)
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Buying breaks even in ~1.5 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Dubai Marina
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-0.6 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 60K/yr ÷ AED 595K
AED 90K/yr ÷ AED 1.80M
AED 135K/yr ÷ AED 2.94M
AED 204K/yr ÷ AED 4.60M
AED 332K/yr ÷ AED 7.82M
AED 475K/yr ÷ AED 13.00M
AED 1.23M/yr ÷ AED 47.75M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
How RERA calculates the cap (Law 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
Market rate is the RERA rental index for this community + unit type, derived from Ejari registration data. Data covers thousands of registered contracts.
Asking vs DLD
27% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in Dubai Marina
Pro members get every building's premium-vs-fair-value, ranked — useful for finding negotiation room before you offer.
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+7.2%
6 months
-1.1%
1 year
-9.8%
2 years
+4.8%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 1,972 | 211 | +7.2% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,840 | 309 | -7.7% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,994 | 466 | -1.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,014 | 590 | -7.9% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,187 | 702 | -10.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,453 | 1,029 | +9.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,239 | 1,098 | +12.2% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,995 | 1,175 | +6.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,882 | 1,114 | -3.7% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,954 | 967 | +13.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,728 | 711 | +20.2% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,438 | 754 | -8.5% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,572 | 794 | -12.3% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,793 | 1,230 | -13.7% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,077 | 1,259 | +16.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 1,787 | 1,207 | +15.7% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,545 | 776 | +6.5% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 1,451 | 858 | -7.6% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,570 | 695 | +16.2% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 1,351 | 646 | -3.3% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,397 | 395 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers3 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Select Group
- •Marina expertise
- •Quality construction
- •Good locations
- •Limited portfolio diversity
- •Premium pricing for Marina
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Healthcare facilities2 facilities
Land valuations (official)
Based on 38 official government valuations
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Dubai Marina
44,140 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 114K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 9,500
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
5.2%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
23,451 / 20,689
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
10 contracts
AED 1227K/yr
AED 102,218/mo
studio Bedrooms
4485 contracts
AED 60K/yr
AED 5,000/mo
1 Bedroom
18198 contracts
AED 90K/yr
AED 7,500/mo
2 Bedrooms
14220 contracts
AED 135K/yr
AED 11,250/mo
3 Bedrooms
5491 contracts
AED 204K/yr
AED 17,010/mo
4 Bedrooms
1446 contracts
AED 332K/yr
AED 27,656/mo
5 Bedrooms
290 contracts
AED 475K/yr
AED 39,557/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
32/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Dubai Marina. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai Marina's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Mapped greenery
High mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.2km straight-line search radius of the community centroid. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Dubai Marina
What is the average property price in Dubai Marina?
The median property price in Dubai Marina is AED 2,175,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,995. Prices have changed -4.9% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (19,740), Hotel Rooms (2,455), Shop (248).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina has seen 16,986 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is -4.9%, with 2,012 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
What healthcare facilities are in Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina has access to 2 DHA-licensed healthcare facilities, including Medcare Medical Center Jbr, Amwaj Polyclinic LLC.
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of July 2026.How we built this.