Dubai Marina
apartment community
An artificial canal city built around a 3km stretch of the Persian Gulf shoreline. One of Dubai's most vibrant waterfront communities.
DUBUY VERDICT
Solid all-rounder no standout signal
Dubai Marina sits near the median on every key metric. Liquidity is deep; returns are mid-pack — a reasonable place, no obvious edge.
YoY change
+16.9%
3-yr growth
-4%
Gross yield
6.0%
5yr volume
22,736
Median PSF
AED 2,080
Apartments
YoY change
+16.9%
3-yr growth
-4%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
6.0%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai Marina is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 22,736 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,080, up 16.9% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 13.3% 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 8K
Loan AED 1.51M · 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.
What residents say about Dubai Marina
Praised for walkable areas with marina walk and jbr beach for exploration. Criticised for excessive noise from construction near marina 23 tower for extended periods.
Resident sentiment
Top 30%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Safe environment allowing parents to relax with young children”
“Social environment feels unwelcoming and creates persistent discomfort”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 159 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- community100%
- amenities98%
- rent73%
- safety71%
- price66%
- noise59%
Sentiment trend
—
Need 2 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
residents
52% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.20 to -0.10. Based on 158 mentions across 2 quarters.
What people praise
- +Walkable areas with Marina Walk and JBR beach for exploration×9
- +Good grocery options including Carrefour and delivery services available×4
- +Good concentration of dining and entertainment options×4
- +Predictable rental costs with chiller included in many units×3
- +Affordable studio rentals available at reasonable monthly rates×3
What people criticise
- −Excessive noise from construction near Marina 23 tower for extended periods×17
- −Severe traffic congestion makes commuting extremely time-consuming×7
- −Rental prices for shared rooms have surged significantly in the past year×5
- −Chiller costs vary by building, adding unpredictable expenses×3
- −Daily commute from Marina is inefficient compared to alternative areas×3
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Safe environment allowing parents to relax with young children”
“Walkable areas with Marina Walk and JBR beach for exploration”
“Holiday homes offer private pools and kitchen facilities for families”
“Social environment feels unwelcoming and creates persistent discomfort”
“Severe water leaks and mold damage affecting habitability”
“Chiller service provider billing irregularities and poor customer service”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 159 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Marina is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools12 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai5
4
4
100/100
Icademy 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 amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 476 total outlets near Dubai Marina• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
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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Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 580K | 1,347 | 4,742 |
| 1 B/R | AED 1.63M | 1,963 | 18,813 |
| 2 B/R | AED 2.46M | 1,801 | 19,145 |
| 3 B/R | AED 3.69M | 1,688 | 9,162 |
| 4 B/R | AED 6.32M | 1,780 | 2,022 |
| 5 B/R | AED 11.9M | 2,067 | 184 |
| 6 B/R | AED 22.9M | 2,769 | 21 |
Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 2,063/sqft → AED 2,174/sqft
Range AED 2,000 – 2,348· +0.7 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
9% off-plan share — low incoming supply
Demand pull
Sentiment trend +0.00 over last 4q (Reddit, n=159)
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~1.3 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 2.02M
Annual rent
AED 121K
6.0% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 488K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 1.39M
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-1.2 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 60K/yr ÷ AED 580K
AED 90K/yr ÷ AED 1.63M
AED 137K/yr ÷ AED 2.46M
AED 208K/yr ÷ AED 3.69M
AED 330K/yr ÷ AED 6.32M
AED 500K/yr ÷ AED 11.95M
AED 1.15M/yr ÷ AED 22.89M
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
Listing prices vs DLD median · 13 listings
+4.0 pp vs Dubai
By bedroom mix
1 B/R
+35.7%
6 listings
2 B/R
+48.4%
5 listings
Sample-based — PropertyFinder listings only. Premium = listing psf vs DLD-realized median for the same community + bedroom mix. Methodology →
Proximity premiums
Highest-psf POIs vs area median · 90,361 transactions
Metro stations
Marina Mall Metro Station
AED 2,094/sqft · 2414 sales
Marina Towers
AED 1,378/sqft · 10794 sales
Jumeirah Beach Residency
AED 1,288/sqft · 20380 sales
Malls / shopping
Marina Mall
AED 1,272/sqft · 79956 sales
Landmarks
Burj Al Arab
AED 1,304/sqft · 69536 sales
Sports City Swimming Academy
AED 1,004/sqft · 10420 sales
Source: DLD Pulse (CC0). Premium = transactions tagged with this POI vs area median. Reflects buyer choice, not pure proximity value.
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
-8.5%
6 months
-18.4%
1 year
+1.6%
2 years
+27.9%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,727 | 104 | -16.3% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,063 | 726 | -8.5% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,255 | 899 | -10.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,529 | 1,344 | +9.3% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,313 | 1,374 | +13.9% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,030 | 1,455 | +5.6% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,922 | 1,448 | -2.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,974 | 1,203 | +5.2% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,876 | 916 | +16.3% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,613 | 960 | -1.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,636 | 968 | -0.7% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,648 | 1,219 | -5.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,749 | 1,212 |
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 • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Dubai Marina
38,472 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 115K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 9,583
Gross Yield
5.7%
New vs Renewed
20,145 new
18,327 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
10 contracts
AED 1152K/yr
AED 95,968/mo
studio Bedrooms
3777 contracts
AED 60K/yr
AED 5,000/mo
1 Bedroom
15931 contracts
AED 90K/yr
AED 7,500/mo
2 Bedrooms
12374 contracts
AED 137K/yr
AED 11,375/mo
3 Bedrooms
4865 contracts
AED 208K/yr
AED 17,333/mo
4 Bedrooms
1259 contracts
AED 330K/yr
AED 27,500/mo
5 Bedrooms
256 contracts
AED 500K/yr
AED 41,667/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai Marina
Average
AED 20/sqft
By Building
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan projects in Dubai Marina
20 registered with DLD
The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition
ED RESIDENCES L.L.C
Residential Buildings - 4 Buildings with common basement ( Tower A,B,C&D ) and retail ; B+G+P+9+R ( 165 Residential Unit )
Franck muller Vanguard
Aeternitas Tower
ROVE HOME DUBAI MARINA
Aba Lux Living
Sobha Seahaven Tower B & C
Bluewaters Residences
Palace Beach Residence
Grand Bleu Tower interiors by Elie Saab
PRINCESS TOWER
+ 10 more projects registered with DLD
Room-type yield matrix
Estimated gross yield by bedroom type · Ejari rental data
| Type | Avg Size | Est. Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~42 sqm | AED 940K | AED 59K | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 1522K | AED 87K | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 2194K | AED 116K | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 3179K | AED 148K | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| 4 B/R | ~200 sqm | AED 4478K | AED 189K | 3.8% | 3.2% |
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Buildings in Dubai Marina
20 buildings with DLD transaction data
PRINCESS TOWER
Flat1 B/R, 3 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Mina Seyahi
Median/sqft
AED 1,644
Median Price
AED 2.0M
Avg Size
120.8 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
PARK ISLANDS
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Jumeirah Beach Resdency
Median/sqft
AED 1,843
Median Price
AED 2.0M
Avg Size
99.4 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
DUBAI MARINA MALL
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Marina Mall Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 3,013
Median Price
AED 2.1M
Avg Size
73 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
Studio One
FlatStudio, 2 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Jumeirah Beach Residency
Median/sqft
AED 2,657
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
33.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
CAYAN TOWER
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, PENTHOUSE · Near Marina Towers
Median/sqft
AED 2,286
Median Price
AED 2.4M
Avg Size
96.5 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
TORCH TOWER
Flat2 B/R, 3 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Marina Towers
Median/sqft
AED 1,494
Median Price
AED 1.9M
Avg Size
116.9 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
SULAFA TOWER
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Mina Seyahi
Median/sqft
AED 1,347
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
89.9 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
SILVERENE
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, Studio · Near Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Median/sqft
AED 2,387
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
55.9 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
LIV MARINA
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Dubai Marina
Median/sqft
AED 3,415
Median Price
AED 3.9M
Avg Size
121.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
BAY CENTRAL WEST & CENTRAL TOWERS
Flat1 B/R, Studio · Near Jumeirah Beach Resdency
Median/sqft
AED 2,413
Median Price
AED 1.6M
Avg Size
64.4 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
OCEAN HEIGHTS
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Mina Seyahi
Median/sqft
AED 1,794
Median Price
AED 2.0M
Avg Size
120.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
BOTANICA
Flat1 B/R, Studio · Near Dubai Marina
Median/sqft
AED 111
Median Price
AED 86K
Avg Size
66.8 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
ROVE HOME DUBAI MARINA
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Marina Mall Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 3,563
Median Price
AED 2.3M
Avg Size
56.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
THE RESIDENCES AT MARINA GATE 2
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Marina Towers
Median/sqft
AED 2,975
Median Price
AED 3.1M
Avg Size
77 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
VIDA Residences Dubai Marina
Flat2 B/R, 1 B/R, 4 B/R · Near Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Median/sqft
AED 3,812
Median Price
AED 5.1M
Avg Size
102.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
PIER 8
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Jumeirah Beach Resdency
Median/sqft
AED 800
Median Price
AED 778K
Avg Size
91.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
DAMAC HEIGHTS
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 4 B/R · Near Marina Towers
Median/sqft
AED 2,042
Median Price
AED 2.2M
Avg Size
109.8 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
ELITE RESIDENCE
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 4 B/R · Near Mina Seyahi
Median/sqft
AED 1,472
Median Price
AED 1.6M
Avg Size
106.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
MARINA SHORES
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Dubai Marina
Median/sqft
AED 2,869
Median Price
AED 2.4M
Avg Size
71.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
ORRA MARINA
Flat3 B/R, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Jumeirah Beach Residency
Median/sqft
AED 1,557
Median Price
AED 2.4M
Avg Size
125.4 sqm
Nearest Mall
Marina Mall
Per-building projection
312 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Dubai Marina, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
1 Lake Plaza
+8.4%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 1,293/sqft
- vs community
- -39.9%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
- •Market-behavior sentiment trending negative
- •Sellers asking far above realized prices (denial gap)
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
High green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 2.2km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
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historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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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 2,020,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,080. Prices have changed +16.9% year-over-year as of March 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 22,736 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +16.9%, with 9,469 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 March 2026.How we built this.