Dubai Marina property investment guide
Waterfront high-rise living
Dubai Marina is a premium apartments community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 2,223 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is Sobha Realty, 40 m away.
A fully built-out marina district of towers around a man-made canal — deep rental market, always in demand.
Key numbers
- Median price
- AED 2,223/sqft
- Price tier
- Premium
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Established
- Handover
- Ready
- Metro served
- Yes
- Commute to downtown
- 22 min
- Projects tracked
- 74
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Sep 2026, Dubai Marina recorded 2,682 property sales with a residential median of AED 2,034 per sqft — -15.4% on the previous 12 months.
See how Dubai Marina ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 2,223/sqft
- 2,373 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 2,682
- -56.4% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- -15.4%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 2,001 | 171 |
| Aug 2026 | 2,070 | 225 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,945 | 279 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,860 | 167 |
| May 2026 | 1,818 | 161 |
| Apr 2026 | 2,194 | 230 |
| Mar 2026 | 2,191 | 160 |
| Feb 2026 | 2,161 | 248 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,818 | 227 |
| Dec 2025 | 2,131 | 273 |
| Nov 2025 | 2,020 | 272 |
| Oct 2025 | 2,101 | 269 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio · Apartment | AED 945,000 | 2,206 | 7 |
| 1 BR · Apartment | AED 1,721,024 | 2,164 | 41 |
| 2 BR · Apartment | AED 3,351,454 | 2,144 | 33 |
| 3 BR · Apartment | AED 9,024,181 | 3,503 | 19 |
| 4+ BR · Apartment | AED 5,243,792 | 1,426 | 6 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded. Apartments and villas are priced separately. Villa AED/sqft is left out because the registry often records the plot rather than the built area.
Top-selling projects in Dubai Marina
Ranked by registered sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciel | 165 | 279 | — |
| Park Islands | 79 | 70 | 1,904 |
| The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition | 78 | 0 | 4,936 |
| Jumeirah Gate | 64 | 96 | 3,964 |
| BAY Central West & Central Towers | 50 | 76 | 2,231 |
| Torch Tower | 50 | 85 | 1,493 |
| LIV Marina | 49 | 33 | 3,309 |
| Princess Tower | 49 | 86 | 1,560 |
Projects
Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Shores | Emaar | 447 | Under construction · 87% | AED 1,900,000 |
| Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina | Select Group | 251 | Under construction · 25% | AED 5,829,000 |
| Pier 8 | Pier 8 Real Estate Development LLC | 341 | Under construction · 70% | AED 428,000 |
| Mada'In | Mada'in Properties | 214 | Under construction | — |
| Liv Lux | LIV Developers | 229 | Under construction · 79% | AED 2,225,000 |
| Aeternitas Tower | London Gate | 661 | Under construction · 49% | AED 1,970,000 |
| Marina Cove | Emaar | 227 | Under construction · 1% | AED 2,043,000 |
| The Residences At The Dubai Beach Edition | Shamal Holding | 169 | Under construction · 0% | AED 8,296,000 |
| Marina Living | LMD | 205 | Complete | AED 1,367,000 |
| Sensoria At Five Luxe | Five Holdings | 54 | Complete | AED 16,400,000 |
| Pelagos By Igo | Invest Group Overseas | 296 | Under construction · 84% | AED 1,270,000 |
| Stella Maris | Scope Properties | 317 | Complete | AED 1,704,000 |
| Six Senses Residences | Select Group | 2–4 BR | Off-plan· unverified | AED 5,200,000 |
| Ciel | The First Group | 2619 | Complete | — |
| Bay Central West & Central Towers | Select Group | 748 | Complete | AED 1,000,000 |
| Five Luxe | Five Holdings | 459 | Complete | AED 2,950,000 |
| Residences Du Port, Dubai Marina, Autograph Collection Residences | Prime Marina | 74 | Under construction · 71% | AED 2,454,000 |
| Sulafa Tower | Al Sayyah Group | 703 | Complete | AED 860,000 |
| Park Islands | Nakheel | 752 | Complete | AED 1,400,000 |
| Jumeirah Living Marina Gate | Select Group | 418 | Complete | AED 2,000,000 |
| Rove Home Dubai Marina | IRTH | 682 | Under construction · 8% | AED 1,252,000 |
| Dubai Marina Mall | Emaar | 651 | Complete | AED 1,400,000 |
| Liv Marina | LIV Developers | 243 | Complete | AED 1,600,000 |
| Studio One | Select Group | 410 | Complete | AED 860,000 |
| Torch Tower | Select Group | 682 | Complete | AED 1,120,000 |
| Aba Lux Living | ABA Group | 419 | Under construction · 7% | AED 2,073,000 |
| Elite Residence | Tameer Holdings | 700 | Complete | AED 1,100,000 |
| Cayan Tower | Cayan Group | 506 | Complete | AED 1,410,000 |
| Damac Heights | DAMAC | 646 | Complete | AED 1,515,000 |
| Bluewaters Bay | Meraas | Off-plan· unverified | — | |
| Princess Tower | Tameer Holdings | 771 | Complete | AED 1,200,000 |
| Marina Star | Condor Group | 211 | Complete | AED 1,200,000 |
| The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand | Al Habtoor | 272 | Under construction · 35% | AED 9,124,000 |
| Silverene | Cayan Group | 596 | Complete | AED 1,240,000 |
| Sparkle Towers | Tebyan Real Estate | 389 | Complete | AED 950,000 |
| Botanica | Select Group | 371 | Complete | AED 1,015,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- JBR beach
- Metro
- Marina stns
- Schools
- 10 min
- Also nearby
- Marina Walk, yachts
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Dubai Marina — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- Sobha Realty · 40 m away
- Tram stop
- Mina Seyahi · within the area
- School
- Emirates International School - Meadows · 1.8 km away
- Hospital
- Saudi German Hospital · 3.1 km away
- Mall
- Dubai Marina Mall · within the area
- Supermarket
- Spinneys · within the area
- Park
- DEWA Staff · 80 m away
- Beach
- within the area
- Golf course
- Par 3 - 9 hole course · 820 m away
- University
- American University in Dubai · 430 m away
- Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport · 18 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Emirates Golf Cluboperational · 1988
Championship 18-hole course (Majlis course, home of the Dubai Desert Classic) bordering the Marina/SZR corridor.
- Dubai Marina Malloperational · 2008
Waterfront mall with a Waitrose supermarket, fashion and beauty retail, cinema and food court inside Dubai Marina.
- Sobha Realty Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2010
Red Line metro station serving Dubai Marina (formerly Dubai Marina/DAMAC Properties), linked to the tram by a footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road.
- DMCC Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2010
Second Red Line station bordering Dubai Marina/JLT, one of two direct metro-to-tram interchanges in the corridor.
- Dubai Tramoperational · 2014
14.5 km coastal tram line with multiple Dubai Marina stops, interchanging with Sobha Realty and DMCC metro stations and serving JBR.
- The Beach at JBRoperational · 2014
Open-air beachfront retail and dining destination beside Jumeirah Beach Residence, a short walk or tram ride from the marina.
- Bluewaters Island & Ain Dubaioperational · 2018
Meraas island off JBR with retail, dining, residences and Ain Dubai, the world's largest observation wheel, reached by footbridge from the marina/JBR.
- Ciel Dubai Marina (Vignette Collection)operational · 2025
Guinness-certified world's tallest hotel at 377 m / 82 floors by The First Group, opened Nov 2025 with 1,004 keys and one of the world's highest infinity pools.
- Dubai Harbour Bridge (Sheikh Zayed Road link)operational · 2026
RTA/Shamal 1,500 m dual-direction bridge linking SZR to Dubai Harbour, cutting access from ~12 to 3 min for 6,000 vehicles/hour; ~90% done, phased opening from June 2026.
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)operational
Dubai's main highway runs along the inland edge of Dubai Marina, the area's primary road connection toward Downtown and Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai Marina Walk / Promenadeoperational
~3 km landscaped waterfront promenade for walking and jogging, lined with cafes and restaurants along the marina.
- Dubai Marina Yacht Cluboperational
Berthing, dining and events hub on the man-made marina, anchoring the area's yachting lifestyle.
- Medcare / King's College & Saudi German hospitals (Al Barsha)operational
Marina has Medcare and King's College Hospital clinics on-site, with full Saudi German and Al Zahra hospitals a short drive inland in Al Barsha.
- Marina Shores (Emaar)under construction · 2026
Emaar 53-storey waterfront tower (437 units) steps from Marina Walk; ~87% complete as of May 2026, scheduled for handover Q4 2026.
- LIV LUXunder construction · 2026
LIV Developers sea-view residential tower in Dubai Marina, with handover scheduled for Q4 2026.
- Dubai Harbour district (The Anchor retail & cruise hub)under construction · 2026
Shamal Holding seafront district off JBR/Bluewaters with the region's largest 700+ berth marina, cruise terminal and 'The Anchor' retail/dining hub; residential towers delivering through 2026+.
- Franck Muller Aeternitas Towerunder construction · 2027
London Gate x Franck Muller 450 m tower, the world's tallest residential clock tower (649 units), with handover targeted Q2 2027.
- Six Senses Residences Dubai Marinaunder construction · 2028
Select Group / Six Senses 517 m, 122-storey branded tower set to be the world's tallest residential building, reshaping the Marina skyline; delivery July 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Dubai Marina?
- Recorded residential sales in Dubai Marina over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 2,223 per sqft, across 2,373 transactions. Prices are down -15.4% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What is the nearest metro station to Dubai Marina?
- Sobha Realty is the nearest metro station — 40 m away, measured to the edge of Dubai Marina.
- What are the best-selling projects in Dubai Marina?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Dubai Marina are Ciel (165 sales), Park Islands (79 sales), The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition (78 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Marina?
- Yes — Dubai Marina is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Dubai Marina from downtown Dubai?
- Dubai Marina is roughly 22 minutes from downtown by car, and the area is served by the metro. Upcoming infrastructure: Marina Shores (Emaar), LIV LUX, Dubai Harbour district (The Anchor retail & cruise hub), Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina.
- What new projects are selling in Dubai Marina?
- 13 projects are still under construction in Dubai Marina, including Marina Shores by Emaar (from AED 1,900,000), Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina by Select Group (from AED 5,829,000), Pier 8 by Pier 8 Real Estate Development LLC (from AED 428,000), Mada'In by Mada'in Properties, Liv Lux by LIV Developers (from AED 2,225,000), Aeternitas Tower by London Gate (from AED 1,970,000), Marina Cove by Emaar (from AED 2,043,000), The Residences At The Dubai Beach Edition by Shamal Holding (from AED 8,296,000).
Compare with nearby areas
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Sep 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Project starting prices and area details come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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