Dubai Marina property investment guide

Key numbers

Avg asking price*

AED 2,708/sqft

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Established

Handover

Ready

Metro served

Yes

Commute to downtown

22 min

Projects tracked

40

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

JBR beach

Metro

Marina stns

Schools

10 min

Also nearby

Marina Walk, yachts

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.

• 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 Bridge (Sheikh Zayed Road link)under construction · 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.

• 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?

Property in Dubai Marina averages AED 2,708 per sqft, based on recorded transactions across its sub-communities — a premium price tier for Dubai. 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.

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 Bridge (Sheikh Zayed Road link), 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?

Current launches include Marina Shores by Emaar (from AED 1,900,000), Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina by Select Group, Damac Bay 2 by DAMAC, Pier 8 by Pier 8 Real Estate Development LLC, Mada'In by Mada'in Properties, Liv Lux by LIV Developers, Aeternitas Tower by London Gate, Sobha Seahaven Tower A by Sobha, Marina Cove by Emaar, The Residences At The Dubai Beach Edition by Shamal Holding, Marina Living by LMD, Sensoria At Five Luxe by Five Holdings, Pelagos By Igo by Invest Group Overseas, Sobha Seahaven Tower B & C by Sobha, Stella Maris by Scope Properties, Six Senses Residences by Select Group (from AED 5,200,000), Ciel by The First Group, Bay Central West & Central Towers by Select Group, Five Luxe by Five Holdings, Residences Du Port, Dubai Marina, Autograph Collection Residences by Prime Marina, Sulafa Tower by Al Sayyah Group, Park Islands by Nakheel, Jumeirah Living Marina Gate by Select Group, Rove Home Dubai Marina by IRTH, Dubai Marina Mall by Emaar, Liv Marina by LIV Developers, Studio One by Select Group, Torch Tower by Select Group, Aba Lux Living by ABA Group, Elite Residence by Tameer Holdings, Cayan Tower by Cayan Group, Damac Heights by DAMAC, Bluewaters Bay by Meraas, Princess Tower by Tameer Holdings, Marina Star by Condor Group, The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand by Al Habtoor, Silverene by Cayan Group, Sparkle Towers by Tebyan Real Estate, Botanica by Select Group.

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