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Apartments for sale in Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina apartments from ~AED 720k (studio) at 5.5–7.2% gross yield — the city’s most rentable apartment district, a wall of towers around a man-made marina with metro, tram and JBR beach on the doorstep. Suits investors who want fast resale and rental liquidity.

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AED 720k
studio from
2,058
AED / sq.ft
5.5–7.2%
gross yield
Metro
+ tram, JBR beach
In short

Dubai Marina is the city’s most liquid apartment market: a dense ring of towers around a 3 km man-made marina, averaging about AED 2,058 per sq.ft, with studios from ~AED 720k and one- to two-bedroom units selling between AED 1.6M and 3.6M and gross yields of 5.5–7.2%. Strong short-term-let demand, the Marina Walk, the metro and tram, and JBR beach next door keep tenants coming year-round.

Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD · 2026
The area

The district tenants actually want to live in

Dubai Marina is a fully built-out waterfront community of around 200 towers wrapped around a man-made canal that opens to the Gulf. The Marina Walk promenade, the yacht berths and direct access to JBR beach put occupancy and short-term-rental demand here among the highest in Dubai.

For an investor that liquidity is the point: because the area is finished and supply is largely fixed, a Marina apartment lets and resells faster than units in still-building districts. The Dubai Metro and the Marina tram serve the district, Marina Mall anchors the retail, and towers range from older value blocks (Marina Diamonds, Princess Tower) to newer premium stock (Marina Gate, Vida, LIV). Yields sit a little below mid-market areas because prices are higher, but the trade-off is far stronger liquidity.

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Prices & yield · 2026

How much does property in Dubai Marina cost in 2026?

TypeFromGross yield
Studio~AED 720k6.5–7.2%
1 bedroom~AED 1.6M6–7%
2 bedroom~AED 2.4M5.5–6.5%
3 bedroom~AED 3.6M5–6%

Indicative 2026 figures; vary by tower, floor and view. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD.

Recent sales · DLD

What Dubai Marina actually sold for

1,022 sales were registered in Dubai Marina in Jan–Jun 2026, at a median of AED 1,850,000 (~AED 2,015/sqft). Most recent registered transactions:

DateBedsStatusSizePriceAED/sqft
2026-06-292 B/RReady1,371 sqftAED 2,550,0001,860
2026-06-29StudioReady357 sqftAED 1,000,0002,797
2026-06-291 B/RReady821 sqftAED 2,679,5483,265
2026-06-291 B/RReady821 sqftAED 2,669,5483,253
2026-06-291 B/RReady880 sqftAED 2,525,0002,869
2026-06-29StudioReady367 sqftAED 790,0002,154

Source: Dubai Land Department — registered sales transactions, Jan–Jun 2026. Actual recorded deals, not asking prices.

Investment view

Is Dubai Marina right for you?

In favour

  • Highest rental liquidity and occupancy in Dubai
  • Metro + tram + JBR beach and Marina Walk on the doorstep
  • Strong short-term-let (holiday rental) demand
  • Finished district with largely fixed supply — value holds

Worth knowing

  • Higher entry price than JVC/Business Bay
  • Yields a touch lower (5.5–7.2%) than mid-market
  • Peak-time traffic and parking pressure
  • Older towers vary widely in build quality
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700k2.9M AED

Gross estimate from typical Dubai Marina yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies by tower.

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How much is an apartment in Dubai Marina?

One- to two-bedroom apartments run from about AED 1.6M to 3.6M; studios from ~AED 720k. The area averages ~AED 2,058 per sq.ft (2026).

What rental yield does Dubai Marina give?

About 5.5–7.2% gross — slightly below JVC because prices are higher, but with the strongest rental liquidity and short-term-let demand in the city.

Is Dubai Marina good for short-term rentals?

Yes — the marina berths, Marina Walk dining and metro/tram links pull a steady stream of corporate and tourist guests, so well-run units can outperform their long-let yield. A DET holiday-home permit is required, and high-floor marina-view towers (Marina Gate, Vida, LIV) book best.

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