Dubai Marina Area Guide: Prices, Rents and What It's Like to Live There
Dubai Marina suits people who want a waterfront apartment with the metro and tram on hand and a wide choice of towers and unit sizes. It is a district of high-rise towers around a 3.5 km canal, where, in BrickDXB's combined Dubai Marina and JBR figures, the median one-bedroom sold for AED 2,000,000, from 1,205 sales, and rented for a median AED 92,000 a year, from 8,244 contracts. Every price table on this page shows those combined Marina and JBR figures, because BrickDXB does not publish the Marina on its own.
Prices at a glance
| Bedrooms | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,120,000 |
| One bedroom | AED 2,000,000 |
| Two bedrooms | AED 3,210,000 |
| Three bedrooms | AED 5,170,000 |
| Four bedrooms | AED 8,740,000 |
| Five bedrooms | AED 18,330,000 |
| Bedrooms | Median annual rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 60,000 |
| One bedroom | AED 92,000 |
| Two bedrooms | AED 140,000 |
| Three bedrooms | AED 200,000 |
| Four bedrooms | AED 295,000 |
| Five bedrooms | AED 500,000 |
| Bedrooms | Median gross yield |
|---|---|
| Studio | 5.4% |
| One bedroom | 4.6% |
| Two bedrooms | 4.4% |
| Three bedrooms | 3.9% |
| Four bedrooms | 3.4% |
| Five bedrooms | 2.7% |
Source: BrickDXB analysis of DLD registered sales and Ejari contracts, twelve months, combined Dubai Marina and JBR area. Data as of .
All three tables show medians, not averages, for apartments in Dubai Marina and JBR combined, from BrickDXB's analysis of DLD open data over the twelve months to its latest update. Sample sizes, by bedroom type: sale medians and gross yields rest on registered sales (studio 171 sales, one-bedroom 1,205 sales, two-bedroom 1,132 sales, three-bedroom 554 sales, four-bedroom 157 sales and five-bedroom 15 sales), and rent medians rest on Ejari contracts (studio 1,248 contracts, one-bedroom 8,244 contracts, two-bedroom 6,965 contracts, three-bedroom 2,574 contracts, four-bedroom 423 contracts and five-bedroom 37 contracts). A bedroom type with no figure has no published median in the source, and gross yield is median rent divided by median price, before costs. BrickDXB publishes one figure for both, and its building list for that figure also includes Emaar Beachfront and Bluewaters towers, so the medians are not Marina-only.
Service charges
| Building | Usage | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torch Tower | Residential | AED 18.7 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
| Sulafa Tower | Residential | AED 16.28 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
| Silverene | Residential | AED 24.16 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. DLD lists it as Silverene Towers. |
| Princess Tower | Residential | AED 17.77 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
| Park Islands | Residential | AED 13.57 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. DLD lists it as Park Island, residential. |
| Elite Residence | Residential | AED 14.41 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
| DAMAC Heights | Residential | AED 15.08 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
| Bay Central (West and Central Towers) | Residential | AED 19.08 per sq ft, budget year 2026, excludes arrears | Total rate in the DLD Service Charge Index for this budget year; it excludes arrears. |
Source: DLD Service Charge Index. Data as of .
Figures are the total rate per square foot in the DLD Service Charge Index for the budget year shown, and they exclude arrears. Ask us to check the DLD-approved service charge for any other building.
Off-plan projects in Dubai Marina
- Marina Shores, Emaar: two- and three-bedroom apartments. From AED 4,467,888.
- Marina Cove, Emaar: three-bedroom apartments. From AED 4,575,888.
Source: developers' own project pages. Prices as of .
These projects have a starting price on Emaar's Dubai Marina page and no registered transactions in BrickDXB's building list, which suggests they are not yet completed. Other developers are building in the Marina too, so this is not a complete list. Handover quarters are not shown because the developers' pages we used do not state them; ask for the completion date in the sale and purchase agreement and check the project's registration in the DLD Project Status Enquiry.
Popular buildings
| Building | Home type | Median price | Median annual rent | Gross yield | Registered sales (twenty-four months) | Rent contracts (twenty-four months) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulafa Tower | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,100,000 | AED 74,000 | 6.7% | 106 sales | 1,068 contracts | median price from 69 sales and median rent from 611 contracts for this home type |
| Bay Central (West and Central Towers) | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,620,000 | AED 90,000 | 5.6% | 110 sales | 876 contracts | median price from 73 sales and median rent from 580 contracts for this home type |
| Park Islands | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,930,000 | AED 105,000 | 5.5% | 123 sales | 805 contracts | median price from 75 sales and median rent from 499 contracts for this home type |
| Princess Tower | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,420,000 | AED 85,000 | 6% | 112 sales | 807 contracts | median price from 43 sales and median rent from 363 contracts for this home type |
| Elite Residence | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,280,000 | AED 85,000 | 6.6% | 114 sales | 738 contracts | median price from 60 sales and median rent from 480 contracts for this home type |
| Torch Tower | two-bedroom apartment | AED 1,760,000 | AED 120,000 | 6.8% | 121 sales | 721 contracts | median price from 68 sales and median rent from 432 contracts for this home type |
| DAMAC Heights | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,900,000 | AED 115,000 | 6.1% | 108 sales | 679 contracts | median price from 43 sales and median rent from 357 contracts for this home type |
| Silverene | one-bedroom apartment | AED 1,640,000 | AED 105,000 | 6.4% | 88 sales | 691 contracts | median price from 32 sales and median rent from 371 contracts for this home type |
Source: BrickDXB building pages, DLD-registered sales and Ejari rent contracts over the last twenty-four months; data as of .
Buildings are ranked by registered transactions, meaning DLD-registered sales plus Ejari rent contracts over the last twenty-four months, as published on each building's BrickDXB page. Each row shows the median price, median rent and gross yield for the building's most-sold home type, with its own sample sizes; these medians, yields and samples also cover those twenty-four months, unlike the twelve-month area tables, and the source line gives the end date. This is a ranking of activity, not a list of every building or a recommendation. Towers in JBR, Emaar Beachfront and Bluewaters are excluded because they have their own guides or are not in the Marina.
Living in Dubai Marina
Schools
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills, an IB World School, and Emirates International School in The Meadows, which describes itself as within easy access of the Lakes and Dubai Marina, are the two established schools we have verified for families on this side of the city. Neither is inside the district, so drive the route at school-run time from the tower you are considering, and check each school's curriculum, fees and current rating in the KHDA directory.
Healthcare
Armada Hospital in Cluster P of Jumeirah Lakes Towers describes itself as the only inpatient facility in JLT, across Sheikh Zayed Road from the Marina. Check which hospitals and clinics your health insurance covers before you choose a building, and time the drive at the hours you would travel.
Parks
Emaar points to Dubai Marina Walk, the canal and the beach as the district's open spaces, with Dubai Marina Mall and the yacht club alongside. Ask us to check parks and play areas near a specific building.
Transport
Emaar lists the Red Line metro, the Dubai Tram and several bus routes serving the Marina. RTA's network map shows the Sobha Realty and DMCC stations on the Red Line, and the Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina and Marina Towers stops on the tram. By car, Emaar's directions are to use Sheikh Zayed Road and take the tunnel after exit 32.
Commute times
We have no verified drive times from Dubai Marina to landmarks, so this list is empty.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai Marina freehold?
Yes, in the designated plots: Dubai's freehold regulation lists 4 plots in Dubai Marina for ownership by non-UAE nationals. Check the exact unit in the DLD Property Status Enquiry before you sign or pay.
How much does a one-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai Marina?
In the combined Marina and JBR figure, the median registered sale price was AED 2,000,000, or a median AED 2,320/sq ft, from 1,205 sales of one-bedroom apartments (3,235 sales across all home types). Individual towers can sit well above or below the median.
What is the rent for a one-bedroom in Dubai Marina?
The combined Marina and JBR median Ejari rent was AED 92,000 a year, from 8,244 contracts (19,497 contracts across all home types). The median for new leases was AED 95,000 and the median on renewals was AED 90,000; renewals are often lower, partly because renewal increases are capped by the RERA rental index.
What rental yield do Dubai Marina apartments make?
Median gross yields in the combined figure ranged from 2.7% for a five-bedroom, from only 15 sales, to 5.4% for a studio, with a one-bedroom at 4.6%. These are historical gross figures before service charges, vacancy and fees, not a forecast or a promise of return.
Have prices in Dubai Marina gone down?
Yes: the median sale price per square foot in the combined Marina and JBR figure was 11% lower than in the previous twelve months, according to BrickDXB's analysis of DLD registered sales. A change in the mix of towers sold can move this figure, so check registered sales in the building you want.
Which towers are most traded in Dubai Marina?
By registered sales plus rent contracts over two years, Sulafa Tower led with 106 sales and 1,068 contracts, followed by Bay Central and Park Islands. The popular buildings table gives each tower's medians and sample sizes.
Which off-plan projects are in Dubai Marina?
Emaar lists Marina Shores from AED 4,467,888 and Marina Cove from AED 4,575,888, with no handover quarter on its page.
How do you get around Dubai Marina?
The Red Line metro and the Dubai Tram both serve the district, and the tram links the Marina to JBR and Palm Jumeirah stops.
Which schools are near Dubai Marina?
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills and Emirates International School, Meadows are the established schools we have verified nearby; check the drive and the KHDA rating.
What are service charges in Dubai Marina?
Each jointly owned building has its own DLD-approved budget, and older and newer towers differ widely. Ask the seller for the latest statement, or ask us to check the approved figure for the building.