New Dubai coast
Dubai Marina
A dense cluster of residential towers wrapped around a man-made canal on the western coast. Life centres on the waterfront promenade, with restaurants, yachts and the beach at JBR a short walk away. It is one of the city's main rental and resale markets for apartments, with a wide spread of building ages and prices.
- Studio rent
- AED 76,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 111,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 165,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 2,599per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.77Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 5.92%published
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Dubai Marina
Why people choose it
- Walkable promenade with restaurants, cafés and marinas on the doorstep
- Two Red Line stations plus the Dubai Tram inside the district
- JBR beach within walking distance of most towers
Worth knowing
- Rush-hour congestion at the tram crossings and Sheikh Zayed Road exits
- Crowds, noise and tight parking, especially at weekends
- Character
- High-rise canal-side waterfront
- Master developer
- Emaar
- Since
- 2003
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- DMCC, Sobha Realty
- Getting around
- Red Line at DMCC and Sobha Realty; Dubai Tram loops through the Marina and JBR; direct Sheikh Zayed Road access
- Beach
- JBR Beach, walking distance from most towers
- Schools
- —
Rent or buy
Dubai Marina in numbers
Renting
Suits professionals and couples who want a car-optional, social waterfront life; expect to pay more than JLT across the road for similar space.
| Studio | AED 76,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 111,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 165,000 |
Buying
Deep resale and rental market with towers of every age, so building choice, view and service charges matter more than the postcode.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 2,599 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,769,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.92% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types) source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Dubai Marina
Busy with visitors thanks to hotels, holiday lets, boat tours and the promenade dining scene.
- Marina Walkpromenade
Waterfront path around the canal, lined with cafés and restaurants
- Dubai Marina Mallmall
Neighbourhood mall at the canal edge with a supermarket and cinema
- Pier 7dining
Stacked restaurant building overlooking the yachts
- XLine Dubai Marinaattraction
Urban zipline running above the canal
- Dubai Marina Yacht Clubmarina
Starting point for yacht charters and boat tours
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Dubai Marina.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Cayan Tower
- Marina Gate
- Ciel
- LIV Marina
- Dubai Marina Towers (Emaar 6 Towers)
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Jumeirah Beach Residence
beachfront tower strip, very lively
Jumeirah Lake Towers
lakeside towers, mixed-use free zone
Bluewaters Island
small island, ultra-prime apartments
Dubai Harbour
new beachfront towers and marina
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FAQ
Dubai Marina: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Dubai Marina: studio AED 76,000, one-bedroom AED 111,000, two-bedroom AED 165,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
Yes: DMCC, Sobha Realty stations. Red Line at DMCC and Sobha Realty; Dubai Tram loops through the Marina and JBR; direct Sheikh Zayed Road access
Walkable promenade with restaurants, cafés and marinas on the doorstep. Two Red Line stations plus the Dubai Tram inside the district. JBR beach within walking distance of most towers. On the other hand: rush-hour congestion at the tram crossings and sheikh zayed road exits. crowds, noise and tight parking, especially at weekends.
Marina Walk (waterfront path around the canal, lined with cafés and restaurants); Dubai Marina Mall (neighbourhood mall at the canal edge with a supermarket and cinema); Pier 7 (stacked restaurant building overlooking the yachts); XLine Dubai Marina (urban zipline running above the canal).