Dubai Marina Properties, Prices & Community Guide
Dubai's original master-planned waterfront district, Dubai Marina is a 3-kilometre canal community lined with 200+ residential towers, hotels and marina berths.
Avg. price / sq ft
AED 2,050
Rental yield
6.7%
1-yr price growth
+14%
Waterfront units
17,000+
About Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina sits between JBR, Palm Jumeirah and Emaar Beachfront, offering direct beach access via The Walk and Marina Beach. It remains one of the most globally recognised Dubai addresses, with a dense mix of freehold apartments, penthouse floors and hotel-branded stock from Address, Vida and Grosvenor House.
Investment case
Consistently one of Dubai's top-3 short-let markets. Yields sit around 6–7% and prices per sqft have grown steadily since 2021, with premium waterfront units in Marina Gate, Cayan Tower and Emaar 6 Towers commanding significant premiums over inland stock.
Lifestyle
Marina Walk restaurants, Pier 7, yacht charters, JBR beach and rooftop pool decks define daily life. Access to Ain Dubai, BLUE Waters and Palm West Beach is walking-distance, and the Marina tram loops the community for car-free days.
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Dubai Marina listings
0 ready properties and 0 off-plan projects listed in Dubai Marina.
Amenities in and around Dubai Marina
Schools & nurseries
- Emirates International School Meadows (10 min)
- Dubai College (15 min)
- Regent International School
- Little Land Montessori Marina
Hospitals & clinics
- Emirates Hospital Marina
- Medcare Medical Centre Marina
- Mediclinic Meadows
- Armada Medical Centre JLT
Malls & retail
- Marina Mall
- The Walk JBR
- Ibn Battuta Mall (10 min)
- Mall of the Emirates (12 min)
Transport & connectivity
- DMCC & Sobha Realty Metro (Red Line)
- Dubai Marina Tram (7 stops)
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
- Marina yacht berths
Attractions nearby
- Marina Walk & Pier 7
- JBR Beach & The Walk
- Ain Dubai on Bluewaters (10 min walk)
- Palm West Beach (10 min)
Future infrastructure
- Palm Jebel Ali revival
- Emaar Beachfront handovers
- Sheikh Zayed Road Metro upgrades
Dubai Marina FAQs
Is Dubai Marina still a good investment in 2026?
Yes — Marina remains one of Dubai's most liquid resale markets with strong short-term rental yields and continuing tourist demand.
Can I own a freehold apartment in Dubai Marina as a foreigner?
Yes — Dubai Marina is a designated freehold zone open to non-UAE nationals.
What is the cheapest way to buy in Dubai Marina?
Studios in older towers (Marina Diamonds, Manchester Tower, Marina Pinnacle) start from around AED 800k on the secondary market.