Dubai Marina apartments sold for a median of about AED 1.5 million for a one-bedroom and AED 2.42 million for a two-bedroom in 2026, based on 1,569 ready-flat sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department from 1 January to 9 November 2026. Studios had a median of AED 1 million; the area median was about AED 1,775 per sq ft.
Dubai Marina is a waterfront district of residential towers built around an artificial marina, next to JBR and the Palm. It is one of the most traded apartment markets in Dubai, so there is plenty of sold-price evidence to check an asking price against. This guide covers what apartments actually sell for, which towers trade most, what they rent for and what to check before you buy.
The table below uses the Dubai Land Department's open transaction data for ready (completed) flats in the DLD area "Dubai Marina", sold between 1 January and 9 November 2026. The middle range is the 25th to 75th percentile, so half of all sales fall inside it. We excluded a handful of records with an implausible price per square metre.
| Size | Sales | Median price | Middle range | Median per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 119 | AED 1,000,000 | AED 765,000 to 1,309,000 | AED 2,134 |
| 1 bedroom | 689 | AED 1,500,000 | AED 1,123,000 to 2,050,000 | AED 1,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | 493 | AED 2,424,000 | AED 1,900,000 to 3,200,000 | AED 1,771 |
| 3 bedrooms | 206 | AED 3,958,000 | AED 2,900,000 to 5,200,000 | AED 1,713 |
| 4 bedrooms | 46 | AED 4,700,000 | AED 3,200,000 to 7,600,000 | AED 1,415 |
The spread inside each size band is wide because Dubai Marina mixes towers from the early 2000s with recent ones, and because view, floor and condition matter. Units facing the marina water or the sea generally price above inland-facing units in the same tower, so compare like with like: same tower, similar floor, same view. For a studio-by-studio view across the city, see studio prices by area and 3 bedroom prices by area.
Dubai Marina has many towers and quality varies, so the building matters as much as the area. These are the towers with the most ready-flat sales recorded by the DLD in 2026 (1 January to 9 November). A high count means plenty of recent evidence to price against and an active resale market; it is not a quality rating.
| Tower (as named in DLD records) | Ready sales, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Park Islands | 58 |
| Elite Residence | 41 |
| Silverene | 41 |
| Princess Tower | 41 |
| Sulafa Tower | 37 |
| Torch Tower | 37 |
| Bay Central (West and Central towers) | 35 |
| Studio One | 33 |
| Botanica | 32 |
| Damac Heights | 30 |
Other towers buyers often ask about:
Our Dubai Marina towers compared guide goes building by building.
DLD's Ejari rent data groups Dubai Marina with JBR and Dubai Harbour under the area name "Marsa Dubai". Between 3 August and 9 November 2026 it recorded 4,677 new flat leases there, with a median annual rent of AED 110,000 and a middle range of AED 80,000 to AED 155,000. The data does not split leases by bedroom count, so use it as a guide to the area, then check rents in your target tower.
To estimate a gross yield, divide the expected annual rent for the specific unit by the full purchase price including fees, then deduct service charges and any vacancy to get a net figure. Our rental yields by community guide compares areas. If you plan to let short term, check the building's rules and the holiday home licensing requirements first, and read our short-term property management guide.
Service charges vary by tower, because they pay for each building's pools, gyms, security and maintenance. Check the approved rate for the specific building on the DLD service charge index before you make an offer, and ask the seller for the latest invoice and any arrears.
Yes. Dubai Marina is one of the areas where non-UAE nationals may own freehold, listed in Regulation No. 3 of 2006. Ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department and you receive a title deed. On a mortgage, the Central Bank caps expat borrowing at 80% of value for a first home up to AED 5 million and 70% above that (Central Bank rulebook).
The trade-offs are traffic at peak hours, construction around the newer plots, and busy weekends on the promenade. Our pros and cons of living in Dubai Marina covers them.
Buyers range from residents buying a home, to second-home owners, to investors letting long or short term, to people relocating for work in nearby business districts such as Dubai Internet City and Media City. The mix of owner-occupiers and tenants keeps the area lived-in all year.
Dubai Marina and JBR sit side by side. JBR towers line the beach walk and feel more like a resort, while Marina towers face the marina waterway and the longer promenade. Compare the specific towers on price per sq ft, service charges and view rather than the area name. See Dubai Marina vs JBR and Dubai Marina vs JLT.
A few. The area is largely built out, but the DLD recorded 136 off-plan flat sales in Dubai Marina in 2026 (1 January to 9 November), against 1,569 ready-flat sales. Before you pay a deposit on a new launch, check the project's registration and progress on the DLD project status service.
We can pull recent sales in the tower you are looking at and tell you whether a unit is priced in line with them.
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Yes. Dubai Marina is listed in Regulation No. 3 of 2006 as an area where non-UAE nationals may own freehold, and ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Studios are the entry point. DLD data for 2026 (1 January to 9 November) shows a median studio sale of AED 1,000,000, with a quarter of studio sales at AED 765,000 or less, usually in older towers.
The median ready 1 bedroom sale recorded by the DLD in 2026 was AED 1,500,000, and half of sales fell between about AED 1.12 million and AED 2.05 million.
They vary by tower. Check the approved rate for the specific building on the Dubai Land Department service charge index, and ask the seller for the latest invoice.
A few. The area is largely built out, but the DLD recorded 136 off-plan flat sales there in 2026. Check any project on the DLD project status service before paying.
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