Dubai Marina
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Dubai Marina, the median home sold for AED 2.02M (AED 1,980/sqft, −8.4% in 12 months) across 2,398 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 110,000 a year: 5.66% gross yield, 4.21% net (estimated). No new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
4-bedroom homes pay best here: 5.30% net.
Net yield of 4.21% is below the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,398 sales, 13,937 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,398 sales, 13,937 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 2,398 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 13,937 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 2,398 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 41
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.07M | 2,562 | 180 |
| 1 bed | AED 1.59M | 2,021 | 929 |
| 2 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.55M | 1,916 | 656 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 4.00M | 1,871 | 274 |
| 4 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.88M | 1,654 | 74 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 60K | 5.67% | 4.36% |
| 1 bed | AED 90K | 5.66% | 4.21% |
| 2 bed | AED 140K | 5.49% | 4.06% |
| 3 bed | AED 215K | 5.38% | 3.99% |
| 4 bed | AED 290K | 7.48% | 5.30% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
0 unitsNo registered handovers in the next 24 months.
Developers with projects here
- T F G Real Estate: 2,619 units in 1 projects
- Emaar Properties: 752 units in 1 projects
Who Dubai Marina suits, on the numbers
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 2-bedroom homes, 3-bedroom homes, 4-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Dubai Marina
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciel | T F G Real Estate | Ready | AED 799K | – | 172 |
| Park Islands | Emaar Properties | Ready | AED 2.05M | 2,018 | 79 |
| Bay Central West & Central Towers | Bay Central Developments | Ready | AED 1.60M | 2,279 | 50 |
| Torch Tower | Torch Select | Ready | AED 1.79M | 1,493 | 50 |
Living in Dubai Marina
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- Sobha Realty (about 800 m), DMCC (about 1.1 km)
- Tram stops
- Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 (about 200 m), Dubai Marina Mall (about 600 m), Dubai Marina (about 700 m)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 27
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 1
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- Yes
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | 4.21% | 1,980 |
| JBR | 4.18% | 1,614 |
| JLT | 5.02% | 1,707 |
| Dubai Harbour | 3.97% | 3,700 |
| DMCC Master Community, JLT | 4.99% | 1,619 |
| Bluewaters Island | 5.30% | 3,827 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Madinat BadrThe GreensBusiness BayDMCC EZ2, JLTDubai HillsMBR City District One
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Dubai Marina homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Dubai Marina | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.29M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.61M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.57M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Dubai Marina a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.21%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed −8.4% in 12 months. There were 2,398 sales in 12 months, and 0 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Dubai Marina freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 40,456 of 40,456 registered units in Dubai Marina are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Dubai Marina?
The median rent in Dubai Marina is AED 110,000 a year, from 13,937 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 60,375, 1-bedroom homes AED 90,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 140,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Marina?
The median ready price is AED 1.59M (AED 2,021 per sqft, about 826 sqft), from 929 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Dubai Marina?
The median gross rental yield in Dubai Marina is 5.66%, from 13,937 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.21%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Dubai Marina?
4 bed show the highest estimated net yield at 5.30%, with a median ready price of AED 3.88M and a median rent of AED 289,900 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai Marina?
The median price per sqft changed −8.4% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,980. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Dubai Marina in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Dubai Marina projects sit in the Marsa Dubai land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are JBR and JLT.
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Sources: DLD sales (2,398 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (13,937), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.