Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is a district of Dubai, 723 m from Sobha Realty Metro Station, 148 listings available with us.

For sale148 listings
Off-plan68 projects
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AreaDubai

About the area

Dubai Marina is a high-density waterfront district in western Dubai built around an artificial marina more than three kilometres long. The area combines a continuous landscaped promenade with clustered residential towers that face the water or the inner streets. The waterfront hosts a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; in the evenings the illuminated skyline and passing dinner cruises form a recognisable urban panorama.

What this place is and where it is located

Dubai Marina sits along a man-made canal that links to the Arabian Gulf and is part of the emirate’s larger coastal development zone known informally as New Dubai. The district is adjacent to several beachfront and leisure areas: Palm Jumeirah is about 3.8 km away and JBR Beach lies approximately 0.7 km from the central marina. Located at 25.078367 N, 55.140410 E, the district forms a continuous urban waterfront with a broad promenade used by pedestrians, runners and cyclists.

Dubai Marina

Transport and key distances

Dubai Marina is served by Dubai Metro via the Red Line. The nearest metro station, R36 on the Red Line, is approximately 723 metres from the marina and is walkable. Road access connects the marina with other parts of Dubai; distances from the central point of the district to key locations are approximately:

  • Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai: 18.9 km
  • The Dubai Mall: 19.3 km
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 29.9 km
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 20.3 km
  • Palm Jumeirah: 3.8 km
  • JBR Beach: 0.7 km
  • Mall of the Emirates: 7.5 km
  • Business Bay: 17.3 km
  • Expo City Dubai: 13.2 km
  • Global Village: 16.8 km
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): 20.6 km

These are straight-line or typical road-route approximations to central points and reflect the marina’s position relative to downtown, major malls and Dubai’s two principal airports.

Dubai Marina

Built environment and notable projects

The district is predominantly residential, with numerous high-rise apartment towers clustered along the waterfront and inner streets. The promenade beside the marina provides public access to the water’s edge as well as ground-floor hospitality and retail. The built environment ranges from landmark towers to mid-rise blocks, with newer towers and conversions alongside developments completed during the 2000s and 2010s.

Developments in Dubai Marina include:

Completed towers nearby include The Residences by Emaar Properties (2015), 23 Marina (2005), Ariyana Tower (2008), Azure by Nakheel (2013), Cayan Tower by Cayan Group (2006), and Damac Heights by Damac Properties (2011). Bay Central was developed by Select Group.

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Who the area suits

Dubai Marina is principally a high-density urban residential environment with a waterfront character. The district appeals to residents who prioritise proximity to the sea, an active public promenade, a range of eating-out options and short links to neighbouring leisure zones such as JBR and Palm Jumeirah. The built form and public realm support walking and cycling for local journeys. The combination of apartment living, marina-facing views and concentrated hospitality provision makes the area suitable for:

  • Professionals and families seeking waterfront apartment living with good access to wider Dubai.
  • Residents who use public transport and the nearby Red Line connection for regular commuting.
  • People who prefer a compact urban neighbourhood with immediate access to cafes, restaurants and pedestrian routes along the marina.
Dubai Marina

Lifestyle and local environment

The waterfront promenade is a defining feature: it runs along much of the marina and is used throughout the day for walking, jogging and leisure. Ground-level hospitality and marine activity concentrate around the main pedestrian routes and quay areas. At dusk, the lighting of the surrounding towers and the movement of leisure vessels on the water create a distinct evening ambience. Public open space within the district is mainly linear along the marina, with pockets of landscaped areas beside some residential blocks.

Dubai Marina

FAQ

How far is the nearest metro station?
The nearest Red Line metro station, R36, is about 723 metres from the central marina area and is pedestrian-accessible.

How close are the beach and Palm Jumeirah?
JBR Beach is about 0.7 km from the marina, while Palm Jumeirah is approximately 3.8 km away by the usual road routes from the marina precinct.

Are there notable completed towers nearby?
Yes. Completed nearby towers include 23 Marina, Cayan Tower and Azure.

Actual transaction prices in Dubai Marina, since 2025

The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.

6 187registered transactions
34 379AED per m², median
76buildings with sales
+1%over the past year, across 64 buildings
4.9%gross rental yield

The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change. The median across the whole district moved +8% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.

How the price per square metre changed by year

From 2022 to 2025 — +18% on the price per square metre across 31 buildings that traded in both years.

15 3052014
15 7092015
19 4872016
17 5002017
17 3852018
19 39520198764.5%
19 13620208004.2%
25 20520217953.2%
26 99420221 0343.8%
39 62720231 3033.3%
28 05620241 5965.7%
34 29420251 7575.1%
34 8632026*1 5934.6%

Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 13 years, from 2014.

* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.

All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.

Where people bought most

BuildingDealsPrice per m²
ROVE HOME DUBAI MARINA67238 312
Franck Muller Vanguard63528 724
Pelagos by IGO24930 594
THE BRISTOL Emaar Beachfront23055 287
Grand Bleu Tower interiors by Elie Saab Tower 117133 951
DAMAC HEIGHTS14919 687
Palace Beach Residence Tower 113431 077
SEAPOINT Tower 112949 482
Dubai Harbour Residences (Area 3)12444 068
AETERNITAS TOWER12025 220
W Residences At Dubai Harbour - Tower 211947 631
Palace Beach Residence Tower 211835 538

Linked names lead to our pages for those projects.

Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.

Service charges in Dubai Marina, 2026

Area median16.52 AED▲ +2.7% per sq ft per year · 178 AED/m²
Range across buildings1.7–45.4buildings with a budget: 118
vs Dubai median▲ +3.6%Dubai 15.94 AED/sq ft
General / reserve fund15.18 / 1.59medians, AED/sq ft

Largest management companies in the area: Kingfield Owner Association Management Services (20), Emaar Community Management (16), Prime Owners Association Management Services (9).

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RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.

Prices by layout in Dubai Marina

Medians of Dubai Land Department deals over the last 12 months. Open a layout for the price range, trend, local projects and our units for sale.

LayoutMedian, AEDAED/m²DealsYield
Studio1.0 m38,5434336.5%
1 bedroom2.0 m25,4671,3994.8%
2 bedrooms3.2 m24,8341,2934.4%
3 bedrooms5.5 m28,4406413.7%

Gross yield: median Ejari rent against the median purchase price.

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Frequent questions

Where is Dubai Marina located?
Dubai Marina is a district in Dubai.
Is Dubai Marina well-connected by metro?
The nearest metro station is approximately 723 m away, on the Red Line.
How can I buy property in Dubai Marina?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you find a unit in this area.
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