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Dubai Marina: off-plan property and the area

Dubai Marina is one of Dubai’s best-known residential districts: high-rise towers around a man-made canal with a promenade and yachts, minutes from JBR beach.

Dubai Marina

What the area is like

The district is built around a canal about three kilometres long. It is full of restaurants, shops and walking areas, and the beach is within walking distance.

Who it suits

People who want to live by the water in a lively place, and investors counting on rental income: demand for apartments here is consistently strong.

Transport

The area has metro stations and a tram line linking Dubai Marina with JBR and Palm Jumeirah. Sheikh Zayed Road runs alongside.

What homes are sold here

Mostly apartments in high-rise towers, from studios to penthouses. Free plots are scarce, so there are fewer off-plan projects than in developing areas.

Photos of the area

Prices from transactions: DLD data

Registered sales over the last 12 months, Dubai Land Department export as of 2026-10-03.

21,648AED per m², median
7%of them off-plan

Median apartment price

920,000Studio, AED
1,680,0001 bedroom, AED
2,550,0002 bedrooms, AED
3,970,0003 bedrooms, AED

Price per m² by year, AED

  • 202316,181
  • 202420,536
  • 202523,605
  • 202621,413

Most off-plan sales

  • Marina Shores
  • Liv Lux
  • Aeternitas Tower
  • Aba Lux Living
  • Rove Home Dubai Marina
  • Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina

A median across all deals in the area — not a valuation of any specific unit.

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Transactions (data.dubai)

Construction in the area: DLD data

Official Dubai Land Department registry as of 2026-10-02.

14projects under construction
5,563units being built
46%average completion
57projects completed

Planned handover by year

  • 20263
  • 20282
  • 20291

6 projects are past their planned handover date — check timelines with the developer

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Projects (data.dubai)

How PromptEstates helps

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai Marina good for renting out?

The area is popular with tenants, including tourists. Compare a specific unit’s yield with the area average.

How far is the beach?

JBR beach is within walking distance of most of the area.

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