Off-planVerde by Sobha
Price on requestby Sobha Realty
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Area guide
Living and investing in Dubai Marina
A high-rise waterfront district built around a man-made canal, with a beach, a promenade and metro and tram stations within walking distance of most towers.
Area overview
About Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a master-planned waterfront district master-developed by Emaar Properties around a man-made canal that Emaar describes as 3.5 km long with access to the sea at both ends. Residential towers line both banks, with apartments and penthouses making up the bulk of the housing stock.
The district runs along the coast between Sheikh Zayed Road and the beach. On the seaward side, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) faces the open sea, with The Walk and The Beach at its foot, while Bluewaters island sits just offshore and is linked to the mainland by a bridge.
Unlike many newer Dubai communities, the Marina is largely built out, so most homes on the market are resales in completed towers. New supply comes from a smaller number of plots being developed today, several of them as branded residential towers.
- Location
- Dubai Marina, Dubai
- Homes
- Apartments, Penthouses, Branded residences
- Known for
- Dubai Marina Walk, The Walk at JBR, The Beach, JBR
- Getting around
- Sobha Realty Metro Station (R36), DMCC Metro Station (R37)
Lifestyle
Life in Dubai Marina
Day-to-day life centres on the water. Marina Walk follows the canal past cafés, restaurants and yacht berths, and it links up with Dubai Marina Mall, Pier 7 and the Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Residents can reach the beach at JBR on foot from much of the district.
The area is car-optional for many residents: the Dubai Tram runs through the Marina and JBR, and two Red Line metro stations sit on Sheikh Zayed Road at the inland edge of the district. Evenings and weekends are busy, with visitors drawn to the beach, the promenades and the waterfront dining.
Dubai Marina Walk
A waterfront promenade along the canal, listed by Emaar among the community's main features, lined with restaurants, cafés and shops.
The Walk at JBR
A seaside promenade at Jumeirah Beach Residence with shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment.
The Beach, JBR
A beachfront retail and dining destination opposite JBR with restaurants, a cinema, watersports and a public beach for swimming and sunbathing.
Dubai Marina Mall
An Emaar shopping mall on the Marina waterfront with retail, dining, a Reel Cinemas and the XLine zipline.
Bluewaters
An island destination just off JBR with homes, a hotel, serviced apartments, shops and restaurants, reached by a bridge.
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
An Emaar-linked marina offering berthing, member services and a boating rally programme.
Where to live
Popular communities and developments in Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina Towers (Emaar six towers)
The first phase of the Marina: six freehold apartment towers by Emaar (Al Mass, Fairooz, Murjan, Mesk, Anbar and Al Yass) on the canal near Dubai Marina Mall.
Marina Promenade
An Emaar development of six residential towers on the canal, completed in 2008, offering apartments and penthouses close to Marina Walk.
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
A large beachfront cluster of residential towers along The Walk, facing the sea; one of the most established addresses in the area for apartments and penthouses.
Marina Gate
A group of residential towers by Select Group near the canal and Dubai Marina Mall, including the Jumeirah Living Marina Gate branded residences.
52|42
An Emaar development of two towers of 52 and 42 storeys with one- to three-bedroom apartments and views across the Marina, the Palm and the sea.
Cayan Tower and the Phase II towers
Later high-rise towers along the canal, including the twisting Cayan Tower, Ocean Heights, Marina Pinnacle, Sulafa Tower and Ciel.
Property types
Homes in Dubai Marina
Apartments
The main property type: studios to four-bedroom units in high-rise towers, many with canal, sea or Palm views.
Penthouses
Found at the top of many towers in JBR, Marina Promenade and newer developments, often with large terraces.
Branded residences
A growing segment, from completed towers such as Jumeirah Living Marina Gate to off-plan projects such as Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina.
Highlights
Amenities and location
- Canal of around 3.5 km with sea access at both ends (Emaar)
- Beach access at JBR and The Beach
- Dubai Tram stops throughout the Marina and JBR
- Two Red Line metro stations: Sobha Realty and DMCC
- Marina Walk waterfront promenade
- Dubai Marina Mall and Pier 7 dining
- Dubai Marina Yacht Club
- Bluewaters island next to JBR
For sale
Properties for sale in and around Dubai Marina
Off-plan and ready homes we market here. Prices, payment plans and handover dates are shown only where the developer publishes them.
Off-plan
Off-planSobha SeaHaven
From AED 4.22Mby Sobha Realty
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Off-planDAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli
Price on requestby DAMAC Properties
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Off-planSix Senses Residences Dubai Marina
Price on requestby Select Group
20% down paymentView details
Investment & rental demand
Investing in Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a mature, largely completed district, which gives buyers a deep resale market and a long record of transactions to compare against. Demand is supported by the waterfront setting, beach access and public transport links, and the Marina remains one of the areas most searched by apartment buyers in Bayut's H1 2026 report. New stock is limited to a handful of remaining plots, which is pushing launches towards branded, higher-specification towers. Buyers should look closely at the age of each building, service charges and the view, because these vary widely from tower to tower.
Tenants include professionals working in Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, JLT and the wider new Dubai business districts, attracted by short commutes and the tram and metro. The beach and promenades also draw short-stay and holiday-home demand, while couples and small families favour the larger units in established towers. Rental performance differs significantly by building, so tower-level comparisons are recommended.
- Average price per sq ft, ready luxury apartments (advertised)
- AED 2,111 per sq ft
- H1 2026
- Bayut, Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026
- Projected ROI (rental yield), ready luxury apartments
- 5.88%
- H1 2026
- Bayut, Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026
Figures are reproduced as published by the named source for the stated period. Advertised prices are asking prices, not completed sales, and projected yields are gross estimates before service charges and other costs. Prices and rents change, and returns are not guaranteed.
Who buys here
Is Dubai Marina right for you?
Rental investors
Buyers seeking a liquid, well-known apartment market with long-term and short-stay tenant demand.
Waterfront end-users
Residents who want a walkable, car-optional lifestyle near the beach, the canal and public transport.
Branded-residence buyers
Buyers targeting new branded towers on the remaining plots, typically purchased off-plan with staged payment plans.
Pied-a-terre owners
International owners who use a Marina apartment for part of the year and value the hotel, dining and leisure amenities nearby.
Location guide
Landmarks, schools, shopping and transport
Names and details are taken from official sources where available; travel times vary with traffic.
Getting around
- Sobha Realty Metro Station (R36)Red Line station on Sheikh Zayed Road, linked to the Dubai Marina tram stop; formerly named Dubai Marina.Source
- DMCC Metro Station (R37)Red Line station on Sheikh Zayed Road at the inland edge of the Marina, linked to the Jumeirah Lakes Towers tram stop.Source
- Dubai Tram: Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina Mall and Marina Towers stopsTram stops 04, 05 and 06 serving the canal-side towers.Source
- Dubai Tram: Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 and 2 stopsTram stops 01 and 02 serving JBR and The Walk.Source
Schools
Shopping & dining
Leisure & outdoors
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FAQ
Dubai Marina questions
Yes. Two Red Line stations serve the area from Sheikh Zayed Road: Sobha Realty (R36, formerly Dubai Marina) and DMCC (R37). Both connect with the Dubai Tram, which runs through the Marina and JBR.
Emaar Properties master-developed Dubai Marina. Individual towers were built by many developers, including Emaar, Select Group (Marina Gate) and others; The Walk at JBR was developed by Dubai Properties.
Mainly apartments, from studios to four-bedroom units, plus penthouses and a growing number of branded residences. There are very few villas, as the district is almost entirely high-rise.
Yes, although most of the Marina is complete. Current launches are on a small number of remaining plots, for example Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina by Select Group, which the developer schedules for completion in 2029.
Yes. JBR, on the seaward side of the Marina, fronts a public beach with The Beach and The Walk behind it, and many canal-side towers are within walking distance or a short tram ride.
