Dubai Marina property market report (2026): prices, rental yields & investment outlook
Published 2026-09-14
- Median price: AED 2.27M
- Gross yield: 4.72%
- Invest score: 33/100
- Stay score: 48/100
Dubai Marina at a glance
Dubai Marina is one of Dubai's most-searched areas for both buyers and tenants. This report is built from 1491 recent DLD transactions and live rental data, and summarises where Dubai Marina stands today: pricing, rental returns, the recent price trend, and whether it currently favours investors or residents.
Everything below comes from actual recorded sale and rent transactions rather than asking prices, so it reflects what buyers and tenants are really paying in Dubai Marina — not what sellers are hoping for. Where a figure is missing, there simply weren't enough transactions to report it reliably.
On RightProperty's scoring, Dubai Marina lands at 33/100 for investing and 48/100 for living in — better to live in.
Sale prices in Dubai Marina
The median sale price in Dubai Marina is AED 2,270,000, or about AED 2,144 per sq ft. Prices have softened, around -1.2% a year on the transactions sampled — worth watching for entry points.
| Type | Median price | Median rent/yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,030,990 | AED 106,000 | 5.23% |
| 1 bed | AED 1,662,500 | AED 80,000 | 4.89% |
| 2 bed | AED 2,825,000 | AED 130,000 | 5.26% |
| 3 bed | AED 4,547,500 | AED 230,000 | 5.42% |
| 4+ bed | AED 2,400,000 | AED 274,000 | 5.73% |
Rental yields & returns
Dubai Marina offers a moderate 4.72% gross rental yield. The median annual rent is AED 105,500, and the price-to-rent ratio is about 21.5 (it takes roughly 21.5 years of rent to equal the purchase price).
Higher yields favour buy-to-let investors; lower yields usually signal an area where buyers are paying up for capital growth or lifestyle. Use the interactive analysis to compare yields by bedroom count before committing.
What it costs to buy in Dubai Marina
Budgeting beyond the sticker price matters. On a median Dubai Marina purchase of AED 2,270,000, a cash buyer should plan for roughly AED 136,200 in transaction costs: the Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% (about AED 90,800), agency commission is typically 2% (about AED 45,400), plus smaller trustee, NOC and mortgage-registration fees where applicable.
Annual service charges also vary by tower and should be checked per building, as they directly reduce net rental yield. Factor them in before comparing the 4.72% headline gross yield across areas.
Notable buildings in Dubai Marina
Individual towers within Dubai Marina can behave very differently. Based on the transactions sampled, these buildings stand out on price-per-sqft and gross yield:
| Building | Price/sqft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Central Tower West | AED 1,685/sqft | 6.83% |
| Marina Arcade Tower | AED 1,354/sqft | 6.56% |
| 5242 Tower 2 | AED 2,566/sqft | 5.88% |
| Time Place Tower | AED 1,610/sqft | 5.55% |
| Elite Residence | AED 1,576/sqft | 5.41% |
| Cayan Tower | AED 2,243/sqft | 5.35% |
Invest or stay: the verdict for Dubai Marina
On our data, Dubai Marina tilts towards residents and end-users (Stay 48/100 vs Invest 33/100) — you're paying for lifestyle and location more than yield. These scores blend rental yield, price trend, price-to-rent and local livability into a single, comparable view.
Who it suits: with a 4.72% gross yield, Dubai Marina tends to reward owner-occupiers and longer-horizon buyers betting on capital growth and location more than pure rental income. Yield-hunters may find better cash returns elsewhere — compare before committing.
How we calculate this: figures are medians of real DLD sale and rent transactions for Dubai Marina, with yield derived from price and rent per square metre. This is directional analysis, not financial advice — always verify current listings, service charges and mortgage terms before buying.
FAQ
What is the average property price in Dubai Marina?
The median sale price in Dubai Marina is AED 2,270,000 (about AED 2,144 per sq ft), based on recent DLD transactions.
What rental yield can you get in Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina shows a moderate 4.72% gross rental yield on the transactions sampled.
Is Dubai Marina a good place to invest or to live?
On RightProperty's scoring Dubai Marina rates 33/100 for investing and 48/100 for living — better to live in.