Dubai Marina had 2,169 home sales in the 12 months to July 2026. 86% were ready homes, rare in a city where most sales are off-plan.
The building you pick matters more than the area. Two towers a few minutes apart can differ by AED 2,000 per sq ft.
- home sales in 12 months
- 2,169
- typical ready 1 bedroom
- AED 1.52M
- per sq ft, ready homes, Feb to Jul 2026
- AED 1,829
- gross yield, typical 1 bedroom
- 6.3%
Dubai Land Department sales and new leases in Dubai Marina, August 2025 to July 2026.
Dubai Marina apartment prices by size
| Size | Typical price, ready | Typical size | Typical rent a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,050,000 | 479 sq ft | AED 65,000 | 6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,517,500 | 836 sq ft | AED 95,000 | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 2,500,000 | 1,333 sq ft | AED 145,000 | 5.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 4,000,000 | 2,031 sq ft | AED 220,500 | 5.5% |
For live listings and more area numbers, see our Dubai Marina area guide.
Prices by building
16 of the busiest towers, with enough sales and leases to compare, cheapest per sq ft first.
| Building | Sales | Price per sq ft | Typical 1 bed | Typical 2 bed | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escan Marina Tower | 32 | AED 1,277 | AED 1.01M | AED 1.45M | 7.8% |
| Sulafa Tower | 43 | AED 1,296 | AED 1.15M | AED 1.92M | 6.7% |
| MAG 218 | 29 | AED 1,366 | AED 1.20M | AED 2.45M | 6.8% |
| Elite Residence | 51 | AED 1,404 | AED 1.29M | AED 1.85M | 7.2% |
| Torch Tower | 46 | AED 1,498 | AED 1.40M | AED 1.88M | 6.6% |
| Ocean Heights | 30 | AED 1,536 | AED 1.57M | AED 2.10M | 6.5% |
| Princess Tower | 49 | AED 1,651 | AED 1.50M | AED 2.18M | 5.9% |
| Park Island Bonaire | 22 | AED 1,847 | AED 1.71M | AED 2.40M | 6.4% |
| Damac Heights | 49 | AED 2,042 | AED 1.90M | AED 2.92M | 6.2% |
| Cayan Tower | 39 | AED 2,149 | AED 2.08M | AED 2.73M | 6.0% |
| Silverene Tower A | 18 | AED 2,386 | AED 1.46M | AED 2.70M | 6.2% |
| Stella Maris | 24 | AED 2,600 | AED 2.18M | AED 4.00M | 6.0% |
| Jumeirah Living Marina Gate | 44 | AED 3,039 | AED 2.60M | AED 4.45M | 6.3% |
| Vida Residences Dubai Marina | 29 | AED 3,125 | AED 2.50M | AED 3.35M | 6.2% |
| The Residences at Marina Gate 2 | 33 | AED 3,140 | AED 2.48M | AED 3.38M | 5.4% |
| LIV Marina | 51 | AED 3,267 | AED 2.75M | AED 4.03M | 5.9% |
2.6×
LIV Marina sold for 2.6 times the price per sq ft of Escan Marina Tower. The cheaper towers earned the higher yields.
Buying to rent out? The lower-priced towers return more on each dirham. Buying to live in? The newer, higher-priced towers hold the views, finishes and amenities.
Are Dubai Marina prices still rising?
| Period | Typical price per sq ft, ready |
|---|---|
| 2014 | AED 1,558 |
| 2020 | AED 1,000 |
| 2023 | AED 1,424 |
| 2024 | AED 1,593 |
| 2025 | AED 1,778 |
| Aug 2025 to Jan 2026 | AED 1,844 |
| Feb to Jul 2026 | AED 1,829 |
Prices rose 83% from the 2020 low and now sit 17% above the 2014 high. The last two half-years were almost level, so the steep climb has paused.
Service charges in Dubai Marina
The median 2026 service charge across 104 Marina buildings is AED 16.31 per sq ft a year. The range runs from AED 3.52 to AED 40.20.
| Building | Service charge per sq ft, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Elite Residence | AED 14.41 |
| Marina Wharf 2 | AED 14.64 |
| Marina Diamond 3 | AED 15.76 |
| Marina Diamond 1 | AED 15.95 |
| The Residences at Marina Gate 1 | AED 16.08 |
| The Residence at Marina Gate 2 | AED 17.29 |
| Princess Tower | AED 17.77 |
| Cayan Tower | AED 23.74 |
Compare charges across Dubai in our service charges guide.
What to check before you buy in Dubai Marina
- Recent sales in that building, not asking prices. Ask your agent for the DLD records.
- The service charge for that building in the DLD index, and whether cooling is billed on top.
- The view. Full marina or sea views sell above the building average; road and building views sell below.
- Parking. Check the title deed lists a parking space.
- The NOC. The seller must clear all service charges before the developer issues it.
- The current lease if a tenant lives there. The tenant may have the right to stay.
Questions buyers ask
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina?
A ready 1 bedroom sold for a typical AED 1,517,500 in the 12 months to July 2026, at a typical 836 sq ft. Prices ran from about AED 1 million in Escan Marina Tower to AED 2.75 million in LIV Marina.
Which Dubai Marina building has the best rental yield?
Of the busiest towers, Escan Marina Tower (7.8%), Elite Residence (7.2%) and MAG 218 (6.8%) had the highest gross yields.
Is Dubai Marina a good place to buy in 2026?
It is one of Dubai's most traded areas for ready homes, with 1,863 ready sales and 7,272 new leases a year, so it is easy to rent out and resell. Prices were level over the last year.
What are service charges in Dubai Marina?
The median is AED 16.31 per sq ft a year across 104 buildings. About AED 13,600 a year for a typical 1 bedroom.
How we worked this out
- All figures come from residential sales and new leases registered with the Dubai Land Department in the Dubai Marina master community (DLD area Marsa Dubai), August 2025 to July 2026.
- Typical means the middle value. Buildings need at least 18 ready sales and 10 new leases in the period to appear.
- Building names follow DLD records. Hotel apartment towers are left out.
- Service charges: 2026 RERA-approved budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak), as published on 25 October 2026.
Sources
- Dubai Land Department open data: sales and rental contracts
- DLD service charge index (Mollak), 2026 RERA-approved budgets
Written by the team at Candle Real Estate, a licensed brokerage in Bay Gate Tower, Business Bay (licence 1265901). Published 30 October 2026. This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Check fees and visa rules with the Dubai Land Department or your bank before you commit.