In one line. Dubai Marina apartments trade at roughly AED 1,500 to AED 2,800 per square foot with gross yields around 5.5% to 7.5%, and the strongest returns come from studios and one-beds priced below AED 1.5m (listing aggregators, 2026).
Best for. Yield-focused investors who want a liquid, high-demand waterfront apartment market.
What you will learn.
- What Marina costs and yields
- Where the best returns sit
- The supply and tenant picture
- Who it suits and who should look elsewhere
Bottom line. Marina pays well on smaller units and rents fast thanks to constant demand, but service charges and vacancy eat gross yields. Pick the unit type carefully.
The Numbers
Prices. Dubai Marina apartments sold for roughly AED 1,500 to AED 2,800 per square foot in early 2026, with off-plan stock averaging higher. Waterfront and full-marina-view towers command the top of that range.
Yields. Gross rental yields run about 5.5% to 7.5%, with studios at 5.5% to 7% and one-beds at 5% to 6.5%. Larger units yield less. Net lands roughly 1 to 1.5 points below gross after service charges, agency fees and vacancy.
| Factor | Reading |
|---|---|
| Sale price | AED 1,500-2,800/sqft |
| Gross yield | ~5.5-7.5% |
| Best for yield | Studios & 1-beds under AED 1.5m |
| Main cost drag | Service charges AED 10-15/sqft, vacancy |
Where the Best Returns Sit
Small and central. Studios and one-beds below AED 1.5m rent fastest, have the lowest vacancy and deliver the most consistent yields above 6%. That is the investor sweet spot.
Views matter. Full-marina-view units in well-run towers command stronger rents and hold value better than inward-facing stock. The building and the view drive the premium.
Supply and Tenants
Liquid market. A large, established rental pool and strong short-let demand keep Marina units occupied. It is one of Dubai's most liquid apartment markets to enter and exit.
Mature supply. As an established area, Marina sees steady turnover rather than the sharp swings of newer communities. To compare its off-plan pipeline with newer areas, the YAZDAN Off-Plan Map plots current UAE projects on one view.
Who It Suits
- Good fit, yield investors. Studios and one-beds for strong, steady returns and fast lets.
- Good fit, short-let operators. High tourist demand supports holiday-home income in the right tower.
- Weaker fit, large-unit buyers. Three-beds and up yield less and rent slower.
- Weaker fit, pure capital-growth buyers. Mature pricing means less explosive upside than emerging areas.
"In Dubai Marina the yield lives in the small units. A studio or one-bed in a view tower rents fast and pays well, a big apartment does neither."
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What yield does Dubai Marina offer?
Gross yields run about 5.5% to 7.5%, strongest on studios and one-beds. Net lands roughly 1 to 1.5 points lower after costs (listing aggregators, 2026).
How much do Marina apartments cost?
Roughly AED 1,500 to AED 2,800 per square foot in early 2026, with view towers at the top of the range.
What is the best unit type to buy?
Studios and one-beds below AED 1.5m rent fastest and yield most consistently above 6%.
Is Marina good for short-term rental?
Yes, strong tourist demand supports holiday-home income in the right tower, subject to a DTCM licence.
Is Marina good for capital growth?
It is a mature market, so expect steadier appreciation than emerging areas rather than explosive upside.
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