Dubai Marina

An artificial canal city on the water, next to JBR beach. On Dubai Index you compare price per sqm, projects and distance to the sea here.

Price and yield

Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in Dubai Marina. For comparison only, not investment advice.

24,184

AED per sqm, index average

5.95%

Estimated yield

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai

What defines Dubai Marina

Best for: Short-term rental to tourists.

On the water, by the beach

An artificial canal, a marina, and proximity to JBR beach — not a long trip to the sea.

Tourist rentals

A tourist character: hotels, restaurants and a promenade. Fits anyone looking at short-term rental, not only long stays.

Residential towers

The built form is mainly apartments in towers along the canal — not villas with a garden.

Freehold

A Freehold area per DLD. Full ownership for foreign buyers in properties designated for it.

About the area

Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city planned by Emaar Properties. Work began in 2003: digging a canal about three kilometres long, with residential towers, a marina and retail around it.

The area sits next to Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and the beach. The promenade along the canal, the marina and the restaurants give it a tourist-urban character, different from inland villa communities.

The Metro Red Line runs through the Marina (stations such as Dubai Marina and nearby Jumeirah Lakes Towers). From here the drive to Palm Jumeirah is relatively short, and to DXB airport longer than from Downtown.

This is a freehold area per DLD. On Dubai Index it appears as an address for short-term rental and living by the sea — without quoting a yield that cannot be verified for every property.

Agencies and developers active in the area

Developers and agencies active in Dubai Marina.

Agencies in the area

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Location and distances

Estimated drive times from Dubai Marina to key destinations, outside rush hour.

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Dubai International Airport (DXB)
About 35 minutes by car
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
About 21 minutes by car
Palm Jumeirah
About 12 minutes by car
JVC
About 12 minutes by car

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dubai Marina: ownership, family fit and type of investment.

Is Dubai Marina suitable for families?

There are apartments, a promenade and services, but the built form is dense and high and the character is tourist. Families looking for villas, schools and a quiet community usually prefer Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches or JVC. Couples and investors who want the sea and nightlife will find a fit here.

What is the legal status — Freehold or Leasehold?

Dubai Marina is a freehold area per DLD. Foreign buyers can register full ownership in properties designated for it.

Are there properties with a sea view?

Some towers look over the canal and marina; towers on the side closer to JBR and the beach can give a sea view. A sea view is more assured on Palm Jumeirah, where the built form sits on an artificial island in the gulf.

What is the investment character of the area?

Demand rests on tourism, short-term rental and proximity to the beach. The index entry price is lower than Downtown and the Palm, and higher than JVC. Dubai Index compares projects — without promising a yield for every property.