Dubai Marina is Emaar’s freehold waterfront district, built around a 3.5-kilometre man-made canal next to JBR beach. Homes are apartments in high-rise towers, many with water views. It suits buyers who want an established address on the metro and tram, with shops, restaurants and the beach on foot.
Dubai College in Al Sufouh, and Dubai British School and Dubai International Academy near Emirates Hills, are a short drive away.
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Al Barsha is a drive away.
Dubai Marina Mall.
Marina Walk along the canal, and JBR beach next door.
About 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 35 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Sheikh Zayed Road gets busy at peak times.
Quality varies from tower to tower, so we screen out around 80% of projects before they reach a client’s shortlist.
Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.
Yes. DMCC and Sobha Realty stations on the Red Line serve the area, and the Dubai Tram runs through it.
It suits families who want apartment living by the water, with schools a short drive away in Al Sufouh and around Emirates Hills.
The projected gross rental yield is about 6% (Bayut, H1 2026). The resale market is deep, which helps when you sell; yields are lower than in mid-market areas.
The median home sold for AED 2M ($545K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 1,880 ($512) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.
About 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 35 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour.
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