Dubai Area Guide
Dubai Marina
Waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in Dubai.
Annual rent range
AED 90K – 380K
Buy AED/sqft
AED 1,900 – 3,200
Gross yield
7–8%
About Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is the city's most popular waterfront district for both long-term rentals and Airbnb holiday stays. A 3.5 km artificial canal lined with 200+ high-rise towers, restaurants, JBR beach and metro access — consistently the top-searched area for apartments to rent in Dubai. Yields are strong, occupancy is high year-round, and resale liquidity is the best in the city.
Area highlights
- ✓ JBR beach in 5 min walk
- ✓ Marina Metro & Tram
- ✓ 200+ restaurants on the Walk
- ✓ 1–4 bed apartments + penthouses
- ✓ Highest Airbnb occupancy in Dubai
Dubai Marina listings (13)
Apartments & villas for rent in Dubai Marina
Signature★ 4.98The Sand-Glass Loft
1 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 980 sqft
Annual rent
AED 180K/ year
Top Rated★ 4.9Blue Water Marina Suite
2 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 1,450 sqft
Annual rent
AED 220K/ year
★ 4.91Opera District 2BR
2 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,320 sqft
Annual rent
AED 240K/ year
★ 4.85Marina Walk Townhouse
3 BR
Dubai Marina · Townhouse · 2,600 sqft
Annual rent
AED 380K/ year
Golf View★ 4.92Dubai Hills Fairway Villa
5 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Villa · 5,400 sqft
Annual rent
AED 620K/ year
★ 4.79Sidra Family Home
3 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Townhouse · 2,400 sqft
Annual rent
AED 260K/ year
★ 4.88Boulevard 3BR Residence
3 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,980 sqft
Annual rent
AED 320K/ year
★ 4.79Old Town Studio
Studio
Downtown Dubai · Studio · 540 sqft
Annual rent
AED 95K/ year
★ 4.76Marina Promenade Studio
Studio
Dubai Marina · Studio · 510 sqft
Annual rent
AED 88K/ year
★ 4.83Marina Gate 1BR
1 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 880 sqft
Annual rent
AED 130K/ year
Property for sale in Dubai Marina
Top Rated★ 4.9Blue Water Marina Suite
2 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 1,450 sqft
Price
AED 3.4M
★ 4.91Opera District 2BR
2 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,320 sqft
Price
AED 3.8M
★ 4.85Marina Walk Townhouse
3 BR
Dubai Marina · Townhouse · 2,600 sqft
Price
AED 6.4M
Golf View★ 4.92Dubai Hills Fairway Villa
5 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Villa · 5,400 sqft
Price
AED 18.5M
★ 4.79Sidra Family Home
3 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Townhouse · 2,400 sqft
Price
AED 4.8M
Iconic View★ 4.99Burj View Penthouse
4 BR
Downtown Dubai · Penthouse · 5,200 sqft
Price
AED 52M
★ 4.88Boulevard 3BR Residence
3 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,980 sqft
Price
AED 5.4M
★ 4.83Marina Gate 1BR
1 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 880 sqft
Price
AED 1.9M
Skyline★ 4.95Marina Skyline Penthouse
4 BR
Dubai Marina · Penthouse · 4,800 sqft
Price
AED 26M
Trophy★ 4.95Dubai Hills Mansion
6 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Villa · 10,800 sqft
Price
AED 42M
Dubai Marina Airbnb / holiday stays
Signature★ 4.98The Sand-Glass Loft
1 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 980 sqft
From
AED 2K/ night
Top Rated★ 4.9Blue Water Marina Suite
2 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 1,450 sqft
From
AED 1K/ night
★ 4.91Opera District 2BR
2 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,320 sqft
From
AED 2K/ night
Iconic View★ 4.99Burj View Penthouse
4 BR
Downtown Dubai · Penthouse · 5,200 sqft
From
AED 13K/ night
★ 4.79Old Town Studio
Studio
Downtown Dubai · Studio · 540 sqft
From
AED 620/ night
★ 4.76Marina Promenade Studio
Studio
Dubai Marina · Studio · 510 sqft
From
AED 540/ night
★ 4.83Marina Gate 1BR
1 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 880 sqft
From
AED 890/ night
Skyline★ 4.95Marina Skyline Penthouse
4 BR
Dubai Marina · Penthouse · 4,800 sqft
From
AED 8K/ night
Dubai Marina — FAQ
How much is rent in Dubai Marina?
Studios start around AED 60K/year, 1-bed AED 90K–140K, 2-bed AED 150K–250K, 3-bed AED 230K–400K depending on view and tower.
Is Dubai Marina good for Airbnb?
Yes — Dubai Marina is the top-performing area for short-let hosting with 80%+ average occupancy and nightly rates of AED 500–2,500 depending on bedrooms and view.
What's the buy price per sqft in Dubai Marina?
AED 1,900–3,200 per sqft in 2026, with waterfront and Marina-view units at the top of the range.