Dubai · Dubai Marina
Studio Apartments for Sale in Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in the city. Here's exactly what a studio apartment costs to buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Entry price
AED 1,152,000
Price per sqft
AED 2,400/sqft
Typical size
480 sqft
Gross yield
7–8%
Studio Apartments in Dubai Marina: the 2026 picture
A typical studio apartment in Dubai Marina runs about 480 sqft and trades near AED 2,400/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 1,152,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 71,300 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 397 a night at 84% occupancy — about AED 121,720 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 167,974, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick Dubai Marina
- ✓ Minutes from Marina Walk
- ✓ Minutes from JBR Beach
- ✓ Minutes from Marina Metro
- ✓ 7–8% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
We source on and off-market studio apartments in Dubai Marina, run the yield maths with you, handle DLD transfer and mortgage introductions, then take over letting or hosting once you own it.
Available near Dubai Marina
Signature★ 4.98The Sand-Glass Loft
1 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 980 sqft
Not available for buy
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
FAQ — studio apartments for sale in Dubai Marina
How much does a studio apartment cost in Dubai Marina?
Around AED 1,152,000 for a 480 sqft unit, based on a Dubai Marina average of AED 2,400/sqft in 2026.
What rental yield can I expect?
Dubai Marina delivers 7–8% gross on long-term rent, and materially more when the studio apartment is operated as a licensed holiday home.
What fees apply when buying in Dubai Marina?
Budget 4% DLD transfer fee, roughly AED 4,200 in trustee fees, 2% agency commission and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% if financed.
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in Dubai Marina?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your studio apartment is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a studio apartment in Dubai Marina?
Yes. Dubai Marina sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.