Start small, start informed
Entry pricing in Dubai Marina sits near AED 1,872,000. Your first purchase should prioritise liquidity and tenant demand over trophy value — a well-located one-bed near Marina Walk beats a compromised larger unit every time.
What returns to expect
7–8% gross long-term, or around AED 202,969 a year hosted at 84% occupancy. Deduct 6–7% transaction costs at entry and plan a five-year minimum hold.
Dubai Marina at a glance
Dubai Marina is waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in the city. Buying sits at AED 2,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,872,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 115,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 662 a night at 84% occupancy, around AED 202,969 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 280,097 — a 38% uplift.
