Dubai Marina Resale Market Snapshot
The table below covers the ready (resale) segment only. Off-plan figures are shown separately beneath it. All data: Source: DLD, trailing 12 months to 2026-06.
Resale price benchmarks by bedroom — Source: DLD, trailing 12 months to 2026-06 (Ready segment, apartments)| Property type | Median price | Median AED/sq ft | Transactions (12 months) |
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| Studio apartment | AED 1,050,000 | AED 2,358 | 67 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | AED 1,485,000 | AED 1,771 | 322 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | AED 2,416,361 | AED 1,781 | 248 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | AED 3,900,000 | AED 1,791 | 107 |
| 4-bedroom apartment | AED 3,937,500 | AED 1,249 | 16 |
| All ready (all types) | AED 1,800,000 | AED 1,991 | 926 |
Data note — studios: The broader studio category in DLD data is significantly skewed by Ciel Tower transactions. The AED 1,050,000 / AED 2,358 per sq ft figures above are drawn from the ready apartment studio segment (67 transactions) and are more representative of conventional resale studios. Buyers researching studio investments should verify which building the comparable relates to.
Data note — 4-bedroom: Only 16 resale transactions were recorded over 12 months; the median is indicative, not statistically robust. The DLD data also flags concentration in a small number of buildings (approximately 55% of transactions in one complex).
Off-Plan (Developer) Prices — Kept Separate
Off-plan apartments in Dubai Marina traded at a median of AED 2,867 per sq ft across 74 transactions in the trailing 12 months to June 2026 — a meaningful premium to the AED 1,991 resale median. This reflects new-build positioning, developer payment plan structures, and the fact that buyers are purchasing future delivery, not an immediately transferable asset. The two segments serve different buyer profiles and should not be cross-compared on a price-per-sq-ft basis alone.
Off-plan price indicators by bedroom — Source: DLD, trailing 12 months to 2026-06 (Off-plan segment only; smaller sample sizes — treat as indicative)| Type | Median price | Median AED/sq ft | Transactions |
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| 1-bedroom | AED 2,175,000 | AED 2,482 | 26 |
| 2-bedroom | AED 3,600,000 | AED 2,627 | 27 |
| 3-bedroom | AED 6,439,186 | AED 3,330 | 8 |
| All off-plan (all types) | AED 3,222,718 | AED 2,867 | 74 |
Resale vs Off-Plan: Which Is Right for You?
With 926 ready transactions in 12 months, Dubai Marina offers genuine price discovery that most Dubai communities cannot match. Resale buyers can inspect the finished unit, negotiate on condition and floor level, and complete transfer within weeks rather than waiting years for handover. Mortgage buyers also generally find lenders more comfortable with titled, ready properties.
Off-plan purchases may suit buyers seeking a lower entry price on a payment plan or wanting to lock in a new-build specification, but the AED 2,867 per sq ft median off-plan rate sits roughly 44% above the resale median — a premium that needs to be weighed carefully against developer track record, handover timelines, and the opportunity cost of capital tied up during construction.
C&B Real Estate focuses on the secondary market. If you are evaluating an off-plan purchase, we can help you benchmark the developer's asking price against real DLD resale comparables so you understand the full picture before committing.
Key Sub-Communities and Building Types
Dubai Marina's roughly 200 residential towers vary significantly in age, specification, and price per sq ft. Notable sub-communities and buildings buyers frequently shortlist include Marina Gate (newer, higher-specification towers at the canal entry), Marina Promenade (established mid-rise blocks along the waterfront walkway), Cayan Tower (the distinctive twisted high-rise), and Princess Tower (one of the tallest residential buildings in the district). Prices within any of these clusters can sit well above or below the community median depending on floor, fit-out, and views — a reason to review individual DLD transaction records rather than relying on headline averages alone.
The district is freehold and open to all nationalities. Property types are almost exclusively apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouses, with a very limited number of podium-level townhouses.
Connectivity and Lifestyle Context
Dubai Marina is served by two Dubai Metro stations on the Red Line (DMCC and Sobha Realty/Dubai Marina stations), a tram network connecting JBR and Palm Jumeirah, and direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road at Interchanges 5 and 6. JBR beach is directly adjacent to the western edge of the community. Media City, Internet City, and Dubai Hills are within a short drive, supporting demand from technology and media sector residents.
Talk to C&B About Dubai Marina
C&B Real Estate is a secondary-market brokerage. Our agents track individual building transactions in Dubai Marina and can show you verified DLD comparable evidence for any property you are considering. Whether you are a first-time buyer, upgrader, or investor building a portfolio, contact the C&B team for a no-obligation conversation about current resale stock and realistic price expectations.
