Dubai Marina Market Report: Q3 2026

In Q3 2026, the median apartment price in Dubai Marina was AED 2,072 per sq ft, across 550 residential sales transactions worth AED 1.34 billion, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.

Richmond ResearchPublished 2 November 2026DLD area: Dubai Marina

Key statistics

Q3 2026, compared with Q2 2026

550
Residential sales transactions
+57.6%
AED1.34 billion
Sales value
+56.8%
AED2,072
Apartments, median price per sq ft
+14.9%
6%
Off-plan share of sales
33 off-plan sales
1,885
New lease registrations (Ejari)
+96.8%
AED108
Apartment rent per sq ft, a year
−2.7%
5.4%
Gross rental yield, apartments
−0.9 pts

Apartments, median price per sq ft

AED per sq ft01,0002,0003,0001,849169 salesJan1,949195 salesFeb2,075135 salesMar1,915117 salesApr1,684101 salesMay1,772130 salesJun2,132193 salesJul2,199171 salesAug1,963135 salesSep

Villas and townhouses, median price

AED million024686.02 sales (fewer than 30)JanFebMar7.01 sales (fewer than 30)AprMayJunJulAugSep

Lighter bars: fewer than 30 sales

Apartment rent, median per sq ft a year

AED per sq ft050100150123361 leasesJan129373 leasesFeb130193 leasesMar115238 leasesApr113269 leasesMay106449 leasesJun102497 leasesJul108596 leasesAug111787 leasesSep

Apartment sales

Number of sales010020030091%191Off-plan 17 · Ready 174Jan91%195Off-plan 18 · Ready 177Feb87%135Off-plan 17 · Ready 118Mar89%117Off-plan 13 · Ready 104Apr96%101Off-plan 4 · Ready 97May98%130Off-plan 3 · Ready 127Jun93%229Off-plan 17 · Ready 212Jul98%186Off-plan 3 · Ready 183Aug90%135Off-plan 13 · Ready 122Sep

Off-planReadyTotal sales

Apartment lease registrations

Number of lease registrations05001,0001,50051%49%715New 363 · Renewed 352Jan54%46%697New 374 · Renewed 323Feb45%55%432New 195 · Renewed 237Mar49%51%485New 239 · Renewed 246Apr52%48%516New 269 · Renewed 247May59%41%766New 450 · Renewed 316Jun62%38%802New 497 · Renewed 305Jul67%33%894New 597 · Renewed 297Aug66%34%1,190New 787 · Renewed 403Sep

NewRenewedTotal lease registrations

Homes in Dubai Marina

Homes for sale in Dubai MarinaEvery listing with its DLD permit number, on the list or on the map.

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FAQ

How many residential sales transactions were recorded in Dubai Marina in Q3 2026?

Residential sales transactions in Dubai Marina totalled 550 in Q3 2026, worth AED 1.34 billion. Sales rose 57.6% quarter-on-quarter. Off-plan sales accounted for 6% of the total and owner resales 94%.

What is the price per sq ft in Dubai Marina?

The median apartment price in Dubai Marina was AED 2,072 per sq ft in Q3 2026, across 499 sales; it rose 14.9% quarter-on-quarter, and was 22% above the Dubai median.

Are property prices in Dubai Marina going up or down?

The median apartment price in Dubai Marina rose 6.8% between Q1 2026 and Q3 2026, from AED 1,940 to AED 2,072 per sq ft.

Dubai Marina, quarter by quarter
QuarterSalesValueApartments, per sq ftVillas, medianNew lease registrationsApartment rent, per sq ftGross yield
⚠Q1 2026523AED 1.32 billionAED 1,940AED 6.0 million932AED 1266.9%
⚠Q2 2026349AED 856 millionAED 1,803AED 7.0 million958AED 1116.3%
Q3 2026550AED 1.34 billionAED 2,072–1,885AED 1085.4%
How much does a home in Dubai Marina cost by number of bedrooms?

In Dubai Marina in Q3 2026, median prices were AED 1.6 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (263 sales); AED 2.6 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (168 sales).

Apartments by bedroom, Dubai Marina, Q3 2026
BedroomsSalesMedian pricePer sq ft
Studio32AED 917,500AED 2,100
1-bed263AED 1.6 millionAED 2,277
2-bed168AED 2.6 millionAED 2,006
3-bed66AED 4.2 millionAED 1,899
⚠4-bed18AED 5.7 millionAED 1,455
What is the average rent in Dubai Marina?

The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in Dubai Marina was AED 108 per sq ft a year in Q3 2026, across 1,880 registrations. New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 628,289 a year, across 4 registrations. 1,885 new leases and 1,005 renewals were registered with Ejari.

What is the rental yield in Dubai Marina?

The gross rental yield on ready apartments in Dubai Marina was 5.4% in Q3 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices per sq ft.

How much does property in Dubai Marina cost in US dollars?

The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in Dubai Marina in Q3 2026, the median apartment price of AED 2,072 per sq ft is approximately $564 per sq ft; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 108 per sq ft a year is approximately $29.

How many prime sales were recorded in Dubai Marina?

5 prime sales (AED 10 million and above) were recorded in Dubai Marina in Q3 2026, worth AED 101 million and accounting for 0.9% of sales. Villas and townhouses accounted for 0 of them and off-plan sales for 0.

How does Dubai Marina compare with Dubai?

The median apartment price in Dubai Marina was 22% above the Dubai median in Q3 2026, at AED 2,072 per sq ft compared with AED 1,692.

Dubai Marina against Dubai, Q3 2026
MeasureDubai MarinaDubai
Apartments, median per sq ftAED 2,072AED 1,692
New apartment rent, per sq ft a yearAED 108AED 94
Gross yield, apartments5.4%6.8%
⚠Villa rent, median a yearAED 628,289AED 180,000
Off-plan share of sales6%69%
Which buildings in Dubai Marina recorded the most sales?

Park Islands by Emaar recorded the most sales of any building in Dubai Marina in Q3 2026, with 20 sales worth AED 31.1 million.

Buildings with the most sales, Dubai Marina, Q3 2026
Building or sub-communityDeveloperSalesValueOff-planApartments, per sq ft
⚠Park IslandsDubai MarinaEmaar20AED 31.1 million0%AED 2,011
⚠BotanicaDubai MarinaMyra Properties16AED 11.6 million0%AED 1,753
⚠SilvereneDubai MarinaCayan13AED 24.0 million0%AED 2,323
⚠Princess TowerDubai MarinaTameer13AED 23.0 million0%AED 1,450
⚠Marina ShoresDubai MarinaEmaar12AED 42.4 million100%AED 2,594
⚠Liv LuxDubai MarinaMarina Liv (Br Of Marina 2 Group ) - Dubai Branch12AED 23.4 million100%AED 2,639
⚠23 MarinaDubai Marina–10AED 35.1 million0%AED 1,356
⚠Torch TowerDubai MarinaSelect Group10AED 16.1 million0%AED 1,361
⚠Bay Central West & Central TowersDubai MarinaSelect Group10AED 7.6 million0%AED 1,792
⚠Royal Oceanic TowerDubai Marina–9AED 14.1 million0%AED 1,718
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in Dubai Marina?

Emaar recorded the most off-plan sales in Dubai Marina in Q3 2026, with 12 sales worth AED 42.4 million, accounting for 36% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Marina Liv (Br Of Marina 2 Group ) - Dubai Branch (12), ABA Group (4).

Developers by off-plan sales, Dubai Marina, Q3 2026
DeveloperOff-plan salesValueShare of off-plan sales
Emaar12AED 42.4 million36%
Marina Liv (Br Of Marina 2 Group ) - Dubai Branch12AED 23.4 million36%
ABA Group4AED 11.9 million12%
What do the figures mean?
Median price
The middle sale price once all sales are ranked: half of sales were above it and half below. Used instead of the average so a few very large sales don't distort the figure.
Price per sq ft
Sale price divided by the registered area in square feet, then the median across sales. Reported for apartments; villa records often carry the plot size, so villas are reported per home.
Off-plan and ready
Off-plan sales are homes sold before completion; ready sales are completed homes, including owner resales and developers' completed stock.
Sub-community and building
Where DLD records a home: a sub-community for villas and townhouses (for example Raya in Arabian Ranches 3), a building for apartments, or the project name for off-plan homes.
Ejari
Dubai's official lease registration system. Rents here are new Ejari leases registered in the period; renewals are counted separately.
Gross rental yield
Median new annual rent divided by the median ready sale price, before costs. Shown only between 3% and 12%; outside that range the pairing reflects data errors rather than a yield.
DLD area and community
The Dubai Land Department records sales and leases by official area, which can differ from the name people use. Each report names the DLD areas it covers.
⚠ Small sample
A figure based on fewer than 30 sales or leases. It is shown, but can move a lot from period to period.
How should this report be cited?

Richmond Properties (2026). Dubai Marina Market Report: Q3 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/dubai-marina/2026-q3. Licensed CC BY 4.0.

In copy: “according to Richmond Properties’ analysis of Dubai Land Department data”.

Figures are Dubai Land Department open data for Q3 2026 (July to September), compared with Q2 2026. Sales are counted by transaction date and cover homes only: apartments, hotel apartments, villas and townhouses (including villa plots). Offices, shops, hotel rooms, development land and labour accommodation are excluded. Rents are new Ejari leases; leases are assigned to a community through their building or sub-community where DLD files them under a different district. 2 transactions identified as recording errors are excluded. Figures and text are generated from Dubai Land Department data by Richmond Properties’ reporting system. Data as of 2 November 2026. This report is for general information and is not financial or investment advice.