Dubai Marina by Emaar, located in the heart of New Dubai along the Gulf coastline, features a 3 km marina that is one of the world’s largest man-made marinas, offering a world-class lifestyle with 150+ towers, luxury residences, yachts, premier dining, and vibrant urban living. Discover its masterplan, property market, amenities, and investment potential.
Dubai Marina was conceived by Emaar as one of Dubai’s first large-scale master-planned waterfront cities, transforming a stretch of desert coastline into a modern canal community inspired by Vancouver’s False Creek. Construction began in the early 2000s with Emaar’s flagship towers and the creation of the 3 km marina waterway, bringing Gulf waters inland for the first time on such a scale in Dubai. This engineering milestone established the foundation for a high-density waterfront district unlike anything the region had seen.
Dubai Marina is located in the heart of New Dubai, positioned along the Gulf coastline between Dubai Media City, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Dubai Harbour. Its central location provides direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, two Metro stations, Dubai Tram, and the city’s key business and leisure districts.
On the interactive map below, you can explore the exact location of Dubai Marina, see its connection to the 3 km marina waterway, nearby transport links, surrounding communities, and the full waterfront layout. This section helps buyers and investors easily understand its strategic position within Dubai.
Dubai Marina is made up of several signature sub-communities, each offering a unique lifestyle, property mix, and investment profile. From Emaar’s premium waterfront clusters to the beachfront energy of JBR and the ultra-tall towers zone, every area provides a distinct living experience.
Dubai Marina offers one of Dubai’s most diverse property mixes, designed for both end users and investors. From luxury apartments with marina views to serviced residences and rare podium villas, each category provides a unique lifestyle and investment profile.
The majority of Dubai Marina consists of high rise apartments ranging from studios to 4-bedroom suites. Many units offer marina, skyline, or sea views, with premium facilities such as pools, gyms, concierge services, and direct access to Marina Walk.
Ultra luxury penthouses sit atop many of the tallest towers, featuring expansive layouts, private terraces, panoramic views of the Gulf, and high-end interior finishes. These properties appeal to luxury buyers seeking exclusivity and privacy.
A limited number of villas and townhouses are available at podium level in select developments like Emaar Six Towers and Marina Promenade. These provide spacious layouts and direct waterfront access, making them rare assets in a high density district.
Several towers offer hotel-managed serviced residences with fully furnished units, housekeeping, and resort amenities. Popular with short term guests and investors targeting high occupancy and strong rental yields.
Many buildings include hotel apartment units with flexible stay options, making them ideal for short term rental strategies and tourism driven returns.
Ground level retail units line Marina Walk, offering dining, cafés, boutique stores, and essential services. A small selection of commercial offices is available in towers such as Marina Plaza.
Dubai Marina is known for its 3 km man made marina, luxury waterfront living, 150+ residential towers, world class dining, yacht lifestyle, and strong investment performance.
Dubai Marina was master planned and developed by Emaar Properties, with additional clusters such as JBR developed by Dubai Properties.
Yes. Dubai Marina consistently ranks among Dubai’s top-performing investment districts due to high rental demand, strong occupancy rates, prime waterfront location, and long-term capital appreciation.
The community offers apartments, penthouses, podium villas, townhouses, serviced residences, hotel apartments, and retail/commercial units.
Yes. Despite its urban feel, Dubai Marina offers family-friendly amenities including nurseries, clinics, parks, playgrounds, and easy access to nearby schools in Emirates Living and JLT.
Dubai Marina has excellent connectivity with two Metro stations, Dubai Tram, water taxis, direct Sheikh Zayed Road access, and pedestrian bridges linking JBR and JLT.
Yes. JBR Beach is directly connected to the community, and residents are minutes away from Marina Beach, Bluewaters, and the beaches near Palm Jumeirah.
Prices vary by size and tower, but the average apartment price is around AED 4.8M (≈ USD 1.31M), with studios starting from much lower and penthouses reaching premium levels.
Yes, many buildings allow holiday homes, making Dubai Marina one of the most popular districts for short-term rental investments.
Dubai Marina has more than 70,000 residents and can accommodate over 120,000 when fully occupied.
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