Emaar · Dubai Marina
Marina Shores Golden Visa
Residency Depends on Which Apartment You Choose
Marina Shores opens below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, so the unit decides the visa. See which apartments clear the minimum on their own, what the one bedroom tier means for applicants, and how the 80/20 plan shapes timing before the December 2026 handover.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Marina Shores Golden Visa Facts
Marina Shores is a 437-residence freehold tower by Emaar Properties on the Dubai Marina Promenade, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2425, under construction since 18 December 2022 across 49,091.59 sq m of built-up area, and recorded at 87.18% progress at the latest RERA inspection on 14 May 2026. The detail that decides residency here: entry pricing starts at AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K for a one bedroom apartment, which sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. Two bedroom apartments from AED 2.56M ≈ USD 697K are the first tier that clears the minimum on a single unit, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in December 2026, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K
2 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at December 2026 handover
Emaar Properties
Data as of July 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Marina Shores Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
At Marina Shores the residency question is settled by typology, not by the project. The tower opens below the Golden Visa minimum and rises far past it, so a buyer weighing a one bedroom against a two bedroom is also choosing between a pure investment and a residency route. The gap deserves naming plainly rather than burying it: a one bedroom apartment here does not reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on its own, and no amount of marina frontage changes that. From two bedrooms upward, a single apartment does the job.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 745 to 878 sq ft (69 to 82 sq m) | AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K | No, below AED 2M |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,113 to 1,224 sq ft (103 to 114 sq m) | AED 2.56M ≈ USD 697K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,541 to 1,848 sq ft (143 to 172 sq m) | AED 3.35M ≈ USD 912K | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Apartment | 2,410 to 2,749 sq ft (224 to 255 sq m) | AED 6.82M ≈ USD 1.86M | Yes |
| 5 Bedroom Penthouse | 8,161 sq ft (758 sq m) | AED 20.58M ≈ USD 5.61M | Yes |
| Two bedroom apartments and above qualify on a single unit. One bedroom apartments fall below the threshold and must be combined with another Dubai property. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not on the tier label. A two bedroom apartment contracted at AED 2.56M ≈ USD 697K sits above the line from the moment it is registered, while a one bedroom at AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K does not, and combining it with a second Dubai property is the only route to the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum. Secondary market units priced under the threshold face the same limit, so confirm the contract value on your specific apartment before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Marina Shores Can Apply
Marina Shores sells on Emaar's 80/20 construction-linked plan: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, 70% in installments through construction, and 20% on completion. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, which Emaar completes after booking, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any payment conditions applied by the Dubai Land Department and residency authorities at the time you apply.
My read on the timing: Marina Shores is a late-stage tower, and that compresses the decision most off-plan buyers agonize over. With progress certified at 87.18% on 14 May 2026 and completion scheduled for 31 December 2026, anyone buying a qualifying apartment now is months, not years, from a title deed. Buyers who need residency early, for a family relocation or a UAE bank account, can apply on the strength of the Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions in force are satisfied. Buyers with no deadline often prefer the cleaner file: wait for handover, when ownership is registered outright and the application rests on a title deed rather than on off-plan conditions that are updated from time to time. Because those conditions change, confirm the current paid-value requirement before you submit.
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The Project
The Waterfront Tower Behind Your Residency Application
A Golden Visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that earns it has to hold up as a home or a rental for just as long. The full Marina Shores guide covers what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the marina-front position around it.
Marina Shores Project Guide
Prices from AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K, one to four bedroom apartments and a five bedroom penthouse across 53 floors, the 80/20 payment plan, amenities, and the full investment case for the 437-residence Dubai Marina tower behind your Golden Visa eligibility.
View the Marina Shores Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
The rules of the Golden Visa program apply to every Dubai property in the same way, so they sit in the dedicated guides below instead of being restated on this page.
Golden Visa Requirements
Eligibility criteria in full, the qualifying investment types, and the documentation checklist.
Read the requirements guideHow to Apply
Every step of the application, from property registration through to Emirates ID issuance.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits
The 10-year renewable term, family sponsorship, and the limits of what the visa covers.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Marina Shores Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Marina Shores rests on more than clearing AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. With the tower this close to completion, buyers should track verified progress toward the title deed, confirm escrow protection on every installment, and book the pre-handover inspection before accepting the apartment. Explore the resources below before you commit.
Marina Shores Construction Updates
Track RERA inspection records, the 87.18% progress figure, and the milestones running to the December 2026 handover that converts Oqood to a title deed.
View Marina Shores Construction UpdatesMarina Shores Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Marina Shores apartments meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Marina Shores Escrow Account
Verify the ADCB escrow account, DLD registration data, and how buyer payments stay protected across the construction-linked installments.
Verify the Marina Shores Escrow Account
Marina Shores Snagging Inspection
Identify glazing, balcony, and finishing defects before handover through an independent apartment inspection and photographic snagging report.
Read the Marina Shores Snagging Inspection GuideStructure
Explore Dubai Marina Structure
A qualifying apartment keeps its value through the district around it. Compare Marina Shores against other Dubai Marina addresses, understand the masterplan that sustains rental demand along the Promenade, and review Emaar's delivery record before you finalize a Golden Visa purchase.
Dubai Marina Properties for Sale
Compare marina-front apartments, penthouses, and branded residences across Dubai Marina, and see which price points clear the Golden Visa threshold.
See Dubai Marina Properties for Sale
Dubai Marina Community
Discover the 3 km marina waterway, Marina Walk, JBR beach access, and the transport links behind long-term demand at Marina Shores.
Explore the Dubai Marina Community
Emaar Developer Profile
Review Emaar's delivery history, master communities, and its record of completed waterfront towers within Dubai Marina before you buy.
View the Emaar Properties Developer ProfileFAQs
Marina Shores Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two bedroom apartments and larger. Two bedrooms start at AED 2.56M ≈ USD 697K, three bedrooms at AED 3.35M ≈ USD 912K, four bedrooms at AED 6.82M ≈ USD 1.86M, and the five bedroom penthouse at AED 20.58M ≈ USD 5.61M, so each clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on a single unit. One bedroom apartments start at AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K and fall below it. Full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Not on its own. At AED 1.50M ≈ USD 409K the entry tier sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment. Eligible investments may combine more than one Dubai property under a single ownership profile, so a one bedroom at Marina Shores can form part of a qualifying portfolio alongside another property, provided the combined registered value meets the threshold under the rules in force at the time of application.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Given the tower is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2026, buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed at handover. The sequence is set out step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, 70% in installments during construction, and 20% on completion. Because construction was recorded at 87.18% on 14 May 2026, the remaining installment window is short, and most buyers of a qualifying apartment reach the commonly applied paid-value conditions close to the point at which the title deed itself becomes available.
Yes. Marina Shores sits within the Dubai Marina freehold zone and is open to all nationalities, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department, which is a requirement for property-based Golden Visa eligibility. Buyer payments are held in a DLD-registered escrow account with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, detailed on the Marina Shores escrow account page.
No. For buyers who purchase through this advisory, the VIP application service, covering document preparation, submission, and status follow-up, is included at no charge. Only the official government fees apply, as published by the issuing authorities at the time of application.
No. A qualifying purchase makes an applicant eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. Construction status can be checked at any time on the Marina Shores construction updates page.
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