What does a budget buy in Dubai Marina?
The median resale 1-bed in Dubai Marina sold for AED 1.58m in the 12 months to 23 October 2026. 24% of home sales were under AED 1.5m.
| Budget | Sales, 12 months | Share | Resale | Median sq ft | Most common home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 1m | 118 | 6% | 112 | 589 | 1-bed |
| AED 1m to 1.5m | 357 | 18% | 342 | 801 | 1-bed |
| AED 1.5m to 2m | 351 | 18% | 316 | 909 | 1-bed |
| AED 2m to 3m | 563 | 28% | 518 | 1,173 | 1-bed |
| AED 3m to 5m | 409 | 21% | 353 | 1,544 | 2-bed |
| AED 5m and over | 182 | 9% | 126 | 2,498 | 3-bed |
Source: Dubai Land Department sale records for Dubai Marina homes, 12 months to 23 October 2026, as built into BUY DUBAI. Rents and homes for sale: adverts read on 23 October 2026.
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Put in a price. The figures use the same costs and rate as every BUY DUBAI calculator (listed under it), and for a mortgage a 80% loan over 25 years. Change the market figure to see the home if prices fall, stay flat or rise.
Assumptions, the same in every BUY DUBAI calculator: rate 3.99% a year, the most common 3-year fixed rate in two bank comparison lists dated 5 October 2026; repayment loan over 25 years; Land Department fee 4% of the price plus AED 580; trustee office AED 4,200 (AED 2,100 under AED 500,000); agent 2% plus 5% VAT; with a loan: mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290, bank fee 1% of the loan plus VAT (it differs by bank), valuation AED 3,150. Life cover, insurance and service charges are not included. This is an illustration, not an offer of a loan.
Non-residents can usually borrow only 50 to 60% and pay higher rates. Off-plan homes are paid in stages to the developer, not on the day. See home loans and steps, costs and papers.
Band by band
Under AED 1m
118 sales (6% of Dubai Marina), 112 of them resale. Median size 589 sq ft, AED 1,426 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 57%, Studio 43%.
- Manchester Tower · 12 sales
- Marina Diamond 2 · 12 sales
- Marina Diamond 3 · 11 sales
- Escan Tower · 9 sales
- Zumurud Tower · 7 sales
- Marina Diamond 4 · 6 sales
AED 1m to 1.5m
357 sales (18% of Dubai Marina), 342 of them resale. Median size 801 sq ft, AED 1,511 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 74%, Studio 18%, 2-bed 8%.
- Sulafa Tower · 25 sales
- MAG 218 · 19 sales
- Elite Residence · 18 sales
- Silverene · 16 sales
- Studio One · 15 sales
- Bay Central Tower West · 13 sales
AED 1.5m to 2m
351 sales (18% of Dubai Marina), 316 of them resale. Median size 909 sq ft, AED 1,849 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 54%, 2-bed 31%, Studio 10%, 3-bed 4%.
- The Torch · 20 sales
- Elite Residence · 12 sales
- Marina Living · 12 sales
- Botanica Tower · 12 sales
- JW Marriott Hotel Marina · 11 sales
- Bay Central Tower Central · 11 sales
AED 2m to 3m
563 sales (28% of Dubai Marina), 518 of them resale. Median size 1,173 sq ft, AED 2,103 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 45%, 2-bed 44%, 3-bed 7%, Studio 2%, 4-bed+ 2%.
- LIV Waterside · 74 sales
- Cayan Tower · 17 sales
- JW Marriott Hotel Marina · 17 sales
- DAMAC Heights · 16 sales
- Princess Tower · 16 sales
- Continental Tower · 15 sales
AED 3m to 5m
409 sales (21% of Dubai Marina), 353 of them resale. Median size 1,544 sq ft, AED 2,355 per sq ft. Mix: 2-bed 54%, 3-bed 30%, 1-bed 10%, 4-bed+ 6%, Studio 0%.
- LIV Waterside · 42 sales
- Marina Shores · 27 sales
- Jumeirah Living Marina Gate · 19 sales
- LIV Marina · 17 sales
- DAMAC Heights · 16 sales
- Stella Maris · 13 sales
AED 5m and over
182 sales (9% of Dubai Marina), 126 of them resale. Median size 2,498 sq ft, AED 3,051 per sq ft. Mix: 3-bed 52%, 4-bed+ 27%, 2-bed 17%, Studio 3%.
- Al Habtoor Grand Resort Autograph Collection · 25 sales
- Six Senses Residences · 15 sales
- LIV Waterside · 15 sales
- Vida Residences Dubai Marina · 11 sales
- Al Majara 1 · 10 sales
- Al Fairooz Tower · 7 sales
Common questions
How much is a 1-bed in Dubai Marina?
The median resale 1-bed sold for AED 1.58m in the 12 months to 23 October 2026.
How much cash do I need to buy in Dubai Marina?
With an 80% mortgage, about 28% of the price on a AED 1.5m home (AED 415k): the 20% deposit plus about 7.7% in fees (Land Department 4%, agent 2% plus VAT, trustee, mortgage registration, bank fee and valuation). A cash buyer needs the price plus about 6.4%.
Dubai Marina market context
Across Dubai Marina, the Dubai Land Department recorded 1,949 home sales in the 12 months to 23 October 2026, with apartments selling at a median of AED 1,975 per sq ft. A median needs 10 or more sales.