Dubai Marina
Waterfront towers, the Marina Walk and the strongest rental demand in the city.
AED 1,857 / sq ftYield 6.1%
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Where to buy in Dubai, community by community.
Eighteen of Dubai’s main communities compared: prices, rents and yields from this quarter, plus schools, transport, drive times and the things to check before you buy.
Data for Q3 2026 · updated 31 October 2026Waterfront & city
Beach, marina and skyline addresses — strong rental demand and resale.
Family & villa communities
Villas, townhouses and green master plans with schools close by.
Value & yield
Lower entry prices and some of the highest rental yields in Dubai.
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All communities side by side
| Community | Avg price / sq ft | Gross yield | Typical rent / year | To DXB airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 1,857 | 6.1% | AED 89,200 | ~25 min |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2,730 | 5.4% | AED 107,800 | ~15 min |
| Business Bay | AED 1,961 | 6.7% | AED 86,800 | ~15 min |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | AED 2,300 | 5.6% | AED 93,000 | 12–15 min |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | AED 1,225 | 7.5% | AED 67,400 | ~25 min |
| Dubai South & Emaar South | AED 1,401 | about 6–9% | AED 58,900 | ~45 min |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 3,087 | 5.1% | AED 144,700 (1-bed) | ~35 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 2,247 | 6.1% (apartments) · 4.9% (villas) | AED 140,800 (2-bed apartment) | ~25 min |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | AED 1,562 | 6.5% | AED 79,900 (1-bed) | 30–35 min |
| Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) | AED 1,801 | 6.2% | AED 98,600 (1-bed) | ~35 min |
| Arabian Ranches | AED 1,538 – 2,611 | 4.1% – 5.2% | AED 331,800 (4-bed (AR2 villa)) | ~30 min |
| Emaar Beachfront | about AED 3,540 | 4.9% | AED 196,100 (2-bed) | ~25 min |
| MBR City & Sobha Hartland | AED 1,975 | 5.7% | AED 85,000 (1-bed) | 15–20 min |
| DAMAC Hills | AED 1,752 | 5.3% | AED 218,000 (4-bed) | ~30 min |
| Al Furjan | AED 1,247 | 6.5% | AED 67,000 (1-bed) | 35–40 min |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | AED 1,339 | about 7.1% | AED 66,000 (1-bed) | ~15 min |
| Arjan | about AED 1,510 | 7% – 8% | AED 62,000 (1-bed) | ~30 min |
| Town Square | AED 1,348 | 5.3% | AED 173,000 (4-bed townhouse) | 30–35 min |
Resale averages for Q3 2026 compiled from DLD transaction data (mainly Metropolitan Premium Properties community reports, October 2026; Dubai Silicon Oasis and Arjan from Betterhomes and fäm data). Typical rent is for a one-bedroom apartment unless stated. Drive times are approximate.
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