Quick answer: a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina sold for a median of AED 2.58 million in the 12 months to October 2026, based on 642 sales registered with the Dubai Land Department. Prices depend heavily on the tower: from about AED 1.5-1.9 million in older towers such as Escan Marina, Torch and Elite Residence to AED 3.5-4.5 million in Marina Gate, Liv Marina and Stella Maris. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of AED 136,000 a year, a gross yield of about 5.3%.
Asking prices on listing portals tell you what sellers hope for. This page uses registered sales – what buyers actually paid – for the Dubai Marina area (official DLD area name: Marsa Dubai, which also includes JBR and Dubai Harbour towers), and registered rental contracts for rents.
Dubai Marina 2-bedroom prices by building
The 25 towers with the most registered 2-bedroom sales over the 12 months to October 2026, ordered from lowest to highest median price:
| Building | Median 2-bed sale price | Median AED per sq ft | 2-bed sales (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escan Marina Tower | AED 1,480,000 | 1,256 | 10 |
| Torch Tower | AED 1,850,000 | 1,494 | 24 |
| Elite Residence | AED 1,867,000 | 1,405 | 15 |
| Yacht Bay | AED 1,900,000 | 1,375 | 9 |
| Marina Heights 1 | AED 1,950,000 | 1,453 | 11 |
| Marina Arcade | AED 2,027,000 | 1,409 | 9 |
| Princess Tower | AED 2,100,000 | 1,533 | 15 |
| Studio One | AED 2,100,000 | 2,038 | 9 |
| Royal Oceanic-1 | AED 2,150,000 | 1,608 | 15 |
| Continental Tower | AED 2,412,000 | 1,690 | 14 |
| Iris Blue | AED 2,462,000 | 1,796 | 12 |
| Park Island Bonaire | AED 2,515,000 | 1,783 | 10 |
| Aeternitas Tower | AED 2,600,000 | 2,322 | 13 |
| Trident Grand Residence | AED 2,775,000 | 1,790 | 8 |
| Cayan Tower | AED 2,838,000 | 2,004 | 14 |
| Damac Heights | AED 2,900,000 | 2,013 | 16 |
| Marina Shores | AED 3,345,000 | 2,902 | 18 |
| Paloma X3 | AED 3,375,000 | 2,274 | 9 |
| The Residences at Marina Gate 2 | AED 3,550,000 | 2,884 | 9 |
| Kempinski Marina Residences | AED 3,862,000 | 2,215 | 9 |
| Stella Maris | AED 4,000,000 | 2,361 | 11 |
| Liv Marina | AED 4,025,000 | 3,075 | 12 |
| Jumeirah Living Marina Gate | AED 4,500,000 | 3,020 | 15 |
| Sobha Seahaven – Tower C | AED 6,865,000 | 4,001 | 8 |
| The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand | AED 11,283,000 | 5,075 | 13 |
Source: Dubai Land Department registered sales via Homesae’s DLD market-data feed, read 30 October 2026. Medians from fewer than 15 sales can move noticeably with one unusual unit – a high floor, a full sea view or a fully upgraded interior. Sobha Seahaven is a newer Dubai Harbour tower and The Residences at Al Habtoor Grand are on the JBR beachfront, both within the same DLD area.
Dubai Marina prices and rents by bedroom count
| Unit | Median sale price | Median annual rent | Gross yield | Sales / rental contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 836,000 | AED 60,000 | 7.2% | 363 / 1142 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,500,000 | AED 88,200 | 5.9% | 835 / 6834 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 2,575,000 | AED 136,000 | 5.3% | 642 / 5127 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 4,200,000 | AED 210,000 | 5.0% | 273 / 1488 |
| 4 bedrooms | AED 6,500,000 | AED 270,000 | 4.2% | 85 / 239 |
Registered sales and rental contracts for apartments in the Dubai Marina area, 12 months to October 2026. Gross yield = median rent / median price, before service charges, vacancy and fees.
What drives the price gap between towers
- Age and specification. The towers at the lower end (Escan Marina, Torch, Elite Residence, Yacht Bay, Marina Heights) are among the area’s older buildings; Marina Gate, Liv Marina and Stella Maris are newer with higher specifications.
- Views and floor. A full marina or sea view on a high floor can add a large premium within the same building, which is why per-square-foot figures are more comparable than total prices.
- Size. 2-bedroom units in the area ranged from about 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft in registered sales, so a cheaper median can simply mean smaller layouts.
- Branded and beachfront towers such as The Residences at Al Habtoor Grand and Sobha Seahaven sit in a different bracket altogether.
Is a 2-bedroom in Dubai Marina a good investment?
Dubai Marina is one of the deepest rental markets in Dubai – over 5,000 registered 2-bedroom rental contracts in 12 months – which keeps vacancy risk low. The trade-off is growth: across the whole Marsa Dubai area, the median apartment price per square foot fell about 9% over the same year (see Dubai property prices and rental yields by area). Studios and 1-bedrooms yield more (about 7% and 6% gross); 3- and 4-bedroom units yield less but suit end users.
Before buying, compare the asking price with registered sales of the same layout in the same tower, check the service charge per square foot, and budget for the full cost of buying (the 4% DLD fee alone is about AED 103,000 on a median 2-bedroom). Non-residents can read mortgages for non-residents, and new-build options in the area include Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai Marina?
The median registered sale price for a 2-bedroom apartment in the Dubai Marina area was about AED 2.58 million over the 12 months to October 2026 (642 sales), ranging from roughly AED 1.5 million in older towers to over AED 4 million in newer ones.
What is the cheapest tower for a 2-bedroom in Dubai Marina?
Among the busiest towers, Escan Marina Tower (median about AED 1.48 million), Torch Tower (AED 1.85 million) and Elite Residence (AED 1.87 million) had the lowest registered 2-bedroom medians over the 12 months to October 2026.
How much rent does a 2-bedroom in Dubai Marina earn?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment was AED 136,000 over the same period, a gross yield of about 5.3% on the median sale price.
What is the price per square foot in Dubai Marina?
For 2-bedroom sales in the busiest towers, median prices ran from about AED 1,250 per sq ft (Escan Marina Tower) to about AED 3,000 per sq ft (Jumeirah Living Marina Gate and Liv Marina), with branded beachfront towers far higher.
Where does this data come from?
From Dubai Land Department registered sales and rental contracts for the Dubai Marina area (DLD: Marsa Dubai), read through Homesae’s market-data feed on 30 October 2026 and refreshed regularly. Homesae is a DLD-licensed brokerage, RERA ORN 55177.
