Aquamarine Beach Residences vs Bayfront Marina Residences
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Bayfront Marina Residences starts 11% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,530,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Bayfront Marina Residences works out at about AED 2,663 per sq ft against AED 3,071 at Aquamarine Beach Residences.
Sooner to complete
Aquamarine Beach Residences is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Bayfront Marina Residences in Q3 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Aquamarine Beach Residences | Bayfront Marina Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,530,000 | AED 1,360,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,071 | 2,663 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 1,029 sq ft | 511 to 2,175 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 30,600 | AED 27,200 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Aquamarine Beach Residences | Bayfront Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,530,000511 to 665 sq ft | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 170,000 more at Aquamarine Beach Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,051,806652 to 1,029 sq ft | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 352,212 more at Aquamarine Beach Residences |
Aquamarine Beach Residences
One- and two-bedroom beach apartments on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, listed by Sobha from AED 1.53 million on 12 November 2026, on a 10/50/40 plan with completion expected in mid-2028.
What works
- 10% deposit, lower than the 20% asked at several neighbouring beach clusters
- Some one-bedroom layouts include yards of about 150 sq ft
- Completion expected in June 2028, with construction recorded as under way since November 2024
What to weigh
- 50% falls due during construction and 40% at handover, so the lower deposit is offset by larger later payments
- Listing sizes of up to 1,029 sq ft for two-bedroom units do not appear in Sobha's published floor plans; check the plan for the specific unit
- Two-bedroom prices come from Property Finder; Sobha publishes only a project range
Bayfront Marina Residences
Fully furnished one- to three-bedroom apartments in Tower A of Bayfront, a lagoon-facing Marina Residences cluster on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, from AED 1.36 million, due September 2029.
What works
- Sold fully furnished, ready to let on completion.
- A 10% deposit, with 40% held until completion on the published plan.
- Lagoon and promenade setting on the marina side of the island, as described by Sobha.
What to weigh
- Two-bedroom layouts vary from about 672 to 988 sq ft; the starting price will relate to the smallest.
- The three-bedroom costs about AED 6.1 million, roughly AED 2,800 per sq ft including its terrace.
- Several near-identical Marina Residences clusters complete between 2029 and 2030, so resale and rental competition will be strong.
Aquamarine Beach Residences or Bayfront Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Aquamarine Beach Residences or Bayfront Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,530,000 at Aquamarine Beach Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Aquamarine Beach Residences has the earlier target (Q2 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Aquamarine Beach Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Bayfront Marina Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Aquamarine Beach Residences and Bayfront Marina Residences by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Sobha Realty.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
