Aquamarine Beach Residences vs Canalside 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
Canalside 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 Canalside Marina Residences works out at about AED 2,707 per sq ft against AED 3,071 at Aquamarine Beach Residences.
Sooner to complete
Aquamarine Beach Residences is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Canalside Marina Residences in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Aquamarine Beach Residences | Canalside 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 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,530,000 | AED 1,360,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,071 | 2,707 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 1,029 sq ft | 510 to 2,174 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 20/40/40 |
| 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 | Canalside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,530,000511 to 665 sq ft | AED 1,360,000510 to 662 sq ft | AED 170,000 more at Aquamarine Beach Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,051,806652 to 1,029 sq ft | AED 1,697,641652 to 1,022 sq ft | AED 354,165 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
Canalside Marina Residences
Fully furnished one- to three-bedroom apartments in Tower A of Canalside, a Marina Residences cluster on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, from AED 1.36 million, due December 2029.
What works
- Sold fully furnished, which suits buyers planning to let after completion.
- Entry price from AED 1.36 million for a one-bedroom apartment.
- Detailed floor plans with suite, balcony, terrace and yard areas shown separately.
What to weigh
- The instalment schedule asks for 60% within two years of booking, well before the December 2029 completion.
- The single three-bedroom costs about AED 6.2 million, roughly AED 2,850 per sq ft including its terrace, against about AED 2,050 to 2,650 for a one-bedroom.
- Many Sobha apartment clusters on the island are on sale at once, so resale and rental competition will be strong.
Aquamarine Beach Residences or Canalside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Aquamarine Beach Residences or Canalside Marina Residences?
Canalside 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. Canalside Marina Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Aquamarine Beach Residences and Canalside 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
