Aquamarine Beach Residences vs Sobha AquaCrest
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
Sobha AquaCrest starts 24% lower, at AED 1,170,000 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 Sobha AquaCrest works out at about AED 2,019 per sq ft against AED 3,071 at Aquamarine Beach Residences.
Sooner to complete
Aquamarine Beach Residences is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Sobha AquaCrest in Q2 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Aquamarine Beach Residences | Sobha AquaCrest |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain | Downtown UAQ, Umm Al Quwain |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q2 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,530,000 | AED 1,170,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,071 | 2,019 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 1,029 sq ft | 569 to 1,238 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 60/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 30,600 | AED 23,400 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| 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 | Sobha AquaCrest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,530,000511 to 665 sq ft | AED 1,170,000569 to 744 sq ft | AED 360,000 more at Aquamarine Beach Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,051,806652 to 1,029 sq ft | AED 1,700,000858 to 1,238 sq ft | AED 351,806 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
Sobha AquaCrest
One- and two-bedroom waterfront apartments by Sobha in Umm Al Quwain, launched in October 2025. Property Finder lists developer stock from AED 1.17 million on a 60/40 plan, with completion in June 2029.
What works
- Entry price of about AED 1.17 million for a new Sobha apartment, with sizes from 569 sq ft
- Listed by Property Finder among Sobha's projects with developer stock
- Waterfront setting in a coastal district planned by Sobha, with completion listed for mid 2029
What to weigh
- No page for the building was found on Sobha's own website, so details rest on Property Finder and press reports
- Sources differ on the location (Umm Al Quwain Marina against Downtown UAQ) and on the unit mix
- Umm Al Quwain's resale and rental markets are small and largely untested for new towers
Aquamarine Beach Residences or Sobha AquaCrest?
Which is cheaper, Aquamarine Beach Residences or Sobha AquaCrest?
Sobha AquaCrest has the lower starting price at AED 1,170,000, 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. Sobha AquaCrest is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Aquamarine Beach Residences and Sobha AquaCrest 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
