City Walk or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Rashid Yachts & Marina averages AED 2,777 per sq ft against AED 3,072 in City Walk, about 10% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
City Walk shows a gross yield of 4.98% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in City Walk average AED 213,344 a year against AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | City Walk | Rashid Yachts & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 3,072Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 4.98%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 213,344Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,194 contracts | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts |
| Developments we list | 0 | 8 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
City Walk
We do not list a development in City Walk yet.
Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Fior 2Emaar PropertiesAED 1,800,000
- Baystar by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,105,888
- Sera 2Emaar PropertiesAED 2,112,888
- Fior 1Emaar PropertiesAED 2,200,000
- AureaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,310,888
- Pier PointEmaar PropertiesAED 3,193,888
What each area is like
City Walk
Meraas's low- and mid-rise retail and residential quarter in Al Wasl, between Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai. A small, expensive apartment market with shops and restaurants at street level.
Who it suits
- Owner-occupiers who want a walkable central neighbourhood
- Second-home buyers
- Buyers who prefer mid-rise buildings to towers
- Investors targeting high-end tenants
In its favour
- Walkable streets with shops, restaurants, clinics and a university on the doorstep
- Between Jumeirah's beaches and Downtown Dubai: about seven minutes by car to either (Meraas)
- Single master developer and limited residential supply
Worth weighing
- High entry prices: one-bedroom flats in Crestlane from about AED 2.7 million
- Arena events and visitor numbers bring traffic and noise on some evenings; Bayut's guide notes heavy traffic
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at the old Port Rashid, between Bur Dubai and the Gulf. Low- and mid-rise apartments around a superyacht marina, with the QE2 moored alongside.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want marina and sea views near old Dubai
- Boat owners
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
- Second-home buyers who prefer low-rise to high-rise
In its favour
- Marina with 400 wet berths and capacity for yachts up to 100 metres (Emaar)
- Low- and mid-rise buildings, so more homes keep an open view
- Emaar as single master developer
Worth weighing
- Long build-out: Fior 1 is not due until July 2030, and construction will continue around completed buildings until then
- No metro station in the community; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Green Line stations about 10 minutes away
City Walk or Rashid Yachts & Marina: quick answers
Is City Walk or Rashid Yachts & Marina cheaper per square foot?
Rashid Yachts & Marina is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,777 per sq ft against AED 3,072 in City Walk (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, City Walk or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
City Walk, on the published figures: a gross yield of 4.98% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in City Walk and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
New tenancy contracts average AED 213,344 a year in City Walk and AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, City Walk or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in City Walk and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
City Walk is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Rashid Yachts & Marina is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in City Walk and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
We do not list a development in City Walk yet. In Rashid Yachts & Marina: Fior 2 from AED 1,800,000, Baystar by Vida from AED 2,105,888, Sera 2 from AED 2,112,888 and Fior 1 from AED 2,200,000.
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