Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Aurea by Emaar Properties
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 3,133 in Nad Al Sheba, about 11% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Nad Al Sheba shows a gross yield of 4.61% 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 Nad Al Sheba average AED 239,272 a year against AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Nad Al Sheba is AED 1,350,000 at Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City, against AED 1,800,000 at Fior 2 in Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Rashid Yachts & Marina is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 23 minutes from Nad Al Sheba.
Side by side
| Measure | Rashid Yachts & Marina | Nad Al Sheba |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Mixed |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales | AED 3,133Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,513 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales | 4.61%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,513 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts | AED 239,272Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,587 contracts |
| Developments we list | 8 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,800,000Fior 2 | AED 1,350,000Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 23 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 20 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
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
Nad Al Sheba
- Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti CityBinghattiAED 1,350,000
- Vision IconicBinghattiAED 2,307,000
What each area is like
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
Nad Al Sheba
A low-rise villa suburb south of Dubai Creek, next to Meydan. Long a quiet residential area, it now hosts Meraas's Nad Al Sheba Gardens and Binghatti's 12-tower Mercedes-Benz project.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a villa close to the city centre
- Buyers who prefer a quiet, low-rise suburb
- Investors looking at branded apartments in the Binghatti towers
- Households that drive everywhere
In its favour
- Low-density villa district about 20 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai (Bayut area guide)
- Meydan Racecourse, the Meydan Hotel and Nad Al Sheba Cycle Park close by
- Gated villa and townhouse community by Meraas with lagoons and sports facilities
Worth weighing
- Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City alone is planned to add more than 13,000 apartments, 6,321 of them studios, to a district that had very few
- No metro and limited buses; Bayut's guide says residents rely on taxis or private cars
Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba: quick answers
Is Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba cheaper per square foot?
Rashid Yachts & Marina is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,777 per sq ft against AED 3,133 in Nad Al Sheba (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, Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba?
Nad Al Sheba, on the published figures: a gross yield of 4.61% 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 Rashid Yachts & Marina and Nad Al Sheba?
New tenancy contracts average AED 112,776 a year in Rashid Yachts & Marina and AED 239,272 in Nad Al Sheba (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, Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba?
Rashid Yachts & Marina, at about 15 minutes by car against about 23 minutes from Nad Al Sheba. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Rashid Yachts & Marina or Nad Al Sheba?
Both are about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Rashid Yachts & Marina and Nad Al Sheba?
Rashid Yachts & Marina is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. In Nad Al Sheba, tenure varies by project: some are freehold for all nationalities, others leasehold. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Rashid Yachts & Marina and Nad Al Sheba?
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. In Nad Al Sheba: Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City from AED 1,350,000 and Vision Iconic from AED 2,307,000.
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