Bayfront Marina Residences vs Bayside 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 10% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,510,000. 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 Bayside Marina Residences works out at about AED 2,633 per sq ft against AED 2,663 at Bayfront Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Bayside Marina Residences is targeted for Q1 2029, 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 | Bayfront Marina Residences | Bayside Marina Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q1 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,510,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,633 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 513 to 2,158 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 27,200 | AED 30,200 |
| 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 | Bayfront Marina Residences | Bayside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,510,000513 to 616 sq ft | AED 150,000 more at Bayside Marina Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 1,682,243685 to 809 sq ft | AED 17,351 more at Bayfront Marina Residences |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,088,6842,175 sq ft | AED 5,386,5302,155 to 2,158 sq ft | AED 702,154 more at Bayfront Marina Residences |
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.
Bayside Marina Residences
Fully furnished one- to three-bedroom apartments in Tower C of Bayside, a Marina Residences cluster with sea views on Sobha's Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain. From AED 1.51 million on a 60/40 plan, due March 2029.
What works
- Sold fully furnished, with sea views described by Sobha.
- One of the earlier marina completions, listed for March 2029.
- Two-bedroom apartments are priced only modestly above one-bedroom units on Property Finder's figures.
What to weigh
- The 60/40 plan as listed gives no deposit size or instalment dates; ask for the full schedule.
- Every published two-bedroom plan is under 810 sq ft.
- Layouts duplicate those in Pierside and Yachtside, on sale at the same time; expect direct competition for buyers and tenants.
Bayfront Marina Residences or Bayside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Bayside Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,510,000 at Bayside Marina Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Bayside Marina Residences has the earlier target (Q1 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Bayfront Marina Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Bayside Marina Residences is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Bayside 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
