Bayfront Marina 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.
More space for the money
On average Bayfront Marina Residences works out at about AED 2,663 per sq ft against AED 2,707 at Canalside Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Bayfront Marina Residences is targeted for Q3 2029, 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 | Bayfront Marina 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 | Q3 2029 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,360,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,707 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 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 27,200 | 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 | Bayfront Marina Residences | Canalside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,360,000510 to 662 sq ft | Same |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 1,697,641652 to 1,022 sq ft | AED 1,953 more at Bayfront Marina Residences |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,088,6842,175 sq ft | AED 6,194,6362,174 sq ft | AED 105,952 more at Canalside 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.
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.
Bayfront Marina Residences or Canalside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Canalside Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,360,000 at Canalside Marina Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the earlier target (Q3 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. Canalside Marina Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina 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
