Bayfront Marina Residences vs Capeside 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 31% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,980,000. 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 Bayfront Marina Residences works out at about AED 2,663 per sq ft against AED 2,756 at Capeside Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Bayfront Marina Residences is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Capeside Marina Residences in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Bayfront Marina Residences | Capeside 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 | Q2 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,980,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,756 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 719 to 2,259 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 39,600 |
| 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 | Capeside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,980,000719 to 942 sq ft | AED 620,000 more at Capeside Marina Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 2,480,000895 to 1,256 sq ft | AED 780,406 more at Capeside Marina Residences |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,088,6842,175 sq ft | AED 4,320,0001,575 to 2,259 sq ft | AED 1,768,684 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.
Capeside Marina Residences
One- to three-bedroom marina apartments on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, with larger layouts than the earlier marina clusters. Property Finder lists them from AED 1.98 million, due June 2030.
What works
- Larger layouts than the earlier marina clusters, with maid's rooms in every three-bedroom plan.
- Marina-front position described by Sobha, close to the planned promenade and yacht club.
- 40% of the price is held until completion on the published 20/40/40 plan.
What to weigh
- Not on Sobha's current sales listing and no starting price on its page; availability and prices rest on Property Finder and must be confirmed with Sobha.
- Completion is listed for June 2030, one of the latest dates on the island.
- One-bedroom pricing of roughly AED 2,100 to 2,750 per sq ft is high for Umm Al Quwain.
Bayfront Marina Residences or Capeside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Capeside Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,980,000 at Capeside 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. Capeside Marina Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Capeside 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
