Bayfront Marina Residences vs Delphine Beach 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 15% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,600,000. 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 Delphine Beach Residences works out at about AED 2,406 per sq ft against AED 2,663 at Bayfront Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Delphine Beach Residences is targeted for Q4 2027, 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 | Delphine Beach 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 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,600,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,406 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 665 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 32,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| 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 | Delphine Beach Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,600,000665 sq ft | AED 240,000 more at Delphine Beach 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.
Delphine Beach Residences
Beach apartments on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, where Sobha's current listing is one-bedroom flats from AED 1.60 million (12 November 2026). Completion is expected in December 2027, among the earliest of the island's beach clusters.
What works
- Joint earliest expected completion, with Selene, of the island's beach clusters: December 2027 on Property Finder
- Construction recorded as under way since September 2024
- The listed one-bedroom layout has a large balcony of about 149 sq ft
What to weigh
- Only one-bedroom flats are on Sobha's current listing; the two- and three-bedroom layouts on its plans are not offered
- Property Finder's prices from AED 1.10 million, including a studio Sobha does not publish, do not match Sobha's AED 1.60 million
- The 40% handover payment falls due as early as late 2027, so finance needs to be arranged soon
Bayfront Marina Residences or Delphine Beach Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Delphine Beach Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,600,000 at Delphine Beach Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Delphine Beach Residences has the earlier target (Q4 2027). 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. Delphine Beach Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Delphine Beach 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
