Bayfront Marina Residences vs Pearlside 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 3% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,400,000. 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 2,769 at Pearlside Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Bayfront Marina Residences is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Pearlside Marina Residences in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Bayfront Marina Residences | Pearlside 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 | Q3 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,400,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,769 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 509 to 2,164 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 27,200 | AED 28,000 |
| 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 | Pearlside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,400,000509 to 659 sq ft | AED 40,000 more at Pearlside Marina Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 1,761,482651 to 1,354 sq ft | AED 61,888 more at Pearlside Marina Residences |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,088,6842,175 sq ft | AED 6,167,9472,164 sq ft | AED 79,263 more at Pearlside 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.
Pearlside Marina Residences
Canal-side apartments in Sobha's newest Marina Residences cluster on Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain: one- to three-bedroom homes from AED 1.4 million, listed for completion in September 2030.
What works
- One of the lower entry prices on the island, from AED 1.4 million for a one-bedroom apartment.
- Canal-side position with a footbridge to the rest of the Marina Residences, as described by Sobha.
- The 10/50/40 plan keeps 40% of the price until completion.
What to weigh
- Completion is listed for September 2030, the latest of the island's apartment clusters, and Sobha's page states no date.
- No floor plans on Sobha's page; ask for the plan of the specific unit before reserving.
- Many Sobha apartment clusters on the island are on sale at the same time, so resale and rental competition will be strong.
Bayfront Marina Residences or Pearlside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Pearlside Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,400,000 at Pearlside 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. Pearlside Marina Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Pearlside 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
