Bayfront Marina Residences vs Pierside 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 11% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,520,000. 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 2,963 at Pierside Marina Residences.
Sooner to complete
Pierside 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 | Pierside 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 1,520,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,963 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 513 to 2,157 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 30,400 |
| 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 | Pierside Marina Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,520,000513 to 616 sq ft | AED 160,000 more at Pierside 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.
Pierside Marina Residences
Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in Tower C of Pierside, a Marina Residences cluster facing the open sea on Sobha's Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain. From AED 1.52 million, due March 2029.
What works
- Sold fully furnished, with sea views described by the developer.
- Sobha's starting price and Property Finder's agree at AED 1.52 million.
- Instalments are fixed at 12, 18, 24 and 30 months, with 40% held until completion.
What to weigh
- The one-bedroom price works out at roughly AED 2,450 to 2,950 per sq ft, high for apartments of about 500 to 600 sq ft.
- Prices for two-bedroom units are not published by either source.
- Layouts are almost identical to those in Yachtside and Bayside, which are on sale at the same time; expect direct competition at resale and for tenants.
Bayfront Marina Residences or Pierside Marina Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Pierside Marina Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,520,000 at Pierside Marina Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Pierside 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. Pierside Marina Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Pierside 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
