Bayfront Marina Residences vs Pristine 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 5% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,429,272. 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 2,781 at Pristine Beach Residences.
Side by side
| Attribute | Bayfront Marina Residences | Pristine 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 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,429,272 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,781 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 513 to 865 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 60/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 27,200 | AED 28,585 |
| 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 | Pristine Beach Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,429,272513 to 664 sq ft | AED 69,272 more at Pristine Beach Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 2,153,915776 to 865 sq ft | AED 454,321 more at Pristine 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.
Pristine Beach Residences
Furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in the last beach cluster on Sobha's Siniya Island, at the island's bridge entrance. Property Finder lists them from AED 1.43 million with completion in September 2029.
What works
- Homes are sold fully furnished, according to Sobha
- Position at the island's entrance by the bridge, close to the mainland road
- Property Finder shows stock available, with one-bedroom flats from about AED 1.43 million
What to weigh
- Not on Sobha's current property listing and no starting price on its project page; prices here are Property Finder's
- Latest completion of the island's beach clusters: September 2029 on Property Finder
- 40% of the price is due at handover
Bayfront Marina Residences or Pristine Beach Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Pristine Beach Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,429,272 at Pristine Beach Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q3 2029.
How do the payment plans differ?
Bayfront Marina Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Pristine Beach Residences is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Pristine 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
