Bayfront Marina Residences vs Starline 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 19% lower, at AED 1,360,000 against AED 1,670,000. 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 2,799 at Starline Beach Residences.
Sooner to complete
Starline Beach Residences is targeted for Q2 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 | Starline 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 | Q2 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,360,000 | AED 1,670,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,663 | 2,799 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 511 to 2,175 sq ft | 511 to 2,055 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 33,400 |
| 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 | Starline Beach Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,360,000511 to 653 sq ft | AED 1,670,000511 to 663 sq ft | AED 310,000 more at Starline Beach Residences |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,594672 to 989 sq ft | AED 1,959,053775 to 865 sq ft | AED 259,459 more at Starline Beach Residences |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,088,6842,175 sq ft | AED 5,255,8022,021 to 2,055 sq ft | AED 832,882 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.
Starline Beach Residences
Four beach towers on Sobha's Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain with one- to three-bedroom homes, listed by Sobha from AED 1.67 million on 12 November 2026 and due for completion in mid-2029.
What works
- Wide unit mix in one cluster, from about 511 sq ft one-bedroom flats to three-bedroom homes of over 2,000 sq ft
- Three-bedroom layouts include a study, maid's room and powder room, which suits full-time family use
- Four towers on the beach side of a single-developer island
What to weigh
- Sobha's entry price of AED 1.67 million is well above the AED 1.29 to 1.31 million still quoted in its FAQ and on Property Finder; confirm the current price for each unit
- Completion is expected in June 2029 according to Property Finder, with 40% due then
- Several other beach clusters on the island offer near-identical layouts, so resale and rental competition will be direct
Bayfront Marina Residences or Starline Beach Residences?
Which is cheaper, Bayfront Marina Residences or Starline Beach Residences?
Bayfront Marina Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,360,000, compared with AED 1,670,000 at Starline Beach Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Starline Beach Residences has the earlier target (Q2 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. Starline Beach Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Bayfront Marina Residences and Starline 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
