--- title: "Dubai Harbour vs Dubai Marina" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-harbour-vs-dubai-marina markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/dubai-harbour-vs-dubai-marina.md type: area-comparison description: "Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina? ## Side by side | | [Dubai Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour) | [Dubai Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 4,066, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-harbour), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,632, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-marina), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.16%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-harbour), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 5.88%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-marina), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 196,771, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-harbour), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 128,305, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-marina), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 6 | 3 | Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers; a row appears only where both areas have a figure. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: Dubai Marina averages AED 2,632 per sq ft against AED 4,066 in Dubai Harbour, about 35% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Dubai Marina shows a gross yield of 5.88% against 5.16% in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months. - **Higher average rent**: New tenancy contracts in Dubai Harbour average AED 196,771 a year against AED 128,305 in Dubai Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Dubai Harbour is AED 3,300,888 at Bayview by Address Resorts, against AED 4,467,888 at Marina Shores in Dubai Marina. ## Developments in Dubai Harbour - [Bayview by Address Resorts](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/bayview-by-address-resorts): Emaar Properties; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 3,300,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Dubai Harbour Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/dubai-harbour-residences): H&H Development; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 3,900,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DAMAC Bay by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/damac-bay-by-cavalli): DAMAC Properties; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 3,939,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/damac-bay-2-by-cavalli): DAMAC Properties; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 8,886,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Beach Mansion](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/beach-mansion): Emaar Properties; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2025; from AED 9,513,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [SeaHaven Sky Edition](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/sobha-seahaven-sky-edition): Sobha Realty; Dubai Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 21,132,340 (as of 2026-11-12) ## Developments in Dubai Marina - [Marina Shores](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/marina-shores): Emaar Properties; Dubai Marina, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 4,467,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Marina Cove](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/marina-cove): Emaar Properties; Dubai Marina, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 4,575,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/six-senses-residences-dubai-marina): Select Group; Dubai Marina, Dubai; under construction; handover 2029; from AED 5,760,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What Dubai Harbour is like > A yacht-marina and cruise-terminal district on reclaimed land between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters, with Emaar Beachfront at its centre and several high-priced towers under construction. Who it suits: Second-home buyers wanting sea and marina views; Yacht owners; Buyers of branded residences; Investors in prime short-let stock. In its favour: - Sea-front position between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters, next to Dubai Marina - Large yacht marina and two cruise terminals - Emaar Beachfront's completed towers show what the finished district looks like Worth weighing: - At least eight projects are scheduled to complete between 2027 and the end of 2029, most of them large apartment towers aimed at the same buyer. - High entry prices: the lowest launch price among projects with developer stock on Property Finder in November 2026 was AED 3.7 million. Full guide: [Dubai Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour) ## What Dubai Marina is like > Dubai's established high-rise waterfront district, built by Emaar around a three-kilometre canal. Mature, well connected by metro and tram, with only a handful of new towers left to come. Who it suits: Buy-to-let investors; Young professionals; Buyers who want metro and tram access; Second-home owners wanting a lively, walkable base. In its favour: - Fully built waterfront district with a promenade, mall, restaurants and beach access nearby - Red Line metro station and Dubai Tram within the district - Established rental market: the district has been occupied since the mid-2000s Worth weighing: - Older stock varies in quality. A fire in the 67-storey Marina Pinnacle in June 2025 displaced thousands of residents; check a tower's cladding, maintenance history and owners' association finances before buying a resale. - New launches are priced well above neighbouring completed apartments, which caps resale upside until the gap closes. Full guide: [Dubai Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina) ## Questions and answers ### Is Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina cheaper per square foot? Dubai Marina is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,632 per sq ft against AED 4,066 in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap. ### Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina? Dubai Marina, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.88% against 5.16% in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower. ### What is the average rent in Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina? New tenancy contracts average AED 196,771 a year in Dubai Harbour and AED 128,305 in Dubai Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes. ### Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina? Dubai Harbour is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Marina is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD. ### Which new developments can I buy in Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina? In Dubai Harbour: [Bayview by Address Resorts](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/bayview-by-address-resorts) from AED 3,300,888, [Dubai Harbour Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/dubai-harbour-residences) from AED 3,900,000, [DAMAC Bay by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/damac-bay-by-cavalli) from AED 3,939,000 and [DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-harbour/damac-bay-2-by-cavalli) from AED 8,886,000. In Dubai Marina: [Marina Shores](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/marina-shores) from AED 4,467,888, [Marina Cove](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/marina-cove) from AED 4,575,888 and [Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-marina/six-senses-residences-dubai-marina) from AED 5,760,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-harbour-vs-dubai-marina. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting.