--- title: "Aurea by Emaar Properties" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/mina-rashid/aurea markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/mina-rashid/aurea.md type: development description: "A marina-side Emaar tower at Rashid Yachts & Marina, launched March 2026 for Q2 2030. One- to three-bedroom apartments, with 11 units on Emaar's inventory from AED 2,310,888 on 13 November 2026." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 3 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." --- # Aurea by Emaar Properties > A marina-side Emaar tower at Rashid Yachts & Marina, launched March 2026 for Q2 2030. One- to three-bedroom apartments, with 11 units on Emaar's inventory from AED 2,310,888 on 13 November 2026. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Emaar Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar) | | Location | [Rashid Yachts & Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/mina-rashid), Dubai | | Status | launched | | Developer's handover target | Q2 2030 | | Sales launched | 2026-03 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 2,310,888 to AED 4,900,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,823 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments | | Buildings | 1 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Aurea is a residential tower by [Emaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar) at [Rashid Yachts & Marina](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/mina-rashid). Bookings opened at the end of March 2026, and Property Finder gives expected completion in June 2030. Emaar sets it by the marina, within the community it is building around the historic Mina Rashid port. The tower offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Property Finder gives one-bedroom units of 798 to 988 sq ft from about AED 2.3 million, two-bedroom units of 1,228 to 1,426 sq ft from AED 3.3 million and three-bedroom units from 1,698 sq ft and AED 4.9 million. On 13 November 2026 Emaar's inventory showed 11 units available from AED 2,310,888, the launch price, with sizes of 799 to 1,698 sq ft. Emaar lists an infinity-edge pool, a gym, children's play areas, a landscaped amenities podium and multipurpose rooms. The plan on Property Finder is 10% on booking, 70% in seven instalments during construction and 20% on handover. Who it suits: buyers who want a marina apartment near Port Rashid and the old city, on a launch-stage price. What to weigh: the community has a long pipeline of Emaar towers, with Fior 1, Fior 2, Sera 2 and Baystar all due between 2029 and 2030, so rental and resale competition will be strong at handover. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,310,888 | | 798 to 988 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,300,000 | | 1,228 to 1,426 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,900,000 | | 1,698 to 2,483 sq ft | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 10/70/20 - Down payment: 10% (At booking) - During construction: 70% (Seven instalments) - On handover: 20% (Q2 2030) Paid before handover: 80%. As listed by Property Finder. Confirm the schedule on the sales offer. ## What works - Entry price on Emaar's inventory matched the launch price on 13 November 2026. - 11 units available across one- to three-bedroom sizes. - Marina-side position at Rashid Yachts & Marina. ## What to weigh - Many Emaar towers in the same community hand over between 2029 and 2030. - Property Finder gives two different upper sizes for three-bedroom units; check the floor plan. - 20% is due on handover in mid-2030. ## Location By the marina at Rashid Yachts & Marina. Property Finder gives about 5 minutes to Port Rashid's cruise terminal, 10 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 15 to 18 minutes to Dubai International Airport. - Dubai Cruise Terminal: about 5 minutes - Downtown Dubai: about 10 minutes - Dubai Frame: about 15 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 18 minutes ## Amenities - Infinity-edge pool - Gym - Children's play areas - Landscaped amenities podium - Multipurpose rooms ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Aurea? Emaar listed available units from AED 2,310,888 on 13 November 2026. Property Finder gives three-bedroom units from AED 4.9 million. ### When will Aurea be completed? Property Finder gives expected completion in June 2030 (Q2 2030). ### What is the payment plan at Aurea? The published plan is 10/70/20: 10% down payment, 70% during construction and 20% on handover. That means 80% of the price is paid before the keys are handed over. ### Who is the developer of Aurea? Aurea is being developed by [Emaar Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar). About Emaar Properties: Dubai's largest listed developer, behind Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and master communities such as Downtown Dubai and Dubai Hills Estate. ### Can foreigners buy at Aurea? Yes. Rashid Yachts & Marina is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD. ### Does buying at Aurea qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At Aurea, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Aurea? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 2,310,888 that comes to about AED 92,436, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Emaar: Aurea at Rashid Yachts & Marina](https://www.emaar.com/en/properties/aurea-at-rashid-yachts-and-marina) - [Emaar: latest launches and available inventory](https://www.emaar.com/en/latest-launches) - [Property Finder: Aurea](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/emaar-properties/aurea) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/mina-rashid/aurea. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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