Ksenia Kolesnikova
Head of Sales, Tranio Middle East
We find the right property, handle legal due diligence, and manage it for you after the deal closes
Ksenia Kolesnikova
Head of Sales, Tranio Middle East
We find the right property, handle legal due diligence, and manage it for you after the deal closes
Cheap apartment prices in Dubai Marina start well below the community’s overall average, although low-priced properties are concentrated mainly in studios and older one-bedroom apartments. Current listings show apartments from approximately AED 550,000, while the average asking price across all apartment types is around AED 4.02 million. Buyers seeking affordable options therefore need to focus on established towers rather than newer branded developments.
Apartment prices in Dubai Marina averaged approximately AED 2,435 per sq. ft. in September 2026. Entry-level properties can trade well below this benchmark, particularly in older buildings with smaller layouts or fewer premium amenities.
Studios offer the lowest typical entry point. Current market data indicate that entry-level units can start from around AED 500,000, while market listings begin at approximately AED 550,000. The average studio asking price is considerably higher at around AED 1.2–1.3 million.
Among the more affordable buildings, Marina Diamond 3 has an average studio asking price of approximately AED 775,000, while Zumurud Tower averages around AED 782,000. Studios in DEC Tower 1 average approximately AED 826,000. These buildings provide substantially lower entry prices than new developments, where studios can exceed AED 1.5 million.
One-bedroom apartments require a larger budget but still offer relatively affordable options. Current listing data show an average one-bedroom price of approximately AED 1.77–1.90 million, while the cheapest current listings can be found at around AED 1.1 million.
Escan Tower is among the lower-priced options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging approximately AED 1.05 million. Sulafa Tower averages around AED 1.22 million, MAG 218 approximately AED 1.23 million and Elite Residence around AED 1.24 million.
Lower-priced apartments are generally concentrated in established towers rather than new branded residences. Marina Diamonds, DEC Towers, Zumurud Tower, Escan Tower, Sulafa Tower and MAG 218 frequently provide more affordable alternatives.
Older buildings may also offer larger floor plans for the same budget. However, buyers should compare maintenance standards, service charges, renovation requirements and parking arrangements before choosing a property solely because of its lower purchase price.
Dubai Land Department data show an average completed apartment transaction of approximately AED 3.26 million across Dubai Marina. Studios average around AED 1.24 million in completed sales, while one-bedroom apartments average approximately AED 1.79 million.
This means buyers targeting properties below AED 1 million are operating at the lowest end of the market, where available inventory can be limited and individual listings may sell quickly.
Building age, apartment size, views and condition are major pricing factors. Units without full marina or sea views generally cost less, as do apartments requiring renovation or located on lower floors.
Affordable apartments can still offer attractive rental potential. Market estimates indicate gross yields of approximately 6.2% for studios and 6.1% for one-bedroom apartments. Buyers should calculate net returns after service charges and maintenance, since these costs can materially affect the investment performance of a low-priced property.
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