Marsa Dubai property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Marsa Dubai stand at a median AED 25,350 per m² (AED 2,355 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 3,389 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an adjustment of 10.3% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 14.3 billion.
- AED 25,350median price per m²
- AED 2,355median price per sq ft
- 3,389sales in 12 months
- -10.3%change year on year
- 22%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 36.7% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Marsa Dubai sits in the core of the Dubai market (#40 of 154 by price per m²). 78% of sales are ready homes: an established resale market where you can view before you buy.
Apartment and villa prices in Marsa Dubai
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 183 | AED 1,170,000 | 44 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,244 | AED 2,000,300 | 78 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,187 | AED 3,200,000 | 129 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 584 | AED 5,200,000 | 188 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 158 | AED 8,745,000 | 308 m² |
| Apartment · 5+ bedrooms | 13 | AED 19,500,000 | 694 m² |
| Apartment · Penthouse | 16 | AED 5,712,500 | 239 m² |
Price per m² range in Marsa Dubai
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 17,230 and AED 37,944 per m² (AED 1,601 to 3,525 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Marsa Dubai price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,061 | AED 16,405 | AED 1,524 | — |
| 2020 | 2,391 | AED 14,244 | AED 1,323 | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 5,510 | AED 20,297 | AED 1,886 | +42.5% |
| 2022 | 6,571 | AED 22,681 | AED 2,107 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 8,733 | AED 32,308 | AED 3,002 | +42.4% |
| 2024 | 7,173 | AED 23,354 | AED 2,170 | -27.7% |
| 2025 | 6,991 | AED 28,864 | AED 2,682 | +23.6% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,424 | AED 24,687 | AED 2,293 | -14.5% |
Rents and rental yield in Marsa Dubai
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 5.2%, 1 bedroom 4.6%, 2 bedrooms 4.4%, 3 bedrooms 3.8%, 4 bedrooms 3.4%, 5+ bedrooms 2.2%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,240 | AED 60,500 | 55,000 – 74,000 | AED 62,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 8,129 | AED 93,000 | 80,000 – 115,500 | AED 95,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 6,921 | AED 140,000 | 120,000 – 180,000 | AED 145,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 2,522 | AED 200,000 | 165,000 – 277,610 | AED 215,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 417 | AED 297,000 | 230,000 – 461,012 | AED 300,000 |
| Apartment · 5+ bedrooms | 37 | AED 435,000 | 280,000 – 800,000 | AED 700,000 |
Most traded projects in Marsa Dubai
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewaters Bay | 32 | AED 40,016 | 100% |
| The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand | 27 | AED 54,626 | 100% |
| Franck muller Vanguard | 13 | AED 26,400 | 100% |
| FIVE Luxe | 12 | AED 49,614 | 0% |
| Sensoria at Five Luxe | 5 | AED 58,210 | 0% |
Off-plan projects in Marsa Dubai
2 Marsa Dubai projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Marsa Dubai
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Jumeirah Beach Residency
- Shopping mall: Marina Mall
- Landmark: Burj Al Arab
Compare with other areas
Dubai Marina · Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) · Dubai Harbour
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Ras Al Khor Industrial First — AED 25,295/m²
- Business Bay — AED 25,523/m² · Business Bay rents
- Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid — AED 25,628/m² · Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid rents
- Dubai Hills Estate — AED 25,866/m² · Dubai Hills Estate rents
- Jumeirah Garden City — AED 24,741/m² · Jumeirah Garden City rents
- Al Satwa — AED 24,711/m² · Al Satwa rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Marsa Dubai?
The median is AED 2,355 per sq ft (AED 25,350 per m²), across 3,389 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Marsa Dubai?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 2,000,300 (78 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 3,200,000 (129 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Marsa Dubai?
The median price per m² moved -10.3% between the previous 12 months (AED 28,255/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 25,350/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Marsa Dubai?
22% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 78% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Marsa Dubai?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5.2% for a studio, 4.6% for a 1 bedroom, 4.4% for a 2 bedrooms, 3.8% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.4% for a 4 bedrooms, 2.2% for a 5+ bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.