Marsa Al Arab
A luxury waterfront community near Burj Al Arab.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Marsa Al Arab: market intelligence
Market intelligence for the Um Suqaim Third registration area, Dubai.
Marsa Al Arab recorded 483 property sales in 2025, ranking #58 of 80 Dubai areas by transaction volume. Homes trade at about AED 2,808 per square foot, up 50% over five years, with gross rental yields around 3.9%.
AED 2,808
Avg price / sqft
2025
483
Sales volume
#58 of 80 areas
3.9%
Gross rental yield
AED 140k/yr median
AED 3.15M
Median sale price
2025
Price & demand trend
Average price per sqft (AED) by year
What homes cost here
Median price paid, by home type & size · 2025
Unit-type distribution
Built homes in the community — apartment units + villas/townhouses from the project & property registry (actual units, not sales; off-plan towers excluded).
Median sold price per home, from registered sales. Townhouses are recorded under “Villa”. “% of sales” = share of units sold.
Rental market
Ejari tenancy records for Marsa Al Arab (2025)
AED 202k
Median annual rent
per year
+12%
Rent growth (5-yr)
3.9%
Gross rental yield
1,012
Tenancy contracts
52% renewed
Most active developers in Marsa Al Arab
By recorded sales in the registration area.
Buildings & developments in Marsa Al Arab
12 projectsEvery development by home type · units · median price · build status.
| Nourelle | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Off-plan · 2029 | 236 | AED 3.86M | 2,815 | |
| Riwa | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Off-plan | 244 | AED 3.29M | 3,059 | |
| Elara | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Under construction 64% · 2026 | 240 | AED 3.46M | 2,793 | |
| Al Jazi - Madinat Jumeriah Living | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Under construction 91% · 2024 | 378 | AED 2.19M | 2,141 | |
| Lamaa | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2026 | 840 | AED 2.27M | 2,264 | |
| Jomana | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2026 | 772 | AED 3.16M | 2,694 | |
| Jadeel -Madinat Jumeirah Living | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2024 | 276 | AED 2.16M | 2,130 | |
| Asayel at Madinat Jumeirah Living | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2023 | 307 | AED 2.10M | 1,856 | |
| Madinat Jumeriah Living - Phase 2 | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2022 | 364 | AED 2.06M | 1,689 | |
| Jumeirah Living Marsa Al Arab | Meraas | Apartment | Delivered · 2022 | 31 | AED 25.00M | 5,824 | |
| Marsa Al Arab Villas | Meraas | Villa | Delivered · 2022 | 9 | AED 48.00M | 5,200 | |
| Madinat Jumeirah Living | Dubai Holding | Apartment | Delivered · 2021 | 161 | AED 2.49M | 2,010 |
Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Oct 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.
What kind of place is Marsa Al Arab?
Marsa Al Arab is a waterfront development near Burj Al Arab combining apartment towers with signature villas and mansions. Hotel and resort components form part of the scheme, giving it a mix of residences and hospitality along the coast.
Property-type mix
Share of registered sale & tenancy activity by property type.
Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Oct 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.
About Marsa Al Arab
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot in Marsa Al Arab?
- Homes in Marsa Al Arab sold at an average of AED 2,808 per square foot in 2025, based on sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 50% on the 2021 average of AED 1,877, and the median sale was AED 3,150,000.
What is the average rent in Marsa Al Arab?
- The median annual rent on a home in Marsa Al Arab was AED 202,000 in 2025, across 1,012 registered tenancy contracts.
What rental yield do Marsa Al Arab properties achieve?
- Marsa Al Arab returned a gross rental yield of 3.9% in 2025. The figure is gross: service charges are not deducted.
How many homes sell in Marsa Al Arab each year?
- The Dubai Land Department registered 483 home sales in Marsa Al Arab in 2025, 52% fewer than the year before, making it the 58th most active of Dubai's 80 registration areas. Off-plan homes made up 64% of them.
How much does a one-bedroom home cost in Marsa Al Arab?
- A one-bedroom home in Marsa Al Arab had a median sale price of AED 2,120,000 in 2025, across 144 registered sales. A two-bedroom home was AED 3,600,000 and a three-bedroom home AED 5,800,000.
Is Marsa Al Arab freehold or leasehold?
- Marsa Al Arab is registered as freehold with the Dubai Land Department, and 42% of its registered area is freehold title.
How much have rents risen in Marsa Al Arab?
- The median annual rent in Marsa Al Arab is 12% higher than five years ago. 52% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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