Living in Dubai Marina, Dubai

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dubai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ7,950/month — roughly 9% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ10,400 - د.إ13,300/month and three-bedrooms د.إ15,800 - د.إ20,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Dubai areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the waterfront, expat-hub, beach tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see International City. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 as the nearest tram stop, Ramada Hotel Garden as nearby green space and freshmart as the nearest supermarket around the Dubai Marina reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Dubai Marina, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina costs د.إ7,100 - د.إ8,800/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ6,300 - د.إ7,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ10,400 - د.إ13,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ15,800 - د.إ20,800/month.

Is Dubai Marina safe for expats?

Dubai Marina has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Dubai Marina to Dubai center?

The commute from Dubai Marina to Dubai city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Dubai Marina like to live in?

Waterfront living with yacht-lined promenade. High-rise towers, beach access, popular with expats. In our data it is tagged as waterfront, expat-hub, beach.