2BR Price in Dubai Marina 2026 — DLD Data

A two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina now trades at a median of AED 3,326,000 over the trailing twelve months, noticeably above both the district-wide median of 2.35M and the one-bedroom tier, because the 2BR has long been the default format here for families and for buy-to-let owners with a longer horizon. The segment saw 2,347 transactions in a year, which makes it deep and liquid. The typical buyer is either a family that needs a second bedroom and a waterfront location within walking distance of the metro and the Marina Walk, or an investor picking up a ready unit for steady rental income at one of Dubai's most recognisable addresses.

Key metrics (июль 2026)

Source: DLD area_roi_summary, июль 2026. Weighted medians by transaction count. Individual unit may differ.

2-bedroom (2BR) vs other unit types

What drives 2BR prices here

The price of a 2BR in the Marina is set first and foremost by the address. This is one of Dubai's first fully completed high-rise waterfronts, with mature infrastructure, a promenade and a metro station, so there is almost none of the construction-risk discount you see in newer districts. The median PSF for the segment sits at AED 2,300/sqft, and the spread within the area is wide: price depends heavily on the tower, the floor, whether the view is over the canal or a neighbouring facade, and who built it. The tone is traditionally set by Emaar and Select Group projects, along with a number of older 2007–2012 buildings where the per-foot price is lower but wear is higher. Against the citywide picture the Marina reads as a mature market: a district-wide median of AED 2,350,000 at a 4.9% yield and +3.6% price growth over the year is not a speculative spike but a gradual repricing of a liquid asset. Within the 2BR the demand is twofold. The end-user pays for space and view and often chooses resale, where you can inspect a finished unit and move in straight away. The investor more often looks at newer waterfront towers: off-plan brings a developer payment plan and upside to handover, but requires patience and carries delivery risk. It is precisely the coexistence of these two groups across 2,347 annual transactions that keeps the price steady, because there is almost always someone to sell the unit on to.

Risks to consider

The first risk is the quality spread hiding behind one price tag. A 3.33M median averages both new towers and fifteen-year-old buildings, where for a similar price you get dated lifts, a facade due for refurbishment and a high service charge; you have to underwrite the specific unit and the building's budget, not the segment as a whole. The second is view and orientation. In the Marina's dense cluster, two 2BRs of identical size can differ by hundreds of thousands depending on whether the windows face the canal or a neighbouring tower's wall, and overpaying for the wrong view rarely comes back on resale. The third is yield at this particular price point. The district gross yield of 4.9% is calculated across the whole market, whereas large, expensive 2BRs let more slowly than studios and one-beds and often return a lower percentage, so if cash flow is the goal you should check the real rate for the specific tower rather than applying the district figure to your unit.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina cost in 2026?

The median 2BR price in the Marina, per DLD data for the trailing twelve months, is AED 3,326,000, at a median PSF of around AED 2,300 per square foot. Treat this as a mid-market benchmark: the actual price depends on the tower, floor, view and condition of the unit, so there is a wide spread on either side of the median.

What yield does a 2BR in this area deliver?

The district gross yield sits at 4.9% on a median annual rent of AED 115,000. That figure is averaged across all formats, though, and large 2BRs often return slightly less than studios and one-beds because they cost more up front and let more slowly. It is best to model the real rate for the specific tower and unit.

How liquid is this segment, and will it be easy to resell?

The segment is very deep: 2,347 2BR transactions went through in the Marina over twelve months, making it one of the district's most-traded formats. At a fair price and with a reasonable view a buyer appears without a drawn-out vacancy, which is exactly what makes the 2BR a default choice for investors with an exit horizon.

Which developers are present in the Marina and why does it matter?

The area was built mostly between 2007 and 2015, with Emaar and Select Group setting the tone alongside a notable layer of earlier buildings from other developers. The builder's name and the completion year feed directly into the per-foot price, the building's condition and the size of the service charge, so two units at a similar median can differ substantially in substance.

Should I buy off-plan or ready resale for a 2BR?

It depends on the goal. A ready resale unit can be inspected, its actual view assessed, and let or occupied straight away. Off-plan in newer waterfront towers offers a developer payment plan and upside to handover, but requires patience and carries delivery risk. End-users lean toward resale, while investors often split a portfolio across both.