Al Marjan Island vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

Al Marjan Island5 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield8.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.8M vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft379 vs 911

Al Marjan Island and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Marjan Island has 5 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Umm Al Quwain Marina has 21. Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated yield (8.0%) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (7.0%).

Entry prices: Al Marjan Island from AED 1.8M, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Al Marjan Island AED 379, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Marjan Island vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Umm Al Quwain MarinaAED 1.1M vs AED 1.8M (39% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Al Marjan Island8.0% vs 7.0% median est. (+1.0 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 5 active off-plan projects.

Umm Al Quwain Marina wins on cheaper entry, more projects; Al Marjan Island wins on higher yield.

MetricAl Marjan IslandUmm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects521
Median est. yield8.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.8M – AED 5.3MAED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqftAED 379AED 911
Median appreciation to handover11%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2027 – Q3 2028Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developersEllington, Emaar Properties, Damac PropertiesSobha Realty
Distinct developers31
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Indoor Swimming Pool, GymnasiumGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
Browse by area: All Al Marjan Island projects, all Umm Al Quwain Marina projects
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11 off-plan projects
Al Marjan Island
Emaar Properties
Address Residences Al Marjan Island
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.80M+
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Costa Mare
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+14% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.78M+
Al Marjan Island
Damac Properties
Elite Beachside Luxury Living
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+10% apprec.Q1 2028
Price on request
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Playa Del Sol
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 3.29M+
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Playa Del Sol Phase 2 By Ellington
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+30% apprec.TBA
Price on request Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
AquaCrest
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 1.17M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Aquamarine Beach Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.18M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayfront Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 1.33M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2029
AED 1.49M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Canalside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.34M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Capeside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 1.98M+ Hot

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Al Marjan Island or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than Al Marjan Island (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Marjan Island or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Marjan Island starts from around AED 1.8M, versus AED 1.1M in Umm Al Quwain Marina — Umm Al Quwain Marina is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Marjan Island and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Al Marjan Island is cheaper per square foot (AED 379/sqft) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (AED 911/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Marjan Island or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (8.0%) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (7.0%). Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Which area has more upside between launch and handover?
Median expected appreciation to handover is comparable: 11% in Al Marjan Island versus 10% in Umm Al Quwain Marina.
When do off-plan projects in Al Marjan Island and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?
Al Marjan Island handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2028; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in Al Marjan Island versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Most active in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.
Which is better for investment, Al Marjan Island or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Al Marjan Island leads on median estimated rental yield (8.0% vs 7.0%); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (11% vs 10%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.