Bukadra vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

Bukadra15 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.3M vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft997 vs 911

Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Bukadra has 15 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Umm Al Quwain Marina has 21. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Bukadra from AED 1.3M, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Bukadra AED 997, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in Bukadra: Sobha Realty. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Bukadra vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Umm Al Quwain MarinaAED 1.1M vs AED 1.3M (13% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 15 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner BukadraQ1 2027 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

Umm Al Quwain Marina wins on cheaper entry, more projects; Bukadra wins on earlier handover.

Developers building in both Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina

1 developer currently have active off-plan inventory in both submarkets — the cleanest brands to compare the two areas at portfolio level, since the same developer's build quality, payment plan and finish are held constant across the choice.

DeveloperBukadraUmm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty15 Sobha Realty projects in Bukadra (from AED 1.3M)21 Sobha Realty projects in Umm Al Quwain Marina (from AED 1.1M)
MetricBukadraUmm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects1521
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.3M – AED 8.5MAED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqftAED 997AED 911
Median appreciation to handover10%10%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q2 2030Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developersSobha RealtySobha Realty
Distinct developers11
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens, GymnasiumGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
Browse by area: All Bukadra projects, all Umm Al Quwain Marina projects
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12 off-plan projects
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
310 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
320 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.60M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
330 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.60M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
350 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
360 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+6% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
Green Vistas
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 1.70M+
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

Compare Bukadra vs Umm Al Quwain Marina by bedroom

Buyers usually start from a specific bedroom count. These deep links go straight to each side's slice page with live project counts and entry prices, so you can compare a like-for-like configuration rather than a whole-area average.

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Bukadra or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than Bukadra (15). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Bukadra or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Bukadra starts from around AED 1.3M, 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 Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina is cheaper per square foot (AED 911/sqft) than Bukadra (AED 997/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Bukadra or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Bukadra versus 7.0% in Umm Al Quwain Marina. 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: 10% in Bukadra versus 10% in Umm Al Quwain Marina.
When do off-plan projects in Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?
Bukadra handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2030; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in Bukadra versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Most active in Bukadra: Sobha Realty. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.
Which developers build in both Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Sobha Realty currently have active off-plan projects in both Bukadra and Umm Al Quwain Marina. Picking a brand that operates in both submarkets makes the area choice a like-for-like decision because build quality, finish and payment-plan structure are held constant across the two options.
Which is better for investment, Bukadra or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (10% 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.