Dubai Islands and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Islands has 18 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: Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Islands AED 585, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Islands | Umm Al Quwain Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 21 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 22M | AED 1.1M – AED 27M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 585 | AED 911 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 | Q4 2027 – Q3 2030 |
| Top developers | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel | Sobha Realty |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 1 |
| Top amenities | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed |