Mina Rashid vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

Mina Rashid8 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.1M vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft828 vs 911

Mina Rashid and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Mina Rashid has 8 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: Mina Rashid from AED 1.1M, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Mina Rashid AED 828, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in Mina Rashid: Emaar Properties, Ellington. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Mina Rashid vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

Cheaper entryTieWithin 5%: AED 1.1M vs AED 1.1M.
Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 8 active off-plan projects.
Earlier handoverWinner Umm Al Quwain MarinaQ4 2027 vs Q3 2028 (nearest handover).

Umm Al Quwain Marina wins on more projects, earlier handover.

Metric	Mina Rashid	Umm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects	8	21
Median est. yield	7.0%	7.0%
Top est. yield	7.0%	7.0%
Price range	AED 1.1M – AED 11M	AED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqft	AED 828	AED 911
Median appreciation to handover	14%	10%
Handover spread	Q3 2028 – Q2 2030	Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developers	Emaar Properties, Ellington	Sobha Realty
Distinct developers	2	1
Top amenities	Landscaped Gardens, Gymnasium, Children's Play Area	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

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12 off-plan projects

Emaar Properties

Aurea

Mina Rashid · Dubai

7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030

7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029

7% yield+15% apprec.Q1 2030

7% yield+9% apprec.Q3 2028

AED 1.76M+

Emaar Properties

Pier Point Phase 2 By Emaar

Mina Rashid · Dubai

7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028

7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029

AED 1.15M+ Hot

Sobha Realty

AquaCrest

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029

AED 1.17M+ Hot

Sobha Realty

Aquamarine Beach Residences

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028

AED 1.18M+

Sobha Realty

Bayfront Marina Residences

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029

AED 1.33M+ Hot

Sobha Realty

Bayside Marina Residences

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2029

AED 1.49M+

Sobha Realty

Canalside Marina Residences

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029

AED 1.34M+ Hot

Sobha Realty

Capeside Marina Residences

Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai

7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030

AED 1.98M+ Hot

Compare Mina Rashid 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.

1-bedroom: 1-bedroom apartments in Mina Rashid (8 — from AED 1.1M) vs 1-bedroom apartments in Umm Al Quwain Marina (13 — from AED 1.1M)
2-bedroom: 2-bedroom apartments in Mina Rashid (8 — from AED 1.1M) vs 2-bedroom apartments in Umm Al Quwain Marina (15 — from AED 1.1M)
3-bedroom: 3-bedroom apartments in Mina Rashid (8 — from AED 1.1M) vs 3-bedroom apartments in Umm Al Quwain Marina (10 — from AED 1.1M)

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Mina Rashid or Umm Al Quwain Marina?

Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than Mina Rashid (8). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.

Is Mina Rashid or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?

Entry pricing in Mina Rashid starts from around AED 1.1M; entry pricing in Umm Al Quwain Marina starts from around AED 1.1M. Entry costs are broadly comparable.

What's the price-per-sqft difference between Mina Rashid and Umm Al Quwain Marina?

Mina Rashid is cheaper per square foot (AED 828/sqft) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (AED 911/sqft).

Which has the higher rental yield, Mina Rashid or Umm Al Quwain Marina?

Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Mina Rashid 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?

Mina Rashid shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (14%) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (10%).

When do off-plan projects in Mina Rashid and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?

Mina Rashid handovers run from Q3 2028 to Q2 2030; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.

Which developers are most active in Mina Rashid versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?

Most active in Mina Rashid: Emaar Properties, Ellington. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.

Which is better for investment, Mina Rashid or Umm Al Quwain Marina?

On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Mina Rashid shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (14% 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.