The Valley vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

The Valley9 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 2.8M vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft961 vs 911

The Valley and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. The Valley has 9 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: The Valley from AED 2.8M, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: The Valley AED 961, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in The Valley: Emaar 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.

The Valley vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Umm Al Quwain MarinaAED 1.1M vs AED 2.8M (61% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 9 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner The ValleyQ2 2027 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

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

MetricThe ValleyUmm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects921
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 2.8M – AED 7.1MAED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqftAED 961AED 911
Median appreciation to handover15%10%
Handover spreadQ2 2027 – Q1 2030Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developersEmaar PropertiesSobha Realty
Distinct developers11
Top amenitiesLandscaped Gardens, Gymnasium, Children's Play AreaGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offered3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
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12 off-plan projects
The Valley
Emaar Properties
Alva 2 at the Valley
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q1 2030
Price on request Hot
The Valley
Emaar Properties
Alva 3 the valley
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q1 2030
Price on request Hot
The Valley
Emaar Properties
Alva The Valley
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q1 2030
Price on request Hot
The Valley
Emaar Properties
Farm Gardens Phase 3 by Emaar
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+20% apprec.TBA
Price on request
The Valley
Emaar Properties
Ovelle
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 7.10M+ Hot
The Valley
Emaar Properties
The Valley West
The Valley · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 2.80M+
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 The Valley vs Umm Al Quwain Marina by bedroom

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Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, The Valley or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than The Valley (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is The Valley or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in The Valley starts from around AED 2.8M, 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 The Valley and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina is cheaper per square foot (AED 911/sqft) than The Valley (AED 961/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, The Valley or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in The Valley 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?
The Valley shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (15%) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (10%).
When do off-plan projects in The Valley and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?
The Valley handovers run from Q2 2027 to Q1 2030; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in The Valley versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Most active in The Valley: Emaar Properties. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.
Which is better for investment, The Valley or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); The Valley shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (15% 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.