Bayfront Marina Residences

Bayfront Marina Residences is a 179-unit development by Sobha, spread across three buildings on Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, with completion scheduled for September 2029. The project spans one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, semi-furnished and priced from AED 1.33 million to AED 6.39 million.

# Three Buildings on an Island Edge

Siniya Island sits in Umm Al Quwain, roughly 40 kilometres north of central Dubai along the Emirates Road corridor. It is a quieter proposition than the Palm or Jumeirah Beach Residence: a natural island characterised by mangrove coastline and open water rather than reclaimed land and high-rises. Sobha has established a broader masterplan here, and Bayfront Marina Residences forms part of that island-scale programme.

The development comprises three residential buildings positioned along the waterfront. At 179 units across that trio, the density is deliberately low. The architecture takes a contemporary approach: clean horizontal lines, generous glazing, and façades oriented to make the most of water views. Ground breaks are logged, construction is under way, and the project carries a zero per cent readiness figure as of current reporting, which places buyers firmly in the off-plan phase.

# Layouts from 511 sq ft to Over 2,100 sq ft

The range of configurations is broader than most comparable island projects. One-bedroom apartments start at approximately 511 sq ft and extend to around 661 sq ft, with pricing from AED 1.33 million. A second tier of larger one-beds reaches 660 sq ft and above.

Two-bedroom units cover the widest spread, from roughly 652 sq ft at entry level up to 1,359 sq ft in the larger configurations. At the top of the two-bedroom range, prices reach approximately AED 3.99 million. Three-bedroom residences occupy a single band, around 2,174 sq ft, priced between AED 6.09 million and AED 6.39 million. These are substantial apartments by any comparison, closer in floor area to a mid-sized villa than a conventional high-rise flat.

All units are delivered semi-furnished. Kitchens are fitted. Service charges are set at AED 17 per sq ft annually.

# Amenities Anchored to the Water

The on-site and island-wide amenity programme centres on the marina. A yacht club provides direct water access, with the promenade running alongside cafés, restaurants and retail. A shopping mall is also part of the broader Siniya Island development. Infinity pools and fitness centres serve the residential buildings directly, alongside lounges. Golf course access is listed among the broader island amenities.

The mix is coherent for a waterfront address: the emphasis is on the water's edge, active facilities, and food and beverage, rather than the anonymous hotel-style amenity decks common to many Dubai towers.

# Distance from Dubai and the Airport Question

Siniya Island's nearest neighbour on the data is Al Seaneeah, essentially adjacent at 0.1 kilometres. City Mall lies 14.1 kilometres away, and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 43.6 kilometres north, making it the more practical air gateway for residents here than Dubai International. Khawla Bin Hakim School sits 10.8 kilometres from the island, relevant for families assessing the educational infrastructure of northern Umm Al Quwain.

The island's position is a genuine consideration for buyers. It is not a Dubai address. The commute into central Dubai runs to around an hour in normal traffic. What buyers get in exchange is water-facing space, lower density, and pricing that sits well below comparable Sobha product in Hartland or Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

# Who This Development Suits, and at What Stage of the Market

Bayfront Marina Residences sits at the intersection of two buyer profiles. The first is the investor tracking Sobha's execution record on large-format island masterplans, looking at price-per-square-foot relative to the Dubai core and betting on appreciation as the Siniya Island programme matures. The second is the end-user, often from the UK, Europe or the GCC, who wants a second home with genuine coastal character rather than an urban pied-à-terre.

At AED 1.33 million for a one-bedroom entry point, the ticket size is accessible relative to Dubai's current market. The three-bedroom ceiling of AED 6.39 million remains significantly below equivalent-sized product in Business Bay or Creek Harbour. The trade-off is remoteness and a completion date that is still four years out. For buyers comfortable with that timeline, the pricing reflects an island address that has not yet fully priced in its own potential.