Canalside Marina Residences

Canalside Marina Residences is a 243-unit development by Sobha on Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain, comprising two residential towers positioned along a canal that opens to the Arabian Sea. Completion is scheduled for December 2029, with units currently on sale and construction under way.

# Two towers on a canal-facing island site

Siniya Island sits in Umm Al Quwain, roughly 43 kilometres from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and within driving distance of Dubai and Sharjah. The location places residents in a low-density coastal setting that contrasts sharply with the high-rise density of Dubai Marina or Business Bay. The two towers are arranged along the canalside, giving a substantial proportion of units direct or angled water frontage.

Sobha's involvement carries weight here. The developer's track record in master-planned communities, particularly at Sobha Hartland in Dubai, established a certain consistency in finish quality and project delivery. Siniya Island represents its northern-emirate ambitions, scaling that approach into a lower-density island context.

The canal alignment is the architectural logic of the project. Rather than a single tower addressing a distant horizon, the two-building format allows the development to sit within the waterway rather than above it.

# Residences: layouts from 512 sq ft to 2,174 sq ft

The project spans one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Entry-level one-bedroom units start at around 509 sq ft, priced from approximately AED 1.34 million. Larger one-bedrooms reach roughly 662 sq ft, with pricing up to around AED 1.84 million.

Two-bedroom apartments show considerable range, from compact configurations around 652 sq ft at just under AED 1.7 million, to more generous layouts of 1,020–1,065 sq ft priced between AED 2.75 million and AED 3.02 million. The upper end of the two-bedroom range extends to approximately 1,359 sq ft, with pricing approaching AED 4 million.

Three-bedroom residences occupy the top of the range, at around 2,174 sq ft and priced from AED 6.19 million to AED 6.39 million.

All units are delivered semi-furnished. Kitchens are equipped, and specification includes high-quality materials throughout, though buyers should confirm precise finish schedules with the sales team. Service charges are set at AED 17 per sq ft annually.

# Amenities anchored to the waterfront setting

The amenity list is purposeful rather than exhaustive. An infinity pool, rooftop lounge and landscaped gardens address outdoor living across different hours and moods. The fitness centre and children's play areas cover the practical daily requirements of resident families.

The retail promenade introduces ground-level activation, providing walkable access to shops and food-and-beverage options without requiring residents to leave the island for routine needs. Golf course access is also included, broadening the leisure offer beyond the water-facing amenities.

# Island position, urban connections and the northern-emirate corridor

The development's immediate neighbour is Al Seaneeah, 0.1 kilometres away. City Mall lies 14.1 kilometres out, offering the nearest major retail anchor. Khawla Bin Hakim School, 10.8 kilometres from the island, is the most relevant educational facility listed in proximity data.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport at 43.6 kilometres positions the project along what has become a notable residential corridor stretching north from Sharjah. For buyers who travel frequently but do not require Dubai International as their primary airport, this matters. The E11 coastal highway connects the island to both Sharjah and Dubai, keeping those city centres accessible despite the island's relative seclusion.

# Who this project suits and where it sits in the market

At AED 1.34 million for a one-bedroom entry point, Canalside Marina Residences competes on price with mid-tier Dubai developments while offering a waterfront island address that Dubai's equivalent price bracket does not provide. For buyers seeking a second residence, a low-maintenance coastal apartment, or exposure to a developing northern-emirate corridor before values consolidate, the project's logic is clear.

The December 2029 completion date means buyers are committing four-plus years out, with construction at an early stage. That horizon suits investors comfortable with off-plan exposure on Sobha-backed projects, and end-users who are not under time pressure. The three-bedroom units, at over 2,100 sq ft and priced below AED 6.4 million, represent the format most likely to attract buyers downsizing from larger Dubai villas while retaining a serious amount of space and a private coastal address.