Marina Place

Marina Place is a residential tower by Emaar situated within Mina Rashid, the waterfront district built around the Rashid Yachts and Marina development on Dubai's historic eastern shoreline. Scheduled for completion in December 2028, the project is currently 38 per cent through construction and is no longer available for direct purchase from the developer.

# The tower and its position within Mina Rashid

Mina Rashid occupies a stretch of coastline that sits between Deira and the older port infrastructure of the city's northern edge. It is a deliberate piece of urban planning: a full-service marina accommodating 430 wet berths for vessels up to 100 metres, set against a mixed-use waterfront of residences, dining and retail. Marina Place is one of the residential components within that broader scheme, a single building connected to a landscaped podium that bridges indoor and outdoor circulation.

The district itself carries some historical weight. Port Rashid handled much of Dubai's trade before Jebel Ali opened in 1979, and the wider Mina Rashid redevelopment leans into that lineage rather than erasing it. For buyers who find Dubai Marina's density too relentless, this part of the city offers a different tempo.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The developer's programme includes one- to three-bedroom apartments alongside townhouse formats. Specific square-footage figures and unit counts have not been confirmed in data available at the time of writing, so buyers should approach Emaar or a registered broker for precise floor plans.

Kitchens are fitted and equipped. The finish is contemporary, with an emphasis on natural light and open-plan layouts. Residences are delivered unfurnished, which gives buyers latitude to fit out according to their own specifications rather than inheriting a developer's furniture package.

Service charges are quoted in the range of AED 23 to 25 per square foot annually, a figure worth factoring into yield calculations for investors.

# Amenities and what the development provides day-to-day

The podium level incorporates gardens and green space, a gym, children's play areas, and boutique retail and dining. The centrepiece is an infinity pool oriented to face the marina.

Beyond the building itself, residents have access to the Rashid Yachts and Marina yacht club and its full berth infrastructure. For owners with vessels, the marina operates around the clock with multilingual staff. For those without, the waterfront promenade and its restaurant and retail mix form the day-to-day backdrop.

# Distance to the rest of Dubai

The location sits roughly 11.5 kilometres from Dubai International Airport, which for frequent travellers or those with connections through Terminal 2 is a practical consideration. Downtown Dubai is approximately 13.2 kilometres by road. City Centre Al Shindagha, the nearest retail anchor, is under four kilometres away, as is New Academy School for families with children of school age.

North Beach at Pearl Jumeirah is 5.7 kilometres distant, giving access to a stretch of public beach that remains less crowded than those further along the coast.

# Who Marina Place suits, and where it sits in the Dubai market

This project appeals most directly to buyers who want a waterfront address that is not the Marina or Palm Jumeirah. Mina Rashid is a quieter proposition, closer in character to a Mediterranean port town than a resort development, and that relative calm is precisely the point for a certain kind of buyer.

For investors, the Emaar name carries weight in terms of build quality and eventual resale liquidity, and the proximity to the airport appeals to the GCC buyer segment that treats Dubai as a weekend base. Given that the project is currently sold out at the developer level, secondary market acquisition is the route available, and with construction at 38 per cent, there is still meaningful upside before handover in late 2028.