Comparing Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers, we note that the ready apartment market in Dubai Marina saw an average price of AED 2,342 over 3,101 sales with a gross yield of about 5.7%. Meanwhile, Jumeirah Lake Towers averaged AED 1,462 across 989 sales, achieving a yield of approximately 7.3%. Off-plan sales comprised 23% of transactions in Dubai Marina and 66% in Jumeirah Lake Towers.
In terms of bedroom liquidity, Dubai Marina shows strong demand for 1-bedroom units with 1,157 sales, followed by 2-bedroom units at 965. In Jumeirah Lake Towers, the demand is led by 1-bedroom units with 452 sales, followed by 2-bedroom units at 289. Yield-wise, studios in Dubai Marina offer 6.2%, with 2-bedroom units at 5.9%, and 1-bedroom units at 5.8%. In Jumeirah Lake Towers, studios provide an 8.9% yield, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units both offer 7.4%.
Off-plan activity added 917 sales in Dubai Marina and 1,940 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, although these do not currently generate rental yields. The off-plan price per square foot was +81% higher than ready units in Dubai Marina and +62% in Jumeirah Lake Towers. DLD recorded 1,831 mortgage registrations in Dubai Marina and 1,402 in Jumeirah Lake Towers. For an illustrative 80% LTV over 25 years, the average monthly payment for a ready 1-bedroom is about AED 8,018 in Dubai Marina (AED 1,850,000) and AED 5,227 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (AED 1,206,000).
For buyers focused on ready income, Dubai Marina offers yields of 6.2% for studios, 5.9% for 2-bedroom, and 5.8% for 1-bedroom units. In Jumeirah Lake Towers, studios yield 8.9%, with 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units at 7.4%. For those considering future handover, Jumeirah Lake Towers presents a higher off-plan share at 66% compared to 23% in Dubai Marina, although it comes with a PSF premium. Use our mortgage eligibility calculator to explore options.
Side by side
| Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready apartments (12m) | 3,101 | 989 |
| Average ready price | AED 3,004,000 | AED 1,612,000 |
| Ready PSF | AED 2,342 | AED 1,462 |
| Gross yield (ready) | 5.7% | 7.3% |
| Off-plan apartments | 917 | 1,940 |
| Off-plan share | 23% | 66% |
| Average off-plan price | AED 7,482,000 | AED 2,421,000 |
| Off-plan PSF | AED 4,235 | AED 2,362 |
| Off-plan PSF vs ready | +81% | +62% |
| Mortgage registrations | 1,831 | 1,402 |
Apartment sales (studio–6 bedroom and penthouse) from Dubai Land Department · 12 complete months to August 2026. PSF is sale price ÷ internal area. Mortgage registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance), not the cash-versus-loan share of the sales above. Yield is indicative gross rent ÷ ready price.
Ready sales by bedroom
| Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 371 | AED 1,159,000 | AED 3,092 | 157 | AED 694,000 | AED 1,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 1,157 | AED 1,850,000 | AED 2,139 | 452 | AED 1,206,000 | AED 1,403 |
| 2 Bedroom | 965 | AED 3,146,000 | AED 2,280 | 289 | AED 2,111,000 | AED 1,453 |
| 3 Bedroom | 473 | AED 5,255,000 | AED 2,454 | 78 | AED 3,204,000 | AED 1,582 |
| 4 Bedroom | 108 | AED 7,930,000 | AED 2,255 | 6 | AED 5,758,000 | AED 1,952 |
| 5 Bedroom | 9 | AED 28,962,000 | AED 4,140 | 5 | AED 8,469,000 | AED 1,286 |
| Penthouse | 18 | AED 5,890,000 | AED 2,082 | 2 | AED 1,525,000 | AED 1,253 |
Ready gross yield by bedroom
| Unit type | Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| 1 Bedroom | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| 2 Bedroom | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 3 Bedroom | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| 4 Bedroom | 5.0% | 8.6% |
Indicative gross yield: 12-month average annual rent ÷ ready sale price. Bedrooms with fewer than 20 ready sales on both sides are omitted. Outside the 2–12% quality band we show —. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Off-plan sales by bedroom
| Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 69 | AED 1,288,000 | AED 3,755 | 291 | AED 1,019,000 | AED 2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 272 | AED 3,383,000 | AED 3,600 | 914 | AED 1,987,000 | AED 2,380 |
| 2 Bedroom | 347 | AED 7,132,000 | AED 4,154 | 565 | AED 3,198,000 | AED 2,399 |
| 3 Bedroom | 165 | AED 11,707,000 | AED 4,547 | 156 | AED 4,147,000 | AED 2,278 |
| 4 Bedroom | 56 | AED 20,021,000 | AED 4,375 | 14 | AED 9,248,000 | AED 2,488 |
| 5 Bedroom | 8 | AED 40,468,000 | AED 5,073 | — | — | — |
Villa sales
| Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Villa sales | 3 | 183 |
Shown only where DLD recorded villa sales in the window.
Ready mortgage registrations by bedroom
| Unit type | Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Lake Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 65 | 50 |
| 1 Bedroom | 572 | 278 |
| 2 Bedroom | 662 | 286 |
| 3 Bedroom | 356 | 110 |
| 4 Bedroom | 76 | 4 |
| 5 Bedroom | 9 | 1 |
| Penthouse | 9 | 2 |
Ready apartment mortgage registrations in the same window. A bedroom can show more registrations than sales (refinance of older stock).
Example: a 1-bedroom on a mortgage
On the average ready 1-bedroom — Dubai Marina AED 1,850,000, Jumeirah Lake Towers AED 1,206,000 — a 80% mortgage over 25 years at an illustrative 4.25% rate is about AED 8,018 per month in Dubai Marina and AED 5,227 in Jumeirah Lake Towers. This is not a quote. Your rate and instalment depend on your file and lender.
Ready vs off-plan mix
Share of apartment sales · 12 complete months to August 2026. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Ready sales by bedroom
Ready apartment sales · 12 complete months to August 2026.
Ready gross yield by bedroom
Indicative gross yield (annual rent ÷ ready price) · as of August 2026. Thin bedrooms omitted.
Ready sales vs mortgage registrations
Each point is a bedroom · 12 complete months to August 2026. Registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance).
What this means for your mortgage
We focus on the mix and off-plan premium to guide buyer files. In Jumeirah Lake Towers, the off-plan share is 66%, higher than 23% in Dubai Marina, with buyers paying a premium of +81% per sq ft in Dubai Marina and +62% in Jumeirah Lake Towers. For income-focused buyers, the ready bedrooms in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers offer attractive yields. For those planning for future handover, the off-plan segment in Jumeirah Lake Towers may be more appealing. Start with our mortgage eligibility calculator to evaluate your options. See also TruValue valuation (AED 599; AED 299 with partner coupon).
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