Marina Horizon Residences
Emaar Properties · Dubai Marina
- From
- AED 1.65M
- Handover
- Q4 2027
- Property type
- 1 Bedroom
- Status
- Off-plan
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| Field | Marina Horizon Residences |
|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 1.65M |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,820 / sq ft |
| Developer | Emaar Properties |
| Area | Dubai Marina |
| Completion | Q4 2027 (Off-plan) |
| Payment plan | 60/40 — 10% down payment, 50% during construction, 40% on handover |
| Ownership type | Freehold — open to all nationalities |
| Unit types | 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom |
| Starting size | 745 – 1,980 sq ft |
| Service-charge estimate | Estimated AED 18 – 22 / sq ft per year |
| Project status | Off-plan |
| Area gross yield | 6% – 7% |
| Last reviewed | 2026-07-28 |
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Investment suitability
Where each project fits
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| Criterion | Marina Horizon Residences |
|---|---|
| Capital growth | Possible fit Pricing is well discovered in this district. |
| Rental income | Strong fit Deep, year-round tenant pool. |
| End use | Possible fit |
| Golden Visa relevance | Strong fit Entry price exceeds the AED 2M threshold on larger layouts only. |
| Short investment horizon | Limited fit Off-plan handover is Q4 2027. |
| Long investment horizon | Strong fit |
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Strengths and concerns
Marina Horizon Residences
Best suited for
Investors prioritising steady rental income in an established, liquid district.
Investment horizon
5 – 7 years to absorb entry costs and a full rental cycle.
Strengths
- Tenant demand in Dubai Marina has stayed above 90% occupancy across the last three rental cycles.
- 40% of the price falls due on handover, reducing capital tied up during construction.
- 700 m to DMCC Metro — a measurable rent premium versus non-walkable marina stock.
Concerns
- Several comparable towers hand over in the same window.
- Service charges in marina towers run above the Dubai average.
Risk comparison
What could go wrong
Risk labels are editorial assessments, not guarantees.
Marina Horizon Residences
Delivery timing
MediumOff-plan handovers in this cluster have historically slipped one to two quarters. Budget for a later rental start than the brochure date.
Area supply
HighA high volume of comparable one-bedroom stock completes in the same period, which can soften launch-year rents.
Service charges
MediumMarina towers with large podium amenities carry above-average charges, which reduces net yield versus the gross figure.
Resale liquidity
LowLiquidity is strong here, but pre-handover assignment fees and developer NOC costs apply if you exit early.
Themes reviewed where data exists: Delivery, Developer, Supply, Rental, Service charge, Resale, Payment.
Payment plans
How each plan is structured
Stages are shown as published by each developer rather than forced into identical rows.
Marina Horizon Residences
60/40 — 10% down payment, 50% during construction, 40% on handover
On booking — 10%
Plus 4% DLD transfer fee and registration costs
During construction — 50%
Spread across construction milestones
On handover — 40%
You commit roughly 14% of the price up front once fees are included, then pay in stages as the building progresses. The largest single payment falls at handover, so plan for financing or liquidity at that point rather than at purchase.
Area context
The districts behind the projects
| Field | Dubai Marina |
|---|---|
| Average price / sq ft | AED 1,750 / sq ft |
| Typical gross yield | 6% – 7% |
| Development maturity | Mature — largely complete since 2015 |
| Transport context | DMCC and Sobha Realty metro stations, Dubai Tram, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Typical buyer profile | Rental-income investors and professional tenants working along Sheikh Zayed Road |
Developer context
Who is building it
Emaar Properties
Marina Horizon Residences
A Dubai-listed developer active since 1997, with a portfolio concentrated in masterplanned communities and central Dubai towers.
A long delivery history with generally predictable handover timelines relative to the wider Dubai market. Buyers should still verify escrow status and milestone progress for the specific tower.
Selected completed projects
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina towers, Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches
Decision support
How to read this comparison
Lower entry price is not the same as better value
A cheaper headline price can carry smaller layouts, longer delivery or weaker rental depth.
Gross yield is not net yield
Service charges, agency fees and vacancy periods reduce the figure you actually keep.
Payment-plan convenience affects cash flow
A longer post-handover plan spreads cost but usually assumes rent covers instalments.
Handover timing changes risk and opportunity
Later handover means more construction risk; earlier handover means income sooner.
Area supply influences rental and resale
Heavy pipeline in a district competes for the same tenant and the same buyer.
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