Emaar Marina Place at Rashid Yachts & Marina Dubai

Emaar Properties PJSC was founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar and has since grown into one of the world's most recognised real estate developers. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, the company is behind landmarks that define the city's skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Its portfolio spreads master-planned communities, hospitality, retail and leisure assets across the UAE and international markets. 

Today the group is led by Group CEO Amit Jain, who joined Emaar in 2006 and oversees the company's strategy and day-to-day operations. Under this leadership, Emaar has delivered celebrated communities such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches and Dubai Hills Estate. The developer's reputation for on-time handovers, build quality and strong resale value continues to make it a preferred choice for homebuyers and investors alike.

For End-Users

• Genuine waterfront living, not a marketing line. Homes are placed directly above a working 430-berth marina that accommodates yachts up to 100 metres, with a floating yacht club and a boardwalk promenade lined with dining and retail.
• Central, not remote. Emaar Marina Place at Rashid Yachts & Marina is located  between Old Dubai and the business district Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall is 15 minutes away and Dubai International Airport is 18 minutes away are each within roughly a 15-minute drive
• Layouts that suit real households. Sizes run from 817 to 2,660 sq. ft. across 1, 2 and 3 BR apartments and 3 BR townhouses, so a first-time buyer and a growing family can both find a fit in the same community.
• Amenity depth on the podium. Infinity pool overlooking the marina, full gym, kids' play areas, yoga platforms, BBQ zones and landscaped gardens daily life doesn't require leaving the community.
• Design quality. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, high ceilings and open-plan interiors mean marina, garden or skyline views from most principal rooms.

• Entry point below comparable waterfront stock. Starting at AED 2.24 million for a waterfront Emaar address, pricing is competitive against established marina districts like Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek Harbour.
• Capital-efficient structure. Marina Place follows an 80/20 payment plan 10% on booking, 70% spread across the construction period, and the final 20% due on handover in Q4 2028.
• Freehold ownership is available to all nationalities, and the purchase value supports eligibility for UAE residency visa pathways.
• Developer track record. Emaar (founded 1997) has a long record of delivery and handover discipline a material consideration in an off-plan market where completion risk varies widely by developer.
• Rental demand drivers. A marina, yacht club, hotel-grade F&B and proximity to the cruise terminal and QE2 support both long-let and short-let demand once the district matures.

• Runway for appreciation. Buying at launch pricing with a 2028 completion leaves a multi-year window for the wider Rashid Yachts & Marina masterplan to complete around the asset.​

For End-Users

• You're waiting until Q4 2028. That's roughly two and a half years of paying rent elsewhere, or servicing a plan while living somewhere else. If you need a home now, ready inventory is the better answer.
• The neighbourhood is still forming. Mrina Rashid is a district under construction. Schools, clinics, supermarkets and everyday retail within walking distance are not yet at the density of Dubai Marina or JLT.
• No metro at the doorstep. Al Ghubaiba is nearby but not connected daily commuters will rely on a car, and Sheikh Zayed Road traffic is a real cost in time.
• Service charges on marina-front stock are not trivial. Podium landscaping, pools, marina-adjacent facilities and premium finishes carry ongoing costs. Budget for them before you commit.
• Limited configuration choice. No studios and no 4 BR apartments. If you need either, this project simply isn't built for you.

For Investors

• No rental income until 2028. Capital is deployed with zero yield for the entire construction period, and the opportunity cost of that capital is real.
• Handover-window supply pressure. Multiple Emaar phases at Rashid Yachts & Marina, Marina Place 2, Marina Views, Seagate, Pier Point and others complete in a similar window. Simultaneous handovers can compress launch-year rents and resale pricing.
• Off-plan resale is restricted. Emaar typically requires a substantial percentage paid before assignment is permitted, plus a transfer fee. Flipping early is not a guaranteed exit.
• Location is unproven for rental benchmarking. Where as Dubai Marina, there's no long historical rental data for Mina Rashid. Yield projections are estimates, not track record.
• Cycle risk. Dubai property is cyclical. A Q4 2028 handover means you cannot control which point of the cycle you're delivering into.
• Transaction costs bite. 4% DLD fee, registration, agency and mortgage costs erode short-hold returns. This is a hold, not a trade.

This Place doesn't located in a finished district Emaar Marina Place located inside an AED 25 billion Emaar masterplan at Port Rashid, delivered in partnership with P&O Marinas. Much of what will define the address is still being built out between now and your 2028 handover. Here's what's in the pipeline. 

Retail & Dining

• 'Dubai Mall by the Sea' a planned waterfront retail, dining and recreation destination billed as an extension of the Dubai Mall concept. This is the single biggest amenity catalyst for the district and the one most worth tracking. 
• Marina promenade and Venetian-style piazza boardwalk promenades with floating restaurants, beach bars, cafés and fine-dining outlets, plus a piazza-style plaza intended to give the district street life rather than tower lobbies. 
• Floating yacht club a club drifting along the harbour offering dining, adding a genuine destination anchor rather than just resident-only facilities.

Leisure & Open Space

• 500-metre swimmable canal pool Dubai's longest, lined with palm trees and cabanas, running along the waterfront promenade. Not a lap pool; a linear water feature you can actually swim in. 
• 12,600 sq. m. sandy beach and private beach club unusual for an inner-creek location and a genuine point of difference from Dubai Marina. 
• Six interconnected district parks plus waterfront plazas linking the residential clusters 430-berth superyacht marina already operational, accommodating yachts up to 100 m with berthing from single-night to annual stays.

Culture & Heritage

• QE2 floating hotel the ocean liner is permanently docked and operating as a hotel and tourist attraction, walkable from the residences.
• Heritage museum, art galleries and theatre including an interactive QE2 exhibition. 
• Pedestrian overpass to the House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, connecting residents directly to one of Dubai's most significant heritage museums. 
• Founder's House a cultural landmark within the masterplan.

​Connectivity Read This Carefully

• This is where buyers need clear eyes rather than brochure copy.
• There is no metro station inside Rashid Yachts & Marina, and none currently confirmed. The community is close to the network but not on it. 
• Nearest station: Al Ghubaiba (Green Line) a 10 minutes drive, not a walk. Feeder buses and taxis bridge the gap.
• Road access is the real story. Sheikh Zayed Road is directly accessible. Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall are roughly 15 minutes; DXB Airport around 18 minutes; Dubai Creek Harbour in a similar window.
• The Blue Line, currently under construction, does not serve Port Rashid. Any agent telling you a metro is "coming to the community" should be asked to show you the RTA source. Assume car dependency until proven otherwise.

Nearby Schools

• New Academy School, Al Raffa - approx. 6 to 8 minutes by car 
• Ambassador School, Al Mankhool - approx. 8 to 10 minutes by car 
• Lycée Français International Privé de Dubai, Oud Metha - approx. 12 to 15 minutes by car 
• DESS Primary, Oud Metha - approx. 12 to 15 minutes by car