LMD Marina Living Dubai Marina Dubai

Marina Living is a finished residential tower in Dubai Marina by LMD, built through its UAE arm Continental Investments LMD LLC. It holds 205 apartments - 148 one-bedrooms and 57 two-bedrooms - over about 20 storeys, on one of the last residential plots in the community. Construction began in January 2023, and in August 2026 LMD announced it had completed the handover.

Units launched from AED 1,700,000 on a 20/40/40 plan. Today you buy from an owner: resale flats of about 740 to 1,200 sq ft are listed from AED 1,650,000 (about Rs 4.25 crore), and the six-month average ask is about AED 2.11 M. This page works through what a resale one-bedroom costs, what it can earn, and how it compares with the Marina around it.

At a glance

Price and unit pricing

We print AED 1,650,000 because it is the lowest ask on a portal's current listings for the building, and the source listing prints no price. It is about 3% below the AED 1.7 M sales-launch price. The broker ranges above are undated and look like off-plan pricing; the AED 1.37 M one-bedroom figure is below anything on today's resale listings, so treat it as history.

Asks are a seller's opening number. The spread from AED 1.65 M to 3.65 M reflects floor, view and unit size, with one-bedrooms at the bottom and larger two-bedrooms at the top. The DLD transaction record for Marina Living, which a broker or the Dubai REST app can pull, is what settles the price.

Against the Marina

Dubai Marina apartments average about AED 1,948 per sq ft on one market index. The entry ask here is about 14% above that, and the average ask about 37% above. That premium is for a 2026 building in a community of mostly 2000s towers. For comparison, resale one-bedrooms at LIV Marina, a 2025 waterfront tower, are asked from AED 2,499,500 at about AED 2,730 to 3,350 per sq ft, and at LIV Residence from about AED 2.3 M. Marina Living is the cheaper entry into a new Marina building, partly because it sits by Sheikh Zayed Road rather than on the water.

Payment plan and total cost

There is no developer payment plan at Marina Living; the launch plan of 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% at handover closed when the tower was finished. A resale buyer signs the Form F, the standard Dubai sale contract, pays a deposit of usually 10%, and pays the balance at transfer at a DLD registration trustee office. A UAE mortgage is open to non-residents, and the bank's valuation, not the seller's ask, sets the loan.

Worked example: the AED 1,650,000 entry ask, bought for cash

The fees come to about AED 105,930, or 6.4% on top of the price, and only the price is negotiable. Any service-charge arrears must be cleared before transfer; the developer issues a no-objection certificate once they are. With a mortgage, add 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290 for its registration.

Service charge. No figure for Marina Living appears in the sources checked, and a building handed over this year may still be on its first budget. Dubai Marina averages about AED 16.10 per sq ft a year, with buildings from AED 14 to AED 28, so a 740 sq ft one-bedroom pays about AED 11,900 at the average and about AED 20,700 at the top. A rooftop infinity pool and a padel court point to the middle or upper half. Ask for the invoice before you sign.

Location and connectivity

Marina Living sits in Dubai Marina beside Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). LMD says residents have direct access to the Marina promenade, shops and restaurants, with the Dubai Metro Red Line and the Dubai Tram within walking distance. Dubai Marina Mall, Marina Walk and the yacht club are nearby, JBR and the beach are a short drive, Palm Jumeirah about 10 to 15 minutes and Dubai International Airport (DXB) about 30 minutes by car.

The tower has dual-aspect views over the Marina and the skyline. Because it sits on the Sheikh Zayed Road side rather than the water, the view and the road noise depend on the floor and the side of the building; see the unit before you commit.

Dubai Marina is fully built, and LMD notes Marina Living took one of its final residential plots, so new supply inside the community is limited. Tenants come from Media City, Internet City and JLT. For wider options, see all Dubai projects we track or the full projects list.

Amenities and specifications

The headline amenity is a rooftop infinity pool and gym looking over the skyline. At ground level there is a padel court, a kids' area and BBQ zones, with a landscaped lobby and a water feature at the entrance. Broker pages add a steam room and sauna, 24-hour security and concierge.

Inside, LMD quotes dual-aspect one and two-bedroom apartments finished with marble countertops, European appliances and designer tiles. The architecture and consultancy were delivered by LaCasa, a Dubai firm. Sizes run from about 736 to 1,349 sq ft; current resale listings average about 790 sq ft, which tells you most of what trades is one-bedrooms.

You are buying a new but occupied building. Dubai's jointly owned property law gives one year of cover on installations and ten years on structural defects from completion, so the one-year cover is still running. Pay for a snagging inspection and confirm the parking bay on the title deed.

About the developer

LMD was founded in Cairo in 2007 and set up Continental Investments as its UAE development arm in 2011. It now develops residential, commercial, mixed-use and hospitality projects in the UAE, Egypt, Spain and Greece.

In Dubai it has completed Continental Tower in Dubai Marina, the Rukan community in Dubailand, Boutique XII on Al Jaddaf Waterfront and now Marina Living. Under construction are Boutique 23, La Boutique, Taiyo Residences and The Pier Residence in Dubai Maritime City, due between 2026 and 2028. Its UAE portfolio spans Dubai Marina, Al Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, Wasl Gate and Dubailand. No source prints a full record of promised against actual handover dates; Marina Living itself went from a January 2023 start to handover in 2026. For a resale buyer that matters less, as the tower is finished and an owners' association runs it.

For Indian buyers

Ownership. Dubai Marina is freehold, so an Indian buyer, resident in the UAE or not, gets a DLD title deed in their own name. The UAE charges no annual property tax and no VAT on a residential sale; the main government cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 66,000 on the entry ask.

Remittance. The Liberalised Remittance Scheme lets each person send USD 250,000 per financial year. The entry flat with fees is about AED 1.76 M, roughly USD 478,000: above one person's allowance and just inside a couple's USD 500,000. With a 50% UAE mortgage the cash needed falls to about AED 933,000, roughly USD 254,000. TCS of 20% on remittances above Rs 10 lakh a year is adjusted against your income tax.

Golden Visa. The threshold is AED 2 million of property. The entry one-bedroom falls short; a two-bedroom, or a larger unit near the AED 2.11 M average ask, should clear it, and because the building is complete you can apply once the title deed is in your name.

Rent and tax. Dubai Marina apartments generally earn 5% to 7% gross, about AED 82,500 to 115,500 a year on AED 1,650,000. After a service charge near AED 11,900, that is roughly 4.3% to 6.3% net, before vacancy and management. The UAE does not tax the rent; an Indian tax resident declares it in India, with the 30% standard deduction, and reports the flat as a foreign asset.

Pros

• Finished in 2026: no build risk, and rent can start once you complete
• Resale asks from AED 1,650,000 sit below the AED 1.7 M launch price
• Metro, tram and the Marina promenade within walking distance, per LMD
• A 2026 building in a community of mostly 2000s towers, with a rooftop infinity pool
• Small building of 205 homes, mostly one-bedrooms that rent easily in the Marina

Cons

• About AED 2,230 per sq ft at the entry ask, about 14% above the Dubai Marina average of about AED 1,948
• No payment plan: the full price plus about 6.4% in fees is due at transfer
• Service charge not published; Marina towers run from AED 14 to AED 28 per sq ft a year
• Beside Sheikh Zayed Road, not on the water, so views and road noise vary by floor and side
• A smaller developer than the Marina's big names, which can weigh on resale

Who this is for

• Landlords who want a ready one-bedroom in Dubai Marina with rent from day one
• End users who want a new building near the metro, tram and promenade
• Couples funding under USD 500,000 through the LRS
• Buyers who want to inspect the exact flat before they pay

Who should look elsewhere

• Buyers who need a developer payment plan
• Golden Visa buyers looking at a one-bedroom under AED 2 M
• Price-per-foot buyers: older Marina towers give more space per dirham
• Anyone who wants a direct waterfront view

Our verdict

Marina Living is a small, new LMD tower on one of Dubai Marina's last residential plots, finished and handed over in 2026. The entry ask of AED 1,650,000 is below the AED 1.7 M launch price, which says the resale market has not run ahead here. At about AED 2,230 per sq ft it still costs more than the Marina average, the price of a new building with a rooftop pool beside the metro. The unknowns are the service charge and the rents new buildings like this actually achieve. A sound rental one-bedroom if bought near the entry ask, not the AED 2.1 M average.

Buy here if you want a ready, new Dubai Marina one-bedroom close to the metro and can pay in full or with a UAE mortgage. Offer against recent DLD transactions, get the service charge in writing, and inspect the unit. If you want the Golden Visa or more space per dirham, look at larger units or older Marina towers.

Talk to Realty Hunting for the current price list, the developer's latest payment plan and a site-visit plan.

Run this project's numbers yourself. The calculator opens on the price and unit size above; change the currency, the rent or the mortgage and it recalculates the fees, the cash you need on day one and the net rent.

FAQs

What is the price of Marina Living?

Resale flats are listed from AED 1,650,000 (about Rs 4.25 crore) to AED 3,650,000, with a six-month average ask of about AED 2,110,953 for an average of about 790 sq ft. The sales-launch price was AED 1,700,000. The DLD transaction record for the tower settles what units actually sell for.

Is Marina Living ready?

Yes. LMD announced in August 2026 that it had completed the handover of all 205 apartments. A buyer today purchases from an owner, in cash or with a UAE mortgage.

Who is the developer?

LMD, through its UAE arm Continental Investments LMD LLC. LMD has also completed Continental Tower in Dubai Marina, Rukan in Dubailand and Boutique XII on Al Jaddaf Waterfront.

What is the service charge?

Not published by the sources checked. Dubai Marina averages about AED 16.10 per sq ft a year, with buildings from AED 14 to AED 28; on a 740 sq ft one-bedroom that is about AED 11,900 at the average and about AED 20,700 at the top. Ask the seller for the latest invoice.

What rent can a Marina Living apartment earn?

Dubai Marina apartments generally earn 5% to 7% gross, about AED 82,500 to 115,500 a year on AED 1,650,000, before a service charge near AED 11,900. Check current tenancy contracts in the building before relying on a figure.

Does Marina Living qualify for the Golden Visa?

A one-bedroom at the entry ask does not; the property route needs AED 2 M. Two-bedrooms, and larger one-bedrooms near the AED 2.11 M average ask, should clear it on the title deed value.

Can an Indian buyer own a unit here?

Yes. Dubai Marina is freehold for foreign buyers. The money leaves India under the LRS, up to USD 250,000 per person per financial year, and the title deed is transferred into your name at the DLD trustee office.

Compare with other Dubai projects

Also in Dubai Marina: Condor Marina Star Residences (from AED 1,690,825, ready), Marina Shores (from AED 1,506,888, handover 2026), DAMAC Residenze (from AED 1,800,000, ready) and LIV Residence (from AED 1,300,000, ready). See every Dubai Marina project with prices and handover dates.

More by LMD: The Pier Residence (from AED 1.4 M, handover 2027).

A similar budget elsewhere in Dubai: Damac Upper Crest (from AED 1,650,000, ready), Marina Views (from AED 1,650,000, handover 2028) and Urban Life Residences (from AED 1.65 M, off-plan).

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