Mina Rashid

We think so, and our buyers are backing that view with real money. Mina Rashid is one of Dubai's last large-scale waterfront masterplans with genuine marina infrastructure — over 430 berths at Rashid Yacht & Marina. Emaar and Ellington are both active here, which signals strong developer confidence. Off-plan prices are still at a discount to comparable Dubai Marina stock, so early-stage buyers are locking in value before handovers push secondary prices higher.

Across the 10 projects in our current catalogue, off-plan pricing generally sits between AED 2,000 and AED 2,800 per sqft, depending on floor level, view, and project. Palace By The Beach and Baystar by Vida sit at the upper end given their branded positioning, while Fior 1 & 2 and the Sera series offer more accessible entry points. We always recommend comparing net usable area, not just listed sqft, before committing.

Emaar Properties dominates the masterplan — Aurea, Baystar by Vida, Palace By The Beach, Fior 1 & 2, Seascape 1 & 2, and Sera 1 & 2 are all Emaar launches. Ellington Properties is the notable independent player with Portside Square, bringing their signature design-led approach to the community. In our experience, having both a mega-developer and a boutique developer active in the same district gives buyers a healthy range of product types and price points.

Mina Rashid is still pre-handover for most projects, so live yield data is limited. Based on comparable marina-front communities in Dubai — Dubai Marina and Emaar Beachfront — we're guiding our investor clients to expect gross yields of 6–7.5% once units are handed over and the community matures. Branded residences like Palace By The Beach and Baystar by Vida typically command a 15–20% rental premium over non-branded stock in the same postcode.

From Mina Rashid, you're looking at roughly 10–15 minutes to DIFC, 20–25 minutes to Dubai Marina, and about 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport (DXB) — all by car in normal traffic. The proximity to DXB is a genuine selling point our buyers often overlook. There's no metro station directly on-site yet, so most residents will rely on a car or ride-hailing for now. We expect infrastructure to improve as the community fills out post-2026.

The masterplan includes retail, dining, and promenade space along the marina, but Mina Rashid is still developing its day-to-day convenience layer. For schools, Deira International School and Our Own English High School are within a 10-minute drive. Larger supermarkets and healthcare facilities are currently a short drive away in Deira and Port Saeed. In our experience, buyers purchasing now should factor in a 2–3 year horizon before the community feels fully self-sufficient.

It's genuinely both, which is rare in Dubai. Rashid Yacht & Marina gives residents direct access to over 430 berths and a working waterfront atmosphere, while projects like Palace By The Beach and Seascape deliver beach-club-style pool decks and sea views. The promenade is designed for walking and cycling. It feels more like a European port town than a typical Dubai tower cluster — our buyers who want water on all sides without the crowds of JBR tend to love it here.