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Baystar by VIDA comprises two residential towers — Tower 1 (G+P+20) with 177 units and Tower 2 (G+P+16) with 142 units — totalling 319 residential apartments, plus nine ground-floor retail units. The towers are designed around full-height glazing that frames unobstructed marina views, while apartment layouts are structured to optimise natural light and spatial flow across one- to four-bedroom configurations.
Interiors align with VIDA's brand identity: textured accent walls, warm wooden screens, and bronze metal detailing are set against earthy palettes and soft natural light. The design approach balances contemporary sophistication with a calm residential ambience, avoiding the over-decorated excess common in branded residences.
Baystar by VIDA is a branded residential project developed under Emaar Properties, carrying the VIDA hotel and lifestyle brand. VIDA positions itself as an upscale yet playful urban brand, and these residences translate that ethos into permanent homes rather than serviced units — meaning residents benefit from the brand's design standards and community programming without the operational structure of a hotel apartment.
The unit mix spans one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments alongside four-bedroom homes, each described as finished to VIDA's specification with curated scent, material, and colour palettes. The brochure emphasises a 'launchpad for inspired living' positioning, targeting owner-occupiers and investors who prioritise lifestyle infrastructure alongside capital appreciation.
Baystar by VIDA offers an amenity programme centred on waterfront wellbeing. The infinity swimming pool overlooks the marina and is paired with a dedicated yoga area, while a kids' swimming pool provides a separate aquatic zone for families. The gymnasium operates across both indoor and outdoor formats, and an upper-level garden terrace includes leafy courts, shaded lounging areas, and barbecue pods designed to activate social connection above the marina promenade.
Baystar by VIDA sits within Rashid Yachts & Marina (formerly Mina Rashid), Emaar's 2.7-kilometre waterfront master development along the Arabian Gulf in the Port Rashid area. The community already hosts the historic QE2 hotel, a world-class yacht club, a marina promenade lined with retail and dining, and a canal pool. A school, mosque, spa, and gym are mapped within the community, alongside Founders House and signature hotel facilities.
The broader neighbourhood connects to Al Shindagha Heritage District eight minutes away and sits 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Dubai Marina is approximately 30 minutes west, and Downtown Dubai is 25 minutes by road — placing the project within reach of Dubai's primary commercial and tourism corridors.
The project is registered under DLD project number 4002, with construction scheduled to commence December 2025 and handover targeted at end of 2029. Emaar Properties, the parent developer, reported AED 35.5 billion in revenue and AED 17.5 billion in net profit for FY 2024, with over 50,500 residential units currently under development globally. Mina Rashid as a waterfront community with marina infrastructure and branded hotel operators represents a segment of the Dubai market that has historically attracted both end-users and yield-focused investors, given the scarcity of true marina-front land in the city.
Baystar by VIDA is located in Mina Rashid, with Al Shindagha Heritage District eight minutes away by car, Dubai International Airport 20 minutes away, Downtown Dubai 25 minutes, and Dubai Marina approximately 30 minutes. The community is accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and the inner city road network, and Dubai Metro's future Blue Line is mapped in the area's long-term transport planning.
Immediate community infrastructure within Rashid Yachts & Marina includes the QE2 Hotel, a working marina, yacht club, canal pool, retail promenade, school, mosque, and spa. Within a short drive, residents access Al Sabkha Gold Souq, Dubai Museum, and Heritage Village — making this one of the few Dubai waterfront communities with both modern marina infrastructure and proximity to the city's original cultural and commercial districts in Deira and Bur Dubai.
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At the starting price of AED 2,025,492, typical rent for a 1 br in Mina Rashid (AED 72,500/year, ~AED 6,000/month) implies a 3.6% gross yield.
Based on 16 DLD rent contracts in the last 12 months. Gross yield excludes service charges, vacancy and management fees.
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Analytics are computed from registered transactions and rent contracts; figures are indicative and not a guarantee of future performance.
The project is located in Mina Rashid, within the Rashid Yachts & Marina master community along the Arabian Gulf coastline in the Port Rashid area of Dubai. It is 8 minutes from Al Shindagha Heritage District, 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport, and 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
On-site amenities include an infinity swimming pool, a yoga area, a kids' swimming pool, indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, a rooftop garden terrace with barbecue pods and shaded courts, and ground-floor retail. Community-level facilities within Rashid Yachts & Marina include a yacht club, canal pool, marina promenade, spa, mosque, and school.
Baystar by VIDA is a branded freehold residential development, not a hotel apartment. While the VIDA brand informs the design and lifestyle concept, units are sold as permanent residences rather than as serviced or managed hotel apartments.
Per the DLD project record, the escrow agent for Baystar by VIDA is Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), providing regulatory protection for off-plan buyers under Dubai's real estate escrow law.
The development consists of two residential towers: Tower 1 is a G+P+20 structure with 177 units, and Tower 2 is a G+P+16 structure with 142 units — totalling 319 residential apartments and 9 ground-floor retail units across 328 registered units in the DLD record.
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