Emaar Properties · Dubai Marina
The Zen
- Apartments
- Bedrooms
- On request
- Size
- 1,035–1,765 sqft
- Payment plan
- On request
- Completion
- Ready
- Available
- On request
- Handover
- Q2 2008
About The Zen
The Zen Project Overview
The Zen is a completed residential tower in Dubai Marina, developed by Emaar Properties and delivered in 2008. The single-tower building, known as The Zen Tower, comprises 72 residential units and has been fully handed over to owners, with the Dubai Land Department recording the project as 100% complete.
As one of Emaar's earlier deliveries in the Marina district, The Zen represents an established, ready-to-move asset rather than a new off-plan launch. Its completion status makes it a reference point for buyers comparing new off-plan launches in the same community against finished stock with an existing occupancy history.
Development Track Record
The Zen was built by Emaar Properties, one of Dubai's most established master developers, known for large-scale residential and mixed-use projects across the emirate. The Zen Tower reflects the company's early 2000s expansion into Dubai Marina, a period that shaped the district's current skyline.
Buyers researching the building today typically do so in the resale market, since the project's off-plan and construction phases concluded years ago. The Dubai Land Department lists the project timeline as running from March to May 2008, a short registered construction window consistent with a project nearing completion at the time of DLD registration.
Building Profile
The Zen consists of a single tower containing 72 units, positioned within the broader Dubai Marina waterfront district. The building's scale, one tower and a relatively compact unit count, sets it apart from the larger multi-tower clusters that now dominate parts of the Marina skyline.
Because the project is fully delivered, detailed unit-mix, floor plan and amenity data from the original launch brochure are not publicly available through current marketing materials. Prospective buyers are advised to confirm current unit configurations, sizes and pricing directly with listing agents or the developer's resale desk.
Key highlights
- Single-tower building with 72 residential units
- Developed by Emaar Properties
- Located in Dubai Marina
- 100% complete, fully handed over in 2008
- Established resale asset, not an active off-plan launch
Why this project
- A completed 72-unit tower in Dubai Marina, delivered by Emaar Properties in 2008.
Location
Dubai Marina Setting
The Zen sits within Dubai Marina, one of Dubai's most established waterfront communities, known for its high-rise residential towers, marina walk promenade, and proximity to Jumeirah Beach Residence. The area has matured significantly since the tower's 2008 completion, with an extensive retail, dining and public transport network now built around the original marina waterway.
Residents of the building benefit from the Marina's existing infrastructure, including the Dubai Metro Marina stations, tram line, and marina-front walkway, all developed in the years following the tower's handover.
Project information
- Developer
- Emaar Properties
- Location
- Dubai Marina
- Handover
- Q2 2008
- Total units
- 72
- DLD Project #
- 525
DLD-verified today
Project intelligence
Live DLD dataReal Dubai Land Department transactions and rent contracts — not developer marketing.
The Zen — handover progress
100%Dubai Marina market
2 br · 632 sales analyzed
Indicative gross yield
At the starting price of AED 1,100,000, typical rent for a 2 br in Dubai Marina (AED 135,000/year, ~AED 11,300/month) implies a 12.3% gross yield.
Based on 500 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Zen
Is The Zen an off-plan project?
No. The Zen is fully completed, with the Dubai Land Department recording 100% completion and handover in May 2008.
Who developed The Zen in Dubai Marina?
The Zen was developed by Emaar Properties, one of Dubai's largest master developers.
How many units are in The Zen Tower?
The Zen consists of a single building, The Zen Tower, with 72 residential units.
Where is The Zen located?
The Zen is located in Dubai Marina, one of Dubai's established waterfront communities.
Can I still buy a unit in The Zen?
Since the project is complete, units are only available through the resale market rather than as new off-plan purchases.
When was The Zen completed?
Dubai Land Department records show the project's registered timeline running from March 2008 to May 2008, with 100% completion status.
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