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Marsa Dubai, Dubai: rent and cost of living

Registered rents and sales in Marsa Dubai, and what it costs to live there each month.

Median registered annual rent in Marsa Dubai, Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): 3-bedroom apartment AED 290,000 (83 contracts); 2-bedroom apartment AED 332,824 (54 contracts); 4-bedroom apartment AED 595,815 (26 contracts); 1-bedroom apartment AED 296,705 (16 contracts).

Registered rents by home

HomeMedian annual rentTypical range (middle half)ContractsNew vs renewal
1-bedroom apartmentAED 296,705≈ AED 24,725 a monthAED 229,856 – AED 318,75016—
2-bedroom apartmentAED 332,824≈ AED 27,735 a monthAED 171,250 – AED 381,50054New AED 334,750 · Renewal AED 332,824
3-bedroom apartmentAED 290,000≈ AED 24,167 a monthAED 215,000 – AED 466,90083New AED 425,000 · Renewal AED 230,620
4-bedroom apartmentAED 595,815≈ AED 49,651 a monthAED 321,250 – AED 850,00026—

Monthly cost of living

Same method as the cost of living by area page: median registered rent + 5% housing fee + DEWA (example consumption for the home size) + transport + mobile and home internet. School fees, groceries and health insurance are not included.

HomeTotal per monthRent + housing feeDEWATransportMobile + internet
1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 26,785AED 25,962AED 245AED 297AED 281
2-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 30,296AED 29,122AED 489AED 297AED 388
3-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 26,549AED 25,375AED 489AED 297AED 388
4-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 2,000 kWh and 40 m³AED 53,812AED 52,134AED 994AED 297AED 388

Registered sale prices

HomeMedian price (ready)Per sq ft (ready)Sales (ready)Median price (off-plan)Sales (off-plan)
1-bedroom apartment———AED 2,865,50018
2-bedroom apartment———AED 10,781,66827
3-bedroom apartmentAED 4,475,000AED 2,06015AED 15,672,39714

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai?
The median registered annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai is AED 290,000 (about AED 24,167 a month), from 83 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 215,000 to AED 466,900.
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai is AED 332,824 (about AED 27,735 a month), from 54 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 171,250 to AED 381,500.
How much is rent for a 4-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai?
The median registered annual rent for a 4-bedroom apartment in Marsa Dubai is AED 595,815 (about AED 49,651 a month), from 26 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 321,250 to AED 850,000.
What is the cost of living in Marsa Dubai?
For a 3-bedroom apartment, about AED 26,549 a month: rent and housing fee AED 25,375, DEWA AED 489 (example of 1,000 kWh and 20 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 388.

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