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Living in Mina Rashid
Prices, vibe, and who it suits, from Eric's own knowledge of Dubai.
Who it suits
- Young professionals and investors who want a new-build waterfront apartment close to Downtown and the airport
- Buyers attracted to marina living, yacht access and a resort-style promenade rather than a high-rise tower cluster
- Not a fit for buyers who need a metro within walking distance, or who want a quiet, finished neighbourhood today; many amenities are still being delivered
Character & lifestyle
Emaar's master-planned waterfront redevelopment on the site of Port Rashid, branded by the developer as Rashid Yachts & Marina. The community is built around a superyacht marina, a 500-metre canal pool, the QE2 floating hotel and the existing cruise terminal, with low-to-mid-rise apartment buildings and penthouses arranged across a handful of clusters. It sits between Bur Dubai and Deira on Dubai's western coastline, close to old Dubai but marketed as a new freehold waterfront address. Most stock is either newly ready or off-plan; it is not a villa community.
The selling proposition is marina and waterfront living: a superyacht marina, a canal pool and promenade, the QE2 as a floating hotel and events venue, the cruise terminal, and a small but growing set of cafes and restaurants. Six interconnected district parks are advertised. Day-to-day retail is still limited and much of the leisure offer is future-phased; for now residents drive to Bur Dubai, Deira or Downtown for major shopping and dining. Mina Beach and the marina boardwalk are the headline leisure assets.
Property mix
Exclusively apartments and penthouses, mainly 1 to 4 bedrooms, in mid-rise towers. Emaar lists clusters such as Seagate, Seascape, Marina Views, Ocean Point, Bayline and Sunridge. There are no villas. Much of the stock is off-plan or recently handed over, so the buyer should verify completion dates, payment plans and service charges with the developer.
Market snapshot
| Bedrooms | Median | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | AED 2.2M | AED 1.8M–2.2M | 36 |
| 2 bed | AED 3.2M | AED 3M–3.5M | 57 |
| 3 bed | AED 4.2M | AED 3.9M–5.6M | 38 |
| Bedrooms | Median | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | AED 95K | AED 85K–120K | 5 |
| 2 bed | AED 130K | AED 125K–142K | 42 |
| 3 bed | AED 229K | AED 229K–290K | 31 |
As of 2026-08-10, based on 213 current listings we track in Mina Rashid.
Getting around
No metro station is inside Mina Rashid. The nearest are Al Ghubaiba (Green Line, about 3 to 4 km), Al Ras (Green, about 4.5 km), Sharaf DG (Green, about 4.3 km) and ADCB (Red, about 3.5 to 4.5 km). By car, Emaar quotes about 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport, 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, and 20 to 30 minutes to Jumeirah Beach and Dubai Marina; real times vary with traffic and the area is still bedding in.
Schools
- New Academy School - Good (2023-2024)
- DEWA Academy - Good (2023-2024)
- Ambassador School - Very good (2023-2024)
- The Apple International Community School - Acceptable (2023-2024)
Developers
Emaar Properties
Frequently asked questions
Is Mina Rashid freehold?
Not named in the DLD Regulation No. (3) of 2006 list of designated freehold areas, and no later DLD instrument naming Mina Rashid or Port Rashid could be located in this review. Emaar and several portal sources market the project as freehold and open to all nationalities, but that is a developer/portal claim, not a DLD primary. Non-GCC buyers should confirm the title-deed status of the specific unit with DLD before any purchase.
What does a 1-bedroom home cost in Mina Rashid?
A 1-bedroom home in Mina Rashid has a median asking price of AED 2.2M (typically AED 1.8M–2.2M), as of 2026-08-10, based on 36 current listings.
What does a 1-bedroom home rent for in Mina Rashid?
A 1-bedroom home in Mina Rashid typically rents for AED 85K–120K a year, as of 2026-08-10, based on 5 current listings.
Who is Mina Rashid best for?
Young professionals and investors who want a new-build waterfront apartment close to Downtown and the airport Buyers attracted to marina living, yacht access and a resort-style promenade rather than a high-rise tower cluster Not a fit for buyers who need a metro within walking distance, or who want a quiet, finished neighbourhood today; many amenities are still being delivered
What's the property mix like in Mina Rashid?
Current listings we track in Mina Rashid: 212 apartments, 1 other homes.
What schools are near Mina Rashid?
New Academy School; DEWA Academy; Ambassador School; The Apple International Community School
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