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Marina Diamond-2 Apartment Rental Yields 2026

The gross rental yield for apartments in Marina Diamond-2 is 7.62%, based on the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026: the median annual rent was AED 63,000 and the median sale price AED 827,000 from 12 registered sales. 147 units are currently let. The Dubai-wide gross yield for the same apartment mix is 4.94%. In 2025 the median rent was AED 64,900, 0.9% lower than 2024.

Period: 12 months to 19 Oct 2026Sample: 12 sales · 147 let unitsUpdated: 20 Oct 2026
Gross rental yield
7.62%
gross, before costs · the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026
Median annual rent
AED 63,000
rental contracts · the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026
Median sale price
AED 827,000
−8.2% YoY
12 sales · the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026
Units currently let
147
of 273 units on record

Which bedroom size has the highest yield in Marina Diamond-2?

Gross yield, median rent and median price over the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026.

UnitGross yieldMedian rent / yrMedian priceSalesLet units
Studio apartment8.31%AED 54,000AED 650,000353
1-bedroom apartment7.22%AED 65,000AED 900,000961

How have rents in Marina Diamond-2 changed since 2015?

Median annual rent and number of registered rental contracts by calendar year. 2026 is year to date.

2015–2026 (to 19 Oct 2026)
Marina Diamond-2 median annual rent and rental contracts by year
Rental contractsMedian annual rent (AED)
201510271,000
201610970,000
201715665,000
201817158,000
201915248,000
202015540,000
202116937,000
202214445,000
202317052,000
202415065,500
202515864,900
2026 YTD15061,000
Registered rental contracts and median annual rent by year, Marina Diamond-2, apartments. Source: DXBinteract. The same figures are in the table below.
New and renewed contracts combined. Median-rent trends omit years with fewer than 10 contracts; those source rows remain in the table. 2026 runs to 19 Oct 2026.
YearContractsMedian rent / yrRent YoYRent per sq ftPer sq ft YoY
2026 (to 19 Oct 2026)150AED 61,000−6.0%AED 112−1.5%
2025158AED 64,900−0.9%AED 114+2.7%
2024150AED 65,500+26.0%AED 111+21.2%
2023170AED 52,000+15.6%AED 91+19.0%
2022144AED 45,000+21.6%AED 77+16.8%
2021169AED 37,000−7.5%AED 66−3.4%
2020155AED 40,000−16.7%AED 68−22.0%
2019152AED 48,000−17.2%AED 87−10.7%
2018171AED 58,000−10.8%AED 98−14.0%
2017156AED 65,000−7.1%AED 114−1.7%
2016109AED 70,000−1.4%AED 115−1.7%
2015102AED 71,000—AED 117—

How does Marina Diamond-2's yield compare with Dubai?

Same property mix, the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026.

MetricMarina Diamond-2Dubai
Gross rental yield7.62%4.94%
Median annual rentAED 63,000AED 61,000
Median sale priceAED 827,000AED 1,235,000

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How these figures are calculated

Gross rental yield
Annual rent as a percentage of purchase price, as calculated in the source dataset from registered rents and sales of the same place, rounded to two decimal places. It is before service charges, fees, maintenance and vacancy.
Median rent
The middle annual rent of registered contracts in the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026. Yearly rents combine new tenancies and renewals.
Median price
The middle sale price of registered sales in the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026, primary and resale, off-plan and ready.
Units currently let
Units with a rental contract running today.

Full definitions: DXBinteract methodology · market indicators explained

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DXBinteract analysis based on Dubai Land Department transaction data.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rental yield in Marina Diamond-2 for apartments?
The gross rental yield for apartments in Marina Diamond-2 is 7.62% (the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026), with a median annual rent of AED 63,000 and a median sale price of AED 827,000. Gross yield is before service charges, fees, maintenance and vacancy.
What is the average annual rent in Marina Diamond-2 for apartments?
The median annual rent for apartments in Marina Diamond-2 was AED 63,000 in the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026. Across calendar year 2025 it was AED 64,900 from 158 rental contracts.
Is Marina Diamond-2 a high-yield location compared with Dubai?
Marina Diamond-2's gross yield of 7.62% is above the Dubai-wide 4.94% for the same property mix (the 12 months to 19 Oct 2026).
How is gross rental yield calculated?
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, times 100. It ignores service charges, agency and DLD fees, maintenance and void periods, so net yield is lower. DXBinteract uses registered rental contracts and registered sales for the same place and period.

Last updated · data to 19 Oct 2026 · https://dxbinteract.com/dubai-rental-yields/marina-diamond-2/apartments