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Complete 2026 Guide
A Guide by H&S Real Estate Dubai — No.1 Emaar and Waterfront Property Specialist
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AED 25B Total Investment |
6.8M Sq Ft Total Area |
7 Districts Sub-Communities |
~5.08% Avg ROI p.a. |
15 Min To Downtown |
AED 1.65M+ Starting Price |
QUICK ANSWER
Quick Answer: H&S Real Estate is one of Dubai's most trusted real estate brokerages for Mina Rashid by Emaar investments in 2026. With over 25 years of UAE market experience, a RERA-certified team, and deep expertise in Dubai waterfront and marina real estate, H&S Real Estate guides investors through every aspect of Mina Rashid from understanding the Emaar project structure to securing the right apartment at the right entry price.
Mina Rashid by Emaar officially known as Rashid Yachts & Marina is Dubai's most significant waterfront urban regeneration project. Jointly developed by Emaar Properties and P&O Marinas (DP World), it transforms the historic Port Rashid Dubai (Mina Port) into a Riviera-style marina community spanning 6.8 million square feet, with a total investment of AED 25 billion. With apartments starting from AED 1.65 million, an estimated ROI of 5.08% per annum, and several buildings completing in 2026, getting the right broker for Mina Rashid is critical.
WHY IT MATTERS
Mina Rashid by Emaar is not a standard residential community. It is a phased, large-scale mixed-use development on a converted historic port, still under active construction, with multiple buildings completing at different stages through 2026 and 2027. The project spans seven sub-districts, two distinct residential collections, and a pricing structure that varies significantly by building, floor, view orientation, and proximity to the marina.
Investing in Mina Rashid Emaar without specialist guidance carries real risks. The difference between a marina-facing unit in Seascape and a canal-view unit in Aurea is not just price it is plot positioning, view permanence, rental premium, and long-term resale value. A specialist broker with genuine Mina Rashid transaction history and direct Emaar developer access is not a luxury for this investment. It is a necessity.
ABOUT MINA RASHID
Mina Rashid by Emaar rebranded as Rashid Yachts & Marina is the transformation of Port Rashid Dubai, one of the emirate's oldest and most historically significant commercial ports, into a world-class luxury marina community. Developed through a joint venture between Emaar Properties and P&O Marinas, a DP World company, the Mina Rashid project is one of the most ambitious urban regeneration efforts in the UAE's history.
The project spans 6.8 million square feet across seven distinct sub-districts along the Mina Port coastline, and will deliver luxury apartments, a private beach club, a floating yacht club, a signature hotel, waterfront retail and dining, and over 2 kilometres of promenade. With a total investment of AED 25 billion, Mina Rashid Marina is positioned to become Dubai's answer to Monaco's waterfront where authentic maritime heritage meets ultra-luxury modern living.
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Developer |
Emaar Properties in JV with P&O Marinas (DP World) |
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Official Name |
Rashid Yachts & Marina (Mina Rashid by Emaar) |
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Location |
Port Rashid Dubai (Mina Port), near Al Shindagha |
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Total Area |
Approximately 6.8 million square feet |
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Total Investment |
AED 25 billion |
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Sub-Districts |
7 districts including Seascape, Aurea, Ocean Cove |
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Unit Types |
1 to 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses |
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Starting Price |
AED 1.65 million (1-bedroom) |
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Avg ROI |
Approximately 5.08% per annum |
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Freehold |
100% freehold, open to all nationalities |
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Golden Visa |
All units above AED 2M qualify for UAE 10-year Golden Visa |
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Completion |
Multiple buildings completing 2026–2027 |
MINA RASHID APARTMENTS
Mina Rashid Emaar apartments are currently available across several sub-communities, each with a distinct character, architectural identity, and investment profile. All units are designed with panoramic windows, marina or waterfront views, and resort-style podium amenities.
Seascape is one of the flagship buildings within Mina Rashid Marina, offering 1 to 4-bedroom apartments with direct marina views and sea-facing layouts. Built-up areas range from approximately 697 sq ft for one-bedroom units to over 2,500 sq ft for four-bedroom residences. Seascape apartments are targeted for completion in 2026 and represent the final opportunity to acquire a marina-view unit in this building at current pricing.
Aurea brings Riviera-inspired architecture to the Mina Rashid project, offering 1 to 3-bedroom apartments with waterfront and canal views. The building's design draws from the Mediterranean coastal lifestyle and is positioned as a premium mid-size apartment option within the Emaar Mina Rashid community. Aurea is also completing in 2026.
Ocean Cove is one of the most premium buildings in the Mina Rashid by Emaar master plan, offering 1 to 4-bedroom apartments and penthouse units with panoramic views across the Arabian Gulf and Downtown Dubai skyline. Built-up areas reach approximately 3,000 sq ft for four-bedroom penthouses. Ocean Cove is completing in 2026.
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Community |
Developer |
Starting Price |
Avg ROI |
Status 2026 |
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Mina Rashid Marina ★ |
Emaar + DP World |
AED 1.65M |
~5.08% |
Completing 2026 |
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EMAAR Beachfront |
Emaar |
AED 2M+ |
4.5–5.5% |
Established |
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Emaar |
AED 1.4M |
4–5% |
Mixed phases |
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Dubai Marina |
Emaar / Various |
AED 1.2M |
5.5–6.5% |
Fully delivered |
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Palm Jumeirah |
Nakheel |
AED 3.5M+ |
3.5–5% |
Fully delivered |
LOCATION
Port Rashid Dubai (Mina Port) is one of the emirate's most strategically positioned waterfront sites. Located near Al Shindagha and Sheikh Rashid Road, Mina Rashid sits at the junction of historic Old Dubai and the modern city's business and financial core. For Mina Rashid investors, this location provides some of the strongest connectivity of any waterfront community in Dubai.
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Destination |
Travel Time |
Route |
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Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa |
~15 minutes by car |
Sheikh Zayed Road / Al Shindagha Corridor |
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DIFC (Financial Centre) |
~12 minutes by car |
Sheikh Zayed Road |
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
~20 minutes by car |
Al Khail Road |
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Bur Dubai / Deira |
~5 minutes by car |
Al Shindagha Tunnel |
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Dubai Creek Harbour |
~15 minutes by car |
Al Khail / Ras Al Khor Road |
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Palm Jumeirah |
~25 minutes by car |
Sheikh Zayed Road |
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Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel (QE2) |
Walking distance |
Within Mina Port community |
The Mina Rashid location is further strengthened by its proximity to established schools, hospitals, and retail in Bur Dubai — all within 10 minutes by car. Unlike many newer Dubai developments that launch without community infrastructure, Mina Rashid benefits from an already-mature surrounding neighbourhood while delivering a brand new waterfront lifestyle environment.
EMAAR DEVELOPER
Emaar Properties is not just the developer of Mina Rashid. It is the developer of Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and EMAAR Beachfront arguably the most successful integrated real estate developer in the Middle East's history, with a portfolio that has delivered extraordinary long-term capital appreciation and remains among the most sought-after addresses in the world.
For investors in Emaar Mina Rashid, this developer credibility is a core part of the investment thesis. Emaar Properties is a publicly listed company on the Dubai Financial Market and is widely regarded as the benchmark for quality, timely delivery, and post-handover service among all Dubai developers. The joint venture with DP World's P&O Marinas further strengthens the project bringing one of the world's most experienced port and marina operators as a development and management partner for the Mina Rashid Marina.
The developer's commitment is already evident: multiple buildings are currently under construction with 2026 completion targets, construction progress is visible and trackable, and Emaar's established handover process — refined across decades of large-scale developments — provides investors with confidence that Mina Rashid by Emaar will be delivered to the highest standards.
WATERFRONT INVESTMENT
Waterfront Dubai properties are among the rarest and most valuable assets in the global real estate market. Dubai's total natural coastline is finite. Every new kilometre of waterfront created like the marina frontage being delivered by Mina Rashid represents a permanent addition to the city's supply of its scarcest commodity. And unlike Palm Jumeirah or EMAAR Beachfront, Mina Rashid offers the additional dimension of authentic maritime heritage: this is a real, functioning superyacht marina, not just a decorative waterfront.
Palm Jumeirah proved the Dubai waterfront investment model definitively. Early investors purchased at prices that have since appreciated by multiples. The properties that were considered expensive at launch are now considered undervalued in hindsight. Mina Rashid by Emaar is positioned as a different but equally compelling chapter of this story with lower entry pricing than established waterfront communities, strong government-backed developer certainty, and an active marina environment that drives genuine rental demand from HNW and UHNW tenants, yacht owners, and lifestyle-focused residents.
Experts forecast continued capital appreciation for Mina Rashid Marina properties as the community matures and remaining amenities — the private beach club, floating yacht club, hotel, and retail mall — are completed through 2027. For long-term Dubai real estate investors, waterfront positions in Mina Rashid Emaar represent a defining entry opportunity.
FUTURE PHASES
While the current phase of Mina Rashid by Emaar is focused on luxury apartments across Seascape, Aurea, Ocean Cove, and the original Rashid Yachts & Marina buildings, Emaar's master plan for the island includes a significantly wider range of property types and lifestyle assets in future phases.
Future phases of the Mina Rashid project are planned to include branded hotel residences, additional apartment towers with different price points, a signature five-star hotel, an expanded waterfront retail mall, additional beach club facilities, a 2-kilometre-plus promenade with restaurants and cafes, and a Friday Mosque. The full master plan positions Mina Rashid as a complete, self-contained waterfront city within Dubai rather than simply a residential community.
For investors who cannot access current off-plan phases, monitoring the pipeline of future Emaar Mina Rashid launches is a strategic opportunity to enter the community at different price points as the project matures. H&S Real Estate's direct Emaar developer relationship ensures clients are informed of new phase launches before they are publicly announced.
DUBAI REAL ESTATE CONTEXT
Dubai real estate in 2026 is operating at record transaction volumes. The Dubai Land Department recorded over 197,000 property transactions worth AED 624 billion between January and November 2025 already surpassing all previous full-year records. Within this market, the waterfront and marina segment has been among the strongest performers, driven by a growing population of high-net-worth individuals choosing Dubai as their primary or secondary residence and placing a premium on genuine waterfront living.
Mina Rashid by Emaar sits at a compelling price point within this premium waterfront segment. It offers Emaar quality and brand assurance at entry prices below EMAAR Beachfront and significantly below Palm Jumeirah while delivering a more authentic marina lifestyle than most comparable developments. For investors who have studied the trajectory of Dubai Marina, EMAAR Beachfront, and Palm Jumeirah, the context for Mina Rashid is powerful: this is still an early-stage community, and the best entry prices in Emaar Mina Rashid are available now, before all amenities are operational and the community reaches full maturity.
WHY H&S REAL ESTATE
H&S Real Estate has been operating in the UAE real estate market for over 25 years as a subsidiary of the Haqsons Group. Our team has navigated every cycle of Dubai's property market including the post-2008 correction, the 2014–2016 cooling period, the post-pandemic surge, and the record-breaking 2024–2025 market and has the depth of experience to advise investors accurately on risk, timing, and asset selection in a complex off-plan development like Mina Rashid by Emaar.
Every real estate agent at H&S Real Estate is RERA-certified and registered with the Dubai Land Department. Our team includes agents who specialise specifically in Dubai waterfront and marina properties with direct transaction experience across EMAAR Beachfront, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and now Mina Rashid Emaar. This specialisation means our clients receive advice from agents who understand the nuances of waterfront property investment in Dubai at a granular level from which buildings offer permanent unobstructed views to which floors command the highest resale premiums.
H&S Real Estate is an official authorised sales partner for Emaar Properties the master developer of Mina Rashid by Emaar. This developer relationship means H&S Real Estate clients receive direct pricing, official floor plans and masterplan documentation, and allocation access for new Mina Rashid phases before they are released publicly. In a project where preferred units in desirable buildings sell out within days of launch, this access is a direct financial advantage for our clients.
Mina Rashid by Emaar is an off-plan investment with a construction timeline extending through 2027 and beyond. H&S Real Estate provides complete support across the full investment journey from initial property selection and reservation to payment plan management, DLD registration, mortgage solutions through our certified mortgage partners, property management once the community becomes operational, and UAE Golden Visa assistance. Our clients have one trusted partner for every step.
H&S Real Estate has been recognised as the No.1 Emaar Broker for multiple consecutive years. Emaar Properties honoured H&S Real Estate by displaying its name on the Burj Khalifa one of the most prestigious recognitions in Dubai's real estate industry. This recognition reflects H&S Real Estate's standing as one of Dubai's most respected and high-performing real estate agencies, a credibility that applies directly to our work on Mina Rashid Emaar, one of Emaar's flagship waterfront developments.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
This guide was researched, written, and reviewed by the H&S Real Estate Expert Advisory Team a group of RERA-certified property consultants based in Dubai with over 25 years of combined experience in the UAE real estate market, including direct experience in Emaar waterfront and marina property investments.
This content was last reviewed and updated in April 2026 to reflect the most current Mina Rashid construction progress, pricing data, and market conditions from Dubai Land Department records and Emaar official communications.
H&S Real Estate is one of Dubai's most trusted real estate brokerages for Mina Rashid by Emaar in 2026. As an official Emaar authorised sales partner with over 25 years of UAE market experience and RERA-certified agents specialising in Dubai waterfront and marina property, H&S Real Estate provides the developer access, market intelligence, and end-to-end support that Mina Rashid investors require.
Mina Rashid by Emaar officially branded as Rashid Yachts & Marina is an AED 25 billion luxury waterfront development at Port Rashid Dubai, jointly developed by Emaar Properties and P&O Marinas (DP World). It transforms the historic Mina Port into a Riviera-style marina community spanning 6.8 million square feet across seven sub-districts, featuring 1 to 4-bedroom apartments, penthouses, a private beach, floating yacht club, signature hotel, and waterfront promenade. The project was announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is among the largest urban waterfront regeneration projects in the UAE's history.
Mina Rashid apartments are available across several sub-communities including Seascape, Aurea, and Ocean Cove. One-bedroom apartments start from AED 1.65 million with built-up areas from approximately 697 sq ft. Two-bedroom units range from AED 2.8 million to AED 5.5 million. Three-bedroom apartments range from AED 5.5 million to AED 10 million. Four-bedroom penthouses range from AED 10 million to AED 24.5 million. All units are Emaar-quality, fully finished, and positioned on the waterfront or marina.
Multiple buildings within the Mina Rashid project are scheduled for completion in 2026, including Seascape, Aurea, and Ocean Cove. The original Rashid Yachts & Marina Phase 1 building has already been handed over to residents. Community amenities including the private beach club, floating yacht club, and waterfront retail are being progressively delivered through 2026 and 2027. H&S Real Estate provides up-to-date construction progress reports to all registered clients.
Yes, for medium to long-term investors. Mina Rashid by Emaar offers an estimated ROI of approximately 5.08% per annum with strong capital appreciation potential as the community matures and remaining amenities are delivered. The project benefits from Emaar's developer credibility, a central Dubai location with 15-minute access to Downtown, an active superyacht marina generating authentic lifestyle demand, and entry prices that remain below comparable established waterfront communities. For investors willing to hold through the full build-out period, the fundamentals are strong.
Payment plan structures for Mina Rashid by Emaar vary by building and phase. Off-plan units in buildings completing in 2026 typically require 20 to 30% on booking with the balance payable in instalments during construction and on handover. For completed and resale units, standard DLD transfer processes apply. H&S Real Estate's advisors provide detailed payment plan options for each specific building and unit type, as well as mortgage structuring through our certified banking partners.
Yes. Mina Rashid by Emaar is a 100% freehold development fully open to international buyers of all nationalities. Units priced above AED 2 million qualify buyers for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, covering the investor, their family, and domestic staff. This threshold is met by the majority of 2-bedroom and all larger units across the Mina Rashid project.
Mina Rashid Marina is the only marina community in Dubai built around a fully operational superyacht marina managed by P&O Marinas one of the world's most experienced marina operators. Unlike decorative marina settings in other Dubai developments, Mina Rashid is an active, working marina that accommodates some of the world's longest superyachts. Combined with the AED 25 billion master plan for the surrounding community including a private beach, floating yacht club, five-star hotel, and waterfront retail it offers a level of maritime authenticity and lifestyle completeness that no other Dubai marina development currently matches.
H&S Real Estate is Dubai's most awarded real estate agency and an official Emaar authorised sales partner. Our RERA-certified team specialises in Mina Rashid by Emaar apartments, waterfront Dubai investments, and off-plan property opportunities across the UAE's most prestigious marina and beachfront communities.
We offer a free consultation with a Mina Rashid specialist who will walk you through the sub-community options, building-by-building investment analysis, payment plan structure, and long-term return projections so you invest with full information and complete confidence. Invest Smart. Live Better.
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