Dubai Marina community boasts luxury skyscrapers, a range of dining and entertainment options, and best of all, it provides urban waterfront living to its residents.
An artificially designed canal city, Dubai Marina is one of the major attractions in the UAE.
Marina was built and developed in two phases: The first phase focuses on building apartments and the Dubai Marina whereas the second phase brought the night colors to the city by building skyscrapers.
There are more than 200 residential towers in Dubai Marina. 90% of the 200 or so skyscrapers around the Marina are residential blocks including Princess tower, the tallest residential building in the world.
Proximity to Landmarks:
- 15 minutes to Mall of Emirates
- 20 minutes to Dubai Mall
- 12 minutes to Palm Jumeirah
- 5 minutes to The Walk JBR
- 32 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport
- 19 minutes to Burj Al Arab
- 12 minutes to Ibn Battuta Mall
- 45 minutes to Dubai International Airport
- 29 minutes to La Mer by Meraas
Road access:
The main north-south highway running through Dubai passes right by the Marina, linking it to all parts of the Emirate and to Abu Dhabi which is about an hour’s drive away.
Hotels in Dubai Marina:
The best hotels in Dubai Marina are:
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
- Le Verda Suites & Villa
- Grosvenor House
- Address Dubai Marina
Schools in Dubai Marina:
There are many nurseries. Raffles Nursery is located on the Marina Walk. Schools are located in nearby areas like Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, and The Spring. These include Horizon International School, Dubai British School, and King’s School Dubai.
Things to do in Dubai Marina:
- Go for the Dubai Marina cruise.
- Have a beautifully set out shopping experience in Dubai Marina Mall.
- Try the world’s longest urban zipline in Dubai Marina Zipline.
- The Walk & the Beach – The Walk is a retail promenade with plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The Beach is the public beachfront for JBR, to stroll along the beach and pull up a towel is completely free.
- Bluewaters Island – Bluewaters is home to a brand new dining and entertainment district, shortly including Ain Dubai – the largest observation wheel in the world.
Advantages of living in Dubai Marina:
- A bunch of activities and attractions in Dubai Marina.
- Stylish buildings with fabulous views.
- It is near to the beach.
- You get public transport options.
Disadvantages of living in Dubai Marina:
- Heavy traffic.
- It’s not too pet-friendly.
- Lack of school.