Selling at Cost – 2BR High Floor Sea View in Marina Shores, Dubai Marina at AED 2,900,000 (OP + DLD)
One of the most genuinely transparent distress deals available in Dubai Marina — a high floor 2-bedroom apartment with sea views in Marina Shores by Emaar, offered at AED 2,900,000 representing exactly the seller's total cost basis: the original purchase price (OP) plus the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee they paid at the time of purchase. The seller makes zero profit. This means the buyer acquires a high floor, sea view, Emaar-quality unit in one of Dubai Marina's most prestigious new towers at a price that simply reflects what the seller originally invested — a rare, fully transparent, cost-at-basis distress entry into an asset that commands a significant market premium.
Property Highlights
- Type: 2-Bedroom Apartment
- Size: 1,181 sq.ft
- Floor: High floor
- View: Sea view (Arabian Gulf)
- Asking Price: AED 2,900,000
- Price Basis: OP + DLD — seller's total cost, zero profit margin
- Developer: Emaar Properties
- Building: Marina Shores, Dubai Marina, Dubai
- Status: Off-plan – Handover timeline available on request
- Ownership: Freehold — available to all nationalities
What OP+DLD Means — Why This Deal Matters
In Dubai's real estate market, OP+DLD is one of the most compelling and transparent deal structures a buyer can encounter:
- OP (Original Price) — The amount the current seller originally paid Emaar for this unit at launch
- DLD (Dubai Land Department fee) — The 4% transfer fee the seller paid when they originally registered the property
- OP+DLD combined = AED 2,900,000 — The total cost the seller has invested in this property
- Zero seller profit — The seller receives exactly what they spent, nothing more. This is a genuine distress sale driven by motivation to exit, not a profit-driven price
- Buyer advantage — Current market values for high floor sea view 2-bedroom units in Marina Shores reflect a significant premium above this level, meaning the buyer acquires immediate equity on acquisition
This type of deal is rare. When a seller offers at OP+DLD, it signals maximum motivation and genuine urgency — the opposite of a speculative asking price.
About Marina Shores and Dubai Marina
Marina Shores is a premium Emaar residential tower in Dubai Marina — one of the world's most recognisable and sought-after waterfront addresses. As part of Emaar's ongoing commitment to delivering quality residential product in Dubai Marina's most prestigious locations, Marina Shores offers residents high-floor living with sweeping sea and marina views, Emaar-standard specifications, and direct access to the Dubai Marina lifestyle infrastructure. Dubai Marina itself is a 3.5-kilometre man-made marina canal community, consistently ranked among Dubai's top-performing areas for rental yield, capital appreciation, and quality of life.
Community and Lifestyle
- Dubai Marina Walk — 3.5 km of waterfront promenade steps from the tower
- Dubai Marina Mall within walking distance or short drive
- JBR Beach and The Walk at JBR within 5–10 minutes
- The Beach open-air mall and dining destination nearby
- Dubai Tram serving the Marina and JBR corridor directly
- DMCC Metro Station for Red Line connectivity across Dubai
- High concentration of professionals, executives, and expatriates — sustained rental demand
- World-class dining, retail, and leisure on the marina and at JBR
Amenities
- Infinity or resort-style swimming pool with marina or sea views
- Fully equipped Emaar-standard gymnasium
- Children's play area
- 24-hour security and building management
- Allocated covered parking
- High-speed elevators with secure access
- Landscaped podium or communal terrace areas
- Lobby with concierge services
- Retail and dining at ground level within Dubai Marina
- Direct proximity to Dubai Marina Walk and waterfront
Layout and Floor Plan
This 2-bedroom apartment in Marina Shores spans 1,181 sq.ft across an Emaar-designed layout on a high floor with sea views over the Arabian Gulf. The high floor positioning maximises the sea view and ensures an elevated, unobstructed outlook. The layout features a spacious living and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathrooms, and a balcony that captures the sea views directly. Exact bathroom count, precise floor number, and a detailed floor plan are available on request.
Payment and Handover
This is an off-plan resale in Marina Shores by Emaar. The asking price of AED 2,900,000 represents the seller's exact original cost (OP + DLD). The payment structure — including pre-handover balance and the remaining developer installments — is available on request. The handover timeline for Marina Shores should be confirmed with the latest Emaar developer update. Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fees of approximately 4% and Emaar NOC charges apply in addition to the purchase price for the new buyer.
Location and Connectivity
- Dubai Marina Walk: Walking distance from the building
- Dubai Marina Mall: Approximately 3–7 minutes by car or on foot
- JBR Beach and The Walk at JBR: Approximately 5–10 minutes by car
- The Beach Open-Air Mall (JBR): Approximately 5–10 minutes by car
- DMCC Metro Station: Approximately 5 minutes by car or tram connection
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): Approximately 5 minutes by car
- Mall of the Emirates: Approximately 10–12 minutes by car
- Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa: Approximately 20–25 minutes by car
- Dubai International Airport (DXB): Approximately 30–35 minutes by car
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): Approximately 30 minutes by car
Why Acquire This Marina Shores Unit at OP+DLD
- OP+DLD = seller's total cost, zero profit — one of the most genuinely transparent distress deals in Dubai Marina
- High floor + sea view = the premium unit specification in Marina Shores, commanding a market premium above this price
- Emaar developer — benchmark for quality, delivery, and long-term community management in Dubai
- Dubai Marina is consistently one of Dubai's top-performing communities for both rental yield and capital appreciation
- 1,181 sq.ft is a generous size for a 2-bedroom in this market — above-average layout and liveability
- Freehold ownership available to all nationalities
- Immediate equity on acquisition — current market values for comparable units exceed the OP+DLD entry price
Golden Visa eligibility, rental and yield figures, handover timing and transport connectivity described above reflect source information published as at 17 August 2026 and can change. Confirm current status before relying on them.
