A rare distress resale opportunity in one of Dubai's most anticipated waterfront addresses. This
— developed by Emaar Properties in collaboration with Vida Hotels & Resorts within the Rashid Yachts & Marina community, Mina Rashid — is now available below market rate from a motivated seller who needs to exit. At 1,700 square feet with full unobstructed sea views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an open-plan layout finished to Vida's signature high-end standard, this is among the most compelling distress deals currently available in the Dubai branded residence market.
- Full Sea View
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 1,700 Sqft
- Vida Branded
- Emaar Developer
- Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
- Marina Access
- Resort-Style Pools
- Wellness & Gym
- Waterfront Dining
- Freehold
Property Specifications
| Project |
Baystar by Vida |
| Developer |
Emaar Properties (via Mina Rashid Properties) |
| Brand Partner |
Vida Hotels & Resorts |
| Location |
Rashid Yachts & Marina, Mina Rashid, Dubai |
| Unit Type |
3-Bedroom, 4-Bathroom Branded Apartment |
| Size |
1,700 sqft (approx. 158 sqm) |
| Layout |
Spacious Open-Plan Living & Dining |
| View |
Full Sea View — Unobstructed Arabian Gulf Panorama |
| Windows |
Floor-to-Ceiling Glazing Throughout |
| Finishes |
High-End Modern — Earthy Tones, Bronze Detailing, Textured Walls |
| Tower Configuration |
Two Towers: 20 & 16 Floors | 319 Total Residences |
| Handover |
Q4 2029 (Emaar confirmed timeline) |
| Ownership |
Freehold — Open to All Nationalities |
| Listing Type |
Direct Distress Resale — Motivated Seller — No Markup |
| Golden Visa Eligible |
✅ Yes — 10-Year UAE Golden Visa (AED 2M+ threshold) |
Community & Branded Amenities
Baystar by Vida residents have access to a curated lifestyle ecosystem spanning the full Rashid Yachts & Marina master community — designed to match and exceed the expectations of Vida's branded hospitality standard.
🏊 Resort-Style Waterfront Pool
🌊 Canal Infinity Pool
🏃 Fully Equipped Gym
🧘 Wellness Facilities
🛥️ Direct Marina & Yacht Access
🚶 Marina Promenade & Boardwalk
🌿 Landscaped Parks
🛍️ Waterfront Retail
🍽️ Waterfront Dining
👶 Children's Play Areas
💦 Splash Zones
🏨 Vida Hospitality Services
Location & Connectivity — Mina Rashid, Dubai
| Destination |
Travel Time |
| Sheikh Zayed Road |
10 minutes |
| Dubai International Airport |
15 minutes |
| Downtown Dubai |
20 minutes |
| Dubai Mall |
20 minutes |
| Dubai Creek Harbour |
20 minutes |
| Dubai Maritime City |
Neighbouring District |
Investor ROI & Value Outlook
| Metric |
Value |
| Projected Gross Rental Yield |
6–9% — Branded Waterfront 3BR |
| Annual Capital Growth Potential |
20%+ — Mina Rashid (2024 Data) |
| Developer Market Rate for 3BR |
AED 2M+ — This Distress Deal Is Below That |
| UAE Golden Visa Eligibility |
10-Year Golden Visa Eligible at This Price Point |
Why This Distress Deal Is Exceptional
Emaar + Vida Branded — The Most Trusted Combination in Dubai Real Estate
Emaar Properties is the developer behind Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Marina — the most recognised and trusted real estate brand in the UAE. Vida Hotels & Resorts is Emaar's own boutique lifestyle hotel brand, known for its design-forward interiors, youthful energy, and premium hospitality standards. A branded residence co-developed by both entities carries a quality and resale credibility that no independent developer can match. When the market softens or tightens, Emaar-branded assets are among the last to decline and the first to recover. Buying into this distress deal is not just securing a discounted unit — it is acquiring Emaar brand equity at a below-market entry point.
Full Sea View — The Arabian Gulf From Your Living Room
In Dubai's waterfront market, the distinction between a partial view and a full, unobstructed sea view is not cosmetic — it is a 15–25% premium in both capital value and achievable rental income. This 3-bedroom unit commands a panoramic Arabian Gulf view through floor-to-ceiling glazing that spans the open-plan living area. For rental investors, full sea view units in branded buildings attract a specific tenant profile — corporate executives, long-stay tourists, and high-net-worth residents — who pay a meaningful premium for the experience and will not settle for a city-facing equivalent. The view is not negotiable and it cannot be built; it is a permanent, irreplaceable asset.
1,700 Sqft of Open-Plan Space — Rare in This Price Tier
At 1,700 square feet, this 3-bedroom unit sits at the larger end of the branded apartment spectrum within Baystar by Vida, where sizes range from 728 to 2,949 square feet across the range. The open-plan layout maximises the sense of space and ensures the sea view is visible from the primary living and dining areas — not just from a distant balcony. Vida's interior design language — earthy tones, textured accent walls, bronze detailing, and warm timber accents — creates a residential environment that feels genuinely curated rather than developer-generic.
Mina Rashid — Dubai's Most Ambitious Waterfront Transformation
Mina Rashid — formally known as Port Rashid, Dubai's original commercial seaport — is undergoing a total transformation into one of the most significant waterfront lifestyle destinations in the Middle East. The Rashid Yachts & Marina master community, developed by Emaar and P&O Marinas across 6.8 million square feet, includes a 430+ berth superyacht marina, a private beach, boutique hotels, retail promenades, waterfront dining, and green open spaces. This is not speculative — infrastructure is actively under construction and Emaar's committed handover timeline of Q4 2029 is backed by the developer's track record of delivery. Investors who enter this market now, at distress pricing, are positioned ahead of the area's full retail and hospitality activation.
Distress Pricing — Below Market, Motivated Seller, Clean Exit
The developer's market rate for a 3-bedroom unit in Baystar by Vida sits at approximately AED 4.9 million to AED 6.7 million. This distress resale is offered below that market benchmark by a seller who needs to convert to cash and exit cleanly. The pricing is final, not a negotiating position. For a buyer with capital ready to deploy — cash or mortgage — this is a genuine opportunity to acquire a full sea view, Emaar-branded, 1,700 sqft residence at a materially discounted cost basis before the Mina Rashid area reaches full lifestyle activation at handover in 2029.
About Baystar by Vida — Rashid Yachts & Marina, Mina Rashid
Baystar by Vida is a dual-tower branded residential development by
Emaar Properties in collaboration with
Vida Hotels & Resorts, located within the Rashid Yachts & Marina master community in Mina Rashid, Dubai. The project comprises two mid-rise towers — Tower 1 (20 floors, 177 units) and Tower 2 (16 floors, 142 units) — offering a curated collection of 1- to 4-bedroom residences ranging from 728 to 2,949 square feet. Every residence is a branded home, delivering Vida's signature design ethos: contemporary coastal interiors, premium finishes, and open-plan layouts that maximise marina and sea views through floor-to-ceiling glazing.
The development sits on the Marina Promenade within the larger Rashid Yachts & Marina community — one of Dubai's most ambitious and best-funded waterfront transformation projects, anchored by a 430+ berth marina, private beach access, and a full retail and dining promenade. Handover is confirmed for Q4 2029, with Emaar's established track record of delivery providing investor certainty rarely available in the off-plan market.
Who Should Buy This Unit?
- High-net-worth investors: A below-market entry into an Emaar-branded, full sea view 3-bedroom unit in a transforming waterfront master community. The compounding effect of brand premium, location uplift, and distress pricing creates a multi-factor return profile.
- Golden Visa seekers: At this price point, buyers qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa — one of the most valuable residency instruments in the region, covering the buyer, their family, and domestic staff.
- Branded residence collectors: Vida-branded units carry brand equity that actively supports resale liquidity. Buyers who prioritise branded inventory in their Dubai portfolio will recognise the scarcity of a distress deal in this specific development.
- Owner-occupiers: A 1,700 sqft, full sea view, branded 3-bedroom apartment with resort-style amenities, marina access, and a Vida hospitality service layer is an exceptional primary or holiday residence for high-net-worth residents.
- Portfolio diversifiers: Mina Rashid's demand drivers — marine tourism, corporate tenants, luxury short-stay — are distinct from Downtown, Marina, or JBR, providing genuine portfolio diversification with strong long-term demand fundamentals.
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.
