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5242 rent: what tenants really pay
Rent in 5242, Dubai Marina: 1-bed AED 120,000, 2-bed AED 170,000, 3-bed AED 270,000 a year. These are medians of 271 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 154, against AED 104 across Dubai Marina. About 3 homes here are advertised for rent now.
Updated 21 Oct 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari leases and listing-site adverts · Method
“5242: you pay a premium per sq ft here, so check the view and the unit before you sign. Ask the agent what the last tenant signed, then use the table below.”
Know the rent before you sign
What tenants in this building really paid, what landlords ask, and how hard to push.
What the leases say about 5242
- Per sq ft, a 2-bed here costs 49% more than the Dubai Marina median: AED 154 against AED 104. It is number 42 of 55 Dubai Marina buildings, cheapest first.
- Homes here are smaller than usual. The median 2-bed here is 1,131 sq ft. That is 17% below the Dubai Marina median of 1,366 sq ft.
- New 1-bed tenants pay AED 120,000, renewing tenants AED 130,000. For the same home, renewing is more expensive than moving in: a new tenant pays 8% less.
- New-lease rent per sq ft fell 13% on the year, to AED 154 a sq ft.
- About 3 homes are advertised for rent against 271 leases signed in a year: little on the market, so expect less room to negotiate.
- 40 leases end in the next 60 days, so more homes may become available soon.
Rent in 5242 by bedrooms
AED a year, medians. Signed: Ejari leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Asking: adverts on 16 Oct 2026, matched by building name.
| Home | New lease | Renewal | Asking | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 120,000 | 130,000 | – | 687 | 176 | 78 |
| 2-bed | 170,000 | 182,750 | – | 1,131 | 154 | 150 |
| 3-bed | 270,000 | 300,000 | – | 1,742 | 162 | 43 |
Where 5242 is, and the buildings around it
We do not hold the exact position of 5242 yet; the map shows Dubai Marina.
Click a building to see its rents. Rents shown are median new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Finding
A new 1-bed tenant in 5242 pays 8% less than a renewing one for the same home.
New lease against renewal: same building, same bedrooms, size within 15%
- For a 1-bed in this building, new tenants pay less than renewing tenants.
- If you renew, ask for the new-lease price.
- The renewal figure shows what the landlord accepts from tenants he wants to keep.
- Renew or move →
Finding
New-lease rent per sq ft in 5242 fell 13% on the year.
Median new lease, AED a sq ft, by quarter
AED 154 a sq ft in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 176 the year before. Quarters with fewer than 10 new leases are left out of the chart.
Supply
40 leases in 5242 end in the next 60 days.
Leases ending soon: homes that may become available
Some will renew, some will come back to the market. More homes free means more room to negotiate. Ask agents about units with a lease ending soon.
Compare: other Dubai Marina buildings, 2-bed
| Building | New lease | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Heights | 174,929 | 1,513 | 114 | 119 |
| Trident Grand | 162,500 | 1,478 | 108 | 48 |
| The Residences At Marina Gate 1 | 180,000 | 1,388 | 129 | 96 |
| Cayan Tower | 160,000 | 1,376 | 116 | 123 |
| Marina Quays | 160,000 | 1,367 | 111 | 86 |
| Sunrise Bay | 180,000 | 1,282 | 140 | 85 |
| Beach Mansion | 180,000 | 1,239 | 146 | 73 |
| Marinascape | 160,000 | 1,817 | 85 | 36 |
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Questions
How much is rent in 5242?
Rent in 5242, Dubai Marina: 1-bed AED 120,000, 2-bed AED 170,000, 3-bed AED 270,000 a year. These are medians of 271 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 154, against AED 104 across Dubai Marina. About 3 homes here are advertised for rent now.
How much is a 1 bedroom in 5242?
The median rent for a new 1-bed lease in 5242 is AED 120,000 a year (AED 10,000 a month). The median size is 687 sq ft. This is from 60 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 2 bedroom in 5242?
The median rent for a new 2-bed lease in 5242 is AED 170,000 a year (AED 14,167 a month). The median size is 1,131 sq ft. This is from 100 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 3 bedroom in 5242?
The median rent for a new 3-bed lease in 5242 is AED 270,000 a year (AED 22,500 a month). The median size is 1,742 sq ft. This is from 26 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Is it cheaper to renew or move in 5242?
For a 1-bed, new tenants pay a median AED 120,000 and renewing tenants AED 130,000. For the same home, a new tenant pays 8% less.
Is rent going up in 5242?
Rent per sq ft on new leases in 5242: AED 154 in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 176 the year before.
What are the alternatives to 5242 in Dubai Marina?
Similar rent for a 2-bed: Damac Heights AED 174,929, Trident Grand AED 162,500, The Residences At Marina Gate 1 AED 180,000, Cayan Tower AED 160,000.
How we worked it out, and the limits
Updated 21 Oct 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari rent contracts. We use homes only, one unit for each contract, starting 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. "New" is a new tenant or a new contract. "Renewal" is the same contract, renewed. Bedrooms come from the Ejari unit type. "3 bed" means 3 or more. Every rent is a median: half the leases are above it. A figure needs 10 or more leases. A page needs 30 or more.
This building. Leases are matched by the Ejari project name "5242". 271 leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026, 186 new. First leases in our records: 2024. Adverts are matched by name and may include a neighbouring building.
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