425 m (1394 ft)101 storeysCompleted 2017Mixed-UseArchive ID: DUB-009

Marina 101

Architect: National Engineering Bureau (NEB) (NEB (Dubai))
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Developer: Sheffield Holdings
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District: Dubai Marina
Estimated Yield
8.2% Net
From
1,650,000 AED
Marina 101
Dubai Marina • Mixed-Use

Marina 101

ROI: 8.2% Net1,650,000 AED

Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 • ID: DUB-009
Structural Height425 m (1394 ft)
Floors / Storeys101 levels
Year of Completion2017
Projected Net Yield8.2% Net
Master ArchitectNational Engineering Bureau (NEB)
Master DeveloperSheffield Holdings
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictDubai Marina

Executive Summary: Marina 101 is a premier high-rise landmark standing 425 m (101 storeys) in Dubai Marina, designed by National Engineering Bureau (NEB) and developed by Sheffield Holdings (completed 2017). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: marina-101

The second-tallest building in the United Arab Emirates and the fourth-tallest residential building in the world. Features a striking Art Deco-influenced 45-meter crown with an illuminated spire.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • ✓Stands at 425 meters, dominating the northern entrance to Dubai Marina
  • ✓Combines a 5-star hotel component with 60 storeys of high-rise serviced apartments
  • ✓Distinctive tiered spire illuminated with programmed RGB fiber optics
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: DUB-009
⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Marina 101 in Dubai Marina is a verified mixed-use asset with an official height of 425 m (101 storeys). Engineered with a high-strength reinforced concrete shear core with concrete outrigger frames, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 8.2% Net.

✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • •Engineered with concrete shear core with perimeter mega-columns and four outrigger plant levels ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • •Vertical transport powered by Otis with a peak rush hour wait time of < 45 seconds.
  • •Prime location within Dubai Marina with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • •Annual service charges stand at 16.5 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • •Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
  • •Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
🛗 Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 45 seconds
🚗 Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
🔇 Acoustic Isolation
STC 50 dB
🏖️ Holiday Homes / Airbnb
Subject to standard Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) licensing regulations and building HOA bylaws.
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Auditor Notice on Hidden Costs: District cooling capacity charges (Empower District Cooling) plus annual capital reserve allocations.
📐Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Marina 101.

CAD Ref: DUB-009-FP
Official Plan: Sheffield Holdings
1-Bedroom Suite (Marina 101) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
1234HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER & SERVICE COREMASTER BEDROOM323 SQ.FT • 30 M²WARDROBEEN-SUITE BATH102 SQ.FT • 9 M²WALK-IN SHOWERGOURMET KITCHEN119 SQ.FT • 11 M²KITCHEN ISLANDBALCONY LOGGIA130 SQ.FT • 12 M²SKY LOUNGELIVING & DINING PAVILION425 SQ.FT • 2.8m CLEAR CEILINGDINING AREAN0m2.5m5.0mDIMENSIONS: 12.9 m × 7.2 m
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Total Built-Up Area📐
980 sq.ft
91 m²
Internal Living Area (Net)🛋️
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia Space🌅
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling Height📏
2.8 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
📋Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
🛏️Bedrooms
1
🚿Bathrooms
2
🧹Maid's Room
No
🚽Powder Room
Yes
🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island
📍View Horizon
Marina Yacht Canal & Arabian Gulf
🏗️Engineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
  • ✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
  • ✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
  • ✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
  • ✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts
Verified DLD Open Data Stream

Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger

Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in Marina 101 officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Dubai Marina
Median Price / sq.ft
2,200 AED
+4.6% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
24 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
16.5 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
118,800 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~196,350 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-75616
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft1,950 AED
3,003,000 AED
~$816,816
DLD-TX-2025-70430
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft1,827 AED
1,617,000 AED
~$439,824
DLD-TX-2025-65128
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft1,444 AED
3,580,500 AED
~$973,896
DLD-TX-2025-56719
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft1,866 AED
1,567,500 AED
~$426,360
DLD-TX-2025-51484
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft1,811 AED
2,916,375 AED
~$793,254
🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Marina 101 • Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Marina 101

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Marina 101.

Display Currency:
1,650,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)8.2%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
5.97%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+135,300 AED
🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-19,800 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,088 AED
🔑Property Management (8%)-10,824 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
98,587 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)954,938 AED
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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.
Additional amount required for Golden Visa: + 350,000 AED

Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.

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District Location: Dubai Marina

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

👷General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
Sheffield Holdings / TAV Construction
Chief Structural Engineer
National Engineering Bureau (NEB)
MEP Engineering
National Engineering Bureau (NEB)
Transit Integration
Fast egress via King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
215 units
Pile Boring Depth
46 m
Pile Diameter
1.5 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
3.4 m
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Calcarenite bedrock with socketed high-capacity friction piles
💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Concrete shear core with perimeter mega-columns and four outrigger plant levels
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tuned mass damper at level 99
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
± 0.72 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C80 concrete
☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Double-glazed reflective unitized curtain wall with anodized aluminum trims
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.27
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.7 W/m²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
90 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Rooftop boom cranes anchored beneath the crown pinnacle
🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Otis
Total Elevators
16 units
Max Speed
7 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 45 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Segregated hotel lifts vs high-rise residential express corridors
📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
16.5 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 50 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
2.8 m
Interior Column Impact
Moderate (Perimeter Columns)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
80% - 83%
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Starting Price1,650,000 AED
Price (USD)$449,000
Projected Net Yield8.2% Net
Annual Service Charge16.5 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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