Emaar Fior 1 and Fior 2 at Rashid Yachts and Marina: Community Guide and Comparison

Rashid Yachts and Marina, listed on property portals as Mina Rashid, is an Emaar waterfront community of 6.8 million sq. ft. located between Deira and Bur Dubai on the site of Dubai’s original commercial port. Bayut records 824 apartments currently listed for sale in the community and 765 apartment sale transactions registered with Dubai Land Department over the past 12 months, at an average DLD transaction price of AED 3,329,599. Average asking prices are AED 2.10M for a 1 bedroom, AED 3.36M for a 2 bedroom and AED 5.94M for a 3 bedroom, with returns of up to 4.18 percent. Community entry pricing starts from around AED 1.1 million. Emaar Fior 1 and Fior 2 are the two newest apartment releases inside this district.

Rashid Yachts and Marina Community Overview

Rashid Yachts and Marina was built on Port Rashid, which opened in 1972 as Dubai’s first commercial port and handled cargo and passenger traffic for four decades before operations moved to Jebel Ali. Emaar Properties and DP World’s P&O Marinas took the site forward under a redevelopment plan valued at AED 25 billion, converting the port into a French Riviera styled residential district.

The masterplan is organised as seven residential clusters wrapped around a central marina and private beach. Named sub communities already trading include Seagate, Seascape, Clearpoint, Sunridge, Avonlea, Bayline, Pier Point, Porto View, Marina Views, Marina Place, Ocean Cove, Ocean Star, Sera, Baystar by Vida and now Fior.

Rashid Yachts and Marina Current Setup

This is no longer a paper masterplan. Several buildings are delivered and occupied, and the community infrastructure is either operational or in advanced construction.

Live and Operational Today

• Mina Rashid Marina with 430 wet berths, capable of handling superyachts up to 100 metres
• Queen Elizabeth 2, permanently docked as a floating hotel and heritage attraction
• Port Rashid Cruise Terminal, one of the region’s busiest, roughly 5 minutes away
• Seagate Buildings 1 to 4, handed over and trading on the resale market

Under Delivery Through 2026 to 2030

• Mina Beach and the private beach club spanning 12,600 sq. m.
• Dubai’s longest swimmable canal pool at 500 metres
• Floating yacht club, Venetian piazza and pedestrian harbour bridge
• Dubai Mall by the Sea retail and dining destination
• Interconnected district parks, promenades and jogging tracks

Seascape hands over in Q4 2026, Sunridge in Q1 2027, Bayline and Avonlea in Q4 2027, Pier Point and Marina Views in Q4 2028, Baystar in Q4 2029, and Fior 1 in Q3 2030. That staggered pipeline matters for buyers, because the community will be considerably more complete each year of the Fior construction period.

Rashid Yachts and Marina Growth and Price Performance

Price per square foot in the community has moved from roughly AED 913 in 2021 to around AED 2,520 by the end of 2025 on the Bayut apartment sale index. That is a rise of close to 175 percent in four years on an index basis.

Current market data from Bayut is mixed in a healthy way. Average asking prices moved up 3 percent over the last six months, while DLD recorded transaction prices show an 11 percent correction over the same period. The gap reflects a market where early off plan resale supply is clearing and pricing is settling, rather than one where demand has weakened. Transaction volume of 765 apartments in 12 months confirms real liquidity.

Average transaction prices by sub community give a useful reference: Seagate at AED 3,422,895, Seascape at AED 2,299,970 and Clearpoint at AED 2,181,636.

Location Benefits of Rashid Yachts and Marina

The location argument here is different from most Dubai waterfront communities. Rashid Yachts and Marina is inside the old city, not on the outer edge of new development.

• Port Rashid Cruise Terminal: 5 minutes
• Al Ghubaiba and Al Fahidi metro stations, Green Line: around 10 minutes
• Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Rashid Road: 5 to 10 minutes
• Dubai World Trade Centre: around 12 minutes
• DIFC: under 15 minutes
• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa: 15 minutes
• Dubai International Airport: 15 to 18 minutes

Schools such as Ambassador School and GEMS Winchester are 15 to 18 minutes away, and Rashid Hospital and Aster Hospital are within 18 to 22 minutes. Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan designates this stretch of coastline as a priority urban corridor, which supports the long term infrastructure case.

Tenant demand comes from a specific mix: DIFC and Trade Centre professionals, maritime and cruise industry staff, and waterfront lifestyle renters. That is a more diversified tenant base than a single sector location.

Emaar Fior 1 and Fior 2 Comparison

Fior 1 is the more defined release. It is a limited run of 181 units with published floor plans, confirmed sizes, a confirmed 10:70:20 payment structure and a Q3 2030 handover. The 3 bedroom layouts extend to 2,973 sq. ft. with balconies of up to 490 sq. ft.

Fior 2 follows the same design approach and the same bedroom mix, but tops out at a smaller maximum size in current indicative data. Final pricing, unit count and payment plan are still being confirmed with Emaar.

Fior 1 and Fior 2 Buyer Fit

Choose Fior 1 by EMAAR if you want confirmed numbers now, the largest available 3 bedroom layouts, a low density building with just 181 units, and a payment plan that spreads 80 percent of the price across four years of construction.

Choose Fior 2 if you are willing to wait for launch pricing, want first access to a phase that may carry revised inventory or improved payment terms, or if the preferred stacks and views in Fior 1 are already allocated.

For most buyers, the decision is less about Fior 1 against Fior 2 by EMAAR and more about unit selection inside whichever building has the view line you want. Marina facing and first row stacks hold resale liquidity better than internal facing units at the same price point.

Investment Case at Fior

Entry at approximately AED 2,700 to 2,900 per sq. ft. compares favourably with Dubai Maritime City at AED 3,200 to 4,000 per sq. ft. Rental yields across the district run at 4 to 5 percent. Service charges at Mina Rashid are expected at AED 18 to 22 per sq. ft. per year, which is on the higher side for Dubai and reflects marina, boardwalk and maritime security maintenance.

Every Fior unit clears the AED 2 million UAE Golden Visa threshold at entry price. Add 0 percent capital gains tax, 0 percent income tax on rental income and RERA escrow protection, and the structure suits NRI and HNI buyers building long horizon positions.

The honest caveat: with handover in Q3 2030, this is a capital appreciation play backed by community completion, not an income asset in the near term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Emaar Fior 1 and Fior 2?

Fior 1 is a confirmed 181 unit release starting at AED 2.2M with a 10:70:20 payment plan and Q3 2030 handover. Fior 2 is the follow on phase with the same 1, 2 and 3 bedroom mix, with final pricing and payment terms still being confirmed.

Is Rashid Yachts and Marina a good investment in 2026?

Bayut data shows 765 apartment transactions over 12 months and index price growth from around AED 913 per sq. ft. in 2021 to around AED 2,520 by the end of 2025. Liquidity and growth are both present, though returns depend on unit selection and view quality.

How far is Rashid Yachts and Marina from Downtown Dubai?

Approximately 15 minutes by car, with DIFC under 15 minutes and Dubai International Airport 15 to 18 minutes.

Are Fior apartments eligible for the UAE Golden Visa?

Yes. Entry pricing above AED 2.2M places every unit above the AED 2 million property threshold for the 10 year Golden Visa.

What are the service charges at Rashid Yachts and Marina?

Expected at AED 18 to 22 per sq. ft. per year, covering marina, promenade and maritime security maintenance.

When will the Rashid Yachts and Marina community be complete?

Delivery is phased from Q4 2026 through to Q3 2030, with buildings handing over progressively across that window.