Aurea by Emaar

TL;DR

Aurea by Emaar is a premium 13-floor, 169-apartment waterfront development within the Rashid Yachts & Marina masterplan at Mina Rashid, Dubai — delivering 1-bedroom (799–988 sqft), 2-bedroom (1,229–1,426 sqft), and 3-bedroom (1,698–2,484 sqft) residences with direct access to the UAE's grandest superyacht marina. Handover in Q2 2030. Prices from AED 3.3 million. The 10/70/20 payment plan allows buyers to spread 70% of the purchase price across construction milestones. Amenities include an infinity pool, yoga and fitness areas, padel courts, and a walking promenade connecting directly to the Superyacht Club. Residents enjoy views of the historic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner, the superyacht harbour, and the open Arabian Gulf — a view portfolio found nowhere else in Dubai.

Overview

Aurea is the latest residential release by Emaar Properties within Rashid Yachts & Marina — the ambitious transformation of Mina Rashid, Dubai's historic trading port, into a world-class superyacht destination and upscale waterfront community. The project takes its name from 'Aurea' (Latin for 'golden'), reflecting both the golden light that falls across the marina at dusk and the aspirational quality standard Emaar applies to every facet of the development.

Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), the UAE's largest listed real estate developer with a portfolio spanning Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and over 80,000 delivered homes globally, brings to Mina Rashid the same master-planning rigour that transformed Dubai Creek Harbour from an industrial waterway into a premium residential district.

Rashid Yachts & Marina (previously marketed as Emaar Beachfront / Mina Rashid) is an 18-kilometre waterfront masterplan being developed on the Mina Rashid port lands. The community is anchored by a superyacht club with berths for vessels up to 300 metres, a promenade lined with restaurants and boutiques, and residential towers ranging from 8-floor boutique buildings to supertall towers overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Aurea, at 13 floors and 169 apartments, is positioned as a mid-rise boutique building within this masterplan — offering intimate scale and premium specification.

Location & Connectivity

Mina Rashid occupies a prime location on Dubai's western creek frontage, approximately 8 kilometres north of Downtown Dubai and 15 kilometres from Dubai International Airport. The area is bounded by the Al Quoz industrial zone to the south and the historic Bur Dubai and Deira districts to the north — placing it equidistant between Dubai's modern business districts and its rich cultural heritage neighbourhoods.

Key distances from Aurea at Mina Rashid:

• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 15 minutes
• Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: 15–20 minutes
• DIFC: 20 minutes
• Business Bay: 15 minutes
• Bur Dubai / Old Dubai markets: 10 minutes
• Gold Souk / Spice Souk (Deira): 10 minutes
• Dubai Mall: 20 minutes
• Jumeirah Beach: 15 minutes
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 35 minutes

Transit access:

• Al Ghubaiba Metro Station (Green Line): approximately 10 minutes by car or 15-minute ferry (water taxi from the creek)
• RTA Water Taxi (abra) services connect Mina Rashid to historic Deira creek destinations
• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): 10 minutes via Al Quoz or Al Mankhool Road

The Mina Rashid location is notable for being geographically closer to DXB than Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai — a significant practical advantage for frequent international travellers.

Iconic Neighbour — The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2): Permanently moored at Mina Rashid, the historic QE2 ocean liner has been converted into a floating hotel and cultural venue. From Aurea's upper floors and walking promenade, residents have a direct view of this iconic vessel — a maritime landmark unlike any residential view in the UAE.

Architecture & Unit Design

Aurea's 13-floor building is scaled for intimacy relative to the broader Rashid Yachts & Marina masterplan. At 169 units across 13 floors, the building averages approximately 13 units per floor — creating wide corridors, generously sized units, and a quiet building with fewer neighbours on each residential level than typical Dubai apartment towers.

The architectural language draws from contemporary Mediterranean marina towns — horizontal cladding, generous balcony terraces, coastal material palette (stone, glass, and white render), and a waterfront-facing orientation that maximises Gulf and marina views from the majority of apartments.

1-Bedroom Apartments (799–988 sqft):

• Open-plan living and dining room with full-height Gulf-facing glazing
• Semi-open kitchen with integrated European appliances, stone worktops, and custom cabinetry
• Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes
• Generous private balcony — marina, QE2, or Gulf views on higher floors
• Smart home automation
• Prices from AED 2.31M–3.5M (secondary/launch pricing range)

2-Bedroom Apartments (1,229–1,426 sqft):

• Master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe area
• Second bedroom with shared bathroom
• Extended living/dining space
• Full kitchen with appliances and pantry
• Larger balcony terrace
• Prices from AED 4M–5.5M

3-Bedroom Apartments (1,698–2,484 sqft):

• The most spacious configurations in the building
• Master bedroom with en-suite, two additional bedrooms with shared family bathroom
• Large living room plus separate dining room
• Full kitchen with utility/laundry
• Extended balcony terrace — potential 270-degree view exposure on corner units
• Maid's room in select configurations
• Prices from AED 5.5M–6.6M

All Aurea apartments are delivered to Emaar's premium residential specification: marble-effect flooring in living areas, custom kitchen cabinetry with stone worktops and European appliances (including dishwasher), fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, branded bathroom fixtures (often Grohe or similar European grade), and smart home infrastructure.

Amenities

Aurea's amenity programme integrates building-level facilities with the broader Rashid Yachts & Marina waterfront promenade:

Building Amenities:

• Infinity pool — positioned to provide unobstructed views across the superyacht marina and Arabian Gulf; the edge-flush design creates the visual illusion of water meeting the sea horizon
• Yoga and fitness areas — dedicated outdoor yoga platform and indoor fitness studio
• Padel courts — two padel tennis courts, one of the fastest-growing sports in the UAE
• Gymnasium — fully equipped with cardio and strength training equipment
• Shared pool and sun deck
• Children's play area
• Lobby in building — an impressively scaled double-height entrance lobby with concierge
• Covered parking
• 24-hour security and CCTV

Community (Rashid Yachts & Marina Masterplan):

• Walking promenade connecting directly to the Superyacht Club — a dedicated yacht club with international member services, fine dining, and event hosting
• Superyacht marina berths for vessels up to 300 metres — residents live adjacent to some of the world's most exclusive private vessels
• Waterfront promenade with boutique retail, premium F&B, and floating restaurants
• QE2 floating hotel and cultural venue — restaurants, exhibitions, and events on the historic ocean liner
• Beach club access via the masterplan's beach zone

Payment Plan & Investment Analysis

Aurea offers a construction-linked payment plan:

• 10% on booking (down payment)
• 70% during construction (in 10% installments across construction milestones)
• 20% on handover (Q2 2030)

This structure requires investors to commit the bulk of their investment during construction — but with Emaar's AED 90B+ market cap, 80,000+ delivered units, and zero track record of project cancellations in Dubai, the construction risk premium is minimal.

Investment Fundamentals:

• Mina Rashid waterfront properties are appreciating as the masterplan infrastructure completes and the superyacht marina fills with vessels
• Waterfront properties in Dubai command 20–35% premiums over equivalent-specification inland properties
• DXB proximity (15 min) is a significant competitive advantage over other Dubai waterfront districts
• Emaar brand premium adds 10–15% resale premium over comparable-spec buildings by smaller developers
• 1BR apartments in Rashid Yachts & Marina at similar spec: gross yields of 5–7% when rented long-term; higher on short-term serviced rental basis

Gross Rental Estimates for 2030+ (at expected market rents):

• 1BR (799–988 sqft): AED 150,000–200,000/year
• 2BR (1,229–1,426 sqft): AED 200,000–280,000/year
• 3BR (1,698–2,484 sqft): AED 280,000–380,000/year

Freehold: yes. UAE Golden Visa eligible (all units qualify at AED 2M+). No income tax, no capital gains tax.

Why Aurea Stands Out at Mina Rashid

1. Superyacht Marina Access: Living adjacent to a superyacht berth infrastructure — with direct promenade access to the marina club — is an extraordinarily rare residential attribute available only at Mina Rashid within the wider Dubai market.
2. QE2 Views: The permanently moored Queen Elizabeth 2 is an iconic, unchanging maritime landmark visible from Aurea's upper floors and promenade. No future development can block this view — the QE2's position is fixed.
3. Boutique Scale (169 Units / 13 Floors): In a masterplan of large-scale towers, Aurea's 13-floor boutique format creates a quieter, more exclusive residential community with superior maintenance standards and higher per-unit service quality.
4. Mina Rashid First-Mover Premium: The Rashid Yachts & Marina masterplan is at an early delivery stage — buyers entering now capture the appreciation curve as community infrastructure completes toward 2030+. Early Emaar masterplan buyers in Downtown Dubai (2005–2008) and Dubai Creek Harbour (2017–2020) achieved compounding capital gains as the communities matured.

Summary

Aurea by Emaar, Rashid Yachts & Marina (Mina Rashid), Dubai — 13 floors, 169 apartments, 1BR (799–988 sqft from AED 3.3M), 2BR (1,229–1,426 sqft), 3BR (1,698–2,484 sqft) to AED 6.6M. Q2 2030 handover, 10/70/20 payment plan. Infinity pool, yoga, padel courts, promenade to Superyacht Club, QE2 views. 15 min to DXB, 15–20 min to Downtown Dubai. Freehold, UAE Golden Visa eligible. Emaar's most exclusive boutique waterfront address at Dubai's new superyacht marina.