Building guide, Dubai Marina
Bay Central Dubai Marina, Dubai
4.2from 316 Google reviewsBay Central is a waterfront complex by Select Group on the JBR side of Dubai Marina, directly behind The Walk and next to Dubai Marina Mall. Completed in 2012, its West and Central towers hold 747 homes, from studios to penthouses, while the East Tower is the InterContinental Dubai Marina hotel, all sharing one podium with Marina Walk access.
Key facts
- Developer
- Select Group
- Community
- Dubai Marina, JBR side of the marina
- Completed
- 2012
- Towers
- Central and West (residential), East (InterContinental hotel)
- Height
- Central Tower about 180 m, West Tower about 155 m
- Homes
- 747 in the West and Central towers
- Unit types
- Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, penthouses
Homes on the market now
Our Sept 2026 snapshot of homes publicly on the market in Bay Central, grouped by type. Indicative only, not listings or offers.
| Home | Listed | Asking | Sold (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~12 | AED 1.2M | AED 1.1M |
| 1 BR | ~42 | AED 1.7M | AED 1.6M |
| 2 BR | ~19 | AED 2.6M | AED 2.3M |
| 3 BR | ~11 | AED 3.3M | · |
| 5 BR | ~3 | AED 6.7M | · |
| 5 BR penthouse | ~1 | AED 7.5M | · |
Sold = registered sales, last 12 months. About AED 2,279 per sq ft.
Recent registered sales in Bay Central
42 sales were registered with the Dubai Land Department in Bay Central from 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026. The latest 15, newest first:
- 1 BR · 651 sq ftSept 2026AED 1,611,000AED 2,475 / sq ft
- Studio · 446 sq ftSept 2026AED 915,000AED 2,054 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 835 sq ftSept 2026AED 1,100,000AED 1,317 / sq ft
- 2 BR · 1,116 sq ftJul 2026AED 1,995,000AED 1,788 / sq ft
- Studio · 445 sq ftJul 2026AED 1,050,000AED 2,358 / sq ft
- Studio · 445 sq ftJul 2026AED 800,000AED 1,797 / sq ft
- 5 BR · 3,782 sq ftJun 2026AED 4,600,000AED 1,216 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 693 sq ftJun 2026AED 1,225,000AED 1,768 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 650 sq ftApr 2026AED 1,600,000AED 2,460 / sq ft
- Studio · 446 sq ftApr 2026AED 1,050,000AED 2,355 / sq ft
- Studio · 445 sq ftApr 2026AED 1,050,000AED 2,358 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 693 sq ftApr 2026AED 1,200,000AED 1,732 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 857 sq ftApr 2026AED 1,520,665AED 1,775 / sq ft
- Studio · 445 sq ftMar 2026AED 1,000,000AED 2,246 / sq ft
- 1 BR · 708 sq ftMar 2026AED 2,020,000AED 2,853 / sq ft
Sizes, prices and yields by bedroom
From registered sales and Ejari rents over the same 12 months. Size range covers the middle 80% of sales.
Studio · Sales 11
- Typical size
- 446 sq ft
- Per sq ft
- AED 2,355
- Rent a year
- AED 65K
- Gross yield
- 6.2%
- Size range
- 445 to 446 sq ft
1 BR · Sales 26
- Typical size
- 705 sq ft
- Per sq ft
- AED 2,315
- Rent a year
- AED 90K
- Gross yield
- 5.5%
- Size range
- 651 to 857 sq ft
2 BR · Sales 3
- Typical size
- 1,116 sq ft
- Per sq ft
- AED 2,039
- Rent a year
- AED 121K
- Gross yield
- 5.3%
- Size range
- 1,116 to 1,199 sq ft
Price per sq ft by quarter
Median price per sq ft of registered sales, 1 July 2025 to 25 September 2026. Quarters with fewer than 5 sales are left out.
- Q3 2025AED 2,043
- Q4 2025AED 2,221
- Q1 2026AED 2,445
- Q2 2026AED 1,775
- Q3 2026AED 1,925
About Bay Central
Select Group completed Bay Central in 2012 as three mixed use towers on a shared podium. The Central Tower, about 180 m tall, and the West Tower, about 155 m, are residential, while the East Tower houses the InterContinental Dubai Marina hotel. Together the two residential towers have 747 apartments and penthouses, and the whole development covers more than 1.3 million sq ft of built space.
The towers sit on the marina's edge with direct access to Marina Walk, so many homes look straight over the yachts and the water towards the skyline on the far bank. Residents share a temperature controlled pool with marina views, a fitness centre and a spa with sauna and steam rooms, and parking is underground.
Location is the big draw: The Walk JBR and the beach are about 200 m away, Dubai Marina Mall is next door and the DMCC and Sobha Realty metro stations are within about a kilometre. That mix of beach, marina and transport makes Bay Central one of the most rented addresses in Dubai Marina, popular with young professionals, couples and investors alike.
Amenities
- Temperature controlled pool with marina views
- Fitness centre
- Spa with sauna and steam rooms
- Shared podium with hotel restaurants and lounges
- Direct Marina Walk access
- Secure underground parking
- 24 hour security
Location
Bay Central stands on the JBR side of Dubai Marina, between Marina Walk and The Walk JBR, next to Dubai Marina Mall. The beach, the tram, the water bus and two metro stations are all within walking distance.
- The Walk, JBR0.2 km
- Dubai Marina Mall0.3 km
- DMCC metro station0.8 km
- Sobha Realty metro station1.0 km
- Emirates Golf Club2.7 km
- The Dubai MallAbout 20 minutes by car
- Dubai International AirportAbout 28 minutes by car
Bay Central: common questions
How much does an apartment cost in Bay Central?+
In our Sept 2026 market snapshot, about 87 apartments in Bay Central were for sale, from AED 1M to AED 7.3M for studio to 5 bedroom homes.
What is the rent in Bay Central?+
In our Sept 2026 snapshot, about 132 apartments in Bay Central were for rent at AED 65K to AED 450K a year.
What have apartments in Bay Central sold for?+
Dubai Land Department records show 42 sales in Bay Central from 2025-09-26 to 2026-09-25. Typical sold prices: studio AED 1.1M, 1 bedroom AED 1.6M, 2 bedroom AED 2.3M, about AED 2,279 per sq ft.
How much does a 1 bedroom apartment in Bay Central cost?+
A typical 1 bedroom apartment in Bay Central sold for about AED 1.6M, based on 26 sales registered with the Dubai Land Department from 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026. The typical size is 705 sq ft, about AED 2,315 per sq ft. Ejari contracts put the typical rent at AED 90K a year, a gross yield of about 5.5%.
What rental yield can I expect in Bay Central?+
Comparing typical registered rents with typical sold prices over the same 12 months gives a gross yield of about 6.2% for studios, 5.5% for 1 bedrooms, 5.3% for 2 bedrooms, before service charges and other costs.
Who developed Bay Central?+
Bay Central was developed by Select Group and completed in 2012. It is a complex of three towers on a shared podium in Dubai Marina.
Which Bay Central towers are residential?+
The Central Tower and the West Tower are residential, with 747 apartments and penthouses between them. The East Tower is the InterContinental Dubai Marina hotel.
What apartment types are in Bay Central?+
Bay Central has studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, many with views over the marina.
What amenities does Bay Central offer?+
Residents share a temperature controlled pool overlooking the marina, a fitness centre, a spa with sauna and steam rooms, 24 hour security and underground parking.
How close is Bay Central to the beach?+
The Walk JBR and the beach are about 200 m away, and Dubai Marina Mall is next door. The DMCC metro station is about 0.8 km away.
Compare every tower on the 3D map: units available, bedroom mix and prices.
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Sources: Select Group: Bay Central, Wikipedia: Bay Central. Asking prices: EQT snapshot of homes on the market, Sept 2026. Source for sold prices and signed rents: Dubai Land Department open data via Data.Dubai, 2025-09-26 to 2026-09-25. Rating: Google.