Dubai Marina: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

Complete cost breakdown for a typical 2-bedroom apartment with 80% LTV mortgage at 4.5% fixed rate.

Community Overview

Avg Price/Sqft
AED 5200
Market rate
Service Charge
AED 18
Per sqft annually
DEWA (Water + Elec.)
AED 450
Monthly average
Cooling (if applicable)
AED 350
Monthly average

Waterfront living with high service charges due to marina maintenance and amenities. Consistent rental yields 4-5%.

5-Year Cost Breakdown (2BR Apartment, 1,500 sqft)

Property Purchase PriceAED 7,800,000
Down Payment (20%)AED 1,560,000
Loan Amount (80% LTV)AED 6,240,000
DLD Fees (~4%)AED 312,000
5-Year Mortgage PaymentsAED 2,368,639
Service Charges (5 years)AED 135,000
DEWA + Cooling (5 years)AED 48,000
Insurance (5 years)AED 42,500
TOTAL 5-YEAR COSTAED 4,661,139
Includes down payment, DLD, mortgage interest, service charges, utilities and insurance

Annual Cost Breakdown

Cost CategoryMonthlyAnnual% of Total
Mortgage PaymentAED 39,477AED 473,72850.8%
Service ChargesAED 2,250AED 27,0002.9%
DEWA + CoolingAED 800AED 9,6001.0%
InsuranceAED 708AED 8,5000.9%
Monthly Total (excluding one-time costs)AED 43,236

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