Ocean Star at Mina Rashid: Emaar's Waterfront Apartments, Starting at 10% Down
Emaar Properties brings Ocean Star to Mina Rashid, Dubai's former commercial port that has been transforming into a residential waterfront district. The address puts you on Dubai's historic waterfront, within reach of Bur Dubai, Port Rashid, and the downtown corridor. Mina Rashid sits roughly 10 to 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and around 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by road, a location that works for both end users and investors.
The headline figure here is the 10% down payment. Getting into an Emaar project at this level is the defining feature of Ocean Star's payment structure. That opens the door to buyers who want the brand and the waterfront location but want to preserve more cash at the point of entry.
What AED 1.7M to AED 3.4M Actually Means
The AED 1,700,000 to AED 3,400,000 range is a clean 2:1 spread, and it maps directly onto the three bedroom tiers available here.
1-bedroom apartments start at AED 1.7M in sizes from approximately 790 sq ft to 975 sq ft. These are the entry point for investors looking for a compact unit in a waterfront-branded development, or a single professional who wants an Emaar address without paying the downtown premium.
2-bedroom apartments start at AED 2.4M and run from around 1,155 sq ft to 1,513 sq ft. This mid-tier suits a small family or a buyer looking for a larger footprint to hold through handover.
3-bedroom units start at AED 3.4M with sizes from 1,617 sq ft to 2,025 sq ft. At this level you are paying for space and the view premium that comes with Mina Rashid's water-facing position. The buyer here is most likely end-user focused.
Mina Rashid: What the Location Delivers
Mina Rashid is the redevelopment of Dubai's old commercial port into a waterfront residential and leisure zone. The Queen Elizabeth 2 hotel anchors one end of the district, with newer residential towers filling in around it. Living here means easy access to the Bur Dubai neighborhoods and Oud Metha, with the Sheikh Zayed Road interchange reachable within a few minutes.
For an investor, the appeal is an early position in a Mina Rashid project branded by Emaar on one of Dubai's waterfront addresses.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Water & Fitness | Shared Pool, View of Water, Health Club, Shared Gym |
| Outdoor & Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
The amenity set is practical rather than extensive. A health club and a dedicated gym together suggest the project targets residents who use both cardio and strength facilities regularly. The water view listed as an amenity reflects the orientation of the development toward the sea, reinforcing the waterfront positioning of the overall location. The children's play area and landscaped gardens round out a package aimed at families or residents who want usable outdoor space day to day.
Completion in March 2028: What Off-Plan Entry Means Now
Construction at Ocean Star started in May 2026, with handover targeted for March 2028. That puts an off-plan buyer entering today roughly 20 months from keys. The construction has just broken ground, so you are buying based on the plan and the developer's delivery.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 80% |
| Handover | 10% |
The structure front-loads the bulk of payments into the construction phase at 80%, which is standard for Dubai off-plan projects. The 10% at handover is a relatively light finishing payment. Full payment completes on or before handover in March 2028.