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Short Term Rentals in The Residence at Marina Gate 2, Dubai Marina
A 64-storey freehold residential tower by Select Group on Al Khayay Street in Dubai Marina, completed in 2019 (some sources state 66 storeys). Marina Gate 2 holds 535 apartments and has confirmed short-term rental activity, including a dedicated Deluxe Holiday Homes listing and live Airbnb bookings.
Floors
64 (some sources state 66)
Developer
Select Group
Completed
2019
Units
535, 1-3BR + penthouses
Area
Dubai Marina
About The Residence at Marina Gate 2
The Residence at Marina Gate 2, officially The Residences at Marina Gate II, is a 64-storey freehold residential tower on Al Khayay Street in Dubai Marina, completed in 2019 by Select Group. Most sources, including Select Group's own page and Bayut, put the tower at 64 storeys, though Skyscrapercenter's database states 66, so both figures are noted here rather than picking one arbitrarily. Marina Gate 2 is the second of three towers in the wider Marina Gate complex, alongside Residences at Marina Gate Tower 1 and the Jumeirah-branded Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, and was designed by architect Aedas.
The tower holds 535 residential units across one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus penthouses with pool and terrace access. One-bedroom units run roughly 735 to 838 sq ft, two-bedroom units around 1,255 sq ft with a marina-facing balcony, and three-bedroom units span 1,600 to 1,900 sq ft. Ownership is freehold. Marina Gate 2 is not the same building as Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, the complex's third tower and a Jumeirah-operated branded residence with its own hotel-style serviced apartments. Marina Gate 2 is a straightforward residential freehold tower with no hotel component.
Location & Nearby Landmarks
The Residence at Marina Gate 2 sits on Al Khayay Street at the northern gateway of Dubai Marina, directly on the waterfront, close to Sheikh Zayed Road for quick access out of the district. The tower sits in the shadow of two of the Marina's most recognisable buildings, Cayan Tower and Princess Tower, both a short walk away. For the wider district, Royale Stays' own guide to Airbnb management across Dubai Marina covers short-term rental performance and licensing across the community.
Other buildings covered separately on royalestays.com include Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, the wider Marina Gate complex and Cayan Tower.
Unit Types
Marina Gate 2's residential mix runs across three configurations. One-bedroom apartments cover 735 to 838 sq ft with a master bedroom, two bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, a powder room and a dedicated laundry space. Two-bedroom apartments cover around 1,255 sq ft with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large marina-facing balcony, a furnished kitchen and a separate dining area. Three-bedroom apartments span 1,600 to 1,900 sq ft, with en-suite bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, a powder room and an open living and dining layout. The tower also includes penthouses with private pool and terrace access on its upper floors.
Amenities
Residents have access to a temperature-controlled infinity pool, a separate children's pool and a lounge pool, alongside a dual-level gym with sauna and steam facilities and an on-site basketball court. The building runs 24-hour concierge and security with CCTV coverage, nine passenger lifts plus a dedicated service lift, and covered resident parking with additional visitor parking. A shared lobby connects all three Marina Gate towers, and the complex offers direct pedestrian access onto the Marina Walk. The building is pet-friendly.
Transportation & Access
Marina Gate 2 sits close to Sheikh Zayed Road, putting Dubai Marina Mall, JBR and the wider Marina Walk within easy reach on foot, and giving quick onward access toward Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport by car. The area is served by the Dubai Metro's Red Line, with DMCC and Sobha Realty stations within the typical 10 to 15-minute walking catchment, plus the Dubai Tram running along the Marina waterfront itself.
Rental & Price Trends
Two-bedroom apartments in premium Dubai Marina towers like the Marina Gate complex have recently rented in the AED 165,000 to 230,000 per year range, per Bayut-listed data, Bayut's figure, not a Royale Stays estimate.
Owners weighing a specific unit's earning potential can run their own numbers through Royale Stays' Dubai property ROI calculator.
Airbnb / Short-Term Rental Income Potential
Marina Gate 2 has confirmed active short-term rental demand. Deluxe Holiday Homes operates a dedicated building page for the tower, 'Short Term Rentals in The Residence At Marina Gate 2,' with nightly rates starting from around AED 300 and climbing past AED 500 in peak season for high-floor or full-marina-view units, and multiple live Airbnb listings operate under the building's name today.
Royale Stays manages holiday homes across Dubai Marina, handling furnishing, professional photography, dynamic pricing, guest check-in, guest communication and maintenance for a fee from 15%. Every unit still needs its own DTCM/DET holiday home permit regardless of which building it is in.
Owners considering Marina Gate 2 for short-term rental can review Royale Stays' full range of Airbnb management services, backed by the same operational approach behind Royale Stays' guide to choosing an Airbnb management company in Dubai. Owners ready to move forward can submit their property for a free earnings estimate.
Income context reviewed by Chris Veinbaums, DTCM-licensed operator.
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