Selene Beach Residences on Siniyah Island
Sobha Realty is developing Selene Beach Residences on Siniyah Island, part of the Umm Al Quwain Marina. Construction started in August 2024, and completion is scheduled for December 2027. The project sits within a marina district on the island, offering apartments and duplexes on a waterfront site in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Siniyah Island: What the Location Means Day to Day
Siniyah Island sits within Umm Al Quwain Marina. The emirate of Umm Al Quwain lies roughly 50 kilometres north of Dubai, between Ajman to the south and Ras Al Khaimah to the north. The main routes into Dubai run via Emirates Road or Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. For anyone commuting regularly to central Dubai, the Airport Free Zone, or Dubai Marina, that distance is a daily consideration.
The island setting delivers low density and direct water access. Buyers who want the pace, concentration of facilities, and connectivity of central Dubai will find something quite different here. Buyers who want a quieter coastal environment, separation from the city, and a beach address will find the island location directly relevant to that need.
AED 1.1M to AED 4.9M: A Wide Range Driven by Product Mix
The asking range spans AED 1,100,000 to AED 4,900,000. That spread is explained by the product mix. Apartments anchor the lower portion. Duplexes, which span two floors and carry larger floor areas, account for the upper end.
A buyer at AED 1.1M is looking at a compact apartment on an island waterfront development. A buyer at AED 4.9M is looking at a full duplex. The difference in price reflects genuine differences in floor area and product type, not variation within a single unit category.
Apartments and Duplexes: The Buyer Profiles
Apartments suit investors targeting the rental market and owner-occupiers seeking a manageable waterfront unit. Entry-level pricing at AED 1.1M can work for buyers who want an island address without committing to a large capital outlay.
Duplexes suit end-users who want space across two floors with private outdoor access, without the standalone maintenance of a villa. At AED 4.9M, the duplex sits at the top of this project's range. The format suits families and buyers planning to use the property as a primary residence rather than a secondary or investment asset.
What the Amenities Signal
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor & Social | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Seven amenities in total. The mix is weighted toward outdoor social use and year-round fitness, with security coverage across the site. It is a practical, family-oriented set: outdoor recreation, enclosed fitness, dining, and security.
The indoor swimming pool stands out in this amenity set. Year-round usability, regardless of the UAE's summer heat, is the practical benefit of an enclosed pool.
The combination of a children's play area, barbecue facilities, and on-site restaurants points toward families and full-time residents as the intended occupants. The restaurants carry particular weight given the island setting: having dining on-site reduces the need to leave the development for every meal. The CCTV security provision reinforces that picture: permanent living rather than a lock-up-and-leave holding.
December 2027: Off-Plan Entry Point
Completion is scheduled for December 2027, approximately 14 months from now. Construction started in August 2024, putting the project over two years into the build. A buyer entering today is in a mid-to-late off-plan window: more than two years of construction are behind the project, and handover is still over a year away.
60% During Construction, 40% at Handover
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| During construction | 60% |
| Handover | 40% |
The payment plan divides the cost into two phases: 60% spread across construction milestones and 40% due at handover. The full purchase price is settled at the point of key handover.
The 40% handover payment is the largest single obligation in the schedule. For a project completing in December 2027, that payment falls due roughly 14 months from now.
