Bay Central (Central Tower)

Bay Central’s Central Tower is a landmark 47–50-storey residential high-rise in Dubai Marina, developed by Select Group (in collaboration with Dubai Civil Engineering and the National Engineering Bureau) and completed in 2012. It is one of three towers in the Bay Central complex two residential (Central and West) and one hotel (the InterContinental Dubai Marina in the East Tower) The Central Tower offers 747 residences across the residential towers, including studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as 4–5 bedroom penthouses with panoramic Marina and Arabian Gulf views

Type

Tower

Area

Dubai Marina

Community

Dubai Marina

Typical rent

AED 55k–180k/yr

Listed amenities

10

Photos

5

Coordinates

Mapped

On Lived since

Aug 2025

Is Bay Central (Central Tower) a good place to rent in Dubai Marina?

1-bedrooms in Dubai Marina run AED 75,000–145,000/year in 2026. Studios from AED 55,000. Marina views command a 15–20% premium. Noise (from the Marina Walk especially) and parking are the most common complaints. For unit-by-unit experience at Bay Central (Central Tower) specifically, read verified tenant reviews on Lived once tenants start sharing reports.

Is Dubai Marina worth the rent premium?

For many tenants, yes. You get walkable access to restaurants, the Marina Walk, JBR beach, and the tram connecting to the Metro. The trade-off is higher noise, tourist traffic, and variable building management. Read Lived reviews for your specific tower before deciding.

How much does it cost to rent at Bay Central (Central Tower) in Dubai Marina?

Studios from AED 55,000/year, 1-bedrooms AED 75,000–145,000, 2-bedrooms AED 120,000–220,000. Marina-facing units command a 10–20% premium over city-view units in the same tower.

Bay Central (Central Tower): How is parking in Dubai Marina?

Most towers include one allocated parking space with the unit. Visitor parking is paid and limited. Some buildings have multi-storey parking; others rely on street parking that fills up on weekends. Confirm parking arrangements before signing.