Corner units trade at a 5-12% premium per sqft across most Dubai clusters, and the premium is usually worth paying when you can actually see the corner doing its job.
A corner unit sits at the corner of a building floor plate, typically with windows on two adjacent walls rather than one. The benefits are functional: more natural light, dual views, better cross-ventilation, sometimes a larger or differently-shaped balcony. On resale and in rental demand, corner units consistently outperform mid-plate units of the same layout and size.
The caveat is that not all “corner” units are equal. Some developers use the label loosely for any unit with a kink in the facade; genuine corner units have the two exterior walls at roughly 90 degrees and equal exposure on both. Check the floor plate carefully — if one side faces into a recess or a service shaft, the corner label is marketing.
A client last year paid a 9% corner-unit premium on a Dubai Marina 2BR. At the viewing we checked the actual window orientation — one wall faced into the building’s own shadow for most of the day. He negotiated 4% back and took it.
Stand in the unit at the viewing. The corner either works or it doesn’t.
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