Jumeirah property investment guide

Key numbers

Avg asking price*

AED 4,677/sqft

Price tier

Luxury

Ownership

Leasehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

15 min

Projects tracked

23

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

Public beaches

Metro

10 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Burj Al Arab, brunch spots

Infrastructure that moves values

• Jumeirah Marsa Al Araboperational · 2025

  Yacht-inspired luxury resort with 386 rooms, 82 serviced residences and an 82–128 berth D-Marin superyacht marina at the tip of the Umm Suqeim peninsula beside Burj Al Arab; opened March 2025.

• Jumeirah Mosqueoperational

  Iconic landmark mosque on Jumeirah Beach Road, the only Dubai mosque open to non-Muslim visitors via the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.

• Mercato Shopping Malloperational

  Renaissance-themed community mall on Jumeirah Beach Road with retail, cinema, supermarket and family clinic — a long-standing Jumeirah retail anchor.

• Sunset Mall & Town Centre Jumeirahoperational

  Two boutique lifestyle malls along the Jumeirah strip offering upscale retail, cafes and F&B serving the low-rise villa community.

• Jumeirah Beach & Public Beachoperational

  The community's defining feature — open public beaches along Jumeirah Beach Road with swimming, watersports and beach clubs.

• La Mer (North & Central)operational

  Meraas beachfront leisure destination in Jumeirah 1 with dining, retail and watersports; North and Central sections remain open while South is rebuilt as J1 Beach.

• Emirates Hospital Jumeirahoperational

  Multi-specialty private hospital on Jumeirah Beach Road serving the area, alongside numerous clinics (Mercato Family Clinic, Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine).

• Jumeira Baccalaureate School & Jumeirah Collegeoperational

  Established schools serving the community, including IB-curriculum Jumeira Baccalaureate School and the British-curriculum Jumeirah College, plus several nurseries.

• Madinat Jumeirah & Burj Al Araboperational

  Adjacent landmark resort district (Madinat Jumeirah souk, hotels, Souk Madinat) and the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab on the Umm Suqeim coast.

• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) & Al Wasl Road (D92)operational

  Primary road corridors — Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road run the length of the strip, with Sheikh Zayed Road one block inland linking to Downtown and Marina.

• Business Bay & World Trade Centre Metro Stations (Red Line)operational

  Nearest metro access for coastal Jumeirah — Red Line stations on Sheikh Zayed Road, a 5–10 minute drive; no station sits within the community itself.

• Pearl Jumeira / Nikki Beachoperational

  Reclaimed island off Jumeirah Beach with luxury villas, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, residences and beach club — connected to the Jumeirah 1 coast.

• J1 Beach (La Mer South redevelopment)under construction · 2026

  Meraas is redeveloping the demolished La Mer South strip in Jumeirah 1 into J1 Beach — an upscale beachfront destination with 10 restaurants and beach clubs (Gigi Rigolatto, Baoli, Sirene Beach by Gaia), valet, golf-cart shuttles and shaded promenades; opening late 2026.

• Port de Mer (off-plan phases)under construction · 2026

  Meraas low-rise beachfront apartments (1–4 BR) at Port de La Mer in Jumeirah 1, part of a Mediterranean-style marina community with a 190+ berth marina; later phases still being delivered off-plan.

• Dubai Metro Gold Line (does NOT serve coastal Jumeirah)approved · 2032

  The 42 km / 18-station fully underground Gold Line (Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates, opening Sept 2032) runs inland via City Walk, Business Bay and JVT — it does not reach the coastal Jumeirah strip, which remains without a metro station.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Jumeirah?

Property in Jumeirah averages AED 4,677 per sqft, based on recorded transactions across its sub-communities — a luxury price tier for Dubai. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.

Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah?

Jumeirah is leasehold, so check the specific project's ownership terms before committing; many nearby Dubai communities offer full freehold ownership to foreigners.

How far is Jumeirah from downtown Dubai?

Jumeirah is roughly 15 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: J1 Beach (La Mer South redevelopment), Port de Mer (off-plan phases), Dubai Metro Gold Line (does NOT serve coastal Jumeirah).

What new projects are selling in Jumeirah?

Current launches include Port de Mer by Meraas (from AED 2,600,000), Mr. C Residences Jumeirah by Alta Real Estate Development, The Melgrano by The Melgrano Developments, The Rings by PMR Property, Peninsula Dubai Residences - Tower 2 by Select Group, Solaya (5,7) by Meraas, Solaya (1,2,3) by Meraas, Port de La Mer - Le Pont by Meraas, Solaya (4,6) by Meraas, Rosewood Residences Dubai by H&H Development, Port De La Mer - Le Soleil by Meraas, Port De La Mer - La Sirene 2 by Meraas, Port De La Mer - La Sirene by Meraas, Peninsula Dubai Residences - Tower 1 by Select Group, Sur La Mer by Meraas, Port de La Mer - La Cote by Meraas, Jumeirah Asora Bay by Meraas, La Rive by Meraas, Nb Residences by Meraas, Aman Residences Dubai by Blackwood Development, Port De La Mer - La Voile by Meraas.

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