Jumeirah 1
The oldest and most prestigious stretch of Jumeirah, where quiet villa streets meet the La Mer beachfront a dozen minutes from DIFC.
About the District
Jumeirah 1 is the northernmost and most established of Jumeirah's three sub-districts, nearest the city centre and bordering Al Satwa and Al Bada'a. Its streets are lined with villas on landscaped plots, most with private gardens and pools, in a low-rise setting that has changed little in decades. The district also holds the newest supply on this coast: La Mer and Port de La Mer bring freehold apartments, townhouses and a 190-berth marina to the shoreline, alongside the Etihad Museum, Mercato Shopping Mall and a dense cluster of cafes.
Jumeirah's Most Established Address
Jumeirah 1 is the oldest and most prestigious of the three sub-districts, valued for secluded villa streets within a dozen minutes of DIFC and Downtown.
La Mer Beachfront on the Doorstep
The La Mer development sits within Jumeirah 1, adding a public beach, a 190-berth marina, Laguna Waterpark, Roxy Cinemas and freehold apartments.
The La Mer development sits within Jumeirah 1, adding a public beach, a 190-berth marina, Laguna Waterpark, Roxy Cinemas and freehold apartments.
Port de La Mer and neighbouring launches offer some of the few freehold apartment options in Jumeirah, open to buyers of any nationality.
Area Overview
Jumeirah 1 is the prime sub-district of Jumeirah — the closest to the city centre, the earliest developed and the most sought-after. Its residential character is set by private villas on generous plots, typically with gardens and pools, in a strictly low-rise setting that gives the streets an unusually quiet, settled feel for a location this central. Long-established Western expatriate families and Emirati households predominate. The district's newer layer comes from Meraas: La Mer and Port de La Mer brought freehold apartments, townhouses, a marina and a public beachfront to the shoreline, opening Jumeirah 1 to buyers who could not previously purchase here.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Jumeirah 1 is the northernmost of Jumeirah's three sub-districts, on Dubai's Gulf coast nearest the city centre, bordering Al Satwa and Al Bada'a and reached from Jumeirah Beach Road.
The district holds private villas on landscaped plots, plus freehold apartments and townhouses in the La Mer and Port de La Mer developments, and a limited number of custom beachfront villas.
Supply is very limited and low-rise planning prevents densification. Freehold apartments at La Mer resell in the region of AED 2,500-3,200 per sq ft with gross returns near 5-6%.
Residents have the La Mer beachfront, a 190-berth marina, Laguna Waterpark, Roxy Cinemas, Mercato Shopping Mall, the Etihad Museum, and schools and hospitals within a few minutes.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 15 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) roughly an hour.
Partly. Villas and townhouses are restricted to UAE and GCC nationals, while apartments in designated developments such as Port de La Mer are freehold and open to all nationalities.