Jumeirah
The “Beverly Hills of Dubai” — a low-rise coastal district of walled villas, private beaches and landmark hotels along the Arabian Gulf.
About the District
Jumeirah stretches along Dubai's Gulf coastline in three sub-districts — Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 — bordered inland by Al Satwa, Al Bada'a and Al Wasl. Once a fishing and pearl-diving settlement, it has developed since the 1960s into one of the city's most expensive addresses, and remains deliberately low-rise: walled villas with gardens and pools rather than towers. Newer apartment supply arrives through Meraas projects such as Port de La Mer, Solaya and Eden House, while Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah and La Mer anchor the shoreline.
Low-Rise Coastal Exclusivity
Jumeirah is governed by low-rise development rather than towers, giving walled villas with gardens and pools a rarity value close to the city centre.
Seven Square Kilometres of Beach
Jumeirah Beach spans over seven square kilometres, with sailing, water skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkelling available along the shoreline.
Ownership Rules Differ by Plot
Villas and townhouses are restricted to UAE and GCC nationals; foreign buyers purchase freehold plots or apartments in designated developments such as Port de La Mer.
Area Overview
Jumeirah is Dubai's original prestige coastal district, often described as the Beverly Hills of Dubai. Built up from the 1960s over a former fishing and pearl-diving settlement, it is split into Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3, with Jumeirah 1 the most established. The area's character comes from planning restraint: low-rise buildings and walled villa plots rather than high-rise towers, which sustains a quiet, settled feel and strong appeal to long-established Western expatriate families. Meraas is the dominant developer of new supply, with Port de La Mer, Solaya, Eden House and MJL Nourelle adding apartment and townhouse product to a district otherwise defined by private houses.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Jumeirah runs along Dubai's Arabian Gulf coastline in three sub-districts, bordered inland by Al Satwa, Al Bada'a and Al Wasl, and served by Jumeirah Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.
The district is villa-led, with walled houses on landscaped plots, plus townhouses and apartments in newer Meraas developments such as Port de La Mer, Solaya, Nikki Beach Residences and Eden House.
Low-rise planning restrictions and no remaining undeveloped coastline keep supply tight, which supports values. One-bedroom apartments have returned around 6.1% after fees on rents near AED 70,000 a year.
Residents have over seven square kilometres of beach, Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah, La Mer, Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah, Laguna Waterpark, the Etihad Museum, and established schools and hospitals.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 15 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) roughly an hour.
Only partly. Villas and townhouses may be bought by UAE and GCC nationals; foreign buyers can purchase freehold land plots and apartments in designated developments. Confirm a specific plot's status with the Dubai Land Department.