La Mer
A Meraas beachfront quarter in Jumeirah 1, where a 190-berth marina, a public beach and freehold apartments sit ten minutes from Downtown.
About the District
La Mer occupies a 13.4-million-sq-ft stretch of Jumeirah 1 on Jumeirah Beach Road, developed by Meraas as a beachfront destination combining residences with retail, dining and leisure. Its residential component is unusual for this coastline: freehold apartments of one to four bedrooms at Port de La Mer, three- to five-bedroom townhouses at Sur La Mer, and a limited number of custom beachfront villas. A 190-berth marina, Laguna Waterpark, Roxy Cinemas and private beaches with seaside promenades give the district a resort character.
Freehold on the Jumeirah Coast
La Mer is one of very few freehold communities in Jumeirah, opening beachfront ownership on this stretch of coastline to buyers of any nationality.
190-Berth Marina
Port de La Mer is built around a 190-berth marina, giving apartment owners mooring and a working waterfront within the community itself.
Ten Minutes to Downtown Dubai
Despite the beachfront setting, Downtown Dubai is around ten minutes away, Business Bay twelve and Dubai International Airport roughly fifteen.
Area Overview
La Mer is a Meraas master-planned beachfront district within Jumeirah 1, conceived as a resort-style coastal quarter rather than a conventional residential community. Across 13.4 million sq ft it combines apartments and townhouses with boutique retail, restaurants, a waterpark and a marina, wrapped around private beaches and seaside promenades. Its significance in the Jumeirah market is structural: while villas in the surrounding streets are restricted to UAE and GCC nationals, La Mer is freehold, making it one of the few routes to beachfront ownership here for international buyers. Residents mix end users wanting a beach address close to the business districts with investors targeting a supply-constrained location.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
La Mer occupies a beachfront stretch of Jumeirah 1 on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, between the city centre and the Burj Al Arab section of the coast.
La Mer offers one- to four-bedroom freehold apartments at Port de La Mer, three- to five-bedroom townhouses at Sur La Mer, and a limited number of custom beachfront villas.
La Mer is one of the few freehold beachfront communities in Jumeirah, and low-rise planning around it limits new supply. Waterfront apartments return roughly 5-6% gross.
Residents have a 190-berth marina, private and public beaches, Laguna Waterpark, Roxy Cinemas, seaside promenades, boutique retail and restaurants, and cycling paths along the coast.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 15 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) roughly 50 minutes.
Yes. La Mer is one of the few freehold communities in Jumeirah, allowing foreign ownership, and purchases from AED 2 million qualify the owner to apply for the UAE Golden Visa.