Jumeirah
Beachside Jumeirah, from Jumeirah 1 to the Burj Al Arab
Community guide
Jumeirah is Dubai's established coastal district along Jumeirah Beach Road, known for villas, public beaches and the Burj Al Arab. Most villa plots are not freehold for foreigners, so international buyers focus on freehold projects such as Madinat Jumeirah Living, where a one bedroom typically sells for about AED 2.28M.
Key takeaways
- Traditional Jumeirah 1 to 3 villa plots are largely held by UAE and GCC nationals; foreign buyers purchase in designated freehold projects.
- In the freehold buildings we track, a one bedroom apartment typically sold for about AED 2.35M and a two bedroom for about AED 3.77M in the 12 months to November 2026.
- Prices averaged about AED 3,116 per sq ft, with Jadeel reaching about AED 3,116 per sq ft.
- Rents are high and steady: about AED 120,000 a year for a one bedroom and AED 200,000 for a two bedroom, around 5.3 to 5.6% gross.
- Madinat Jumeirah Living sits opposite the Burj Al Arab, with Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Wild Wadi a few minutes' walk away.
Jumeirah is one of the most desirable places to live in Dubai, and for buyers from abroad the key is knowing which parts you can actually own. The district runs along Jumeirah Beach Road through Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 towards Umm Suqeim and the Burj Al Arab, with family villas, beaches, Mercato Mall and La Mer. Most traditional villa plots are reserved for UAE and GCC owners, so foreign buyers concentrate on designated freehold projects. The busiest is Madinat Jumeirah Living by Dubai Holding, opposite the Burj Al Arab, where low rise apartments trade at about AED 2,700 per sq ft. One bedroom homes there let for around AED 120,000 a year. It suits families, executives and buyers seeking a beach address.
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Key facts
- Location
- Dubai coast along Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1 to 3 and Umm Suqeim
- Main freehold project tracked
- Madinat Jumeirah Living by Dubai Holding, Umm Suqeim 3
- Property types
- Villas (mostly not freehold), freehold apartments, townhouses and island villas
- Typical 1 bedroom sale price
- AED 2.35M (DLD, 12 months, freehold buildings tracked)
- Typical 2 bedroom sale price
- AED 3.77M (DLD, 12 months)
- Typical rents
- AED 120,000 (1 bed) to AED 322,000 (3 bed) a year
- Tenure
- Freehold only in designated projects such as Madinat Jumeirah Living and Port de La Mer
Market data
Jumeirah prices and rents by bedroom
Dubai Land Department registered sales and Ejari registered rents from 6 Nov 2025 to 5 Nov 2026, across the 5 buildings and communities we track in Jumeirah.
- Sales registered
- 86
- 8 off plan
- Rents registered
- 507
- Typical price per sq ft
- AED 3,116
- Homes listed now
- 378
| Size | Sales | Typical price | AED per sq ft | Typical rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 38 | AED 2.4M | 3,116 | AED 120K a year | 5.1% |
| 2 bed | 29 | AED 3.8M | 3,187 | AED 200K a year | 5.6% |
| 3 bed | 14 | AED 5.1M | 2,729 | AED 322K a year | 6.3% |
| 4 bed | 5 | · | · | AED 500K a year | · |
| 6 bed | 0 | · | · | AED 340K a year | · |
What sold here
86 homes changed hands in Jumeirah over the last 12 months, 9% of them bought off plan.
Most traded: Madinat Jumeirah Living (29, AED 3.8M); Jadeel (29, AED 3.8M); Asayel (20, AED 2.1M)
Top buildings in Jumeirah
| Building | Developer | Completion | Sales, 12 months | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinat Jumeirah Living | Dubai Holding | 2021 | 29 | AED 3.8M |
| Asayel | Dubai Holding | 2023 | 20 | AED 2.1M |
| Jadeel | Dubai Holding | 2025 | 29 | AED 3.8M |
| Elara | Dubai Holding | off plan | 8 | AED 3.7M |
| Marsa Al Arab Villas | Jumeirah Group | 2022 | 0 | · |
Typical figures are medians weighted by the number of deals. Yields are gross: typical rent divided by typical price.
Old Jumeirah villas and the new freehold enclaves
Jumeirah grew up as Dubai's first beach suburb, a long strip of walled villas, mosques and neighbourhood shops between Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road. It is split into Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3, with Umm Suqeim continuing the coastline south west to the Burj Al Arab. Much of that villa land is owned by UAE and GCC nationals and is not designated freehold, which is why so many expatriate families live here as tenants rather than owners.
That has started to change through a handful of master planned freehold projects. Port de La Mer by Meraas became the first freehold community in Jumeirah 1, beside La Mer beach. Further along the coast, Dubai Holding's Madinat Jumeirah Living in Umm Suqeim 3 offers low rise Arabesque apartment buildings in gated clusters such as Lamtara, Rahaal, Asayel and Jadeel, set around shaded walkways opposite the Burj Al Arab. Just offshore, the Marsa Al Arab islands add a small number of waterfront villas.
Beaches, schools and healthcare along the Jumeirah coast
Life here revolves around the sea: public beaches, beachfront cafés and an easy evening walk are part of the routine. Well known international schools and private hospitals are close by, and the main business districts are a short drive inland. The Dubai Metro does not run along the coast, so residents use Red Line stations on Sheikh Zayed Road, such as Mall of the Emirates, or drive.
- •Kings' School Dubai and Raffles World Academy are both within about a kilometre of Madinat Jumeirah Living in Umm Suqeim 3.
- •Medcare Hospital Al Safa stands opposite Safa Park, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.
- •Mercato Shopping Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road is the everyday shopping stop for Jumeirah 1.
- •Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Wild Wadi Waterpark are within about 500 metres of Madinat Jumeirah Living.
- •Sunset Beach in Umm Suqeim and the La Mer beachfront in Jumeirah 1 are the best known stretches of public sand.
- •For bigger shopping trips, residents of Madinat Jumeirah Living head 2.4 km inland to Mall of the Emirates.
Freehold prices and rents in Jumeirah
Our figures cover the freehold buildings we track in the district, all in and around Madinat Jumeirah Living, using DLD registered deals in the 12 months to September 2026. One bedroom apartments of about 810 sq ft typically sold for AED 2.28M and rented for AED 120,000 a year, a gross yield of about 5.3%. Two bedrooms sold for around AED 3.65M with rents near AED 200,000, about 5.5% gross. Three bedroom apartments traded only a dozen times, at a typical AED 5.38M, and four bedroom homes had just a few deals at well above AED 10M.
This is a small, tightly held market: 86 sales and 507 Ejari contracts over the year, with only six off plan sales, in Elara. Jadeel recorded 36 sales at the highest price per sq ft, around AED 3,094, the original Lamtara and Rahaal clusters 35 between them, and Asayel 20. The overall level of about AED 3,116 per sq ft places Jumeirah among Dubai's premium coastal addresses.
Why Jumeirah stays in demand
- •A beach lifestyle in an established, low rise part of the city with mature trees and local cafés.
- •Views of, and walking access to, the Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah from the freehold apartments.
- •Respected international schools and private hospitals within a short drive.
- •Limited freehold supply, which supports values for those who can buy.
- •Quick access to Downtown Dubai and DIFC along Al Wasl Road or Sheikh Zayed Road.
Points to check before buying in Jumeirah
- •Confirm the plot is designated freehold before making an offer; most standalone Jumeirah villas cannot be bought by non-GCC nationals.
- •Freehold choice is narrow, so be ready to move quickly when a good unit in Madinat Jumeirah Living appears.
- •Gross yields of about 5% are lower than in suburban districts; the trade off is a prime address that holds its appeal.
- •Jumeirah Beach Road is busy on weekend evenings, so allow extra time for trips along the coast.
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Jumeirah questions, answered
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah?+
Only in designated freehold projects. Most traditional villa plots in Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 are reserved for UAE and GCC nationals. Foreign buyers can purchase in freehold communities such as Madinat Jumeirah Living in Umm Suqeim 3 and Port de La Mer in Jumeirah 1, with title registered at the Dubai Land Department.
How much does an apartment cost in Madinat Jumeirah Living?+
On DLD registered deals in the 12 months to November 2026, a one bedroom apartment in the Madinat Jumeirah Living buildings we track typically sold for about AED 2.35M and a two bedroom for about AED 3.77M. Prices averaged about AED 3,116 per sq ft, rising to around AED 3,116 in Jadeel.
What is the rent for a home in Jumeirah?+
In the freehold buildings we track, typical annual rents over the last 12 months were about AED 120,000 for a one bedroom, AED 200,000 for a two bedroom and AED 322,000 for a three bedroom apartment. Larger four bedroom homes let for around AED 500,000 a year.
Is Jumeirah a good place to live?+
Yes. Jumeirah is one of Dubai's most established residential districts, with public beaches, low rise streets, international schools and private hospitals close by. It suits families and professionals who want a beach lifestyle near the city centre, either renting a villa or buying in a freehold project such as Madinat Jumeirah Living.
Is there a metro station in Jumeirah?+
No metro line runs along the Jumeirah coast. Residents use Red Line stations on Sheikh Zayed Road, a short drive inland; for Madinat Jumeirah Living the nearest major stop is at Mall of the Emirates, about 2.4 km away. Taxis and RTA buses cover Jumeirah Beach Road.
Is Jumeirah a good investment?+
Jumeirah is a long term, prime location play rather than a high yield one. Gross yields in the freehold buildings we track were about 5.3 to 5.5% on one and two bedroom apartments, and limited freehold supply near the beach and the Burj Al Arab helps underpin values.
Can buying property in Jumeirah get me a UAE Golden Visa?+
Yes, if the property is worth at least AED 2 million. That is the minimum property value for the UAE Golden Visa for property investors, as set out on the official UAE government portal u.ae. You can combine several properties to reach AED 2 million only if they are all in the same emirate, and off plan homes have extra conditions. The visa itself is issued by the UAE authorities (ICP, and GDRFA in Dubai); EQT helps you choose and buy a property in Jumeirah that qualifies. In Dubai Land Department sales here over the last 12 months, the typical price is AED 2 million or more for these sizes: 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed.
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