Port de La Mer

Port de la Mer is Meraas' Mediterranean-inspired marina community, set on the La Mer peninsula in Jumeirah. Pastel low-rise buildings, waterfront promenades, a working yacht marina and a private beach give it the relaxed feel of a southern European coastal town, transplanted to one of Dubai's most central and desirable stretches of coast.

The lifestyle is unhurried and distinctly maritime. Residents enjoy marina views, waterside cafes and direct beach access, with the promenade lined by restaurants and leisure. It appeals to buyers who want a genuine seafront setting and boating culture while staying within minutes of Downtown, rather than heading to the further-flung island communities.

The community is composed of low-rise apartment buildings offering one to four bedroom homes, alongside a selection of penthouses. Many residences are oriented to capture sea, marina or skyline views, with generous balconies, high-quality finishes and access to shared pools, gyms and landscaped podiums.

As a premium waterfront address by Meraas, pricing sits above the city average. Entry level apartments begin in the mid millions of dirhams and rise significantly for larger, higher-floor and sea-facing homes, with penthouses at the top of the range. Buyers are paying for location, marina lifestyle and build quality.

Port de la Mer's central Jumeirah position is a defining advantage. It sits just minutes from Downtown Dubai, DIFC and City Walk, with quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road, combining a true beachfront setting with genuine proximity to the business and cultural core, a balance few coastal communities achieve.

On-site amenity is a core part of the appeal. The yacht marina, private beach, promenade dining, retail and leisure sit within the community, while the wider La Mer and Jumeirah district adds established schools, clinics and attractions. The result is a self-contained waterfront lifestyle backed by a mature surrounding neighbourhood.

Port de la Mer is freehold, so overseas buyers can own outright with title registered at the Dubai Land Department. The 4% DLD fee applies at purchase, and there is no annual property tax and no tax on rental income, keeping the cost of holding a premium seafront apartment efficient over time.

For investors, the community offers a scarce combination of central location, marina lifestyle and beach access that supports both long-let and short-let demand. Gross yields generally fall within the 6-9% range depending on unit and strategy, while the prestige address and limited waterfront supply underpin long-term capital values.