Illustration, not a photographJumeirah
Dubai
Jumeirah is a coastal residential district of villas stretching along Jumeirah Beach Road, made up of Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3. It is one of Dubai's most established villa areas, with public beaches, La Mer and City Walk close by.
Lifestyle in Jumeirah
What day-to-day life in Jumeirah is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Villas along Jumeirah Beach Road
Public beaches along Jumeirah Beach Road
La Mer beachfront dining and retail
City Walk close by
Established schools and clinics
Why people choose Jumeirah
- Beach lifePublic beaches along the whole district.
- Established villa areaMature, leafy residential streets.
- Central and coastalClose to Downtown yet by the sea.
Best suited to
- Families wanting a villa near the beach
- Long-term tenants
- Buyers in La Mer and other freehold projects
Worth knowing
- Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 are largely reserved for UAE and GCC ownership; foreigners can buy only in specific freehold projects such as La Mer, Port de La Mer and Jumeirah Bay
- Many villas are older
- Traffic on Jumeirah Beach Road at peak times
Getting around
Jumeirah runs along Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road, parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Dubai Metro Red Line runs along Sheikh Zayed Road a short drive inland.