Meraas is a Dubai government-backed developer known for design-led placemaking - walkable urban districts and destinations including City Walk, Bluewaters Island (home to Ain Dubai), La Mer and Port de La Mer. It now operates as part of Dubai Holding.
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Area Overview
Description
Jumeirah is a prestigious coastal residential district in Dubai, meticulously divided into Jumeirah 1, 2, and 3, running along the iconic Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road. It is profoundly characterised by sprawling ultra-luxury villas and massive detached mansions. Recently, the district has successfully integrated newer freehold waterfront zones such as Port de La Mer and the exclusive Jumeirah Bay Island. Landmark attractions include the Jumeirah Mosque, Mercato Mall, and the vibrant Meraas-developed La Mer beachfront. Offering direct beach access and uncompromised central connectivity, it sits just moments from Downtown Dubai and the DIFC.
Infrastructure
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Jumeirah is an iconic low-rise coastal villa district along Jumeira Street, served by inland Red Line metro stations.
• Jumeira Street (D94) (1 min drive) — continuous coastal highway running through Jumeirah 1, 2, and 3
• Al Wasl Road (D92) (2 min drive) — parallel arterial road offering inland transit
• Business Bay Metro Station (8 min drive) — nearest operational Red Line metro station
• Burj Khalifa: 10 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 18 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 42 min
• DIFC: 10 min
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Jumeirah holds a dense cluster of Outstanding-rated British and IB schools including JESS Al Safa and Jumeirah College.
• Jumeirah College (5 min drive) — GEMS British curriculum secondary, KHDA Outstanding rating
• Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) (5 min drive) — British curriculum primary, KHDA Outstanding rating
• Jumeira Baccalaureate School (3 min drive) — Taaleem IB continuum school on Al Wasl Road
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Acute healthcare is managed by Emirates Hospital Jumeirah and Iranian Hospital along the district borders.
• Emirates Hospital Jumeirah (2 min drive) — private general hospital on Jumeira Street
• Iranian Hospital Dubai (5 min drive) — established 220-bed private tertiary hospital
• Medcare Hospital Al Safa (5 min drive) — JCI-accredited tertiary hospital with 24/7 emergency
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Home to Jumeirah Mosque, one of Dubai’s most famous Fatimid-style architectural landmarks.
• Jumeirah Mosque (2 min drive) — landmark Fatimid-style mosque open to non-Muslim cultural tours
• Iranian Mosque Al Wasl (3 min drive) — iconic blue-tiled Persian architectural mosque
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Retail is defined by open-air strip malls including Mercato Mall, Town Centre Jumeirah, and Galleria Mall.
• Mercato Shopping Mall (3 min drive) — Italian Renaissance-themed mall with Spinneys and VOX Cinemas
• Town Centre Jumeirah (3 min drive) — established community mall with specialty retail
• Galleria Mall Al Wasl (5 min drive) — boutique outdoor lifestyle mall
• Burj Khalifa: 10 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 18 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 42 min
• DIFC: 10 min
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Features miles of continuous public coastline, including J1 Beach, Kite Beach, and Jumeirah Beach Park.
• J1 Beach (3 min drive) — luxury beachfront destination with 13 world-class beach clubs
• Jumeirah Open Beach (2 min walk) — public white-sand beach with running and cycling tracks
• Safa Park (5 min drive) — 64-hectare historic municipal park bordering the Dubai Canal
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Offers luxury beachfront dining clubs, coastal seafood harbors, and cultural heritage museums.
• Etihad Museum (3 min drive) — historic museum marking the 1971 founding of the UAE
• Jumeirah Fishing Harbour (3 min drive) — working harbor with fresh seafood dining
• VOX Moonlight Cinema (5 min drive) — open-air rooftop cinema at Galleria Mall
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FAQ
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How is Jumeirah divided?
It is structurally divided into Jumeirah 1, 2, and 3, running continuously along the Dubai coastline.
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What property types are available?
Primarily massive luxury villas, complemented by select apartments and ultra-premium newer freehold waterfront homes.
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What are the main landmarks?
The iconic Jumeirah Mosque, Mercato Mall, and La Mer, alongside elite new zones like Port de La Mer and Jumeirah Bay Island.
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Does it have beaches?
Absolutely—featuring the globally renowned Jumeirah Public Beach, Open Beach, and La Mer, ensuring direct Arabian Gulf access.
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