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Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Lakeside towers with a real neighbourhood feel

Towers around landscaped lakes beside the Marina: practical, lively and usually cheaper than its neighbour.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a cluster of dozens of towers arranged around artificial lakes, across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina. Its ground floors are full of cafés, supermarkets and casual restaurants, which gives it a neighbourhood feel.

Why live or stay here

JLT is a favourite with residents for its Metro access, its walkable lakeside paths and rents that are often lower than across the road in the Marina. Hotels here are typically good value for visitors who want to be near JBR beach without paying beachfront prices.

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Landmarks

Don’t miss in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

  1. Lakeside walking paths
  2. Cafés and casual dining
  3. Short trip to JBR beach

Where to stay

Stays in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

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Hotels · Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Rooms and apartments by the JLT lakes

  • Mid-range

Good for: Business trips, Families

Hotels · Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Comfortable mid-range base in JLT

  • Mid-range

Good for: Business trips, Families

Hotels · Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

voco Bonnington Dubai

Good-value JLT base by the metro

  • Mid-range

Good for: Business trips, Couples, Families

Metro: DMCC

Things to do

Experiences in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

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Restaurants & cafés · Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Bait Maryam

Bib Gourmand · Levantine home cooking

  • Value

For residents

Living in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

A practical first home in Dubai: lots of studio and one-bedroom stock, everyday shops at street level and a short Metro ride to the Marina, Al Barsha and Downtown.

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