Area guide
Jumeirah
Beaches, villas and a slower pace on the coast
Low-rise beach neighbourhoods along the coast, from Kite Beach and La Mer to Madinat Jumeirah.
Jumeirah is the long coastal strip running south-west from the edge of the old city towards Umm Suqeim. It is lower-rise and calmer than the rest of central Dubai, with public beaches, villa streets, independent cafés and some of the city’s best-known resorts.
Why stay here
Choose Jumeirah for a beach stay that still feels connected to the city. Kite Beach and La Mer have long promenades with places to eat, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah has waterways, shops and restaurants. The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab is the area’s landmark.
What to know
No Metro line runs along the coast here, so taxis and ride-hailing are the norm. Burj Al Arab closed in April 2026 for an 18-month refurbishment, with reopening expected in late 2027; it is still a striking sight from Jumeirah Public Beach and Umm Suqeim.
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Landmarks
Don’t miss in Jumeirah
- Kite Beach
- La Mer
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Burj Al Arab views from Umm Suqeim
- Etihad Museum
Where to stay
Stays in Jumeirah
Resorts here tend to be large and family-friendly with private beaches, while the neighbourhood itself is quiet and residential.
Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
A wave-shaped classic with a long private beach
- Premium
Good for: Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Beach resort calm, 15 minutes from Downtown
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Bulgari Resort Dubai
Italian design on a private island
- Luxury
Good for: Couples
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Superyacht-inspired newcomer beside Burj Al Arab
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Palace hotel of Madinat Jumeirah
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Mina A’Salam
Madinat Jumeirah’s beachfront hotel
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Things to do
Experiences in Jumeirah
Shopping & dining · Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Canal-side dining with a Burj Al Arab view
- Premium
- 2 to 3 hours
Beaches & parks · Jumeirah
Sunset Beach, Umm Suqeim
Free beach with the Burj Al Arab view
- Value
- 2 to 3 hours
For residents
Living in Jumeirah
Mostly villas and low-rise buildings, popular with families. Many schools and clinics are nearby. You will almost certainly want a car.
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