StayAreasIs JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) a good place to stay in Dubai?
Yes, if you want to be next to Dubai Marina for a little less. The Marina and JBR are across the road, two Red Line stations serve the district, and the lakes are lined with restaurants.
Stay here if
- Business travellers in JLT or the Marina
- Travellers who want the Marina for a little less
- Longer stays in apartment hotels
Look elsewhere if
- You want a beach outside the door
- You want to be near Downtown and the old town
- You want a holiday atmosphere around your hotel
Stations and airports
40 min to Burj Khalifa. DMCC and Damac Properties stations on the Red Line, footbridges to Dubai Marina and the tram, and taxis.
- From Dubai International AirportRed Line metro from DMCC or Damac Properties55 min
Hotels in JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
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Staying in JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
JLT is a good base if you want to be next to Dubai Marina without paying Marina prices. The district sits just across Sheikh Zayed Road from the Marina, with footbridges across, and DMCC and Damac Properties stations on the Red Line run to Downtown and the airport. It suits business travellers, longer stays and anyone who wants the Marina's restaurants and beach within easy reach.
The area is a cluster of towers around artificial lakes, with paths along the water and a ring of cafés, restaurants and pubs at the foot of the buildings. It's a working district by day, full of offices and free-zone companies, and in the evening residents come out to eat by the lakes. The Emirates Golf Club is next door, and Marina Walk and JBR's beach are across the road.
The downside is that JLT feels like a business district rather than a holiday one. There's no beach on this side of the highway, crossing to the Marina means a footbridge and a walk that can be hot, and some clusters are quiet once the offices close. Downtown and the old town are a long metro ride away.
What makes JLT worth considering is its position. You can sleep in a modern hotel with lake views, eat at the restaurants around the water and reach the Marina and JBR in minutes, all for less than you'd pay a short walk away on the other side of the road.
JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) questions
Is JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) a good area to stay in Dubai?
Yes, if you want to be next to Dubai Marina for a little less. The Marina and JBR are across the road, two Red Line stations serve the district, and the lakes are lined with restaurants. It suits business travellers in JLT or the Marina, travellers who want the Marina for a little less and longer stays in apartment hotels.
How much does a hotel in JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) cost?
A typical double is around $150 a night at a budget hotel, $175 mid-range and $205 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Dubai International Airport to JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)?
About 55 minutes door to door: Red Line metro from DMCC or Damac Properties.