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Jumeirah

Dubai

The low-rise coastal district between the city and the Marina, with public beaches, villas, the Burj Al Arab and the canals of Madinat Jumeirah.

Best for Families · Upscale

Transport
1/5
Sights
3/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$325/night · 25 min to Burj Khalifa

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Why stay here

  • Free public beaches with Burj Al Arab views
  • Beach resorts without high-rise crowds
  • Calm, residential feel

Who should stay here

  • Families on a beach holiday
  • Couples looking for a resort
  • Travellers who want calm after sightseeing

Not ideal if…

  • You want to use the metro
  • You're on a budget
  • You want nightlife on foot

What it's like

Jumeirah runs along the coast from La Mer and the Jumeirah Mosque down to Umm Suqeim, where the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab stands offshore. Behind the beaches it's quiet streets of villas, cafés and small malls, without the towers of Downtown or the Marina.

The hotels here are mostly beach resorts, from the Madinat Jumeirah complex to the Four Seasons, and Kite Beach and Sunset Beach are among the best free beaches in the city. The metro doesn't run along this stretch, so you'll use taxis to get around.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Jumeirah Beach Road

    Coast road past the beaches, villas and cafés.

  • Kite Beach

    Free beach with a running track, food trucks and water sports.

  • Madinat Jumeirah

    Resort complex of canals, a souk and restaurants.

Getting around

Nearest stations
No metro along the coast: taxis, buses on Jumeirah Beach Road, and the Red Line at Mall of the Emirates inland.
To Burj Khalifa
About 25 minutes
From Dubai International Airport
About 45 minutes: Red Line metro to Mall of the Emirates, then a short taxi; a taxi all the way takes about 25 minutes.

Nearby attractions

  • Burj Al Arab

    Admire it from Sunset Beach or book a tour or afternoon tea inside.

  • Wild Wadi Waterpark

    Water park next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

  • Jumeirah Mosque

    One of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours.

Where to eat and drink

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    Restaurants and bars along the canals, facing the Burj Al Arab.

  • Kite Beach

    Food trucks and beach cafés.

Where to stay in Jumeirah

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Why we like it: The sail-shaped tower on its own island; all suites.

Typical luxury rate in Jumeirah: ~$1,090/night

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Luxury pick

Jumeirah Al Naseem

Why we like it: Beach resort in the Madinat Jumeirah complex.

Typical luxury rate in Jumeirah: ~$1,090/night

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Luxury pick

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Why we like it: Low-rise beach resort with gardens and pools.

Typical luxury rate in Jumeirah: ~$1,090/night

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Hotels in JumeirahMid-range from ~$325/night

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