The original beachfront villa district that gave the wider Jumeirah area its name, this stretch (Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3) runs along the coast between Downtown and Dubai Marina, home to La Mer, Kite Beach and Jumeirah Mosque, and long favoured by established expat families.
The community suits families and long-term residents seeking low-rise villa living close to the beach, good private schools and a quieter, leafier setting than the newer high-rise districts. Villas dominate the housing stock and sit at the premium end of the market, reflecting the area's beachfront location and long-standing reputation as one of Dubai's most desirable residential addresses.