Jumeirah is one of the most sought after residential areas along the coast of Dubai. Possessing a wide variety of residences, the coastal area provides residents with not only an exuberant lifestyle but many great conveniences. Most importantly, it is a top favourite for renting luxury villas in Dubai as per Bayut 2020 Rental Market Report.
In terms of public transport, there are many metro stations on Sheikh Zayed Road close by such as the Business Bay station, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, Noor Bank station and Financial Centre station these are a 5 to 10-minute drive from the area. Since Jumeirah Dubai has no designated metro station, there are many bus routes running through the area connecting back to the metro stations.
Similarly, the community is no short of bus stations; Majlis Al Ghoreifa, Hilton Beach Club and Rashid Al Hadees Masjid are some of the stations found at different intervals. For the commute to be easier, there are car parking spaces available in all of the major hubs in the area, such as parks, mosques, shopping malls.
There is a handful of academic options for children and young adults leading to many parents moving to the area. A few notable options include:
Considered as one of the best schools in Jumeirah Dubai, Jumeira Baccalaureate School is located within Jumeirah 1 and follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It has earned the ‘very good’ certification from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Next, offering the curriculum of Ministry of Education, Al Shurooq Private School is also within the sub-community.
As for Jumeirah 3 residents, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is more conveniently accessible. The institute is one of the top choices in the community offering the UK curriculum . Some of the top-rated British curriculum options include Horizon English School and Raffles International School.
For higher education, residents will have to head to many universities part of Knowledge Park about 20 to 25 minutes away. Reputable options in Knowledge Village include American University of Dubai, Middlesex University, University of Wollongong Dubai and more.
Residents live close to plenty of shopping options. With Mercato Shopping Mall, Sunset Mall and Jumeirah Plaza within the vicinity, residents would not have to step out of the community for their shopping needs.
Featuring 140 shops and service outlets, Mercato Shopping Mall has its home in Jumeirah Dubai. Designed by the famous Italian architect Danielle Morelli with Tuscan and Venetian features, the mall is deemed as one of the top 10 malls in Dubai.
Further located in Jumeirah 3, Sunset Mall Dubai is another shopping destination. With plenty of dining options, high-end retail stores and ultra-modern ambience, Sunset Mall brings a wholesome experience for the residents looking for a delightful shopping day.
If you are looking to shop in a crowd-free mall, Jumeirah Shopping Plaza is the perfect spot for you. Since the plaza is not as large as other malls in Dubai, it attracts fewer people. However, it has a wide range of stores and dining options that are resident-favourites.
The mighty shopping centre and entertainment hub, The Dubai Mall, is only 12 minutes away. It offers a diverse range of dining and entertainment options including Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Sega Republic Theme Park, Dubai Ice Rink and the dancing Dubai Fountain. Apart from this, multiple retail and luxury designer brands are also available in the mall.
Also, Jumeirah Dubai has a lot of independent shops and convenience stores for small purchases. You can find bookstores in the community like WHSmith, Bookworm, Geek Nation, Magrudys etc. The pet store Creature Oasis is located behind the Plaza Centre and the boutique Bamba is also in Jumeirah 1, where you can get vintage accessories and clothes.
Located alongside the water, there are plenty of beaches for residents to visit. For a breezy day out on a summer afternoon or a chilly night along the waves, the residents of the community can head to the urban Jumeirah Beach, surrounded by high-rise hotels. Sunset Beach, also known as Umm Suqeim Beach, has a perfect ambience with the view of the iconic Burj Al Arab.
The beachfront development by Meraas, La Mer is a great spot to relax by the beach, it also offers a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. This is quite convenient for the residents as it is located 5 to 15 minutes away, depending on where you are in the neighbourhood. Another option would be Kite Beach, it is about 10 to 20 minutes away and is one of the ideal spots for a fun-day-out. The beach has an abundance of food stalls and activities