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Dubai Marina and JBR, Dubai

Area guide, Dubai

Dubai Marina and JBR

Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence together form one of the city's most established residential neighbourhoods. A man made marina lined with towers meets a public beach, and thousands of people live, work and spend their evenings within a short walk of the water.

At a glance

Dubai Marina is an Emaar waterfront district built around a canal of roughly three kilometres, with Jumeirah Beach Residence and its beachfront promenade, The Walk, along the adjoining coast. Both are served by the Dubai Tram, which connects with the Dubai Metro Red Line.

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  • Marina canal of around 3 km developed by Emaar
  • JBR: 40 towers in six clusters by Dubai Properties
  • The Walk at JBR and its public beach
  • Pedestrian bridge to Bluewaters Island
  • Dubai Tram linked to the Metro Red Line

Marina canal of around 3 km developed by Emaar

The setting

The setting

Character

The Marina is vertical and busy, with a promenade that follows the water past restaurants, cafés and moored yachts, and Dubai Marina Mall, opened in 2008, at its centre. JBR, launched by Dubai Properties in 2002, lines the coast with 40 towers in six clusters, Shams, Amwaj, Rimal, Bahar, Sadaf and Murjan, and adds The Walk, a 1.7 kilometre stretch of shops and dining at street level, with direct access to the beach. A pedestrian bridge links JBR with Bluewaters Island just offshore.

JBR: 40 towers in six clusters by Dubai Properties

Living here

Living here

Day to day

Few places in Dubai are as easy to live in without a car. Supermarkets, gyms, clinics and restaurants are all close at hand, and the beach and Marina Walk provide space for exercise and evenings out. The Beach at JBR adds shops, an outdoor cinema and water sports, and the XLine zipline runs from the top of an Amwaj tower across the Marina to Dubai Marina Mall. The neighbourhood is lively at weekends, with residents and visitors sharing the promenades.

The Walk at JBR and its public beach

Getting around

Getting around

Connections

Dubai Marina sits by Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road. The Dubai Tram serves Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 and 2, Dubai Marina and Dubai Marina Mall, and interchanges with the Red Line at the Sobha Realty and DMCC stations. Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour and Dubai Internet City are close neighbours.

Fit

Is Dubai Marina and JBR right for you?

A good fit for

  • Buyers who want a walkable, established neighbourhood
  • Young professionals working in the nearby free zones
  • Investors seeking a well known location with a deep pool of buildings
  • Beach lovers who want the sea on their doorstep

Worth weighing

  • The area is dense, and weekends bring crowds to JBR and the Marina promenade.
  • Parking for visitors is limited.
  • Many towers date from the 2000s, so condition and service charges vary.
  • Views can be affected by neighbouring towers.

New developments

Developments in Dubai Marina and JBR.

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Questions

Asked about Dubai Marina and JBR.

Who developed Dubai Marina?

Dubai Marina was developed by Emaar Properties. The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence was developed by Dubai Properties and opened in 2008.

How is Dubai Marina connected by public transport?

The Dubai Tram runs through Dubai Marina and JBR and interchanges with the Dubai Metro Red Line at the Sobha Realty and DMCC stations.

Is JBR part of Dubai Marina?

Jumeirah Beach Residence is a separate community that sits between Dubai Marina and the sea. The two are usually considered together because they share streets, transport and amenities.

Who developed Jumeirah Beach Residence?

JBR was developed by Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding, which launched the project in 2002. It comprises 40 towers in six clusters, with The Walk at street level.

Sources

  1. WikipediaDubai Marina developer, canal and The Walk at JBRAccessed
  2. WikipediaDubai Tram route, stations and interchangesAccessed
  3. WikipediaDubai Metro Red Line stationsAccessed
  4. WikipediaJumeirah Beach Residence developer, towers, clusters, The Walk and Bluewaters bridgeAccessed
  5. Dubai Media OfficePublic beaches in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and La Mer, and facilitiesAccessed

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