Jumeirah Bay Island is a district of Dubai, 3.7 km from Business Bay Metro Station.
Jumeirah Bay Island is a private, low-rise mixed-use island off the coast of Jumeirah in Dubai. Shaped like a seahorse and built as a man-made island, it combines beachfront plots, standalone villas, branded residences and a five-star hotel complex. The development is notable for large land parcels, direct marina access and a concentration of ultra-high-net-worth homes.
Jumeirah Bay Island is a purpose-built island located roughly 500 metres off the Jumeirah coastline. Developed by Meraas Development LLC, it covers approximately 6.0–6.3 million sq ft. A 300-metre road bridge links the island to the Jumeirah coast. The masterplan combines low-rise apartments, standalone villas, a boutique resort, marina facilities and the branded Bulgari Hotel and residences.
The island is not directly served by Dubai Metro; the nearest Red Line station, R26, is approximately 3.7 km away. Road access is via the short bridge to the Jumeirah coastline.
The island’s signature asset is its Bulgari-branded hospitality and residential offering. The Bulgari Hotel opened in December 2017 and is accompanied by branded residences across six buildings. The hotel has 121 keys, including 50 super-premium suites and 20 hotel villas. Private villas offer personal butler service and private pools, with sizes ranging from approximately 175 sq m to 540 sq m. The resort also includes a marina and yacht club with berths for about 50 boats, alongside leisure facilities and restaurants.
Land use on the island is dominated by large residential plots and bespoke mansions. Plot sizes range from about 16,000 sq ft to 37,000 sq ft. There are 128 plots in total, including approximately 46 facing the inner bay and 82 further inland. The island’s layout prioritises waterfront frontage, private driveways and marina berths for homes on these parcels.
Sales and land transactions in 2022 and subsequent brokerage disclosures include multi-hundred-million-dirham deals for individual plots and villas, as well as a mansion lease valued at AED 16 million per year.
Jumeirah Bay Island appeals to buyers and occupiers seeking large, private waterfront residences and branded luxury homes. Its large plots, marina access, beach frontage and Bulgari hotel and residential services place it firmly within Dubai’s ultra-luxury segment. Owners commonly commission bespoke villas and mansions rather than choosing standard developer stock. The residential mix includes private mansions, branded residences and low-rise apartment blocks, with a clear emphasis on privacy, scale and waterfront amenities.
Named villa clusters and residential offerings on the island include:
How is Jumeirah Bay Island connected to the mainland?
By a 300-metre road bridge linking the island to the Jumeirah coast. Road access is the primary connection, while the nearest Red Line metro station, R26, is about 3.7 km away.
What are the main projects and brands on the island?
The island is home to the Bulgari Hotel, residences and marina facilities, as well as Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai and Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai.
What size are plots on the island and how many plots exist?
Plots range from approximately 16,000 sq ft to 37,000 sq ft. The island has 128 plots in total, divided between inner-bay-facing and inland locations.
Who typically buys or lives on Jumeirah Bay Island?
The island attracts high-net-worth owners and occupiers seeking large private waterfront homes, bespoke villas, branded hotel services and marina facilities. Properties sit at the top end of Dubai’s housing market and are used as primary residences, second homes and investment-grade trophy assets.
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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