Jumeirah Lakes Towers is a district of Dubai, 685 m from Sobha Realty Metro Station, 42 listings available with us.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) is a mixed-use waterfront district located immediately behind Dubai Marina. The neighbourhood combines residential towers, commercial premises, hotels, retail and landscaped public spaces arranged around three artificial lakes and a central park. JLT is also home to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) free zone, a major hub for trade and enterprise in the UAE.
JLT was developed as a high-density cluster of towers arranged in several blocks and clusters along lakeside promenades. The community comprises 87 tower blocks across 23 clusters, with many buildings rising between approximately 35 and 45 storeys. Its landmark, the 66-storey Almas Tower, stands at the heart of the district. The three lakes and central park provide walking, jogging and cycling routes, as well as spaces for community activity along the water.
Established in 2002 and headquartered in JLT, the DMCC free zone is integral to the neighbourhood’s identity. It hosts more than 21,000 companies across a wide range of sectors and continues to influence local planning and public-realm investment.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers is served by the Dubai Metro Red Line. The nearest station, R36, is approximately 685 metres away and can be reached on foot. Pedestrian promenades and local roads connect the district with Dubai Marina and other nearby areas.
Approximate road distances from JLT to key Dubai destinations:
The area continues to receive phased public-realm and infrastructure upgrades directed by DMCC. These include improvements to the lakes and lake walls, water-quality works, landscape enhancements, road connections with Jumeirah Islands and expanded visitor parking. An initial tree-replacement phase involved removing and replanting 60 palm trees, with further planting planned as part of the wider public-realm programme.
DMCC has also announced upgrades to recreational facilities and new sports infrastructure for residents, workers and visitors. The authority describes JLT as “a neighbourhood full of soul,” reflecting its mix of residential life, commercial activity and public amenities.
Notable projects and initiatives in the district include:
Residential and hospitality projects in JLT include W Residences JLT, Diamondz by Danube and Banyan Tree Residences.
JLT’s built form is dominated by high-rise apartment towers and commercial high-rises clustered around its central water bodies. The housing offer consists primarily of apartments and serviced residences, alongside office floors within mixed-use towers. Lakeside promenades and the central park are the district’s main outdoor amenities, supporting pedestrian movement, retail and dining.
The blend of residential and office space reflects the presence of DMCC and its associated commercial activity. Many buildings combine ground-floor retail with residential and office floors above. With its lakeside setting, proximity to Dubai Marina and compact tower clusters, JLT forms a distinctive urban quarter in western Dubai.
JLT is well suited to people seeking high-rise apartment living with access to waterfront promenades and a compact urban setting. The district is often chosen by:
Public-realm improvements, recreational facilities and infrastructure upgrades are intended to benefit the many people who live, work and visit JLT.
Is JLT connected to Dubai Metro?
Yes. The nearest Red Line station, R36, is approximately 685 metres away, while local roads and pedestrian routes provide access across the district.
What kinds of buildings are in JLT?
The district is composed mainly of mid- to high-rise towers arranged in clusters around three lakes and a park. It includes residential, commercial and hotel buildings, with the 66-storey Almas Tower as a prominent landmark.
What major development plans are under way?
DMCC is progressing public-realm and infrastructure upgrades, including lake improvements, landscaping and additional parking. BAY360 is planned for part of Lake D and is set to include retail, leisure facilities and an underground car park, with completion expected towards the end of 2027.
Who manages and plans public improvements in JLT?
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a principal authority for planning and investment in the district. It supports commercial activity through its free-zone services and coordinates a range of public-realm works across the neighbourhood.
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.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 10 years, from 2015.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Diamondz By Danube | 592 | 28 135 |
| ELTIERA VIEWS - TOWER 3 | 295 | 24 381 |
| Seven City JLT | 252 | 15 206 |
| Saba 4 | 247 | 26 150 |
| MBL Signature | 227 | 24 737 |
| ELTIERA VIEWS - TOWER 1 | 174 | 28 841 |
| ME DO RE 2 | 163 | 24 212 |
| Orra The Embankment - Tower 1 | 136 | 14 428 |
| MERCER HOUSE - NORTH TOWER | 126 | 27 527 |
| UH WEST BY ELLINGTON | 123 | 21 255 |
| Verde by Sobha | 119 | 23 411 |
| ELTIERA VIEWS - TOWER 2 | 119 | 28 494 |
Linked names lead to our pages for those projects.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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Largest management companies in the area: Highrise Owners Association Management Services (6), Dh Community Management (5), Provis Owners Association Management Services (5).
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RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.
Medians of Dubai Land Department deals over the last 12 months. Open a layout for the price range, trend, local projects and our units for sale.
| Layout | Median, AED | AED/m² | Deals | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 850,000 | 21,939 | 438 | 7.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9 m | 24,483 | 1,367 | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2.9 m | 23,944 | 866 | 4.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 3.9 m | 24,000 | 240 | 3.9% |
Gross yield: median Ejari rent against the median purchase price.
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