Madinat Jumeirah Living is a freehold residential subcommunity in Umm Suqeim 3, arranged as a low-rise, pedestrian-centric neighbourhood that mirrors the look and feel of the adjacent Madinat Jumeirah Resort. The master development combines residential clusters, landscaped waterways and shaded walkways with a range of community facilities and a direct connection to the resort environment.
What this place is and where it is located
Madinat Jumeirah Living occupies a seafront position opposite the Burj Al Arab and is set within Umm Suqeim 3. The development was conceived as a 54-building masterplan forming an environmentally considerate district with wind towers, wadis and kilometres of landscaped gardens and waterways. The scheme is pedestrian-centric, with a central promenade and interconnected paths creating quiet open spaces between residential clusters.
Key elements of the neighbourhood include a private beach, communal parks and play areas, kilometres of shaded walkways, jogging and cycling paths, and a direct air-conditioned footbridge to Madinat Jumeirah Resort. Resident amenities include a community centre, retail, concierge services, fitness centres and swimming pools, ample basement parking, designated visitor parking and day-care facilities.
The project launched in 2018, with construction beginning in 2019 and development progressing in phases. In October 2018, Lamtara was added to the initial two residential clusters. It comprises freehold apartments with one to four bedrooms and was scheduled for handover in June 2021.
Transport and distances
Madinat Jumeirah Living is within a short drive of Dubai’s main arterial roads, including Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Road, Al Wasl Road and Umm Suqeim Road. Public transport access includes the Red Line metro, with station R32 approximately 2,141 metres from the neighbourhood.
Approximate distances to major Dubai landmarks include:
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 10.8 km
- The Dubai Mall — 11.3 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 21.9 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 27.0 km
- Palm Jumeirah — 5.8 km
- Dubai Marina — 8.0 km
- JBR Beach — 8.7 km
- Mall of the Emirates — 2.4 km
- Business Bay — 9.3 km
- Expo City Dubai — 20.2 km
- Global Village — 14.0 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 12.4 km
Typical drive times include roughly 15 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 12 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, and single-digit journeys to Burj Al Arab and nearby Media City and Internet City areas, depending on traffic.
Masterplan, buildings and current projects
The development is arranged around a central pedestrian walkway and shaded public realm, with contemporary interiors and lobby finishes that complement its resort-inspired aesthetic. Landscaped gardens, waterways and amenity clusters serve families and single-household residents alike.
Current projects within the development include:
- Riwa by Meraas, launched in 2024.
- Jomana 5 by Meraas, launched in 2023.
- Asayel Building 2 by Dubai Holding.
- Other buildings include Al Jazi Buildings 2, 3 and 4, Jadeel 3, Jomana Buildings 2–8, and Lamtara Buildings 1 and 2.
- Nourelle
Construction activity has taken place across parts of the masterplan, including the deployment of seven Raimondi MRT159 cranes.
Subdistricts within the Madinat Jumeirah Living masterplan
The development comprises several residential clusters and named subdistricts:
Who this area is suitable for
Madinat Jumeirah Living is designed for residents seeking a low-rise, resort-inspired environment close to Dubai’s west coast and major leisure landmarks. Its landscaped public realm, shaded walkways, play areas and community facilities suit families and residents who value outdoor communal space and walkable neighbourhood connections.
With beach and resort amenities nearby, as well as convenient access to media and business districts, the subcommunity can also suit professionals who prefer a quieter residential setting over high-rise urban living. Community retail, concierge services and fitness facilities support a self-contained lifestyle.
FAQ
- Where is Madinat Jumeirah Living located?
It is in Umm Suqeim 3, opposite Burj Al Arab, and forms part of the Madinat Jumeirah district in Dubai.
- What transport options serve the area?
The nearest Dubai Metro station is on the Red Line, at a distance of roughly 2.1 km. Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Road, Al Wasl Road and Umm Suqeim Road provide car access to the rest of the city.
- What projects are within the development?
Projects include Riwa, Nourelle, Lamtara, Al Jazi, Jomana and Jadeel.
- What kinds of amenities are provided?
Amenities include a private beach, community centre, retail, concierge services, play areas, parks, fitness centres and pools, basement and visitor parking, and a direct air-conditioned link to Madinat Jumeirah Resort.
