Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
apartment community
Dubai's most popular beachfront community with 40 residential towers along 1.7km of coastline. Home to The Walk and The Beach retail districts.
DUBUY VERDICT
Solid all-rounder no standout signal
Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR sits near the median on every key metric. Liquidity is deep; returns are mid-pack — a reasonable place, no obvious edge.
YoY change
+6.4%
3-yr growth
+13%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
4,566
Median PSF
AED 1,647
Apartments
YoY change
+6.4%
3-yr growth
+13%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 4,566 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,647, up 6.4% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 11K
Loan AED 1.91M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
What residents say about Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
Praised for beach access provides good venue for celebrations and gatherings. Criticised for unsafe environment for women due to harassment and privacy violations.
Resident sentiment
Above average
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Clean sand and warm water with stunning skyline views”
“Aggressive street vendors interrupt pedestrians every few meters with perfume sales”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 75 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- community100%
- beach access79%
- amenities68%
- safety57%
- rent32%
- noise29%
Sentiment trend
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Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
residents
47% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q1 2026 moved from -0.31 to -0.24. Based on 64 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Beach access provides good venue for celebrations and gatherings×6
- +Well-known tourist attraction with accessible amenities×3
- +Excellent nearby food and dining options×2
- +Free gym and pool access included×2
- +Close to metro for connectivity×2
What people criticise
- −Unsafe environment for women due to harassment and privacy violations×8
- −Rental scams prevalent targeting desperate students searching for affordable housing×3
- −Unusually heavy traffic congestion observed in the area×3
- −Loud explosions disturbing sleep for multiple nights×2
- −Sudden loud noise from low-flying aircraft overhead×2
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Clean sand and warm water with stunning skyline views”
“Unique opportunity to witness military jets up close from residential area”
“JBR offers lively atmosphere with restaurants and waterfront walkways”
“Aggressive street vendors interrupt pedestrians every few meters with perfume sales”
“Unsafe environment for women due to harassment and privacy violations”
“Landlord engaged in rental fraud and visa scams with tenants”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 75 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools8 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai3
4
4
100/100
Icademy Middle East Fz.Llc
Dubai British School
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai International Academy L.L.C
EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWS
The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 434 total outlets near Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
Metro Stations
Palm Deira Metro
Nearest
Al Ras Metro
Baniyas Square Metro
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
City Centre Deira
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
La Mer
Dubai Frame
Travel times from Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Active listings in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
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Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,737/sqft → AED 1,770/sqft
Range AED 1,682 – 1,859· -2.8 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
0% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+7.1%
6 months
-2.6%
1 year
+6.0%
2 years
+16.7%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,444 | 12 | -16.9% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,737 | 169 | +7.1% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,622 | 139 | -9.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,783 | 176 | +7.7% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,655 | 175 | +1.0% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,639 | 170 | +1.8% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,610 | 181 | -1.3% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,632 | 188 | +1.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,608 | 181 | +8.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,488 | 189 | +1.2% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,471 | 135 | -4.7% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,543 | 200 | +0.3% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,539 | 212 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers5 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsNakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Emaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Dubai Properties
- •Family-oriented communities
- •Good value
- •Established infrastructure
- •Less brand premium than Emaar
- •Some aging stock
Select Group
- •Marina expertise
- •Quality construction
- •Good locations
- •Limited portfolio diversity
- •Premium pricing for Marina
Reportage Properties
- •Very affordable entry
- •Good yields
- •Simple layouts
- •Basic finishes
- •Less premium locations
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
Average
AED 20/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
- •Market-behavior sentiment trending negative
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.2km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Data updated June 2026 · DLD Official Records
Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR
What is the average property price in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR?
The median property price in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR is AED 2,550,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,647. Prices have changed +6.4% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR?
Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (3,944), Hotel Apartment (622).
How is the real estate market performing in Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR?
Jumeriah Beach Residence - JBR has seen 4,566 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +6.4%, with 1,391 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of March 2026.How we built this.