LA MER
apartment community
Buyer read
A balanced buyer case without one dominant signal
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 3.2M. 6% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks above average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 3.2M
Apartment median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
6% off-plan
Low supply-pressure proxy
Above average
Relative to Dubai communities
Moderate
2 of 5 risk inputs available
A beachfront destination in Jumeirah featuring residences above waterfront retail, dining, and beach access. Includes La Mer Beach and Laguna Waterpark.
Median PSF
AED 3,002
Apartments
YoY change
+3.1%
5-yr sales
1,223
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 3.2M
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
LA MER offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 376 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
100/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
376
Dining
39/100
173 mapped
Shopping
24/100
61 mapped
Health
39/100
49 mapped
Nightlife
30/100
9 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
13 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 12 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 6 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 6 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
13
Top-rated
6
Curricula
6
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
13
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
IB
+5 more
Median fees
AED 33K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
LA MER has compounded 33% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+3.1%
3-yr growth
+33%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
1,223
Current PSF
AED 3,209
6-month forecast
+2.4%
Forecast range
3,024–3,550
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
LA MER is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 1,223 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 3,002, up 3.1% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 8.3% 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 LA MER median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 13K
Loan AED 2.40M · 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.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in LA MER
LA MER is led by apartments, with 15 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
3
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,202 sqft
Community median
Named homes
15
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R
787–2,035 sqft
Villas
Bedroom mix not published
4,273 sqft typical
Penthouses
5 B/R, 6 B/R
6,851 sqft typical
Includes Port de La Mer - La Cote, Port De La Mer - La Voile, PORT DE LA MER - LE SOLEIL and 12 more.
Explore all homesMarket Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. LA MER is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools13 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiDubai British School Jumeira
Horizons English School L.L.C
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C))
JSS Private School L.L.C
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 292 total outlets near LA MER
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Sparse mapped greenery · #68 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 0 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.0km of the community centre. It does not mean 0 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from LA MER
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Airport access
Drive times from LA MER to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsStable outlook
Area Outlook
Established community with mature infrastructure. No major new developments announced, indicating a settled neighborhood.
No major new developments announced for this area.
This indicates a mature, established community.
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in LA MER
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
No active listings indexed yet
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Market history
Quarterly price and sales history shows whether liquidity confirms the latest price move.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 2,821
Q2 2026
3m price change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Quarter sales
12
Q2 2026
3m sales change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 3,209/sqft → AED 3,287/sqft
Range AED 3,024 – 3,550· +0.8 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
6% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion 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
+13.8%
6 months
-4.9%
1 year
+10.5%
2 years
+17.0%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 3,209 | 7 | +13.8% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 2,821 | 12 | -16.4% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,375 | 38 | +18.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,855 | 31 | -1.7% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,904 | 25 | -5.5% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 3,072 | 58 | +4.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,936 | 44 | +6.5% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,758 | 37 | +0.5% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,743 | 23 | -6.2% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,925 | 42 | +9.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,671 | 26 | -1.0% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,699 | 21 | +2.9% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,623 | 32 | +0.1% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,620 | 46 | -0.5% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,632 | 56 | +4.0% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 2,531 | 104 | +6.6% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 2,375 | 82 | -3.2% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 2,454 | 193 | +15.3% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 2,128 | 151 | +0.1% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 2,125 | 107 | +0.1% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 2,123 | 88 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developer1 developer
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsArea health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Off-plan risk
39/100
Moderate
Headline risk for LA MER. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain LA MER's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Mapped greenery
Sparse mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.0km straight-line search radius of the community centroid. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about LA MER
What is the average property price in LA MER?
The median property price in LA MER is AED 3,200,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 3,002. Prices have changed +3.1% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in LA MER?
LA MER is primarily an apartment community with approximately 85% apartments and 8% villas. The most common property types include Flat (2,007), Villa (193).
How is the real estate market performing in LA MER?
LA MER has seen 1,223 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +3.1%, with 102 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 July 2026.How we built this.