LA MER
apartment community
A beachfront destination in Jumeirah featuring residences above waterfront retail, dining, and beach access. Includes La Mer Beach and Laguna Waterpark.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
LA MER has compounded 161% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+16.2%
3-yr growth
+161%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
2,371
Median PSF
AED 3,061
Apartments
YoY change
+16.2%
3-yr growth
+161%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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LA MER is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 2,371 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 3,061, up 16.2% year-on-year, outperforming 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 LA MER median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 16K
Loan AED 2.81M · 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.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. LA MER is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools13 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai2
4
6
100/100
Dubai 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 amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 292 total outlets near LA MER• 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 LA MER
Metro Stations
Trade Centre Metro Station
Nearest
Emirates Towers Metro Station
Financial Centre
Shopping Malls
Dubai Mall
Nearest
Landmarks
Burj Khalifa
Nearest
Travel times from LA MER
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near LA MER
Water Transport & Activities
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.
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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 6,728/sqft → AED 7,418/sqft
Range AED 6,454 – 8,382· +5.6 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
30% off-plan share — moderate 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
+119.6%
6 months
+113.6%
1 year
+137.0%
2 years
+146.6%
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 6,984 | 20 | +3.8% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 6,728 | 138 | +119.6% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 3,064 | 47 | -2.7% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 3,150 | 111 | +7.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,933 | 70 | +3.3% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,839 | 64 | +0.1% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,836 | 45 | +0.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,818 | 57 | +5.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,670 | 47 | -2.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,728 | 42 | +4.7% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,606 | 46 | +2.6% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,539 | 89 | -1.5% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,578 | 96 |
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 • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Service charges
RERA-registered rates for LA MER
Average
AED 38/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Buildings in LA MER
5 buildings with DLD transaction data
Solaya (4,6)
Off-PlanFlat3 B/R, 4 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Emirates Towers Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 7,324
Median Price
AED 26.0M
Avg Size
328 sqm
Nearest Mall
Dubai Mall
Port de La Mer - La Cote
Flat2 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Trade Centre Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 3,076
Median Price
AED 3.5M
Avg Size
112 sqm
Nearest Mall
Dubai Mall
Port De La Mer - La Sirene 2
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Trade Centre Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 3,041
Median Price
AED 2.5M
Avg Size
76.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Dubai Mall
LA RIVE
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Trade Centre Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 2,532
Median Price
AED 2.3M
Avg Size
101.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Dubai Mall
Port De La Mer - La Sirene
Flat2 B/R, 1 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Trade Centre Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 2,995
Median Price
AED 4.2M
Avg Size
130.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Dubai Mall
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
- •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
Low green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.0km 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.
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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 3,750,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 3,061. Prices have changed +16.2% year-over-year as of March 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 2,371 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +16.2%, with 599 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.