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Madinat Jumeirah Living, often shortened to MJL, is a low rise residential community by Meraas, part of Dubai Holding, in Umm Suqeim 3. It sits just behind Jumeirah Al Qasr and Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with the Burj Al Arab on the skyline, and brings the Arabesque style of the famous resort into a neighbourhood of apartments and townhouses.
Meraas launched the community in 2017, and the first buildings were handed over a few years later. It has grown in phases of five to eight storey buildings, each with its own name, such as Lamaa, Rahaal, Jadeed, Asayel, Al Jazi, Jadeel, and Jomana. The buildings are arranged around landscaped courtyards and a central park, with sand coloured facades, wind tower details, timber screens, and shaded walkways that echo traditional Gulf architecture.
Residents are mainly professionals, couples, and families who want a calm, beachside address in Old Dubai without living in a high rise tower. The community is freehold, close to some of the city’s best beaches and schools, and only a short drive from Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, and Downtown Dubai. Limited supply and the strength of the Madinat Jumeirah name have also made it a sought after choice for investors.
Madinat Jumeirah Living lies between Al Sufouh Road (D94) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), in Umm Suqeim 3. Madinat Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab are to the north, Al Sufouh and Dubai Internet City to the west, Al Barsha and Mall of the Emirates to the south, and the villas of Umm Suqeim and Al Manara to the east.
Its position gives quick access to both of the city’s main coastal routes. Residents can reach the beach in a few minutes, Mall of the Emirates in about 10 minutes, Dubai Marina in about 15 minutes, and Downtown Dubai in around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Madinat Jumeirah Living was designed as a quiet residential enclave, so it has a small set of everyday shops and services rather than a large mall. Cafes, a supermarket, and convenience outlets sit within the community, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim’s beachfront cafes, and Mall of the Emirates cover almost everything else within a few minutes’ drive.
Home delivery reaches the community quickly, and the wider Umm Suqeim and Al Barsha neighbourhoods are well served by supermarkets, pharmacies, and clinics.
• Community retail: cafes, a supermarket, a pharmacy, and convenience outlets within the community for daily needs.
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah: a traditional style souk with boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and waterways, a few minutes away.
• Umm Suqeim and Al Wasl Road: neighbourhood centres with Spinneys, Waitrose, cafes, and services along Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road, about 5 to 10 minutes away.
• Mall of the Emirates: one of Dubai's largest malls, with Carrefour, department stores, Ski Dubai, and a cinema, about 10 minutes away.
• Local clinics:family clinics, dental practices, and pharmacies operate across Umm Suqeim and Al Barsha, a short drive away.
• Mediclinic Al Sufouh: a private clinic with family medicine and specialist services, about 10 minutes away.
• King's College Hospital London, Jumeirah: a medical centre with outpatient specialist care, about 10 minutes away.
• Saudi German Hospital Dubai: a private hospital with emergency services in Al Barsha, about 10 to 15 minutes away.
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital: a large private hospital in Al Barsha South, about 20 minutes away.
• Central park: the community's green heart, with lawns, shaded paths, and children's play areas set between the buildings.
• Residents' pools and gyms: each building or cluster has its own pool, gym, and landscaped courtyard for residents.
• Jumeirah Beach and Sunset Beach: public beaches with clear views of the Burj Al Arab, a few minutes away.
• Kite Beach: a lively beach with a running track, sports courts, water sports, and food outlets, about 10 minutes away.
Life in Madinat Jumeirah Living is calm and outdoors focused. The low rise buildings, landscaped courtyards, and central park give the community a village feel, and residents can walk or cycle to the beach in the cooler months. Morning runs along Jumeirah Beach, sunset walks with views of the Burj Al Arab, and dinner at Souk Madinat Jumeirah are part of everyday life.
The design sets the community apart. Buildings follow the same Arabesque language as Madinat Jumeirah, with arches, wind towers, and timber screens, so the neighbourhood feels connected to one of Dubai’s most famous resorts. Homes are well finished, many with balconies or terraces, and the larger units and townhouses suit families who want space close to the coast.
The community is international and still growing, with newer buildings delivered in phases. It attracts professionals working in Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and DIFC, as well as families drawn by nearby schools. For many residents, MJL offers the beach lifestyle of Umm Suqeim without the cost of a standalone villa.
Lifestyle highlights:
An established villa neighbourhood with a relaxed beach lifestyle, cafes, and some of the city’s most popular schools, right next door.
A coastal district home to Dubai Knowledge Park, respected schools, and the beachfront resorts around Madinat Jumeirah, a few minutes away.
A busy, well connected area of apartments and villas around Mall of the Emirates, with schools, hospitals, and parks, about 10 minutes away.
One of Dubai’s most established coastal neighbourhoods, known for large villas, Jumeirah Beach Road, and boutique shopping, about 10 minutes away.
Dubai’s island community of luxury apartments, villas, beach clubs, and hotels, about 10 to 15 minutes away.
High rise waterfront living with a marina promenade, beach, and a wide choice of restaurants, about 15 minutes away.
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Madinat Jumeirah Living is well placed for families. Some of Dubai’s most respected British, American, and International Baccalaureate schools lie within about 10 to 15 minutes, in Al Sufouh, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, and Jumeirah, and nurseries operate throughout the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Families value the low rise setting, the secure courtyards and play areas, and having the beach and large parks close by. Many choose three and four bedroom apartments or townhouses for extra space while keeping a coastal address.
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What You’ll Find:
Madinat Jumeirah Living offers apartments from one to four bedrooms, along with a smaller number of townhouses and duplex homes. Units are generous in size, with high quality finishes, built in wardrobes, and balconies or terraces, and many larger homes include a maid’s room and views over the Burj Al Arab or the central park.
All prices in this section are indicative, based on typical 2026 market ranges, and should be checked against current listings. Apartments have generally traded from about AED 2.2 million for a one bedroom home to around AED 8 million for a large three bedroom unit, with four bedroom apartments and townhouses above that. Most homes have traded at roughly AED 2,800 to AED 3,800 per square foot, with view and building making a large difference.
Rental demand is steady, driven by professionals and families who want a quiet coastal address. Typical annual rents run from about AED 140,000 for a one bedroom apartment to AED 550,000 or more for a four bedroom home. Gross yields generally sit between 4.5% and 6%, with smaller units at the upper end of that range.
Market Insight:
Madinat Jumeirah Living occupies a rare spot in the Dubai market: new, freehold, low rise homes beside the beach in an established part of Old Dubai. Little new land is available in Umm Suqeim, so supply is limited, and the Madinat Jumeirah name gives the community a strong identity with both buyers and tenants.
Demand has been strong since the first launches, with new phases often selling quickly and resale prices rising as the community has matured. Prices per square foot are well above the Dubai average, but buyers pay for the location, the design, and the scarcity of similar homes nearby. For end users, MJL offers a coastal lifestyle without a villa price, and for investors, it offers steady demand and good long term value.
Master developer: Meraas (Dubai Holding) Location: Umm Suqeim 3, between Al Sufouh Road and Sheikh Zayed Road Launched: 2017 Property type: Low rise apartments, townhouses, and duplexes Ownership: Freehold, open to all nationalities Buildings: Including Lamaa, Rahaal, Jadeed, Asayel, Al Jazi, Jadeel, Jomana Architecture: Arabesque, inspired by Madinat Jumeirah Gross rental yields: About 4.5% to 6% (indicative) Nearest metro: Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Internet City, about 10 minutes by car Nearest beach: Jumeirah Beach and Sunset Beach, about 5 minutes Downtown Dubai: About 20 minutes |
Madinat Jumeirah Living suits buyers and tenants who want a calm, beachside home in one of Dubai’s most iconic settings. It suits professionals working in Dubai Internet City and DIFC, families who want top schools and the beach close by, and investors looking for a premium address with limited supply.
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