HIGHLIGHTS
- Renting property
- Buying property
- Getting around
- Schools and nurseries
- Restaurants nearby
- Outdoor activities
ABOUT JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Jumeirah Bay Island, located off the coast of Jumeirah, is an exclusive residential development in the city. This Meraas development spans 6.3 million sq. ft. and is shaped like a titanic seahorse. Home to the Bvlgari Resort & Residences Dubai, Jumeira Bay Island offers stunning freehold properties, including apartments, villas and townhouses. The neighbourhood is connected to Jumeirah via a road bridge.
IN A NUTSHELL
- A project by Meraas
- Features a mix of apartments and villas
- Connected to Jumeirah’s coast
- Home to Bulgari Resort Dubai
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Key points of interest in Jumeirah Bay Island are:
- A boutique resort
- Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club
- The 5-star Bvlgari Hotel
Announced by Meraas in 2014, Bulgari Resort and Residences is the highlight of the neighbourhood. The hotel, in partnership with the Italian designer Bulgari, opened in December 2017. Residents can find apartments in six buildings. All luxury mansions and apartments in Bulgari Resort and Residences are designed and styled by Bulgari.
The hotel has 121 rooms, including 50 super-premium suites and 20 hotel villas.
Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club has a harbour for 50 boats, a fish restaurant, a bar, a pool and a kid’s club.
Jumeirah Bay Island offers mixed-use properties. There are 128 coveted plots ranging from 16,000 sq. ft. to 37,000 sq. ft. Talking about apartments, interested buyers and tenants can choose from 1 to 3-bed units ranging from 1,883 sq. ft. to 5,812.51 sq. ft. in covered areas.
Residents need not leave the area to find amenities such as schools, hospitals and supermarkets.
PROPERTIES IN JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Jumeirah Bay Island is an exclusive development offering 165 luxury apartments in 1, 2 and 3-bed layouts. It also has a variety of 3 and 4-bedroom luxurious villas.
1-bedroom apartments cover 1,571 sq. ft. to 1,620 sq. ft. These units come with an open-style, modern kitchen, a spacious living room and a balcony.
A 2-bedroom unit spans 1,924 to 2,241 sq. ft. There are three bathrooms with built-in wardrobes. Some units are furnished, while some are unfurnished. One can enjoy scenic views of Jumeirah Island from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the kitchen.
The 3-bedroom apartment has a covered area of almost 2,600 sq. ft. These units have a spacious living room with walk-in closets. You can also find an open-style kitchen with fitted cabinets, a maid’s room and four bathrooms in the apartment.
Jumeirah Bay Island also features 3 and 4-bedroom luxury villas with covered areas of 4,012 and 5,800 sq. ft., respectively. All the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Most 3-bedroom villas are furnished and have a swimming pool and a private garage. There is a big dining/living area. The semi-open kitchen has black tiles and a black granite top. Those interested in luxury beachfront living can find massive villas and mansions.
RENTAL TRENDS IN JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
- Renting 1-bed units on Jumeirah Bay Island costs around AED 700k to AED 750k.
- 3-bed flats for rent in Jumeirah Bay Island are available for AED 2M.
You can find various villas for rent on Jumeirah Bay Island.

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 2979 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 3115 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 3115 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 4097 SQFT

- 5 BEDS
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- 6 BATHS
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- 5042 SQFT

- 4 BEDS
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- 6 BATHS
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- 4885 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 3999 SQFT

- 5 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 6925 SQFT
- 3-bed villas for rent in Jumeirah Bay Island are priced from AED 899k to AED 1.3M.
- Renting 4-bed villas in Jumeirah Bay Island costs AED 1.5M to AED 2.4M.
SALES TRENDS IN JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
If you’re interested in buying luxury waterfront properties, check out apartments for sale on Jumeirah Bay Island.

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 2609 SQFT

- 2 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 1931 SQFT

- 2 BEDS
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- 3 BATHS
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- 1937 SQFT

- 2 BEDS
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- 3 BATHS
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- 1937 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 2568 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 3 BATHS
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- 2629 SQFT

- 1 BED
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- 2 BATHS
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- 1502 SQFT

- 1 BED
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- 2 BATHS
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- 1571 SQFT

- 4 BEDS
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- 6 BATHS
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- 4798 SQFT
- 1-bed flats for sale in Jumeirah Bay Island are available for AED 8.9M to AED 15M.
- Buying 2-bed apartments in Jumeirah Bay Island costs AED 16M to AED 27M.
- Buying 3-bed apartments in Jumeirah Bay Island costs AED 24M to AED 46M.
There are various villas for sale on Jumeirah Bay Island.

- 4 BEDS
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- 5 BATHS
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- 7071 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 5079 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 5 BATHS
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- 4010 SQFT

- 3 BEDS
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- 4 BATHS
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- 4010 SQFT

- 4 BEDS
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- 5 BATHS
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- 4765 SQFT

- 6 BEDS
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- 7 BATHS
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- 25990 SQFT

- 6 BEDS
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- 10 BATHS
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- 25990 SQFT
The sales trends of the villas are:
- Buying 3-bed villas in Jumeirah Bay Island costs around AED 8M to AED 56M.
- 4-bed villas for sale in Jumeirah Bay Island are available for AED 14.5M to AED 100M.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Being part of Jumeirah, Jumeirah Bay Island has several bus stops within a short drive.
Rashid Bin Bakhait Masjid 1 & 2 Bus Stops are the closest, approximately 3 to 5 minutes away by car. Rashid Al Hadees Masjid 2 is 3 away minutes from the community. Residents can board buses 8, 81, 88, and N55 from both Rashid Bin Bakhait Masjid and Rashid Al Hadees Masjid Stops.
The closest Dubai Metro stations are Business Bay, Financial Centre and Al Safa Metro Station on the Red Line. All three of them can be reached in less than 15 minutes by car.
Due to the Bulgari Resort, there are plenty of parking spaces in Jumeirah Bay Island. The residents get enough parking space for their vehicles in villas. Most residential buildings have a dedicated parking area for apartment owners and tenants.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
Proximity to several schools, supermarkets, and healthcare centres makes living in Jumeirah Bay Island convenient.
SUPERMARKETS NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
The nearest supermarkets and mini-marts include:
- Al Manara
- Grandiose Supermarket
- Abka
- Carrefour
All of these supermarkets near Jumeirah Bay Island are less than 10 minutes. Spinneys in Mercato Mall is approximately 7 minutes away from the community via car.
MOSQUES NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Rashid Bin Bakheet Mosque is a 3-minute drive away.
Other mosques near Jumeirah Bay Island include Suhail bin Juma Mosque, 6 minutes away and Jumeirah Mosque Dubai, an 11-minute drive away.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Eleutheria Community Church is approximately 7 minutes away. Other churches near Jumeirah Bay Island include St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai City Church and Dubai Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. These churches are 20 to 30 minutes away from the community by car.
Shree Krishna Haveli, Shiva Temple, and Shrinath Ji Temple are the nearest temples. All of them are around a 20 to 30-minute drive away.
SCHOOLS NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Some reputable schools nearby are:
- JSS Private School
- Jumeira Baccalaureate School
- Japanese School Dubai
- Horizon English School Dubai
These schools near Jumeirah Bay Island are about 20 minutes away.
JSS Private School, approximately 10 to 12 minutes away, offers the CBSE curriculum. Japanese School Dubai is approximately 11 minutes away by car and follows the Japanese curriculum. Horizon English School Dubai is a British curriculum institute, about 11 minutes away, depending on the traffic conditions.
Parents looking for nurseries can check out the following:
- Little Land Nursery & Montessori Centre
- Hummingbird Pre-School
Both of them can be reached within 20 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Residents can reach out to the following hospitals near Jumeirah Bay Island for healthcare matters.
- Emirates Hospital Jumeirah
- Medcare Hospital
- Dubai London Hospital
Emirates Hospital Jumeirah is approximately 5 minutes away from Jumeirah Bay Island and is the closest hospital. Medcare Hospital is approximately 10 minutes away by car. Dubai London Hospital is also within a 20 minutes driving distance. Residents can spot Dubai London Clinic, less than 10 minutes from Jumeirah Bay Island.
NEARBY AREAS
The neighbourhood is close to several popular residential districts of Dubai. The following are worth mentioning:
- Jumeirah 1
- Al Wasl
- Al Satwa
Al Wasl provides a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. There are a variety of amenities within the community. Al Satwa is close to Sheikh Zayed Road and is a small area bordered by Jumeirah and Bur Dubai.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Some popular malls in Dubai are minutes away from Jumeirah Bay Island. Malls near Jumeirah Bay Island include the following
- The Dubai Mall
- Mercato Shopping Mall
- WAFI Mall
Boasting over 1,300 outlets and some of the most popular entertainment venues in the city, The Dubai Mall is a 14-minute drive from Jumeirah Bay Island.
Mercato Mall is the closest shopping centre, approximately 7 minutes away. WAFI Mall can be reached within 25 minutes.
RESTAURANTS NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Restaurants near Jumeirah Bay Island include:
- Il Ristorante – Italian cuisine
- HuQQabaz – Turkish cuisine and Shisha
- 3 Fils – Asian cuisine
- Karachi Grill – Pakistani cuisine
Il Ristorante is located in BVLGARI Resort, approximately 1 to 2 minutes from Jumeirah Bay Island, by car. It specialises in Italian cuisine and offers a beautiful view of the sea. HuQQabaz, 3 Fils and Karachi Grill are all less than 10 minutes away from the community.
Dubai Mall restaurants include everything from casual to fine dining. A Japanese restaurant called Zuma is approximately 15 to 16 minutes away from Jumeirah Bay Island.
BEACHES NEAR JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND
Jumeirah Beach is just 8 minutes away. Kite Beach is another beach near Jumeirah Bay Island that offers a variety of watersports activities.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
The closest landmarks include the following:
- Bulgari Resort Dubai
- Dubai Garden Glow
- Mercato Shopping Mall
Bulgari Resort Dubai, the nearest landmark, is a few minutes away and is a luxurious hospitality resort within Jumeirah Bay Island. It is considered as an urban oasis for visitors and residents. The resort is designed by a renowned Italian architectural firm and spans over 158,000 square metres. The area also offers six residential buildings and 15 private mansions.
Dubai Garden Glow is the largest glow-in-dark garden made with millions of energy-saving bulbs. It boasts the biggest dinosaur park, an ice park and an art park. It is less than 20 minutes away from the community.

Mercato Shopping Mall is approximately 6 minutes from Jumeirah Bay Island and has many dining options ranging from cafes and fast food to desserts. For entertainment, Mercato has Vox Cinemas.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Some outdoor activities that residents can enjoy include the following:
- The Green Planet by Meraas
- Safa Park
- Burj Park by Emaar
The Green Planet is a bio-dome that showcases flora and fauna in an enclosed ecosystem. There are over 3,000 plants and animals, with the world’s largest man-made and life-sustaining indoor tree. It is close to Al Wasl and Al Safa road junction.
Safa Park is in proximity. It has a separate area for ladies, electronic entertainment games and a basketball court.
Some nearby gyms where fitness enthusiasts can head out to are:
- METROFITT
- UFC Gym
- Boxpark
For beauty treatments, ladies can head out to the nearest salons, such as:
- Re Salon Spas
- N Bar Nail Spa and Salon
- Casa Havana Beauty Salon
All of them are less than 15 minutes away from Jumeirah Bay Island by car.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jumeirah is the go-to place for events in Dubai. Most Dubai Shopping Festival activities are held in proximity to Jumeirah. It is a month-long festival that welcomes millions of tourists every year. People gather in large numbers around Burj Khalifa, which is minutes away from Jumeirah, to watch the massive fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Jumeirah Bay Island is a Facebook group to keep residents updated regarding the neighbourhood.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Jumeirah Bay Island is an upscale area showcasing world-class villas and apartments. The area is calm, but construction is underway, which can cause minor inconveniences. Those who want to settle down in the district must know that the sale and rental prices of properties are quite high.
FAQs
WHAT APARTMENT TYPES DOES JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND OFFER?
Jumeirah Bay Island has 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. It also offers 3 and 4-bedroom luxurious villas.
WHAT ARE THE NEAREST ATTRACTIONS FOR RESIDENTS?
Residents can take a short drive to Dubai Mall, where they can shop, dine and watch a movie. Jumeirah Fishing Harbour and Boxpark are other popular attractions nearby.
LOCATION
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is 26 minutes away
- Dubai International Airport is a 20-minute drive
- Downtown Dubai is 17 minutes away