Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Jumeirah Lake Towers is a mixed-use waterfront development in Dubai. It is home to Dubai Multi Commodities Center – DMCC, the largest and fastest-growing free zone in the UAE. JLT Dubai features 26 clusters, each named after a letter from the English alphabet – A to Z. Each cluster has three buildings apartments, offices, shops and hotels. These high-rise clusters in JLT are split roughly by a road connecting Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) with First Al Khail Street (D86).

As per Bayut’s Dubai Sales Market Report for H1 2023, Jumeirah Lake Towers is the second most popular area to buy affordable apartments in Dubai.

• A mixed-use waterfront development
• One of the freehold areas of Dubai
• Named after the lakes with pleasant waterfront promenades
• 26 clusters of three high-rise buildings in each
• A pedestrian-friendly skyscraper community in Dubai
• A mix of offices, residences, retail and hospitality venues

JLT community spans 2 million sq.m. and features 87 towers. The area also has more than 300 restaurants and more than 500 shops. The residential towers in JLT are constructed along the edges of three artificial lakes: Lake Almas West, Lake Almas East and JLT Lake.

The neighbourhood has a range of communal facilities such as supermarkets, educational institutes and dining options. It is situated next to Sheikh Zayed Road and has two metro stations providing an easy commute to neighbouring areas.

The area has multiple high-rise buildings featuring apartments, offices and hotels. Each cluster has three buildings with a parking structure and a retail waterfront. The details of each cluster are as follows:

• Cluster A: Dubai Gate 2, Laguna Tower and Lake Side Residence.
• Cluster B: Wind Tower I, Wind Tower II and Lake View Tower.
• Cluster C: Fortune Tower, Gold Crest Executive Tower and The Palladium.
• Cluster D: Indigo Tower, Lake Terrace and Lake City Tower.
• Cluster E: Global Lake View, Al Shera Tower and SABA 1.
• Cluster F: Bobyan Tower, HDS Tower and Indigo Icon.
• Cluster G: Dubai Arch, JBC 1 and Wisal 1.
• Cluster H: JBC 7, Concorde Tower and JBC 8 (Design Stage).
• Cluster I: Silver Tower, Platinum Tower and Gold Tower.
• Cluster J: Gold Crest Views 2, J2 and Bonnington Hotel JLT.
• Cluster K: IGO Tower, MBL Residence and TBA.
• Cluster L: ME DO RE, Preatoni Tower and Icon II.
• Cluster M: HDS Business Centre, M2 and Icon Towers 1.
• Cluster N: Dome Tower, Lake Point Tower and JBC 4.
• Cluster O: Reef Tower, O2 Residence and Madina Tower.
• Cluster P: Armada Tower 1, Armada Tower 2 and Armada Tower 3.
• Cluster Q: Saba Tower 2, Saba Tower 3 and New Dubai Gate 1.
• Cluster R: Al Waleed, MAG 214 and Al Saqran Tower.
• Cluster S: Green Lakes 1, Green Lakes 2 and Green Lakes 3.
• Cluster T: Fortune Executive Tower, 1 Lake Plaza and Pullman Hotel JLT
• Cluster U: Al Seef 2, Al Seef 3 and Tamweel Tower.
• Cluster V: JBC 2, Gold Crest Views and V3.
• Cluster W: JBC 5, Tiffany Tower and Oaks Liwa Heights.
• Cluster X: Jumeirah Bay 1, Jumeirah Bay 2 and Jumeirah Bay 3.
• Cluster Y: JBC 3, Lakeshore Tower and Swiss Tower.
• Cluster Z: TBA (Design Stage), TBA (Design Stage) and TBA (Design Stage).

Residential properties in the JLT community are:

• Studio flats
• 1-bed to 4-bed apartments
• 3 and 4-bedroom penthouses

Commercial properties in the JLT community are:

• Offices
• Shops

One can find both residential and commercial properties for rent and sale purposes.

Those looking for Jumeirah Lake Towers floor plans can browse through the floor plans available for popular clusters in JLT Dubai.

Tourists and visitors can consider staying in these hotels in Jumeirah Lake Towers:

•  Bonnington Tower JLT
• Movenpick Hotel JLT
• Armada BlueBay Hotel 
• Taj Hotel JLT
• Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Bonnington Tower JLT is a high-rise hotel, 492 ft. tall with 40 floors above ground. The hotel has 208 hotel apartments that house a host of amenities. These include front desk service, a well-designed lobby, 24-hour maintenance service, security and reserved parking. It is located in JLT Cluster J.

Movenpick Hotel & Resorts has over 120 hotel rooms, seven meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and a spa. It is located in JLT Cluster A.

The Armada BlueBay Hotel is situated in Armada Towers. The amenities include free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, restaurants, a fitness centre, an outdoor pool, a spa, a wellness centre and a minibar.

Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers is another luxury hotel with over 200 rooms and suites. Amenities include three F&B venues, a fitness centre, Kids at Taj and All About You.

Pullman Hotel offers an outdoor pool and gym to all its guests. As for dining options, there are Seasons, Manzoni Bistro and Bar. It is located near the JLT metro station.

The commercial and residential towers have their own parking spaces. Limited paid parking is available to the public, however, the hotels in the neighbourhood offer valet services.

The community offers direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road which makes the rest of Dubai more reachable. The residential hubs like Dubai Marina and JBR are minutes away from JLT if you are driving via First Al Khail Street.

The feeder bus JLT2 is conveniently dotted through the area. There is the DMCC Metro Station which is right next to Cluster D.

There are several independent marts, convenience stores and supermarkets in JLT community. Almaya Supermarket, Freshmart Supermarket, Demart Supermarket JLT, Near Me Minimart, In N Out Supermarket, almaya Supermarket are some prominent ones to mention.

Residents can also find branches of Carrefour supermarkets in Dubai. One is located in JLT Cluster C, The Palladium (near DMCC Metro Station). The other one is located at Red Diamond.

Muslim community fellows can offer their daily prayers in dedicated prayer areas in the residential and commercial towers.

Those wishing to attend church can take the short drive to Jebel Ali where there are churches of several denominations. Guru Nanak Darbar Temple for Sikh pilgrims is located in the same area.

Parents with children of nursery age will find plenty of nurseries in JLT. Nearly every other cluster has its nursery, including two branches of Dewdrops Nursery, two Learning Ladders, Paddington Nursery, Kid Kare Nursery, Oakfield Early Learning Centre, and several more, which is probably one of the reasons why the area is so popular amongst young families.

Emirates International School is just a short drive away in The Meadows The nearby area of Al Barsha is also home to several prominent schools including the very highly respected Kings School Al Barsha and the American School of Dubai.

JLT is home to two universities, the Austrian-affiliated Modul University in One Tower, opp Cluster G and the Dubai campus for the Russian-based Synergy University in Cluster I. Otherwise, there are also universities in Knowledge Park which is just opposite JLT. There are many notable and reputed options offering different internally accredited curricula.

You will also find many choices for medical clinics in JLT including Dr K Medical Center DMCC, the Dome MedDental Clinic, Armada Medical Centre, Optimum Diagnostic Clinic and German Dental Clinic. Other healthcare needs are also met, with the Scandinavian Physiotherapy Centre and Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic in JLT.

Hospitals near JLT include Mediclinic Meadows in The Meadows and in Al Barsha you will find Saudi German Hospital and Al Zahra Hospital.

You can find JLT’s towering skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road across from the bustling Dubai Marina area. Residents often cross the DMCC Metro Station bridge to get to Dubai Marina.

It is also next to the upscale Emirates Hills development, close to the popular communities of Meadows Dubai, The Springs and Jumeirah Park.

Given the relaxed vibe of the community, it’s hard to believe the sheer number of services and amenities that are available to residents. Clinics, pharmacies, a vet (the area is very pet-friendly), select retail shops, beauty salons, groceries and supermarkets are all located along the waterfront promenade. Having such a vibrant ambience is one of the biggest benefits if you are thinking of moving to JLT.

The closest mall to JLT is Dubai Marina Mall, located just across Sheikh Zayed Road. With a huge selection of international stores, this mall is perfect for cosmopolitan residents to indulge in a spot of shopping. Other shopping malls near JLT include Mall of the Emirates in the Barsha area just 15 minutes away while Ibn Battuta Mall is just 10 minutes away.

Foodies are particularly catered to with a myriad of restaurants in JLT, as the neighbourhood is a dining hotspot. Travel the world with every imaginable cuisine, from Vietnamese to Greek, soul food from New Orleans or Sri Lankan cuisine, the list goes on, with options for every palate and price point. Popular restaurants in JLT include Mythos, Wokyo Noodle Bar, Bait Maryam and Cafe Isan. In Cluster I there is also SCAFA which is a culinary institute that also offers a dining restaurant.

There are a few licensed ventures in the area as well. Popular options include Jazz at Pizza Express in Cluster A, Nola’s Eatery and Social House which serves up American fare in Cluster P. As well as the lounges and bars in the Bonnington Hotel in Cluster J.

As the area is located on the east side of Sheikh Zayed Road, it does not enjoy its own beach. However, JBR Beach is just across the road, a short taxi ride or a walk across the road via the metro station bridge. JBR Beach has its amenities and facilities perfect for a fun day out.

Escape rooms in Dubai are known for solving murder mysteries to Sherlock-themed experiences. There are different themed rooms to escape from and there are two in JLT – Live, Sherlock vs the Ripper & Battle of Wizards and Impossible Mission, Vault & Dark Room.

Located in just a 10-minute drive, Swiss Art Gate is a popular tourist spot. People who have an eye for art will enjoy the work of local, regional and international artists and various art events.

Differing from the fast-paced lifestyle of Dubai Marina, those living in JLT can enjoy the largely pedestrian-friendly community. There is the pet-friendly JLT Park that’s a hit amongst families thanks to the children’s play areas and jogging tracks. This is certainly one of the biggest benefits of living in JLT.

Apart from the gyms in the residential buildings, there are dance and yoga studios, as well as boxing clubs for fitness enthusiasts.

In terms of beauty-related activities, there are tons of spas and salons scattered throughout the neighbourhood, there are plenty of options for both men and women.

For the community, multiple events occur, in October you have the Breast Cancer Awareness ‘Pink Walkathon‘. For the rest of the year, there are ongoing sporting events, a kid’s football tournament and even an outdoor art gallery.

As it is a family-friendly neighbourhood, there are several events taking place in JLT throughout the year, from carnivals to flea markets and even open-air movie screenings that draw people’s attention.

JLT community offers a vibrant environment, featuring a range of restaurants, cafes, and recreational facilities that enhance the quality of life. Those living in Jumeirah Lake Towers can find apartments with waterfront views, lifestyle amenities and access to popular business centres. On the downside, some residents may find the area’s traffic congestion challenging, especially during peak hours.

Yes, JLT is a freehold area that offers apartments and penthouses for sale to UAE Nationals, expats and foreign investors.

There are 68 towers in JLT as there are still some buildings under construction in JLT. When the project is complete it will be home to a total of 80 buildings. The buildings in Cluster K and Z are mostly in the design phase and have not been completed.

The DMCC Free Zone was set up in JLT in 2002 (then known as Jumeirah Lake Towers Free Zone). DMCC Free Zone is a Government of Dubai Authority and is home to 17,000+ companies.

DMCC stands for Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.

• Around 9 minutes to Sheikh Zayed Road.
• Dubai Marina is within an 8-minute driving distance.
• It will take about 10 minutes by car to reach Dubai Media City.