Forming part of Dubai Marina’s man-made canal city, Jumeirah Beach Residence is a 40-tower residential development overlooking the Persian Gulf. It was completed in 2010 and has the capacity to accommodate around 15,000 people, all on the doorstep of upmarket restaurants, luxury retail stores and the sands of Marina Beach.

Things to do

Soak up the resort-inspired lifestyle of Jumeirah Beach Residence while staying in one of its luxurious apartments, with 35 of the towers residential and five occupied by hotels. In addition to their stunning views across the Persian Gulf, the apartments look out towards the Dubai-I, which is the world’s tallest Ferris wheel at 250 metres in height.

Spend a day experience the buzzing beachside boulevard known as The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, which is lined with upmarket fashion stores, handicraft shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Take the time to browse the pop-up market stalls and be entertained by the street performers before dining at one of the international restaurants.

Once the sun goes down, you can catch the latest blockbuster films at Jumeirah Beach Residence’s open-air cinema or hit one of the diverse bars that cluster along The Walk. Live bands regularly play at Lock, Stock and Barrel while Shades bar is a chic sports bar with multiple big-screen TVs.

Getting around

The Jumeirah Beach Residence is a 30-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and is served by the number 8, 84 and N55 bus routes. The T1 tram line also stops in the area, as do several water taxi services. Both the Damac Properties and DMCC metro stations are within walking distance of Jumeirah Beach Residence.