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Jumeirah Lake Towers
A freehold district of towers in 26 clusters around three lakes and a park, with two Red Line stations and the Marina across Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Master developer
- DMCC
- Ownership
- Freehold, open to buyers of any nationality
- for sale
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Living in Jumeirah Lake Towers
Jumeirah Lake Towers, or JLT, sits on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road opposite Dubai Marina. Its towers stand in 26 clusters lettered A to Z around three lakes and a central park, and the DMCC free zone has its headquarters in Almas Tower at the centre.
Buyers get apartments from studios to four-bedrooms, with penthouses in a few of the taller towers. Almost everything is ready, since the district was built out in the 2000s and early 2010s, and the towers vary in age, finish and management. Uptown Dubai, DMCC's newer district on the southern edge, adds a taller skyline.
For tenants, JLT is one of the best-connected areas in the city. DMCC and Sobha Realty stations are both on the Red Line, the Jumeirah Lakes Towers tram stop links to DMCC station by footbridge, and the JLT Link electric shuttle runs two loops around the clusters. Many of the companies in the free zone are within walking distance of home.
If you are selling, your apartment is one of many in a district with a lot of stock, so the tower matters as much as the unit. A lake view, a well-kept building and a short walk to a station are what move a sale here.
Homes
- Studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments
- Penthouses in a few of the taller towers
- Lake, park and Marina skyline views
Who it suits
- Professionals who work in DMCC or the Marina
- Buyers who want the Marina's location at a different price point
- Investors buying apartments to let
Getting around
- Dubai Metro Red Line: DMCC and Sobha Realty stations
- Dubai Tram: the Jumeirah Lakes Towers stop, linked to DMCC station by footbridge
- JLT Link electric shuttle: two loops connecting the clusters to the two Metro stations
Landmarks
- Almas Tower
- JLT Park
- Lake Almas West
- Lake Almas East
- JLT Lake
- Uptown Dubai
Property for sale in Jumeirah Lake Towers
No homes in this area are listed right now. Send a brief and an adviser will look for homes that fit.
Renting in Jumeirah Lake Towers
Tenants are free-zone employees and Marina workers who want a Metro station close and a lower rent than the towers across the road.
Selling in Jumeirah Lake Towers
Buyers here shop by cluster and tower before they shop by apartment, so a strong building record and a lake view are what you lead with.
Questions about Jumeirah Lake Towers
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Yes. Jumeirah Lake Towers is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own homes there outright, and they do not need to live in the UAE to buy.
What types of property are there in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments; penthouses in a few of the taller towers; and Lake, park and Marina skyline views.
How do you get around Jumeirah Lake Towers by public transport?
Dubai Metro Red Line: DMCC and Sobha Realty stations. Dubai Tram: the Jumeirah Lakes Towers stop, linked to DMCC station by footbridge. JLT Link electric shuttle: two loops connecting the clusters to the two Metro stations.
Who is Jumeirah Lake Towers a good fit for?
Professionals who work in DMCC or the Marina, buyers who want the Marina's location at a different price point and investors buying apartments to let.
Who is the master developer of Jumeirah Lake Towers?
DMCC.
What are the landmarks in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Almas Tower, JLT Park, Lake Almas West, Lake Almas East, JLT Lake and Uptown Dubai.
Which schools and nurseries are near Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Dewdrops Nursery; Learning Ladders Nursery; Paddington Nursery; Oakfield Early Learning Centre; and Emirates International School (The Meadows, nearby).
Who rents in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Tenants are free-zone employees and Marina workers who want a Metro station close and a lower rent than the towers across the road.
What should I know before selling a home in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Buyers here shop by cluster and tower before they shop by apartment, so a strong building record and a lake view are what you lead with.
Which areas are next to Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Dubai Marina.
What are the costs of buying a home in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
The same fees apply across Dubai. A ready home carries the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 520 in title deed fees, the registration trustee fee and usually a 2% agency fee plus VAT; an off-plan home carries 4% Oqood registration plus AED 20. The buying costs calculator works it out for any price.
What the Dubai Land Department charges, what the broker, developer and bank charge, who pays each one, and a worked example at AED 2,000,000.
Looking in Jumeirah Lake Towers
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