Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a famous waterfront township located in Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE. The development stretches 1.7 km and covers a total area of 2 sq km. It includes 40 towers—35 are residential and 5 are hotels—and can house around 15,000 people. There are 6,917 apartments ranging from 900 sq. ft. studios to 5,500 sq. ft. penthouses.
It is known for its lively lifestyle, beautiful beachfront, and many options for dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The residential blocks are divided into six clusters, offering a top space for buyers to enjoy. The township was launched in August 2002 by Dubai Properties, a part of Dubai Holding. The full project was completed in 2010. "The Walk at JBR" officially opened in August 2008, while the residential towers and the rest of the development were finished by 2010.
The Walk is the lively centre of JBR. It is a 1.7 km promenade that runs along the ground and plaza levels of the community.
It is filled with shops, luxury stores, cafes, international and local restaurants, and entertainment spots.
The Walk is known for its vibrant atmosphere, especially in the evenings. You can see street performers, pop-up markets, and luxury cars.
It’s a great place for walking, outdoor dining, and people-watching.
The Beach is right in front of JBR and easy to reach from The Walk. It is a fun retail and leisure area built on the beach itself.
It has a 1.7 km stretch of white sand, making it one of Dubai’s top public beaches.
Visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, beach volleyball, and many water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and banana boat rides.
The Beach also has outdoor gyms, a running track, kids' play areas like Splashpad, and an outdoor cinema.
It offers amazing views, including the giant Ain Dubai wheel on Bluewaters Island.
JBR is linked to Bluewaters Island by a 265-meter walking bridge.
Bluewaters Island is a man-made island with hotels like Caesars Palace, along with apartments, villas, restaurants, and entertainment spots.
The main highlight is Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel.
This connection gives JBR residents and visitors even more options for fun and leisure.
JBR offers a beachside lifestyle that feels like a resort but has the ease of city living.
The towers have Mediterranean and Arabic-style architecture.
Residents get access to top facilities like modern gyms, swimming pools, and concierge services.
Everything you need is nearby—supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics, nurseries, and mosques.
It’s in proximity to business hubs like Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, making it perfect for working professionals.
JBR is well-connected by public transport, with two metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty) and several tram stops.
JBR is one of the most popular places to live and visit in Dubai.
People from many different countries live here.
It is especially loved by couples and young families because of its fun, friendly, and family-safe environment.