Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: DAMAC Bay by Cavalli by DAMAC Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Jumeirah Lake Towers averages AED 1,822 per sq ft against AED 4,066 in Dubai Harbour, about 55% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Lake Towers shows a gross yield of 6.67% against 5.16% in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Dubai Harbour average AED 196,771 a year against AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Jumeirah Lake Towers is AED 1,100,000 at Diamondz by Danube, against AED 3,300,888 at Bayview by Address Resorts in Dubai Harbour.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Harbour | Jumeirah Lake Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 4,066Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 741 sales | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.16%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 741 sales | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 196,771Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,589 contracts | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts |
| Developments we list | 6 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 3,300,888Bayview by Address Resorts | AED 1,100,000Diamondz by Danube |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 10 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 25 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubai Harbour
- Bayview by Address ResortsEmaar PropertiesAED 3,300,888
- Dubai Harbour ResidencesH&H DevelopmentAED 3,900,000
- DAMAC Bay by CavalliDAMAC PropertiesAED 3,939,000
- DAMAC Bay 2 by CavalliDAMAC PropertiesAED 8,886,000
- Beach MansionEmaar PropertiesAED 9,513,888
- SeaHaven Sky EditionSobha RealtyAED 21,132,340
Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Diamondz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
What each area is like
Dubai Harbour
A yacht-marina and cruise-terminal district on reclaimed land between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters, with Emaar Beachfront at its centre and several high-priced towers under construction.
Who it suits
- Second-home buyers wanting sea and marina views
- Yacht owners
- Buyers of branded residences
- Investors in prime short-let stock
In its favour
- Sea-front position between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters, next to Dubai Marina
- Large yacht marina and two cruise terminals
- Emaar Beachfront's completed towers show what the finished district looks like
Worth weighing
- At least eight projects are scheduled to complete between 2027 and the end of 2029, most of them large apartment towers aimed at the same buyer.
- High entry prices: the lowest launch price among projects with developer stock on Property Finder in November 2026 was AED 3.7 million.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
A mature, mixed-use tower district across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina, run by DMCC, with two metro stations, mid-market prices and a small number of new launches.
Who it suits
- Buy-to-let investors
- First-time buyers in Dubai
- Professionals working in DMCC, Media City or Internet City
- Buyers wanting metro access
In its favour
- Two Red Line metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
- Established community with lakes, a central park and dog parks
- Mid-market entry point: median asking price AED 1.76 million on Property Finder, 12 November 2026
Worth weighing
- Most towers date from 2006 to 2012 and vary in build quality and upkeep. Tamweel Tower was gutted by fire in 2012 and took until 2016 to repair; check cladding and maintenance records on any resale.
- New towers such as Diamondz add more than a thousand small apartments to a district that already has a large rental stock, much of it studios and one-bedrooms.
Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers: quick answers
Is Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers cheaper per square foot?
Jumeirah Lake Towers is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,822 per sq ft against AED 4,066 in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.67% against 5.16% in Dubai Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Dubai Harbour and Jumeirah Lake Towers?
New tenancy contracts average AED 196,771 a year in Dubai Harbour and AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Both are about 10 minutes from Dubai Marina by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Harbour or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Both are about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Harbour and Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Dubai Harbour is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Lake Towers is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Dubai Harbour and Jumeirah Lake Towers?
In Dubai Harbour: Bayview by Address Resorts from AED 3,300,888, Dubai Harbour Residences from AED 3,900,000, DAMAC Bay by Cavalli from AED 3,939,000 and DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli from AED 8,886,000. In Jumeirah Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000.
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