Developer rendering of the podium infinity pool and running track at Diamondz

Off-plan property in Jumeirah Lake Towers

New developments, starting prices and what Jumeirah Lake Towers is like to live in.

Developments
1
Prices from
AED 1.1M
Tenure
Freehold
Next handover
Q4 2027

Pictured: Diamondz by Danube by Danube Properties

New developments in Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 development by Danube Properties, with entry prices from AED 1.1M to AED 4.8M.

All Dubai developments
  • Aerial developer rendering of Diamondz with its crystal-shaped crown feature

    Off-plan

    Diamondz by Danube

    Danube Properties

    • Apartments
    • Studio to 4 bed
    • 417 to 1,972 sq ft
    • Handover Q4 2027
    • 10/59/1/30 plan

    From AED 1.1M

    Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

What new homes cost in Jumeirah Lake Towers

The lowest published starting price for each home type across the developments we cover here.

Home typeLowest price atFrom
Studio apartmentsin 1 developmentDiamondz by DanubeAED 1,100,000
1-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDiamondz by DanubeAED 1,750,000
2-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDiamondz by DanubeAED 2,100,000
3-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDiamondz by DanubeAED 3,800,000
4-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDiamondz by DanubeAED 4,800,000

Developer list prices, each dated on its development page. Not a valuation.

What Jumeirah Lake Towers is like

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.

Jumeirah Lake Towers, almost always shortened to JLT, is a district of about 80 towers arranged in 26 lettered clusters around three man-made lakes and a central park. It sits on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road, directly opposite Dubai Marina. The master developer is DMCC, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, whose free zone is based here and, according to Property Finder, has more than 21,000 registered companies.

The first tower completed in December 2006 and most of the district was built by the early 2010s, so JLT is a known quantity. Towers are typically 35 to 45 floors and mix offices, hotels and apartments, often within the same cluster. Two Red Line metro stations, DMCC and Sobha Realty, serve either end. Residents get lakeside walks, a park, dog parks and a wide choice of restaurants. Entry prices are the lowest of the coastal districts we cover: Property Finder's listings on 12 November 2026 showed a median asking price of AED 1.76 million in JLT, against AED 2.65 million in Dubai Maritime City and AED 3.38 million on Dubai Islands on the same day.

New development is limited but not absent. DMCC is extending the district northwards with Uptown Dubai, and a few remaining or redeveloped plots have gone to private developers. Danube's Diamondz is the largest, a 62-storey tower with 1,219 furnished apartments due in late 2027. Ellington is selling Mercer House, and Cluster Z is being rebuilt as a single mixed-use scheme.

JLT suits buyers who want an established, rentable address next to the Marina at a mid-market budget. The main judgement is building by building: quality, management and service charges vary a great deal between towers that look similar from the street.

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
  • Large on-site employment base in the DMCC free zone
  • Freehold for all nationalities

Worth knowing

  • 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.
  • Many apartments face Sheikh Zayed Road or neighbouring towers rather than the lakes; views and noise differ sharply within one building.
  • Offices, hotels and apartments share the same clusters. Check parking allocation and weekday access for the specific tower.
  • Service charges vary by tower and are not always lower than in newer districts. Ask for the last three years of budgets.

How Jumeirah Lake Towers connects

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

  • Dubai Marina10 min
  • Downtown Dubai20 min
  • Dubai International Airport25 min

Market figures

Published figures, each with its source and period. Yields are gross, before service charges, voids and fees.

Price per sq ft
AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
Gross rental yield
6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
Average annual rent
AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026

Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.

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  • Aerial rendering of the three linked DAMAC Bay towers at dusk

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  • Developer rendering of a curved Passo tower above a pool and beach at dusk

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Jumeirah Lake Towers: questions buyers ask

Is JLT freehold?

Yes. Jumeirah Lake Towers is a freehold district where buyers of any nationality can own apartments. The master developer and community manager is DMCC.

Are there new off-plan projects in JLT?

A few. The district is largely built, but Danube's Diamondz (1,219 furnished apartments, due November 2027) and Ellington's Mercer House are on sale, Cluster Z is being redeveloped, and DMCC is extending the area with Uptown Dubai.

Which metro stations serve JLT?

Two Red Line stations: DMCC (formerly Jumeirah Lakes Towers station) at the southern end and Sobha Realty (formerly Dubai Marina station) at the northern end.

How much does new property in Jumeirah Lake Towers cost?

Among the developments we cover in Jumeirah Lake Towers, prices start from AED 1,100,000 at Diamondz by Danube.

Which developers are building in Jumeirah Lake Towers?

Current developments we cover in Jumeirah Lake Towers are by Danube Properties.

What are property prices in Jumeirah Lake Towers per square foot?

Published figures for Jumeirah Lake Towers: AED 1,822 per sq ft for all homes (average sale price per sq ft; Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our price per sq ft table.

What is the rental yield in Jumeirah Lake Towers?

The published average gross rental yield in Jumeirah Lake Towers is 6.67% for all homes (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the rental yield calculator, or compare areas on rental yields by area.

What is the average rent in Jumeirah Lake Towers?

The average annual rent on new contracts in Jumeirah Lake Towers is AED 96,473 for all homes (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts). That average mixes studios with larger homes, so ask for the rents achieved on comparable units before relying on a figure for one property.

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