Projects in Jumeirah Bay Island

A Private Island Address in Jumeirah: New Projects on Jumeirah Bay Island

Jumeirah Bay Island sits off the coast of Jumeirah, connected to the mainland by a single controlled-access bridge. That physical separation defines everything about the market here. This is not a subdistrict within a larger community. It is a self-contained island with a deliberately limited number of residences, and the project count reflects that by design rather than by lack of demand.

With 3 projects across the island, buyer choice is narrow. That concentration is worth understanding before you search. You are not choosing between dozens of developments. You are choosing between a small number of ultra-premium offerings, each serving a specific product type.

Where AED 70M Is the Starting Point

The price range on Jumeirah Bay Island sits between AED 70,000,000 and AED 140,433,333, with a median of AED 70,000,000. That median aligns with the floor, which signals that the majority of listed inventory clusters at the lower end of an already high range, with select offerings extending to roughly double that figure.

The two property types present are penthouses and villas, one project each. The penthouse buyer here is typically looking for a managed, lock-up-and-leave format with hotel-grade services nearby. The villa buyer is after something different: a private land position on an island with no through traffic, a profile that rarely surfaces anywhere else in Dubai.

Both Meraas Holding and Lamar Development are active on the island. Meraas, as the master developer behind the island itself, has shaped its infrastructure and built environment. Lamar represents a second voice in a market this contained, which gives buyers at least some basis for comparison rather than a single-developer monopoly.

The amenity pattern here leans toward active wellness and security: gymnasium, shared spa, health club, beach access, and CCTV security all feature prominently. The presence of a bicycle track and children's play area alongside the spa and health club points to residents who live here full-time or for extended periods, not purely as an investment hold.

The handover window runs from December 2023 through to December 2027. Some projects on the island may already be complete or handed over, and buyers should verify current delivery status directly. For those entering now, the far end of the off-plan window extends to late 2027. The minimum down payment stands at 10%, and none of the current projects carry post-handover payment plans, so buyers should plan for standard construction-linked schedules.