Move to JuMeirah Beach residence Rita Mouawad, Senior Residential Consultant, on the beachfront community’s allure Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a waterfront residential community located along a 1.7 km., 2 sq. km. stretch of the Arabian Gulf shoreline in Dubai Marina. Launched in August 2002 by developer Dubai Properties, the Dhs6 billion project was completed in 2010. The development contains 40 towers (35 of which are residential and five are hotels) that accommodate approximately 15,000 people. These include a total of six residential blocks: (in order from east to west) Shams, Amwaj, Rimal, Bahar, Sadaf and Murjan – the Arabic names are related to the beach. The varied, affordable community of 6,917 apartments include studios starting from 600 sq. ft.; one-bedroom apartments varying from 750 sq. ft. up to 1,200 sq. ft.; two-bedroom properties ranging from 1,200 sq. ft. up to 1,700 sq. ft.; three-bedroom apartments from 1,700 sq. ft. up to 2,200 sq. ft.; and 5,500 sq. ft. penthouses. Other types of properties include terraced, duplex, and loft apartments with gardens. The area has attracted many global investors as it is located on the beach, so every apartment has access to a beautiful long strip of coastline. A popular spot for tourists, the cafés and shops running along the shoreline lends a Miami Beach feel to it. The area boasts a large cinema complex offering 10 screens, including one outdoor screen; a beach club; a park; and a watersports hub. There are a lot of amenities on offer along the main thoroughfares of The Walk and The Beach, while Bluewaters Island – situated just off the coast – is currently under construction. The Walk is a buzzy boulevard with boutiques, restaurants and a small outdoor Covent Garden Market offering jewellery, homeware and food stalls, with street entertainers keeping visitors amused. Comprising four distinct plazas, The Beach is a retail and entertainment complex that occupies the bulk of the beachfront between the Hilton and Sheraton hotels. Once completed, Bluewaters Island will comprise hotels, apartments, villas, dining and entertainment facilities, and Dubai Eye, a 210-metre-tall Ferris wheel, which will be the tallest in the world when finished. The island will be linked by a highway to Sheikh Zayed Road, and a pedestrian bridge and cable car to JBR, while a monorail system will also link it to Dubai Metro. There are seven nurseries located in JBR, including two award-winners: Toddler Town and Kidville Nursery; and long-established Jebel Ali Nursery. Nearby schools include GEMS Wellington International School, and Raffles International School. Easily accessible by taxi, tram and bus, JBR offers a glamorous community with beach, pools, bars, cafés, supermarket, banks, hotels and plenty of visitor parking. Its plaza level, which connects the buildings, and numerous parks and play areas, make this area particularly attractive for outdoors types. To rent Approximate price One-bedroom apartment with sea view Dhs85,000 to Dhs110,000 Two-bedroom apartment Dhs110,000 to 135,000 Three-bedroom apartment Dhs145,000 to Dhs170,000 To buy One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom apartment Approximate price Dhs1.3 to Dhs2 million Dhs1.7 to Dhs2.4 million Dhs1.9 to Dhs3 million 48 | bhomes.com
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