PORT DE LA MER AREA GUIDE
PORT DE LA MER / AREA GUIDE
A COASTAL WAY OF LIFE 01 / OVERVIEW & POSITIONING
Port de La Mer is Meraas' Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community on the northern La Mer peninsula in Jumeirah 1. Launched in September 2018, it brings low-rise apartment buildings, a marina and seaside promenades into an established part of Dubai.
Families
Young professionals
Pools, play spaces and the waterfront are appealing; school runs usually need a car.
A coastal home base for DIFC and Downtown commuters who are comfortable driving.
Investors
Retirees & second-home buyers
A distinctive waterfront setting. Homes vary in tenant appeal and running costs.
A relaxed setting; step-free routes, lift access and walks from parking vary by building.
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PORT DE LA MER / AREA GUIDE
ON THE COAST.
CLOSE TO THE CITY. 02 / LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY
DXB
PORT DE LA MER
Downtown
Dubai Marina
DWC © OpenStreetMap contributors
NORTH UP / GEOGRAPHIC MAP
MARINA 25.2382° N, 55.2526° E
Indicative drive times in normal traffic; journeys take longer at peak times. Main local connections are Jumeirah Street (D94) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). DESTINATION
DRIVE
DESTINATION
DRIVE
City Walk
10-15 min
DIFC / Trade Centre
15-25 min
Downtown / Dubai Mall
15-25 min
DXB airport
20-30 min
Dubai Marina
30-40 min
DWC airport
45-60 min
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PORT DE LA MER / AREA GUIDE
FIND YOUR
PLACE BY THE SEA 03 / PROPERTY TYPES & CLUSTERS
The core offer is freehold apartments, usually 1-4 bedrooms, with a smaller selection of larger homes and penthouses. Foreign buyers can purchase, subject to the registered title. Neighbouring Sur La Mer offers 3-5-bedroom townhouses; standalone villas are not the core apartment product.
CLUSTER
HOW TO COMPARE
La Cote
Early phase; 1-4-bedroom homes and an established resale comparison point.
La Rive
Marina-focused blocks; waterfront and inward-facing stacks differ.
Le Pont
Varied apartment sizes and rarer large homes; terraces and outlooks differ.
La Voile
Sea, skyline and community aspects. The orientation of the home matters.
La Sirene
A core of 1-3-bedroom layouts with select larger homes. Buildings differ.
Le Ciel
Waterfront apartments and larger homes; outlook and terrace space vary.
Indicative sizes: 1 bed 660-1,090 sq ft; 2 beds 1,180-1,765 sq ft; 3 beds 1,740-3,620 sq ft; 4 beds 2,630-5,595 sq ft. Broad published ranges, not standard plans. Usable space, balconies, storage and views vary by home.
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EVERYDAY
LIFE, SORTED 04 / SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE & ESSENTIALS
SCHOOLS & EARLY YEARS SCHOOL
CURRICULUM / AREA
KHDA*
DRIVE**
Jumeira Baccalaureate
IB / Jumeirah 1
Very good
10-20 min
Jumeirah College
UK / Al Safa
Outstanding
20-30 min
GEMS Jumeira Primary
UK / Al Safa
Outstanding
20-30 min
*Published overall KHDA inspection ratings for 2023-24. Year groups and places vary by school. **Indicative planning ranges, not live routes. School-run times are longer at drop-off.
Nurseries: Hummingbird DIFC (around 15-25 minutes) and British Orchard's Jumeirah branch near Kite Beach (around 20-30 minutes) are nearby options. No branch-level public KHDA rating was verified for either, and school ratings do not apply to nurseries. Neither is within the community.
HEALTHCARE Iranian Hospital on Al Wasl Road is approximately 10-15 minutes away; Emirates Hospital Jumeirah in Jumeirah 2 is another option, roughly 15-25 minutes. Arya Clinic is a nearby outpatient option. Specialties, appointment availability and insurance networks vary by provider.
SHOPPING & DAILY NEEDS Geant Express at La Cote supports everyday shopping. Spinneys in Jumeirah, Mercato Mall, City Walk and Dubai Mall expand the choice of groceries, services and retail.
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FROM MORNING
TO MARINA NIGHTS 05 / DINING, LEISURE & CULTURE
AT HOME Residents have building pools, gyms, landscaped spaces, children's play areas and seaside walking routes. Beach access depends on the residence and current access rules. Jogging is easy along the promenades; no dedicated community cycling circuit was verified. There is no on-site golf course.
A TABLE BY THE WATER Osteria Funkcoolio brings an Italian-Japanese dining concept to the marina; 45 Cafe is an all-day stop. Nearby J1 Beach offers Gigi Rigolatto, Baoli and Sirene Beach by GAIA. Beach-club entry, age rules, bookings and minimum spends are venue-specific.
BEYOND THE PROMENADE D-Marin operates the marina; berthing is booked separately from a home purchase. Days out include Jumeirah Mosque's cultural visits, events at Coca-Cola Arena and the indoor rainforest at The Green Planet. Golf requires a drive to a course elsewhere in Dubai.
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THE APPEAL.
THE TRADE-OFFS. 06 / HONEST PROS & CONS
WHAT WORKS
WHAT TO WEIGH
A distinctive setting
Road dependence
Low-rise buildings, sea views and a working marina offer a clear sense of place.
The local walks are attractive; a car or taxi is still useful for the wider city.
Central coastal location
Peak traffic
Good access to Jumeirah, City Walk and central business districts.
Beach weekends, school runs and mainland junctions can stretch journey times.
Ready homes to inspect
Construction nearby
You can assess the actual layout, view and finish in completed stock.
The wider shoreline continues to evolve, so neighbouring works and outlooks vary by unit.
Outdoor lifestyle
Heat, noise & upkeep
Promenades, beaches and pools make cooler-month living especially appealing.
Summer limits comfortable walking. Restaurant or boat noise can carry at night; salt-exposed finishes need upkeep.
A lifestyle rental proposition
Pets & running costs
The waterfront may appeal to tenants seeking more than a typical city apartment.
Pets need written approval. Service charges and cooling costs can materially reduce net income.
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PORT DE LA MER / AREA GUIDE
A DISTINCTIVE
COASTAL ADDRESS 07 / BUYING & INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE
WHAT SUPPORTS THE LOCATION Freehold ownership, a low-rise waterfront setting and access to central Dubai give Port de La Mer a clear lifestyle proposition. The marina, promenades and neighbouring beach destinations help distinguish it from a typical urban apartment district.
WHAT TO COMPARE BEFORE BUYING Usable space, the permanence of the view, building upkeep and access to everyday amenities vary between homes, as do nearby development plans and running costs. These details can matter as much as the number of bedrooms when comparing homes.
For the latest market picture Ask Huspy for the current Port de La Mer market report, recent comparable transactions and a property-specific appraisal.
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MAKE THE COAST
YOUR NEXT ADDRESS 08 / YOUR NEXT MOVE
Find a home that fits your life. Let Huspy help you explore Port de La Mer.
BUYING OR RENTING? Request a current shortlist and arrange a viewing. For prices, rents and recent transactions, ask for the latest Huspy Port de La Mer market report.
SELLING YOUR HOME? Ask the Huspy team for a property-specific valuation.
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REQUEST A VALUATION
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