Living in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Towers around man-made lakes off Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Dubai Marina and the new Uptown Dubai district.
About Jumeirah Lakes Towers
JLT is a district of towers around lakes and parks off Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the new Uptown Dubai district (Ellington Properties). Google Maps places Ellington's Mercer House in Al Thanyah Fifth, beside JLT.
Ellington's projects here are Mercer House and UH by Ellington (UH East and UH West at Upper House).
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Jumeirah Lakes Towers actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 825,000 | AED 60,900 a year | 7.7% | 67 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,550,000 | AED 85,000 a year | 7.0% | 258 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,400,000 | AED 120,000 a year | 6.4% | 163 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,656,590 | AED 150,000 a year | 5.9% | 36 |
Your guide to Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Buying in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Ready and off-plan apartments. Ask us which Ellington homes are still for sale.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- A large rental market close to the metro. Ask us for current rents.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Strong rental demand near Dubai Marina and the metro. We check service charges first.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Many towers compete for buyers; we price and present your home to stand out.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Lifestyle and amenities
Lakes
Walks around the lakes and parks.
Dining
Cafes and restaurants at tower podiums.
Metro
Dubai Metro stations on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Uptown
The new Uptown Dubai district next door.
Getting around
- Dubai Marina · next door*
- Palm Jumeirah · around 15 minutes*
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