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Why go on vacation when I can live in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

Jumeirah Beach Residence is a famous beachside community in the Dubai Marina district boasting 40 residential and hotel towers.

The entire neighborhood stretches along 1.7 kilometers of coastline where you’ll find residences, hotels, restaurants and entertainment spots, so you never have to go anywhere else.

Where Is Jumeirah Beach Residence?

Jumeirah Beach Residence is located on the beach along Dubai Marina where one side faces the marina and the other facing the Arabian Gulf.

What is the Main Street in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

The Walk is considered the main street at Jumeirah Beach Residence since it spans the entire length of the neighborhood.

Jumeirah Beach Residence is also located just 6 minutes away from Sheikh Zayed Road, the major road in Dubai and 21 minutes away from Downtown Dubai.

How to Get to Jumeirah Beach Residence

Trains: If you’re riding the Dubai Metro, stop at the Sharaf DG Metro Station and Jumeirah Beach Residence will be just a few minutes away. You can also ride the tram and stop at the Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram Station 1 or 2.
Buses: Take Bus Lines 8, 84 or F55 and stop at the Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Bus Station.
Taxis: Jumeirah Beach Residence is accessible by taxi and you can hail a ride from anywhere in the city or book one through Uber or Careem.
Car service: There are plenty of parking spaces around Jumeirah Beach Residence, so you can rent a self-drive car or book a chauffeured car service.

What to Do and See in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Catch Some Sun, Sand and Sea at JBR Beach

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Address: Dubai Marina

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One of the best things about living in Jumeirah Beach Residence is that you have JBR Beach, one of the best free beaches in Dubai, right outside your doorstep. 

On a good winter’s day, you can go out on the beach to get a tan, try different watersport activities or just take a dip on the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf.

And yes, JBR Beach is literally right in front of most residential towers in Jumeirah Beach Residence, so you can go any time you want.

Build Some Muscles at Dubai Muscle Beach

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Address: Jumeirah Beach Residence – Dubai Marina

Why work out in an indoor gym when you can build those muscles while looking at the beautiful beach? At Muscle Beach, you can do just that.

This 235-square meter outdoor gym has all the equipment you need to get a good workout – from a rowing machine to a multi-fitness rig.

The best part is, you get to enjoy the views of the beach and the people while buffing up!

Ride the Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island

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Address: Bluewaters Island

Phone: +971 4 428 0411

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While you’re in the area, you can’t miss seeing the city from the world’s tallest observation wheel, the Ain Dubai.

This massive ferris wheel is one of Dubai’s famous landmarks located a few minutes away from Jumeirah Beach Residence in Bluewaters Island.

Here, you get to hop on one of the 48 air conditioned passenger cabins and enjoy the most fantastic views as you go around the ferris wheel.

Have a Blast at AquaFun Water Park

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Address: The Beach opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 58 522 5730

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Why go anywhere for a family vacation when you can have one whenever you want? AquaFun is the largest inflatable water park in dubai located just a few minutes away from Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Here, you can choose from more than 110 games that will test your skills and strength for hours. 

Test Your Skills at TEPfactor

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Address: Bahar Plaza – Al Gharbi Street – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 56 404 0802

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Would you rather be on land than on water? TEPfactor Dubai has you covered with more than 21 challenges that will definitely feed your need for a good time.

Just a few minutes away from Jumeirah Beach Residence, this adventure park gives you one hour to complete all the challenges, but you have an unlimited number of attempts in each challenge.

Where to Eat and Drink in Jumeirah Beach Residence

P.F. Chang’s

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Address: Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 419 0671

Pricing: $$

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The popular American import P.F. Chang’s is undoubtedly one of the best places to eat in Jumeirah Beach Residence if you’re looking for simple comfort food made with premium ingredients.

The restaurant is famous for its Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef and dynamite shrimp. But you can go all out with the menu, especially if you love Asian food.

Awani

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Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 424 8082

Pricing: $$

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The thought of Awani’s food, a Levantine restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, is already making us hungry.

Here, you can enjoy rich Middle Eastern flavors from homemade dishes that you’ll surely love. We advise you to come hungry, so you can really enjoy the feast that’s ahead of you.

Pavilion at The Beach

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Address: South Parking Entrance of The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 590 5090

Pricing: $$$

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Pavilion at The Beach isn’t just one restaurant at Jumeirah Beach Residence but several eateries combined in one place. So, what better place to satisfy those cravings?

If you don’t know exactly what cuisine to choose, don’t worry because you can get a dish of every cuisine you’re craving for at Pavilion at The Beach.

Here, you have Akiba Dori for Japanese food, Hurricane’s Grill and Bar for some good old steak, CLAW BBQ for some delicious seafood, Eataly for Italian food and BUUR Dubai for German food.

The MAINE Oyster Bar and Grill

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Address: Ground Floor – The DoubleTree by Hilton – Dubai Marina

Phone: +971 4 457 6719

Pricing: $$

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If your idea of a good meal involves seafood towers, fish tacos and other seafood dishes, then you have to visit The MAINE Oyster Bar and Grill near Jumeirah Beach Residence.

But this restaurant doesn’t only serve good seafood but also other dishes like pot roasts, steamers, chops and steaks, making it a great restaurant to visit with the entire family.

Catch 22

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Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 424 3057

Pricing: $$$

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Catch 22 is a favorite go-to spot for Jumeireah Beach Residence locals who want to enjoy Asian fusion and international dishes with fantastic views of the beach.

We love that this restaurant has everything you could possibly crave for and the menu is as extensive as you can get.

Some of our favorites include the birria tacos, different kinds of sushi, beef fajita, loaded baked potatoes and ozzy tenderloin steak.

Where to Shop in Jumeirah Beach Residence

The Beach

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Address: The Beach – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 590 5090

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The Beach is a unique shopping destination that lets you enjoy some retail therapy, watch a movie or indulge in a delicious dinner, all while enjoying the most stunning views of the beach.

Located in Jumeirah Beach Residence, this stunning retail complex has stores carrying local and international brands in an open-air outdoor retail space that offers a more unique experience than your typical mall.

Where to Stay in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach

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Address: The Walk – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 449 8888

Pricing: $$$

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The five-star Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach puts you right at the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence where you have The Walk, The Beach and all of the neighborhood’s attractions just a few minutes away.

This hotel has more than 297 hotel rooms with balconies where you can relax in the morning while looking at the Arabian Gulf or the rest of the neighborhood depending on your preference.

The Movenpick has modern interiors that blend in well with the rest of the community and each room has all the amenities you need for a great vacation.

The hotel also has different restaurants and bars, so you won’t have to get out to enjoy a great meal. It also has a swimming pool, gym and wellness center for you to use.

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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Address: The Walk – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 448 4848

Pricing: $$$

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We already know Sofitel as one of the largest hotel chains in the world, so you can guarantee that being in Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel won’t disappoint you.

This stunning five-star hotel on The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence has it covered on all fronts – from its contemporary interiors to its amazing wellness amenities.

Sofitel is a 31-storey building, one of the highest towers in the area, that houses 444 rooms and suites with everything that you need for a relaxing vacation.

If you’re lucky enough, you can even score a room that affords you a view of Ain Dubai right outside your balcony. So, just imagine enjoying your breakfast with Bluewaters Island as your view.

The hotel also has several restaurants including the famous A.O.C International Buffet and the chic Infini Pool Lounge where you can grab a drink while looking at the infinity pool and beach.

And if you want to get away from it all, you can enjoy Sofitel’s infinity pool, sauna and steam room and gym to refresh and recharge.

Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island

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Address: Bluewaters Island

Phone: +971 56 418 0532

Pricing: $$$

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You don’t need to travel all the way to Las Vegas to experience the magic of Caesars Palace since they’re already on Bluewaters Island just across Jumeirah Beach Residence.

This stunning hotel is one of the newest additions to Dubai’s impressive repertoire of luxury hotels, and it definitely delivers.

For starters, you’re staying beneath Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel. The hotel is also impressive with its stunning interiors reflecting Caesars Palace.

That luxurious theme continues to each of the hotel’s rooms and you have all the amenities you need including access to a private beach club where you can enjoy the sun and party until dawn.

You might be surprised that Caesars Palace doesn’t have a casino, which may sound crazy thinking that this hotel is famous for its high rollers. 

But believe me, you’ll still feel like a winner even if you don’t roll any dice in this hotel because of everything that it has to offer.

JA Ocean View Hotel

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Address: The Walk – Jumeirah Beach Residence

Phone: +971 4 814 5599

Pricing: $$

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If you’re looking for a hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence that gives you a luxurious experience without breaking your bank, JA Ocean View Hotel would be the perfect fit. 

What makes this hotel special is that you have access to all the popular spots in Jumeirah Beach Residence but you’ll also feel secluded enough, so you can really enjoy your getaway.

JA Ocean View sits right on JBR Beach, one of the city’s most popular public beaches. So, you can spend a day out in the sun whenever you want to during your stay.

But if you’d rather be somewhere private, you can always enjoy the hotel’s infinity pool. And if you want to do some retail therapy, The Walk and The Beach are just a few minutes away.

After all that walking, swimming and partying, treat yourself to some treatments at the spa, so you can recharge for more activities ahead of you.

JA Ocean View Hotel also has several restaurants and bars that serve different types of cuisines to cater to every taste bud.

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