Buying · Jumeirah Beach Residence

Villa vs Apartment in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Which asset type makes more sense in Jumeirah Beach Residence for living and for returns.

Price per sqft

AED 2,600 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 130,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

85%

Returns

Apartments in Jumeirah Beach Residence yield more per dirham; villas and townhouses appreciate more steadily and attract longer, more stable tenancies. Villa service charges are usually lower per sqft but total maintenance is higher.

Lifestyle

Space, garden and privacy against amenity, view and lock-up-and-leave convenience. Families near Bluewaters bridge lean villa; investors and singles lean apartment.

Jumeirah Beach Residence at a glance

Jumeirah Beach Residence is beachfront apartments on The Walk with year-round holiday-home demand. Buying sits at AED 2,600 per sqft — roughly AED 2,028,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 130,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 748 a night at 85% occupancy, around AED 232,067 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 320,252 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better to rent out in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

Apartments for yield and short-let flexibility; villas for long, low-churn family tenancies.

Are there villas in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

Availability varies by community — tell us your budget and we'll send what is genuinely on market.