{"id":4933,"date":"2026-10-10T21:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-jumeirah-islands"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:30:32","slug":"property-jumeirah-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-jumeirah-islands","title":{"rendered":"Jumeirah Islands: villas on islands surrounded by lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In short:<\/b> Jumeirah Islands is a villa community by Nakheel whose houses stand on small islands in the middle of man-made lakes. Lots of water, lots of greenery and lots of privacy \u2013 and yet JLT is right next door. The community belongs to the upscale-to-luxury segment and is very popular with families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/b>Next to JLT, between Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Park<\/span><\/div>
Known for<\/b>Villas on islands, lakes, clubhouse<\/span><\/div>
Developer<\/b>Nakheel<\/span><\/div>
Property types<\/b>Villas with 4 to 5 bedrooms and more<\/span><\/div>
Segment<\/b>upscale to luxury<\/span><\/div>
Suits<\/b>Relocator, Lifestyle<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In this article<\/strong>
  1. Location and access<\/a><\/li>
  2. The concept: islands in a lake<\/a><\/li>
  3. Living in Jumeirah Islands<\/a><\/li>
  4. Buying a villa in Jumeirah Islands<\/a><\/li>
  5. How buying in Jumeirah Islands works<\/a><\/li>
  6. Typical mistakes when buying in Jumeirah Islands<\/a><\/li>
  7. Running costs as an owner in Jumeirah Islands<\/a><\/li>
  8. A visa through your property<\/a><\/li>
  9. Renting out<\/a><\/li>
  10. Jumeirah Islands compared<\/a><\/li>
  11. Pros and cons<\/a><\/li>
  12. Who Jumeirah Islands suits<\/a><\/li>
  13. Our verdict<\/a><\/li>
  14. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Location and access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Jumeirah Islands lies directly behind JLT<\/a>, between Emirates Hills<\/a> and Jumeirah Park<\/a>. The Marina<\/a> and JBR are a few minutes away, Downtown<\/a> about 25 minutes. Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road are quickly reached, and the metro stops in neighbouring JLT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The concept: islands in a lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Nakheel laid out Jumeirah Islands in the 2000s as a counterpoint to the towers of JLT: instead of high-rises, there are dozens of small islands in man-made lakes, each with a cluster of villas. As a result, almost every house has water in front of or behind its garden. The villas were built in various architectural styles \u2013 from Mediterranean to Arabic-inspired \u2013 and many have since been modernised by their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At the centre of the community is a clubhouse with restaurants, shops and waterside leisure facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Modern
    Villas with garden and pool \u2013 in Jumeirah Islands almost every house is on the water (example image).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Living in Jumeirah Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n