Port de La Mer Dubai Investment Guide 2026

## What Port de La Mer Is Port de La Mer is a Meraas waterfront community in Jumeirah 1 — the first freehold development on the Jumeirah strip, historically restricted to UAE nationals. The community was built on reclaimed land creating a private harbour with apartment buildings overlooking a yacht marina and the Arabian Gulf. The development includes a beach club (La Mer beach is adjacent), marina promenade, restaurants, and retail. The residential buildings are predominantly 5–8 floors — low to mid-rise by Dubai standards — with all units having either sea or marina views. The community is complete and fully operational. ## Price and Yield Data — 2026 | Property Type | Avg Sale Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | |---|---|---|---| | 1BR Apartment | AED 1,600,000 | AED 98,000 | 6.1% | | 2BR Apartment | AED 2,600,000 | AED 155,000 | 6.0% | | 3BR Apartment | AED 4,200,000 | AED 240,000 | 5.7% | ## The Jumeirah Freehold Premium Port de La Mer is one of only a handful of freehold communities in the Jumeirah district. The Jumeirah address — one of Dubai's most prestigious residential areas — has historically commanded a premium that was inaccessible to non-nationals who could not buy in the villa district. Port de La Mer delivers this address with beach access and freehold title. ## DRE Verdict Port de La Mer is a premium lifestyle investment with genuine beach access, a prestigious Jumeirah address, and Meraas quality execution. Yields are below JVC but the address and STR premium compensate for lifestyle investors. Best for buyers who want a Dubai address with actual beach lifestyle, not just proximity. *Data: DLD, District Real Estate transaction records, Q1-Q2 2026.*