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Port de La Mer is Meraas private beach and marina community in Jumeirah 1 — the first freehold development in the Jumeirah district. Apartments with private beach club access from AED 1.6M for 1BR. Yields of 5.5–6.5% long-term with strong STR premium given beach access. One of Dubai most distinctive mid-size waterfront communities.
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.
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