Apartments for sale in JLT
JLT apartments from ~AED 600k at 6–8% gross yield — Marina’s value-priced, metro-connected neighbour, a walkable cluster of towers around landscaped lakes. Suits yield-focused buyers who want Marina access at a lower price.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) is Dubai Marina’s value-priced neighbour — a cluster of ~80 towers around four landscaped lakes, served by two metro stations. Apartments start from about AED 600,000 with gross yields of 6–8% (studios over 7%). You get a walkable, mixed-use community with strong rental demand at a clear discount to the Marina across the road.
Marina lifestyle without the Marina price
JLT is a mature, mixed-use district of around 80 high-rises arranged in clusters around four artificial lakes, directly across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina. It has two metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty/JLT), a ground-level network of cafés, restaurants and shops, parks around the lakes, and the DMCC free zone — which fills the towers with professional tenants.
For investors JLT is one of Dubai’s best value-and-yield plays: prices sit noticeably below Marina for a similar lifestyle and the same connectivity, and gross yields run 6–8% (studios above 7%). Tenant demand is deep and year-round thanks to the free zone and the walkable street life. The trade-offs are older towers in some clusters and variable building management — so the specific tower matters — but the location-to-price ratio is hard to beat.
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How much it costs in JLT
| Type | From | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~AED 600k | 7–8% |
| 1 bedroom | ~AED 900k | 6.5–7.5% |
| 2 bedroom | ~AED 1.5M | 6–7% |
Indicative 2026 figures. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD.
What Jlt actually sold for
1,486 sales were registered in Jlt in Jan–Jun 2026, at a median of AED 2,000,000 (~AED 2,038/sqft). Most recent registered transactions:
| Date | Beds | Status | Size | Price | AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Ready | 718 sqft | AED 1,125,000 | 1,566 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Off-plan | 811 sqft | AED 2,287,828 | 2,822 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 B/R | Ready | 1,610 sqft | AED 2,400,000 | 1,491 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Ready | 987 sqft | AED 1,225,000 | 1,242 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Ready | 754 sqft | AED 1,100,000 | 1,458 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 B/R | Ready | 2,044 sqft | AED 2,850,000 | 1,394 |
Source: Dubai Land Department — registered sales transactions, Jan–Jun 2026. Actual recorded deals, not asking prices.
Is JLT right for you?
In favour
- Marina lifestyle & metro at a lower price
- Strong yields 6–8% (studios over 7%)
- Walkable, mixed-use community with free-zone tenants
- Lakes, parks and deep year-round rental demand
Worth knowing
- Some towers are older with mixed management
- Quality varies cluster to cluster
- Parking and traffic pressure at peak
- Less prestige than Marina across the road
Run the numbers
Gross estimate from typical Dubai yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies.
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Common questions
How much is an apartment in JLT?
From about AED 600,000 for a studio, ~AED 900k for a one-bed and ~AED 1.5M for a two-bed (2026) — a clear discount to neighbouring Dubai Marina.
What yield does JLT give?
About 6–8% gross, with studios over 7% — one of Dubai’s best value-and-yield combinations.
Is JLT better than Dubai Marina?
For yield and value, often yes: similar lifestyle and the same metro at a lower price. Marina wins on prestige and waterfront; JLT wins on cash-on-cash return.
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