Downtown & central
Umm Suqeim
A coastal villa neighbourhood south of Jumeirah, divided into Umm Suqeim 1, 2 and 3 and stretching to the Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah. Streets are low-rise and residential, with public beaches and parks nearby. Most villas are leasehold; Madinat Jumeirah Living is the main freehold apartment option.
- 1-bed rent
- AED 142,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 228,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 261,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 2.52Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 5.46%published
Averages published by Property Finder area insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Umm Suqeim
Why people choose it
- Kite Beach and Sunset Beach close by
- Established villa streets with gardens
- Views of Burj Al Arab and quick access to Al Sufouh
Worth knowing
- No metro station inside the community
- Premium rents; much of the villa stock is not freehold
- Character
- Beachside villa community by burj al arab
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Partly: only in designated pockets
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro inside; Equiti and Garmin (formerly Onpassive) Red Line stations a short drive away; Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road
- Beach
- Kite Beach and Sunset Beach, a few minutes from most streets
- Schools
- Kings' School Dubai
Rent or buy
Umm Suqeim in numbers
Renting
Great for families who want a villa near the beach; the trade-off is cost and no metro.
| 1 bedroom | AED 142,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | AED 228,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 261,000 |
Buying
Foreign buyers are largely limited to freehold pockets such as Madinat Jumeirah Living, so verify ownership status for any villa.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 2,523,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross yield | 5.46% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights, average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data); no studio figure published source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights, 1BR = average asking price (listings); psf not split by property type source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights, rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Partly: only in designated pockets.
Out and about
Things to do in Umm Suqeim
Beach time at Kite Beach or Sunset Beach, dinner at Madinat Jumeirah and photos of the Burj Al Arab.
- Kite Beachbeach
Busy public beach with sports and food trucks
- Sunset Beachbeach
Public beach with a classic Burj Al Arab view
- Madinat Jumeirahdining
Canal-side souk, hotels and restaurants
- Burj Al Arablandmark
Sail-shaped hotel just off the Umm Suqeim shore
- Wild Wadi Waterparkattraction
Waterpark beside Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Visiting, or just moved in? A licensed operator can arrange a short stay or a tour around Umm Suqeim.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Madinat Jumeirah Living
- Naia Island
- Jumeirah Hills - The Palaces
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask what is available in each: a RERA-licensed agent replies.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Jumeirah (Jumeirah 1-3)
low-rise coastal villa neighbourhood
Al Sufouh
quiet beachside villas and campuses
Al Safa & Al Wasl
central low-rise villas and canal towers
Al Quoz
industrial arts district, budget homes
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FAQ
Umm Suqeim: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Umm Suqeim: one-bedroom AED 142,000, two-bedroom AED 228,000, three-bedroom villa AED 261,000 (Property Finder area insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Partly: only in designated pockets. Check the exact building or community before you commit; a RERA-licensed agent can confirm the title type.
No metro station inside the district. No metro inside; Equiti and Garmin (formerly Onpassive) Red Line stations a short drive away; Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road
Kite Beach and Sunset Beach close by. Established villa streets with gardens. Views of Burj Al Arab and quick access to Al Sufouh. On the other hand: no metro station inside the community. premium rents; much of the villa stock is not freehold.
Kite Beach (busy public beach with sports and food trucks); Sunset Beach (public beach with a classic burj al arab view); Madinat Jumeirah (canal-side souk, hotels and restaurants); Burj Al Arab (sail-shaped hotel just off the umm suqeim shore).