The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Jumeirah: the back story
Villas, beaches, Madinat Jumeirah and the neighbourhood restaurants of Al Wasl Road.
Neighbourhood guide · Dubai
Kite Beach and La Mer, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Mosque, Bvlgari and the restaurants of Wasl 51.
Neighbourhood guide
Villas, beaches, Madinat Jumeirah and the neighbourhood restaurants of Al Wasl Road.
Open to visitors
The white-stone mosque on Jumeirah Beach Road, where visitors learn about Islamic culture.
Beside Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Dubai’s original waterpark, next to Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
At Souk Madinat Jumeirah
An immersive digital art space at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Kites and Burj Al Arab views
A long public beach with kitesurfers and a view of Burj Al Arab.
Two MICHELIN Stars
The Orfali brothers’ restaurant in Wasl 51, promoted to Two Stars in 2026.
Wasl 51 Mall, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Two MICHELIN Stars
Niko Romito’s Italian dining room at Bvlgari Resort.
Jumeira Bay Island, Jumeirah 2, Dubai (Bvlgari Resort Dubai)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN Star
José Avillez’s Portuguese restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira.
Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai (Mandarin Oriental Jumeira)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN Star
Wood-fired cooking in a villa in Jumeirah 1.
75B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai (Villa 11)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN Star
A Japanese counter on the fourth floor of Bvlgari Resort.
Jumeira Bay Island, Jumeirah 2, Dubai (4th Floor, Bvlgari Resort Dubai)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN Star
Contemporary Thai cooking in Wasl Vita Mall.
Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand
The Orfali brothers’ bright, busy sister restaurant in Wasl 51.
Wasl 51 Mall, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand
Home-style Middle Eastern cooking in Wasl 51.
Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand
A Persian grill in Dar Wasl Mall.
Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl Road, DubaiExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand
A small, lively kitchen at the Jumeirah fishing harbour.
Jumeirah Fishing Harbour 1, Al Urouba Street, Dubai (Shop 02)Explore View on map
On Beach Road
A healthy café and concept store at 102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1.
102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Sunset over the Gulf
An oval chrome counter facing the sea at Bvlgari Resort.
An island in Jumeira Bay
A resort on its own island, with Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, Hōseki, Il Bar and the Bvlgari Spa.
Jumeira Bay Island, Jumeira 2, DubaiExplore View on map
On Jumeirah Beach Road
A beach resort on Jumeirah Beach Road, between Kite Beach and the city.
Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 2, DubaiExplore View on map
Home of Tasca
A beachfront Mandarin Oriental on Jumeirah Beach Road, home of Tasca by José Avillez.
Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeira 1, DubaiExplore View on map
Madinat Jumeirah
The grandest of Madinat Jumeirah’s hotels, linked to the souk by canals and abras.
Taking bookings
Jumeirah’s newest resort on the Umm Suqeim shore, taking bookings on jumeirah.com.
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