La Mer

La Mer is a waterfront mixed-use development by Meraas, situated on the Jumeirah 1 coastline. It combines a public beach precinct with residential apartments, making it one of the few communities in Dubai where residents walk to the sea.

Location & connectivity

La Mer sits off Jumeirah Beach Road, providing straightforward access north toward Downtown Dubai (roughly 15-min drive) and south toward Dubai Marina (around 25 min). The nearest metro station is Business Bay on the Red Line, approximately 15 minutes by car — the area is best served by personal vehicle or ride-hailing. Al Wasl Road runs parallel inland and is the main artery for daily movement.

Property mix

Residential supply at La Mer is concentrated in apartment buildings arranged across two main clusters:

• •Apartments: La Cote, La Rive, Sur La Mer (townhouse-style units facing the waterfront)
• •Townhouses: Sur La Mer — three-storey townhouses with rooftop terraces and direct beach proximity
• •Penthouses: Available within La Cote and La Rive towers

Schools

No schools are located within La Mer itself. Nearby options include:

• •Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Jumeirah — British curriculum, ~10-min drive
• •Dubai College, Al Sufouh — British curriculum, ~15-min drive
• •JSS Private School, Jumeirah — CBSE curriculum, ~10-min drive
• •Kings' School Dubai, Umm Suqeim — British curriculum, ~15-min drive

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within the community. Nearby facilities include:

• •Medcare Hospital, Al Safa — ~10-min drive
• •American Hospital Jumeirah Clinic — ~12-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha — ~20-min drive

Shopping & dining

La Mer's beach strip hosts an open-air retail and dining precinct with casual and mid-range restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops. City Centre Al Shindagha and Mercato Shopping Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road cover everyday retail needs within a short drive. The beach precinct itself includes operators such as Publique, Lock Stock & Barrel, and a cluster of international food outlets.

Parks & leisure

The main draw is direct access to a well-maintained public beach with paid and resident parking nearby. Laguna Waterpark is located within the La Mer precinct and is a notable amenity for families. Boxpark Dubai, a short drive north, extends the leisure and F&B options toward Al Wasl.

Nearby areas

• •Jumeirah 1
• •Jumeirah 2
• •City Walk
• •Pearl Jumeirah
• •Satwa

Things to consider

Beach-facing units in Sur La Mer carry a significant price premium and have limited supply on the resale market. The beach precinct attracts substantial weekend visitors, which affects parking availability for residents — factor this into your lifestyle expectations before committing.