Madinat Jumeirah Living

Madinat Jumeirah Living (MJL) is a master-planned residential development by Meraas, set directly adjacent to the Madinat Jumeirah resort complex in Umm Suqeim. It offers mid-to-high-rise apartments within a pedestrian-friendly, low-traffic environment.

Location & connectivity

MJL sits on Al Sufouh Road (D94) in Umm Suqeim 3, placing it roughly a 10-min drive from Mall of the Emirates and 15 mins from Dubai Marina. The Mall of the Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line is approximately a 5–7-min drive, as there is no metro stop within the community itself. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is accessible in under 10 minutes, making Downtown Dubai reachable in around 20 mins without heavy traffic.

Property mix

MJL is an apartment-only development comprised of several mid-rise clusters, with limited retail at ground level.

• •Apartments: Asayel, Lamtara, Jadeel, Rahaal, Jomana, Elara
• •Penthouses: Available in select buildings including Asayel and Elara

Schools

No schools are located within MJL itself. Nearby options include:

• •GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail — ~15-min drive
• •Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Jumeirah — ~10-min drive
• •Dubai National School Jumeirah — ~10-min drive
• •Kings' School Al Barsha — ~10-min drive

Healthcare

No major hospital is within the community. Nearby facilities include:

• •Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha — ~10-min drive
• •Mediclinic Meadows — ~12-min drive
• •American Hospital Jumeirah Clinic — ~12-min drive

Shopping & dining

Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai's largest retail destinations with Ski Dubai, is a 10-min drive. The community's ground-floor retail covers daily conveniences, with Souk Madinat Jumeirah — a waterway dining and retail complex — directly accessible on foot. Residents also have quick access to the restaurants and hotels along Jumeirah Beach Road.

Parks & leisure

The Madinat Jumeirah canal walkway and private beach access at the adjacent resort are the standout leisure draws for residents. Wild Wadi Waterpark is a short walk from the community. Burj Al Arab is visible from many apartments and is roughly a 3-min drive.

Nearby areas

• •Umm Suqeim 1, 2 & 3 (surrounding residential neighbourhoods)
• •Al Barsha (10-min drive, major retail and schools hub)
• •Dubai Marina (15-min drive)
• •Palm Jumeirah (15-min drive)
• •City Walk (20-min drive)

Things to consider

Service charges in MJL are on the higher end relative to comparable mid-rise communities, reflecting the Meraas branding and proximity to the resort. Parking and access roads can be congested during peak resort events, and buyers should confirm whether beach access is formally included in their building's service terms.