Marsa Al Arab

| Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Name | Arabic: "Arabian Harbour" | | Type | Luxury Island Resort & Residential Development | | Owner | Jumeirah Group / Dubai Holding | | Location | Jumeirah 2, Dubai — two man-made islands adjacent to Burj Al Arab | | Total Investment | USD 800 Million+ | | Islands | Island A (family resort + villas); Island B (adult-only resort) | | Burj Al Arab proximity | Adjacent — connected by causeway | | Completion | Opened 2023 |

TL;DR Snapshot

Marsa Al Arab is Dubai's newest ultra-luxury destination — two man-made islands extending Dubai's most iconic coastline, adjacent to the legendary Burj Al Arab. Developed by Jumeirah Group and Dubai Holding with a USD 800M+ investment, Marsa Al Arab features a family resort, an adults-only resort, a private villa island, a marine wildlife park and retail dining. For investors, any residential component within this iconic destination commands the highest Dubai location premiums — adjacency to Burj Al Arab and private island exclusivity are two of Dubai real estate's most irreplaceable value drivers.

The Marsa Al Arab Vision

Marsa Al Arab — "Arabian Harbour" in Arabic — is the natural extension of Jumeirah's iconic tourism strip. Positioned directly adjacent to the Burj Al Arab (which occupies its own man-made island), Marsa Al Arab creates a new archipelago of luxury that consolidates Jumeirah Beach into the world's most concentrated ultra-luxury beachfront destination.

The development occupies two man-made islands:

Island A — Family Resort Island:

• Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab family hotel
• Family-oriented beach club
• Water playground: largest marine water park in Dubai
• Retail and dining promenade
• Private villa residences

Island B — Adults-Only Retreat:

• Adult-only Jumeirah resort
• Smaller, intimate scale
• Wellness spa; infinity pool; curated F&B

Jumeirah Group: The Operator Behind the Destination

Marsa Al Arab is operated by Jumeirah Group — one of the world's most recognised ultra-luxury hospitality brands:

• Burj Al Arab: the world's most iconic hotel; 7-star positioning; AED 4,000–40,000/night
• Jumeirah Beach Hotel: 598 rooms; family-wave icon of Dubai tourism
• Madinat Jumeirah: 2,000-room Arabian resort; largest in GCC
• Global portfolio: 25+ luxury hotels across UAE, Europe, Asia, Africa

Jumeirah's operational excellence means Marsa Al Arab's hospitality performance will maintain the standard the adjacent Burj Al Arab set for global ultra-luxury — directly supporting the investment case for any residential component.

Location: The World's Most Iconic Beachfront Address

Marsa Al Arab occupies the single most recognisable beachfront in the Middle East:

| Proximity | Distance | |---|---| | Burj Al Arab | Adjacent (causeway connection) | | Jumeirah Beach Hotel | 500 m | | Madinat Jumeirah | 1 km | | Souk Madinat | 1 km | | Mall of the Emirates | 5 min drive | | Dubai Marina | 10 min drive | | DXB Airport | 20 min drive | | Downtown Dubai | 18 min drive |

Jumeirah Beach Road — the coastal arterial connecting Satwa to the Marina — runs directly past the Marsa Al Arab site, providing the best road connectivity of any Dubai beachfront development.

The Investment Premium: Burj Al Arab Adjacency

The Burj Al Arab is one of the world's most photographed and recognised hotel buildings — appearing in more international media, travel guides and aspirational imagery than virtually any other building outside the Eiffel Tower.

This global recognition generates a permanent, location-specific investment premium:

Burj Al Arab-adjacent premium research:

| Metric | Premium vs. non-adjacent Jumeirah | |---|---| | Rental rate (serviced apartments) | 25–40% | | Sale price per sq ft | 30–55% | | Short-stay ADR | 40–60% (tourist destination proximity) | | Vacancy rate | 20–30% lower |

Properties at Marsa Al Arab capture all these premiums simultaneously — plus the additional premium of private island status (no public access; genuine exclusivity).

Villa Residences: Ultra-Luxury Private Island Living

Marsa Al Arab's residential component includes private villas on the island — offering one of the world's most extraordinary residential addresses:

Private villa features:

| Feature | Detail | |---|---| | Location | Private island; no public road access | | Views | Burj Al Arab direct view; Arabian Gulf panorama; Dubai skyline | | Beach | Private beach access from villa | | Hotel services | Full Jumeirah hotel service delivery to residences | | Security | Island perimeter; no non-resident access | | Concierge | 24-hour Jumeirah concierge; errand; lifestyle management | | Privacy | Equivalent to the world's most exclusive private resort hotels |

Villa price range: AED 25 M – 100 M+ (ultra-luxury; UHNWI market)

Destination Appeal: Tourism-Driven Investment

Marsa Al Arab sits at the nexus of Dubai's most powerful tourism infrastructure:

• 16+ million annual Dubai visitors create year-round demand for premium short-stay accommodation
• Burj Al Arab: 100% occupancy at rates few hotels worldwide can match; overflow creates adjacent demand
• Jumeirah Beach Hotel: 598 rooms; consistently top-rated family resort
• Madinat Jumeirah: 2,000 rooms; events centre; 40+ restaurants; Arabic souk

Any short-stay residential unit within the Marsa Al Arab ecosystem benefits from the tourism demand flowing to this destination — the most densely branded ultra-luxury concentration in Dubai.

Investment Profile: Marsa Al Arab

| Investment Type | Price Range | Income Mechanism | Appreciation Potential | |---|---|---|---| | Private island villa | AED 25M – 100M+ | Short-stay premium rental | 35–65%+ (5-year) | | Branded residence | AED 5M – 30M | Short-stay + long-stay | 30–55% | | Hotel apartment | AED 1.5M – 5M | Hotel-managed rental | 25–45% |

Why Marsa Al Arab Stands Apart

1. Government-backed developer: Dubai Holding is a government entity; zero insolvency risk
2. Jumeirah operational pedigree: Burj Al Arab operator; global hospitality brand; guaranteed management quality
3. Truly irreplaceable location: The Burj Al Arab-adjacent position cannot be duplicated anywhere on Earth
4. Island exclusivity: Man-made island with no public access; privacy impossible to replicate on mainland
5. Tourism ecosystem: Surrounded by the world's highest-value luxury tourism brands — Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah

FAQ: Marsa Al Arab

Q: What is Marsa Al Arab? Marsa Al Arab ("Arabian Harbour") is two man-made islands adjacent to the Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah, Dubai — featuring a family resort island (Island A) and adults-only retreat (Island B), developed by Dubai Holding and operated by Jumeirah Group with USD 800M+ investment.

Q: Can I buy a residence at Marsa Al Arab? Marsa Al Arab includes private villa residences. These are ultra-luxury assets priced at AED 25M+. Availability is limited and enquiry should be made directly through Jumeirah Group's residential sales team.

Q: What makes Marsa Al Arab different from other Dubai luxury developments? Three irreplaceable factors: adjacency to the Burj Al Arab (the world's most iconic hotel), private island status, and Jumeirah Group's 25-year luxury operational pedigree. No other Dubai residential development combines all three.

Q: Is Marsa Al Arab freehold? Marsa Al Arab is located in a freehold zone. Confirm specific title structure for residential components with Jumeirah Group's sales team.

Q: What short-stay rates can Marsa Al Arab residences achieve? Given Burj Al Arab-adjacent positioning and private island exclusivity, short-stay rates for villa residences can achieve AED 5,000–20,000+/night — among the highest achievable anywhere in Dubai.

Marsa Al Arab represents the absolute pinnacle of Dubai real estate: private island living adjacent to the world's most iconic hotel, operated by the global luxury brand that created the Burj Al Arab, in a location that every visitor to Dubai sees and aspires to. For UHNWI investors seeking the most irreplaceable, prestige-commanding address in the Middle East, Marsa Al Arab is simply without peer.