Murjan

TL;DR: Murjan is a premier 6-tower residential cluster at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), developed by Dubai Properties Group. Completed in 2007, it offers studios to 5-bedroom penthouses (710–8,400 sqft) with direct beachfront access, The Walk JBR at its doorstep, and views of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, and Ain Dubai. Average transaction price: AED 2.43M. Rental yields: 5.6–6.4%.

Overview of Murjan at Jumeirah Beach Residence

Murjan is a magnificent six-tower residential cluster occupying a prime position within Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai's landmark beachfront community and one of the world's largest single-phase residential developments. Developed by Dubai Properties Group — a subsidiary of Dubai Holding — and completed in 2007, Murjan takes its name from the Arabic word for "coral," continuing JBR's thematic naming convention that celebrates the sea (alongside sister clusters Shams/sun, Amwaj/waves, Rimal/sand, Bahar/sea, and Sadaf/shells). As the easternmost cluster of JBR's six residential groupings, Murjan anchors the main entrance to the community, placing residents at the most central access point to The Walk, The Beach, and the pedestrian bridge connecting to Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai.

JBR itself was conceived as the world's largest single-phase residential project when launched in August 2002, covering 2 square kilometers of gross floor area along 1.7 kilometers of Arabian Gulf shoreline. The total development comprises 40 towers (35 residential and 5 hotels) housing 6,917 apartments with capacity for approximately 15,000 residents, built at a total project cost of AED 6 billion with a construction workforce exceeding 22,000 workers. Within this extraordinary context, Murjan's six towers — ranging from 27 to 46 stories — offer some of the most diverse and premium residential options in the entire JBR community.

The Six Towers of Murjan

Each Murjan tower has its own distinct character, height, and unit mix, providing residents with a remarkable range of choices.

Murjan 1 rises 46 stories as the tallest tower in the cluster, offering 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom units span 1,076 to 1,250 square feet with dual balconies, walk-in wardrobes, and fitted kitchens. Two-bedroom apartments range from 1,300 to 1,736 square feet, while three-bedroom residences start from 1,900 square feet with maid's rooms and en-suite bathrooms. Upper-floor units command spectacular views toward Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island.

Murjan 2 stands at 30 stories and offers the widest variety of unit types in the cluster, including studios (710–750 square feet), 1 to 4-bedroom apartments, lofts, duplexes, and penthouses. The crown jewels are the three-bedroom penthouses spanning 8,300 to 8,400 square feet across two stories, featuring four bathrooms, maid's and driver's rooms, and expansive terraces. Select units in Murjan 2 feature private swimming pools — a rare luxury within high-rise JBR living.

Murjan 3 rises 27 stories and accommodates studios through 5-bedroom penthouses. One-bedroom apartments of approximately 900 square feet feature closed kitchens and walk-in closets, while three-bedroom units reach 2,100 to 2,600 square feet with three balconies. The tower's four-bedroom penthouses span 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, and the building houses four expansive communal swimming pools alongside a fully-equipped gym with sauna and steam facilities.

Murjan 4, also known as Royal Beach Residence, rises 33 stories with 1 to 4-bedroom apartments and lofts. Two-bedroom units range from 1,460 to 2,650 square feet, and four-bedroom apartments reach 3,105 square feet with six bathrooms and maid's rooms. The tower provides approximately 240 basement parking spaces with keycard access security, and a Carrefour Market operates at ground level for convenient daily shopping.

Murjan 5 reaches 40 stories (436 feet / 133 meters) and specializes in larger family apartments — 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations. Two-bedroom units measure approximately 1,390 square feet, three-bedrooms reach 1,882 square feet, and four-bedroom apartments offer 2,912 square feet with full panoramic marina views from higher floors.

Murjan 6, also at 40 stories, features concrete construction with Mediterranean and Arabic architectural influences. The tower offers 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments, with some distinctive loft-style two-bedroom units featuring internal staircases. Two-bedroom apartments range from 1,570 to 2,100 square feet, and four-bedroom residences reach approximately 2,900 square feet. UFC Gym JBR operates from Murjan 6, providing residents and the broader community with a world-class commercial fitness facility.

Architecture, Design, and Interior Specifications

Murjan's architectural vision was developed by WATG (Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo), an international firm specializing in hospitality, leisure, and entertainment design, with additional contributions from RMJM and Holfords Associates. The design language blends contemporary high-rise formats with elements inspired by Islamic and local architectural traditions — including pedestrian overpasses, archways, courtyards, and bay windows that create visual continuity with the region's heritage.

All apartments feature large balconies and terraces (many with direct sea or marina views), open-plan living configurations, fully fitted kitchens, built-in wardrobes, and district cooling systems supplied by Empower (Emirates District Cooling). High-speed elevators (typically four per tower), broadband internet connectivity, and satellite television connections are standard throughout the cluster. Larger units incorporate maid's rooms, multiple en-suite bathrooms, dressing areas, and laundry facilities.

Market Pricing and Investment Performance

Murjan has established itself as one of JBR's most actively traded residential clusters, with 98 apartments transacting through the Dubai Land Department (DLD) over the past 12 months at an average transaction price of AED 2,434,477. Average asking prices over the past six months reached AED 3,329,061, reflecting continued upward momentum with a 6% price appreciation over the same period.

Pricing varies significantly by unit type and tower. Studios in Murjan 2 are available from AED 1,300,000 to AED 1,480,000. One-bedroom apartments average approximately AED 1,800,000, while two-bedroom units average around AED 2,750,000 (with Murjan 3 offering entry points of AED 2,000,000 to AED 2,400,000). Three-bedroom apartments average approximately AED 3,150,000, and four-bedroom residences reach approximately AED 5,600,000. Premium four-bedroom penthouses in select towers have been listed at AED 13,000,000.

Price per square foot across recent transactions ranges from AED 1,031 for studios to AED 2,045 for premium three-bedroom units, with one-bedroom apartments averaging AED 1,809 to AED 1,876 per square foot and two-bedrooms at AED 1,548 to AED 1,651 per square foot.

On the rental side, the cluster delivers strong returns across all unit types. Studios achieve annual rents of AED 70,000 to AED 100,000 (averaging AED 87,297), one-bedroom apartments approximately AED 121,000 per year, two-bedrooms approximately AED 169,000, three-bedrooms around AED 228,000, and four-bedroom apartments up to AED 350,000 annually. Four-bedroom penthouses command AED 650,000 to AED 1,275,000 per year. The overall cluster rental range spans AED 72,000 to AED 680,000 per year, with an average of AED 190,376 per annum and a 2% rental growth trend over the past six months.

Gross rental yields for the Murjan cluster range from 5.61% (Metropolitan Real Estate data) to 6.43% (Bayut ROI figure), with studios delivering the highest returns at approximately 6.4% and larger units yielding 4% to 4.4%. These figures are consistent with JBR's community-wide average yield of approximately 5.99%.

Amenities and Lifestyle Facilities

Each Murjan tower provides its own suite of amenities, collectively creating one of the most comprehensively equipped residential clusters in JBR. Fitness and wellness facilities include fully-equipped gymnasiums in every tower, multiple communal swimming pools (Murjan 3 alone has four), jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, and cycling tracks (Murjan 1). UFC Gym JBR, located in Murjan 6, offers a commercial-grade fitness experience accessible to all residents.

Recreational amenities encompass dedicated children's play areas and kids' pools, barbecue areas and outdoor entertainment spaces including gazebos, and professionally landscaped gardens throughout the cluster. Services include 24-hour concierge, round-the-clock security with CCTV surveillance and keycard access systems, high-speed elevators, first aid medical centers (confirmed in Murjan 1 and Murjan 5), laundry services, ATM machines, broadband internet, satellite television, intercom systems, and electricity backup generators.

Parking is provided through covered basement facilities in all six towers, with a minimum of one reserved space per residential unit and larger units typically allocated two or more spaces. Ground-floor retail throughout the cluster includes Carrefour Market (Murjan 4), pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, salons, and a nursery (Fun & Play Nursery approximately 2 minutes from the cluster). The Murjan cluster is confirmed as pet-friendly across its towers.

The Walk JBR and The Beach

Murjan's position at the entrance of JBR places residents directly along The Walk — a 1.7-kilometer open-air pedestrian promenade running the full length of JBR at ground and plaza level. The Walk hosts over 300 shops and dining outlets, approximately 70 local and international retail brands, and between 50 and 70 restaurants and cafes offering everything from casual beachside dining to fine international cuisine. Fashion boutiques, outdoor pop-up markets, street entertainment, beauty services, and artisanal food stalls create one of Dubai's most vibrant lifestyle corridors.

Adjacent to The Walk, The Beach JBR — developed by Meraas — comprises 27 contemporary buildings spread across four themed plazas, encompassing over 300,000 square feet of open-air space with 70+ brands, 30+ restaurants, Roxy Cinemas, Laguna Waterpark, and a beach club. The Beach operates at 100% occupancy. Beyond The Beach lies JBR's public white-sand beach — free and open to all — with lifeguards on duty, sun lounger rentals, and water sports including jet skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.

Views and Surrounding Attractions

Murjan towers offer a spectacular range of views depending on floor level and orientation. Sea and Arabian Gulf views are available from all towers, with beachfront-facing units in Murjan 6 offering direct ocean panoramas. Dubai Marina skyline views are prominent from Murjan 1, 2, 4, and 5, with full panoramic marina vistas available from higher floors in Murjan 5. Palm Jumeirah is visible from Murjan 1 and Murjan 4, and Bluewaters Island with its iconic Ain Dubai observation wheel (the world's tallest at 250 meters, opened October 2021) is visible across the cluster.

Key nearby attractions include Dubai Marina Mall (130+ retail outlets, Pier 7 dining complex), Dubai Marina Walk (a 7-kilometer pedestrian promenade with yacht cruises, dhow dinner experiences, and the XLine zipline soaring 170 meters above the marina at 80 km/h), Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm (10 minutes), Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa (25 minutes), and Burj Al Arab (15 minutes).

Transport Connectivity

Murjan benefits from exceptional public transport access. The Dubai Tram's JBR 1 and JBR 2 stations open directly onto The Walk, providing the cluster's closest transit stops. The tram's 11-kilometer circular route covers Dubai Marina, JBR, and Al Sufouh, running every 8 to 10 minutes during peak hours (Monday–Saturday 6am–1am, Sunday 9am–1am). Tram interchanges at DMCC and Sobha Realty stations connect to the Dubai Metro Red Line for city-wide access.

RTA bus routes 8, 84, and F55A stop at Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 2 within walking distance of Murjan. By car, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street provides direct vehicle access, with Dubai International Airport (DXB) approximately 30 minutes away and Al Maktoum International Airport approximately 40 minutes.

Service Charges

Service charges across the Murjan cluster range from AED 13.65 per square foot per year (Murjan 1) to AED 14.93 per square foot per year (Murjan 5), against a JBR community average of AED 15.40 per square foot. The Murjan 3 breakdown provides transparency: Maintenance AED 3.18, Utilities AED 4.11, Services AED 2.51, Management AED 0.95, Insurance AED 0.24, and Master Community AED 3.02 — totaling AED 14.01 per square foot per year.

About Dubai Properties Group

Dubai Properties Group was founded in 2002 as Estithmaar Realty, rebranding to Dubai Properties in 2005 upon integration into Dubai Holding. JBR was the company's inaugural and flagship project, launched in August 2002 and proclaimed the world's largest single-phase residential project at the time. Under Dubai Holding Real Estate, the group has delivered over 106,000 residential units and land plots, accommodating approximately 740,000 residents and investors across 15,000 hectares of master-planned areas. The portfolio includes JBR, 1/JBR, Jaddaf Waterfront, La Vie, Bellevue Towers, Remraam, Mudon, and Villanova — establishing Dubai Properties as one of the emirate's most prolific and trusted residential developers.