Dubai Beachfront Property

Dubai is rapidly becoming one of world's top cities for real estate. Until the first World War, Dubai was known for its pearling industry. Now, more than ninety percent of Dubai's economy is fueled by trade, travel, and real estate. It is said to possibly now be the world's greatest city for waterfront property.

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Many of the major property development companies in Dubai are creating inimitably iconic beachfront properties in the emirate to enhance the feeling that Dubai really is an oasis in an otherwise arid desert.

Because Dubai is located on the banks of the Persian Gulf's Dubai Creeks, Dubai actually has a long history associated with the sea; and modern day architects are keen to embrace Dubai's pearling and fishing past with the creation of stunning seaside hotels and residences offering inhabitants private access to pure and clean sandy beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Gulf.

Dubai Marina is one particular area in Dubai offering a whole host of beach-fronted developments with private beaches, beach clubs, 700 berths and direct waterfront access for sailing, yachting and fun. Jumeirah Beach Residence overlooking the Arabian Gulf is an example of the residential developments located on the Marina that offer property owners living in Dubai a fantastic beach resort way of life year round.

Jumeirah Beach Residence development comprises 36 residential towers with a range of apartment types to suit budgetary and lifestyle requirements together with a series of beach clubs for the exclusive use of residents. The Jumeirah Beach website highlights the fact that the development is being built on one of Dubai's last remaining beachfronts and as a direct result of that fact, interest in the apartments for sale has been intense.

The demand for waterfront and beachfront properties in Dubai is now so intense that the conception of the Palm Islands back in 2002 could not have come at a timelier juncture! When they are finally finished The Palms will be the three largest manmade islands in the whole world and they are now commonly referred to as the eighth wonder of the modern world! Every single villa being constructed on The Palm, Dubai will have its own private beach as well as a swimming pool and these villas were changing hands for incredible sums of money even before the land reclamation and infrastructure phases of the build process were complete!

The final development in our look at the beachfront properties in Dubai available for sale currently is Ocean Heights; a 50 storey magnificent condominium tower situated on the edge of the Dubai Marina development and offering residents access to pure white sandy beaches and some of the best views in Dubai. Each of the 352 condominiums for sale in the Ocean Heights tower have been individually designed with luxury in mind and they offer residents some of the most attractive high rise dwellings currently for sale in Dubai.

So, whether you want natural beaches or manmade beaches, an apartment or a villa you can rest assured that the architects and city designers in Dubai will have created something to suit your tastes and budget, just have a look around at the latest developments to buy off plan or even examine the active resale market and buy into possibly the most exciting waterfront city in the world.