
Holiday homes in Bluewaters Island
A compact island off JBR, home to Ain Dubai and resort hotels, with a car-light feel and a footbridge to the beach.
Bluewaters Island sits about 400 m off JBR and mixes a small cluster of residential buildings with resort hotels, a dining boardwalk and the Ain Dubai observation wheel. Short-stay homes are few and upmarket, and one-bedroom and larger apartments make up most of what is offered.
Guests like its self-contained, walkable layout: restaurants and the waterfront are steps away, and JBR beach and The Walk are across a footbridge. It suits couples and families who want a quieter, premium stay close to the Marina's energy.
Getting around
- A pedestrian bridge links the island to JBR; the JBR 1 tram stop is roughly a 10–12 minute walk.
- RTA water bus BM3 connects Bluewaters with Dubai Marina Mall, and ferry routes run to the Dubai Water Canal.
- There is no metro on the island; a road bridge connects it to Sheikh Zayed Road.
- DXB is roughly 30 minutes by car off-peak.
Who it suits
- Couples on a premium short break
- Families wanting walkable dining and beach access
- Guests who prefer not to drive
Nearby
- Ain Dubai, the 250 m observation wheel billed as the world's tallest
- Waterfront boardwalk of restaurants and cafés
- Resort hotels with their own beaches
- JBR public beach and The Walk over the footbridge
Nothing listed here yet
Send your dates or move-in month and budget, and we will find options in Bluewaters Island and send them to you on WhatsApp.
Questions people ask
Is there a public beach on Bluewaters?
The island's beaches belong to its hotels and residences. The free public beach at JBR is a short walk away across the footbridge.
Is Bluewaters practical without a car?
Yes, it is one of the most car-light areas in Dubai: walk to JBR, take the BM3 water bus to Dubai Marina Mall, or catch the tram from JBR.
Is parking available on Bluewaters?
Yes, the island has paid public parking; the island's own FAQ says visitors get up to three hours free with a qualifying spend of AED 100.
Do holiday homes in Dubai need a licence?
Yes. Every holiday home unit in Dubai needs a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Each listing shows its permit number once it is issued.
Is there a tourism fee on a holiday home stay?
Yes. Holiday homes collect the Tourism Dirham, a fee per bedroom per night set by DET. It is included in the total we confirm before you pay.
What is included in a holiday home stay?
Fresh linen and towels, Wi-Fi, electricity, water and air conditioning, a fitted kitchen and cleaning between stays. Each listing lists anything extra.
How do I book, and is there a deposit?
Send your dates on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm availability and the full price, then take a booking payment and a refundable security deposit.
More areas
All holiday homes- Dubai Marina
- JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence)
- Downtown Dubai
- Palm Jumeirah
- Business Bay
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- City Walk
- DIFC
- Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Emaar Beachfront
- Al Barsha
- Jumeirah
- La Mer
- Dubai Festival City
- How to Get a Holiday Home Permit in Dubai
- Tourism Dirham and Holiday Home Fees in Dubai
- Holiday Home vs Hotel vs Monthly Rental in Dubai
- Letting Your Dubai Home as a Holiday Home: Owner's Guide
Sources: airbnb.co.in, bluewatersdubai.ae, propertyfinder.ae, realestateclubdubai.com, en.wikipedia.org, khaleejtimes.com, airroi.com