JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)

Quiet and unassuming JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) is a residential district built around four lakes — one of which was later filled in to create a 55,000sqm grass-lawned park. With its clusters of tall, modern towers, residents and tourists embrace its friendly vibe. From dawn to well after dusk, young families, cyclists, joggers and dog-walkers populate the well-connected circuit of boardwalks and footbridges lining the waterfront, dotted with lakeside cafes, beauty salons and retail haunts. A number of hotels have popped up to take advantage of this exceptionally liveable location, with plenty of holiday homes and longer-term stay options also available.