Shams 1

About Shams 1

Shams 1 is a 42‑storey residential tower in the Shams cluster of Jumeirah Beach Residence, a beachfront district along Dubai’s popular promenade and public beach. Completed around 2009 and developed as part of the larger JBR master plan, the tower offers sea, marina and community views in a lively urban-resort setting. Homes in Shams 1 comprise one- to four‑bedroom apartments and a limited number of penthouses, generally featuring practical layouts, balconies and floor‑to‑ceiling windows typical of JBR’s high‑rise architecture. The wider Shams complex provides shared lifestyle amenities, and residents of Shams 1 typically have access to facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre and children’s play areas, with 24‑hour security and on‑site management. The building has high‑speed elevators and basement parking allocated to residents; visitor parking in this part of JBR is limited and often paid on surrounding streets or in nearby facilities. Daily life here revolves around the waterfront. The Walk and the adjacent beach offer dining, retail, cinemas and outdoor leisure, while nearby attractions include Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina Walk and easy access to Bluewaters Island. Supermarkets, clinics and services are available within a short walk or drive, and a choice of nurseries and schools can be found in surrounding neighbourhoods. Connectivity is a key advantage. Shams 1 sits close to Sheikh Zayed Road via King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, with onward links to key business districts. Public transport options include the Dubai Tram running through JBR and connecting to the Metro, supporting car‑free commutes to employment hubs. While the area’s popularity means heavier traffic during peak hours and weekends, residents value the direct beach access, active street life and broad amenity mix that define JBR living.

320 apartments over 43 floors: 81 one-beds of 485 to 4,955 sqft, 104 two-beds of 1,274 to 3,403 sqft, 98 three-beds of 1,884 to 1,954 sqft and 7 penthouses of 274 to 6,037 sqft. The service charge is AED 15.02 per sqft a year.

4 apartments sold in the 12 months to February 2026, at a median of AED 1,605 per sqft. 23 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 145,000 a year.

Developer

Dubai Properties

Completed

2007

Floors

43

Units

320

Unit types

1-bed to 3-bed