Where is Bluewaters located?

Bluewaters is a man-made island about 400 metres off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline, developed by Meraas.

Ain Dubai is the world's tallest observation wheel, 250 metres tall, standing on Bluewaters since it opened on 21 October 2021.

Is there a clinic on Bluewaters?

Yes, LIFE GP Clinic operates a walk-in general practice on the island itself.

How do you get to Bluewaters from JBR?

On foot via the 265-metre Wharf Link pedestrian bridge (about 10 to 15 minutes), by car across the vehicle bridge, or by abra boat, about 10 minutes.

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Strengths

Ain Dubai, the world's tallest observation wheel (250 metres, opened 21 October 2021), stands on the island itself.
The Wharf waterfront retail and dining strip has more than 130 outlets right next to Ain Dubai.
A 265-metre pedestrian bridge (The Wharf Link) gives a direct, car-free walk to JBR.
Abra boats connect the island to JBR and Dubai Marina in about 10 minutes.

Limitations

No metro or tram station on the island itself; the nearest tram stop (Jumeirah Beach Residence 2) is reached by crossing the pedestrian bridge, about a 10 to 15-minute walk.
No school operates on the island; families use schools around Dubai Marina/JBR, about a 10 to 20-minute drive via the vehicle bridge.
Being an island, everyday access relies on the single vehicle bridge, the pedestrian bridge or abra boats rather than a direct road grid.

Lifestyle

Life on Bluewaters centres on Ain Dubai (250 metres tall, opened 21 October 2021) and The Wharf, a waterfront retail and dining strip of more than 130 outlets next to the wheel. Residents cross the pedestrian bridge to reach JBR on foot, or use abra boats that connect the island to JBR and Dubai Marina in about 10 minutes; the island itself has no metro or tram station.

Transport

Bluewaters has no metro or tram station of its own. The nearest tram stop, Jumeirah Beach Residence 2, is reached by crossing the 265-metre Wharf Link pedestrian bridge to JBR, about a 10 to 15-minute walk; abra boats also connect the island to JBR and Dubai Marina in around 10 minutes. A vehicle bridge links the island directly to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) for car access; the nearest metro station is Sobha Realty (Red Line, formerly Dubai Marina and DAMAC Properties), reached by tram or by road.

Schools

There is no school on Bluewaters itself. Families use the same schools as the Dubai Marina/JBR corridor, including Emirates International School Meadows (IB curriculum) and Regent International School (British curriculum), both roughly a 10 to 20-minute drive via the vehicle bridge; nursery options are available nearby in JBR, such as Jumeirah International Nursery.

Healthcare

LIFE GP Clinic operates a walk-in general practice on Bluewaters itself. Nearby options across the bridge in JBR include Medcare Medical Centre and, in Dubai Marina, King's Marina Medical Centre, a few minutes' drive away.

Area guides

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Frequently asked

Where is Bluewaters located?: Bluewaters is a man-made island about 400 metres off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline, developed by Meraas.
Is there a metro or tram station on Bluewaters?: No. The nearest tram stop, Jumeirah Beach Residence 2, is reached by crossing the 265-metre Wharf Link pedestrian bridge to JBR, about a 10 to 15-minute walk.
What is Ain Dubai?: Ain Dubai is the world's tallest observation wheel, 250 metres tall, standing on Bluewaters since it opened on 21 October 2021.
Is there a clinic on Bluewaters?: Yes, LIFE GP Clinic operates a walk-in general practice on the island itself.
How do you get to Bluewaters from JBR?: On foot via the 265-metre Wharf Link pedestrian bridge (about 10 to 15 minutes), by car across the vehicle bridge, or by abra boat, about 10 minutes.