JLT Cluster X: Towers, Rents and What It Is Like to Live There

JLT Cluster X includes Jumeirah Bay X1, X2, and X3. X1 is residential, while X2 and X3 are commercial. The cluster faces JLT Lake, is about a 10 to 12-minute walk from Sobha Realty Metro, and one-bedroom rents in X1 generally range from AED 75,000 to AED 99,000.

• Jumeirah Bay X1 is residential; X2 and X3 are commercial
• X1 offers larger layouts, including selected duplex units
• Two-bedroom sale rates were about 24% below the JLT average in August 2026
• Sobha Realty Metro Station is the nearest practical Metro option
• Check cooling, condition, parking and renovation quality before choosing a unit

The phrase "Cluster X JLT" usually refers to the Jumeirah Bay group at the northeastern end of JLT, close to Sheikh Zayed Road and facing toward the Jumeirah Islands. Unlike clusters closer to Lake Almas West and Lake Almas East, X faces JLT Lake. JLT Park is a short walk away, and Almas Tower lies farther south. The wider district operates under DMCC, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. X2 and X3 serve free zone occupiers, while Dubai Marina lies across Sheikh Zayed Road.

Sobha Realty Metro Station is the practical rail option. From X1, the walk is commonly around 10 to 12 minutes. Current X2 and X3 listings quote shorter routes from some exits. DMCC Metro Station is farther away, so it should not be described as the nearest station here.

For a wider location comparison, see all 26 JLT clusters compared. That becomes useful if Metro distance, park frontage or newer construction carries more weight than unit size.

The JLT Cluster X towers do not serve the same audience. X1 supplies the homes. X2 and X3 add offices, ground-floor retail and weekday activity. Buyers comparing the best towers in JLT should treat Cluster X as a residential choice centered almost entirely on X1 rather than three interchangeable apartment buildings.

Jumeirah Bay X1 is a 41-story residential tower completed in 2009. It contains 376 apartments across studios, one-bedroom homes and two-bedroom layouts, plus selected duplexes. Typical one-bedroom units run close to 970 to 990 square feet, which is generous compared with many newer JLT plans. Larger two-bedroom duplex stock can approach 1,980 square feet.

The duplex supply is the tower’s strongest differentiator, with separate living and sleeping zones and more usable internal space than many newer plans. Higher floors can also open a wider lake view or Marina-facing outlook, depending on orientation.

Jumeirah Bay X2 is a commercial tower completed in 2009, with roughly 46 to 47 office floors depending on the floor-count convention. Offices range from compact fitted units to larger full-floor combinations, and basement or allocated parking forms part of many current leases and sales.

X2 brings office users and ground-floor retail, but no conventional apartment stock. Businesses should inspect the exact office rather than judge it from the lobby.

Jumeirah Bay X3 is also commercial and dates to 2009. Published floor counts differ by source, with 41 main above-ground floors recorded by tall-building data providers while some property marketing pages describe 55 stories. The safer takeaway is that X3 is a substantial office tower, not a residential option.

Office sizes range from smaller suites to larger fitted spaces, with dedicated parking common in current listings. Residents comparing apartments in JLT Cluster X are still choosing X1 for standard residential stock.

Pricing is where X1 becomes easier to judge. The cluster remains established rather than new, so layout size can be strong while sale rates stay below several newer JLT projects.

The figures below show 2026 asking data and market indices, not guaranteed deal prices.

As of August and September 2026, one-bedroom asking rents run mainly from the high AED 70,000s through the AED 90,000s. For a second Cluster X JLT price check, review apartments for sale in JLT Cluster X before treating any portal average as a negotiation target.

For context, the JLT-wide two-bedroom sale index was about AED 1,869 per square foot in August 2026, versus roughly AED 1,420 for Cluster X, around 24% lower. Building age and product type help explain the gap.

Daily convenience is better than the tower count suggests. X1 has food outlets at ground level, while X2 and X3 add cafés, shops and office-serving services. A supermarket and coffee options are available within the immediate group, and Dewdrops Nursery operates in Cluster X. JLT Park and the lake promenade are close enough for regular walks without using a car.

Residents also get the X1 pool, gym, sauna and concierge facilities. Live apartments for rent in JLT Cluster X show how furnishing, floor height and renovation change asking rent within the same layout.

Allocated residential bays work well, but visitor parking becomes tighter during office hours. Before signing, check the cluster again near the evening commute:

1. Watch the queue from tower parking toward the access road
2. Check visitor-bay availability after office traffic builds
3. See how pickup activity around X2 and X3 affects entry and exit

A 6 p.m. visit gives a truer picture than midday.

Cluster X works well for professionals, couples and buyers who prefer larger established layouts over compact new-build apartments. It also deserves attention from duplex seekers. A typical X1 one-bedroom near 980 square feet gives you more internal room than many newer one-bedroom plans.

JLT Cluster X works best when you judge the apartment, not only the cluster label. X1 gives you larger layouts, duplex stock, lake access and a workable Metro walk, while X2 and X3 make the immediate area more commercially active during the week. If you want us to compare current X1 units by floor, condition, view, service cost and real annual occupancy cost, speak with Driven Properties. We can narrow the shortlist before you spend time viewing the wrong homes.

1.Which Towers Are in Cluster X?

The classic Cluster X group contains Jumeirah Bay X1, Jumeirah Bay X2 and Jumeirah Bay X3. X1 is residential. X2 and X3 are commercial towers.

2.How Far Is Cluster X From the Metro?

Sobha Realty Metro Station is the closest practical station. The walk from X1 is commonly about 10 to 12 minutes, while some X2 and X3 routes can be shorter.

3.Is Cluster X Chiller-Free?

Some X1 rental listings advertise chiller-free terms, but the arrangement can vary by unit and tenancy contract. Tenants should confirm who pays cooling charges before signing.

4.What Is the Average Rent in Cluster X?

In September 2026, most one-bedroom annual asking rents in X1 were around AED 75,000 to AED 99,000. Furnished, upgraded or unusually positioned units can ask more.

5.Are There Duplex Apartments in Cluster X?

Yes. X1 includes selected one-bedroom and two-bedroom duplex layouts, which is one of the clearest reasons buyers and tenants shortlist the cluster.