The town's name comes from the Arabic word "jameel", which means "beautiful"; a reference to the trees that grow in the area year-round.

Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf written in the early 1900s, he makes mention of Jumail, noting its location as "midway between Abu Dhalouf and Khor Hassan", and states that it is also called Yamail or Lumail.

The coastline near Al Jumail includes various water inlets, both circular and elongated in shape.

The area between Al Jumail and Ar Ru'ays is characterized by a narrowing of the coastal strip.

As part of the northern coastal plain region of Qatar, the surrounding area is notable for its flat terrain and lacks complex topographical features.