Palm Jumeirah
Dubai's palm-shaped island, where private beachfront villas, branded penthouses and five-star resorts sit 5 kilometres out in the Arabian Gulf.
About the District
Palm Jumeirah reaches 5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf across 560 hectares, arranged as a trunk, sixteen fronds and a crescent breakwater. Built by Nakheel from 2001 at a cost of around USD 12 billion, the island now houses roughly 78,000 residents in some 1,400 villas and 2,500 apartments. Frond villas offer private beaches and mooring, the trunk carries high-rise and branded apartment towers, and the crescent holds resorts including Atlantis The Royal, One&Only and Waldorf Astoria alongside ultra-prime penthouses.
Private Beaches on the Fronds
Villas on the sixteen fronds each hold a stretch of private sand and direct Gulf frontage, a form of ownership with almost no equivalent elsewhere in Dubai.
Among Dubai's Top Ultra-Prime Markets
Fifty homes on the island changed hands above USD 10 million in the first half of 2026, placing Palm Jumeirah second among all Dubai districts for large-ticket sales.
Resort Living, Twenty Minutes from Downtown
Despite the island setting, Sheikh Zayed Road puts Dubai Marina within 10 minutes and Downtown Dubai within about 20, with the Palm Monorail linking through to the metro.
Latest Projects in Palm Jumeirah
Area Overview
Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's flagship ultra-prime address, positioned equally as a residential island and a global tourism destination. Nakheel began construction in August 2001, using 94 million cubic metres of sand behind a 3.5-metre breakwater, and completed the structure six years later. The island's three zones serve distinct buyers: the trunk suits apartment purchasers and long-term tenants, the fronds attract families and ultra-high-net-worth owners of private beach villas, and the crescent concentrates resorts and branded residences. Developers active alongside Nakheel include Omniyat, Muraba Properties, Kerzner, Five Holdings, Ellington, Select Group and Palma Holding.
Secondary Properties for Sale in Palm Jumeirah
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Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island off the Jumeirah coastline, extending about 5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. It is reached by a road causeway from Sheikh Zayed Road, with a tunnel continuing to the crescent.
The island offers studios to four-bedroom apartments and branded residences on the trunk, three- to seven-bedroom villas and townhouses on the fronds, and ultra-prime penthouses and duplexes along the crescent.
Palm Jumeirah ranked second among Dubai districts for USD 10 million-plus sales in the first half of 2026, with 50 such transactions. Fixed land supply and global recognition support long-term values, though yields are lower than citywide averages at roughly 4-5%.
The island holds Nakheel Mall, The Pointe, Golden Mile Galleria, Palm West Beach, the Palm Monorail, private and hotel beaches, marina berths, and resorts including Atlantis, One&Only and Waldorf Astoria.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 25–30 minutes by car via Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) around 30–35 minutes.
Yes. Palm Jumeirah is a designated freehold area allowing non-UAE nationals full ownership. Purchases from AED 2 million may also qualify the owner to apply for the UAE Golden Visa.