Area guide, Dubai
Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Jebel Ali was first reclaimed in the early 2000s and then paused for many years. In 2023 a new masterplan was approved, and Nakheel has since awarded marine, infrastructure and villa construction contracts. The island is now one of the largest waterfront projects in the city.
At a glance
Palm Jebel Ali is a Nakheel island development off the Jebel Ali coast, around twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, with a masterplan approved in 2023. It is planned to add about 110 kilometres of shoreline and more than 80 hotels and resorts.
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- Nakheel island, around twice the size of Palm Jumeirah
- Seven islands and sixteen fronds
- About 110 km of new shoreline planned
- More than 80 hotels and resorts planned
- Masterplan approved in 2023
Nakheel island, around twice the size of Palm Jumeirah
The settingThe setting
Character
Spread across seven islands and sixteen fronds, Palm Jebel Ali is conceived on a larger, more open scale than its older sibling. Villas with beach frontage line the fronds, with resorts, public beaches and parks woven through the plan. The masterplan places a strong emphasis on sustainability, with around a third of its energy needs intended to come from renewable sources.
Seven islands and sixteen fronds
Living hereLiving here
Day to day
This will be a place for those who want space and shoreline above all. Each frond is planned with its own public spaces, and the wider island with hotels, leisure and retail. As with any new island, much of that life is still to come, and early owners will see the community form around them.
About 110 km of new shoreline planned
Getting aroundGetting around
Connections
The island lies off the coast at Jebel Ali, south west of Dubai Marina, and is reached from Sheikh Zayed Road by a new public access road. Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Expo City Dubai are within reasonable driving distance, as is Al Maktoum International Airport.
Fit
Is Palm Jebel Ali right for you?
A good fit for
- Buyers seeking a beachfront villa on a new island
- Long term investors willing to wait for a community to mature
- Families who want generous plots and open coastline
- Second home buyers planning for future use
Worth weighing
- The project is under construction and the full masterplan will take many years to complete.
- Masterplan figures such as hotel and household numbers are planned, not delivered.
- Shops, schools and services will arrive in phases, so early residents will rely on the mainland.
- The island is further from central Dubai than Palm Jumeirah.
New developments
Developments in Palm Jebel Ali.
Questions
Asked about Palm Jebel Ali.
Who is developing Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali is being developed by Nakheel, which is part of Dubai Holding Real Estate. The current masterplan was approved in May 2023.
How large is Palm Jebel Ali?
The masterplan describes an island of around 13.4 square kilometres, roughly twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, adding about 110 kilometres of shoreline to Dubai.
Where is Palm Jebel Ali?
It lies off the coast at Jebel Ali, south west of Dubai Marina, and connects to the mainland near Sheikh Zayed Road.
What types of homes are planned?
The first releases are villas on the fronds, many with beach frontage, presented by Nakheel as the Beach Collection and the Coral Collection. Hotels, resorts and other residential types are part of the wider masterplan.
Sources
- Dubai Media Office (opens in a new tab)Palm Jebel Ali masterplan: size, shoreline, hotels, households, master developerAccessed
- Dubai Holding (opens in a new tab)Palm Jebel Ali islands, fronds, first villa collections, infrastructure progressAccessed
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