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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Area guide, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah

Few addresses in the world are recognisable from the air. Palm Jumeirah is one of them. Reclaimed from the sea from 2001 and first lived in from 2007, the island has settled into a mature residential community where private villas, apartment towers and resort hotels share the same shoreline.

At a glance

Palm Jumeirah is a palm shaped island off the Dubai coast, developed by Nakheel, with a central trunk, a fan of residential fronds and an outer crescent of resorts. A monorail runs from the mainland along its spine to the crescent.

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  • Palm shaped island developed by Nakheel
  • Villas with private beach frontage on the fronds
  • Resort crescent including Atlantis
  • Palm West Beach promenade of around 1.6 km
  • Nakheel Mall and The View at The Palm
  • Palm Monorail linked to the Dubai Tram

Palm shaped island developed by Nakheel

The setting

The setting

Character

The island reads in three parts. The trunk holds apartment buildings, hotels and the main retail destination. The fronds are lined with villas, each with a garden that runs down to the water. The crescent, which wraps around the island and shelters it as a breakwater, is given over largely to resorts, including Atlantis. The result is a place that feels residential on the fronds and lively along the trunk, with sea views almost everywhere.

Villas with private beach frontage on the fronds

Living here

Living here

Day to day

Daily life here is organised around the water. Many residents have beach access from their building or garden, and the boardwalk on the crescent is a favourite for early walks. On the western side of the trunk, Palm West Beach, opened by Nakheel in 2020, adds a promenade of around 1.6 kilometres lined with some 300 palms, beach restaurants and hotels. Nakheel Mall, opened in 2019 with its own monorail station, covers everyday shopping, dining and a cinema, and The View at The Palm observation deck sits above it.

Resort crescent including Atlantis

Getting around

Getting around

Connections

A single trunk links the island to the mainland near Al Sufouh, with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Palm Monorail, opened in 2009, runs from the Gateway station along the trunk to the crescent, and Gateway connects with the Palm Jumeirah stop on the Dubai Tram. A road tunnel links the top of the trunk to the crescent. Dubai Marina, Dubai Media City and Dubai Harbour are close neighbours.

Fit

Is Palm Jumeirah right for you?

A good fit for

  • Families who want a villa with private beach frontage
  • Buyers seeking a second home with resort amenities nearby
  • Owners who value an internationally recognised address
  • Apartment buyers who want sea views and a short drive to Dubai Marina

Worth weighing

  • Traffic on and off the trunk can build at peak hours and during major hotel events.
  • Service charges vary widely between buildings and should be checked case by case.
  • Villa plots on the fronds face neighbouring fronds across a narrow channel, so views differ greatly by position.
  • Individual plots are regularly rebuilt or extended, which can mean construction next door for a period.

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Questions

Asked about Palm Jumeirah.

Who developed Palm Jumeirah?

Palm Jumeirah was developed by Nakheel, the Dubai master developer that is now part of Dubai Holding. Reclamation began in 2001 and the first residents moved in during 2007.

How do you get around Palm Jumeirah without a car?

The Palm Monorail runs from the Gateway station at the base of the trunk to the crescent, stopping at the island's main mall along the way. Gateway connects with the Palm Jumeirah stop on the Dubai Tram, which links to the Dubai Metro Red Line.

What types of homes are on Palm Jumeirah?

The fronds are lined with villas that have gardens running to the water. The trunk and the crescent hold apartment buildings, penthouses and branded residences, many alongside hotels.

Is Palm Jumeirah only for holiday homes?

No. Alongside second homes and hotel residences, the island has an established community of full time residents, with everyday shops and services on the trunk.

Where do residents shop and spend time on Palm Jumeirah?

Nakheel Mall, which opened in November 2019 and has its own monorail station, is the island's main retail destination, with The View at The Palm above it. Palm West Beach, opened in 2020, offers a public promenade of around 1.6 kilometres with restaurants and hotels.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia BritannicaPalm Jumeirah form, construction timeline, monorail and tunnelAccessed
  2. WikipediaPalm Monorail opening, route and tram interchangeAccessed
  3. Nakheel MallPalm Monorail access to the mall, The View and AtlantisAccessed
  4. WikipediaDubai Tram route, stations and interchangesAccessed
  5. Khaleej TimesNakheel Mall opening, monorail station and The View at The PalmAccessed
  6. Dubai Media OfficePalm West Beach promenade length, palms and openingAccessed

Reviewed by Castilion on . Our guides describe settled facts only. For prices, rents and availability, ask us for a current view.

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