Area profile
Palm Jumeirah
A palm-shaped artificial island developed by Nakheel, with beachfront villas on the fronds and apartments on the trunk.
Updated 9 October 2026
Overview
Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island developed by Nakheel, shaped like a palm tree with a trunk, fronds and an outer crescent.
Living here
- Villas with private beach access on the fronds
- Apartment buildings along the trunk and the crescent
- Connected to the mainland by road and by the Palm Monorail
- Many hotels and beach clubs, especially on the crescent
Things to check before buying
- Frond position and which way the plot faces
- Holiday-home rules for the specific building
- Maintenance and beach upkeep charges
Sources
Nakheel official site (nakheel.com); Dubai Land Department community listings (dubailand.gov.ae)
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