Palm Jumeirah: a guide for buyers
Palm Jumeirah as the developer describes it on its own community page.
Palm Jumeirah is a master community developed by Nakheel. This guide uses only what Nakheel publishes on its community page, as read on 30 October 2026.
- 01Nakheel says the island stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf.
- 02It covers 560 hectares and is home to about 25,000 people.
- 03It has a trunk, a crescent and fronds.
- 04Ask an advisor for current prices.
The island
Nakheel describes Palm Jumeirah as stretching five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf in the shape of a date palm tree. It covers 560 hectares of land and is home to approximately 25,000 people, with residences and waterfront homes, retail destinations, leisure attractions and marinas.
Trunk, crescent and fronds
Nakheel says Palm Jumeirah has three main areas. The trunk has apartments, hotels, restaurants, marinas, private beaches, retail malls and attractions. Roads lead off the spine to gated residential communities. At the tip, a tunnel leads to the crescent, lined with beachfront resorts and residences.
Leisure and transport
The island is home to Al Ittihad Park, which Nakheel calls the UAE's first indigenous park, and to the Palm Monorail, which Nakheel calls the Middle East's first monorail system. Nakheel also lists the Golden Mile, a residential complex that includes Golden Mile Galleria and Al Ittihad Park.
What you can buy
Nakheel lists residential collections such as Shoreline Apartments on the trunk. Prices vary widely by project, so ask an advisor for current prices and availability.
Tax position
0% income tax and 0% property tax*: the UAE does not levy income tax on individuals, and income from real estate held in a personal capacity, without a commercial licence, is outside UAE Corporate Tax.
*T&Cs apply.
Talk to an advisor
An iRealtor advisor can explain the steps and shortlist homes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, including off-plan launches.
This article is general guidance, not tax, legal or financial advice.
FAQs
Who developed Palm Jumeirah?
Nakheel, according to the community page on Nakheel's website.
How big is Palm Jumeirah?
Nakheel says it stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf and covers 560 hectares.
What are the main areas of Palm Jumeirah?
The trunk, the crescent and the fronds, according to Nakheel.
