Living in Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel's palm-shaped island, five kilometres out to sea, with beachfront villas, apartments and resorts.
About Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is master-developed by Nakheel. It stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf in the shape of a date palm and covers 560 hectares, making it one of the world's largest man-made islands. Nakheel says about 25,000 people live there.
The island has three parts: the trunk, with apartments, hotels, marinas, beaches and malls; the fronds, with gated villa communities; and the crescent, reached by a tunnel and lined with beachfront resorts and residences.
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Palm Jumeirah actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 1,500,000 | AED 90,000 a year | 6.0% | 99 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 3,448,211 | AED 147,000 a year | 5.3% | 274 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 5,575,000 | AED 205,000 a year | 4.7% | 456 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,900,000 | AED 290,000 a year | 5.2% | 252 |
Your guide to Palm Jumeirah
Buying in Palm Jumeirah
- New launches here are few and limited. Nakheel's Como Residences has 81 homes in a 75-storey tower, with handover scheduled for Q2 2028 (WAM). Ask us what is still available.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Palm Jumeirah
- dubizzle's H1 2026 report ranked Palm Jumeirah the most popular area for renting ultra-luxury apartments. Ask us for available homes.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Palm Jumeirah
- A world-famous address with limited new supply. We check rent, service charges and entry price per unit before you commit.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Palm Jumeirah
- Buyers here compare views, beach access and finish closely. We present your home to match.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Lifestyle and amenities
Beaches
Beaches along the trunk and private beaches on the fronds (Nakheel).
Palm Monorail
A monorail runs along the island (Nakheel).
The View at The Palm
An observation deck on The Palm Tower, 230 m above the island (Nakheel).
Shopping
Palm Jumeirah Mall on the trunk, opened as Nakheel Mall in November 2019.
Getting around
- Dubai Marina · nearby*
- Dubai Media City · nearby*
Palm Jumeirah FAQs
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- Nakheel - Palm Jumeirah
- Nakheel - Nakheel Mall opens on Palm Jumeirah
- WAM - Nakheel awards construction contract for Como Residences (23 Sep 2024)
- Arabian Business - Nakheel launches Palm Beach Towers 3
- dubizzle - H1 2026 Dubai rental market report
- Dubai Land Department
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