Palm Jebel Ali

Palm Jebel Ali is a large-scale, masterplanned waterfront island project in Dubai that aims to expand the city’s coastal offer with extensive green space, public access and a mix of residential, hospitality and leisure uses. The scheme is planned to add substantial shoreline and create walkable, mixed-use neighbourhoods integrated with sustainability and smart-city measures.

What and where

Palm Jebel Ali is a man-made island development conceived as a major expansion of Dubai’s coastline. The masterplan covers 13.4 square kilometres, roughly twice the land area of Palm Jumeirah. The island’s design emphasises waterfront living, public beaches, parks and a central spine that will accommodate civic elements such as a mosque designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It is planned to offer luxury beachfront homes and hospitality facilities, with more than 80 hotels and resorts and waterfront neighbourhoods intended for around 35,000 families.

Transport and distances

Palm Jebel Ali sits outside the immediate metro network. The nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station, R42, is approximately 10.7 km away and is not within comfortable walking distance. Road access is being enhanced through dedicated infrastructure works, including a public access road from Sheikh Zayed Road to Palm Jebel Ali, alongside improvements to local roads and lighting.

Approximate distances to key Dubai locations from Palm Jebel Ali:

• Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 35.8 km
• The Dubai Mall — 36.3 km
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 46.9 km
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 21.1 km
• Palm Jumeirah — 19.3 km
• Dubai Marina — 17.4 km
• JBR Beach — 16.7 km
• Mall of the Emirates — 24.8 km

Masterplan, infrastructure and construction activity

The Palm Jebel Ali masterplan emphasises sustainability and smart-city technologies. The scheme will create approximately 110 kilometres of new coastline and includes renewable-energy targets to supply a significant share of the island’s needs. Development activity has involved major construction contracts and design commissions.

Key programme and contract highlights include:

• More than AED 4 billion in contracts awarded to Ginco General Contracting and United Engineering Construction (Unec) for 544 villas across six fronds.
• AED 5 billion in contracts for 723 ultra-luxury villas on the first six fronds, involving Ginco, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and United Engineering Construction Company.
• An AED 810 million contract for Jan De Nul covering marine works, including dredging, land reclamation, beach profiling and sand placement.
• Infrastructure works by DBB Contracting LLC, including utilities, roads and public access improvements.
• Agreements with DEWA for electrical substations, as well as commissions for bespoke beachfront villas and civic buildings by international architects.

Sales launches for individual precincts have attracted strong early interest, including private-residence releases within Palm Central.

Sub-communities and fronds

Palm Jebel Ali is organised into multiple fronds and precincts, including:

• Palm Jebel Ali Frond N
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond M
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond O
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond P
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond L
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond K
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond I
• Palm Jebel Ali Frond J

Who the area suits

The scale and profile of Palm Jebel Ali position it primarily as a destination for waterfront living and hospitality. The masterplan focuses on luxury beachfront villas, resort hotels and family-oriented waterfront neighbourhoods, making it relevant to buyers seeking seaside homes and investors considering off-plan opportunities within a major Dubai development. Its extensive marine and island infrastructure also creates opportunities for developers and contractors.

FAQ

What is the size and scope of Palm Jebel Ali?
The island covers about 13.4 square kilometres and will add roughly 110 kilometres of coastline, supporting a mix of residential, hotel and leisure uses alongside planned green spaces.

Who is building the island and who are the main contractors?
The project involves a range of contractors and private developers, including Ginco, Jan De Nul, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast, United Engineering Construction Company and DBB Contracting LLC.

Are there off-plan sales?
Sales have launched for selected precincts, including private residences within Palm Central and other releases.

When will parts of the island be completed?
Completion timing varies between villa, marine and infrastructure packages.

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