Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island and one of Dubai’s most recognisable addresses. The community comprises a crescent and radiating fronds with a mix of high-end apartment towers, hotels, standalone villas and retail nodes. It is administratively part of Dubai and functions as a distinct coastal neighbourhood with a concentration of luxury residential and hospitality projects.
What this place is and where it is located
Palm Jumeirah sits off the coast of Dubai and is shaped like a palm tree with a central trunk, fronds and a protective outer crescent. Coordinates for the central area are approximately 25.114929, 55.137455. The island is contiguous with Dubai’s western shoreline and is close to Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Transport and distances
Public transport access by Dubai Metro is limited. The nearest Red Line station, R35, is about 3,564 metres from the island’s central area, making it impractical to reach on foot for most daily commutes. Road connections provide direct access to major points in the city. Typical distances from Palm Jumeirah to central destinations are approximately:
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 16.5 km
- The Dubai Mall — 17.0 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 27.6 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 24.4 km
- Dubai Marina — 3.8 km
- JBR Beach — 4.1 km
- Mall of the Emirates — 6.4 km
- Business Bay — 15.1 km
- Expo City Dubai — 17.3 km
- Global Village — 17.8 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 18.1 km
Within the island, car travel, community shuttles and taxis are the primary ways to move between buildings, beaches and retail points. The Crescent Road is a key arterial route linking the trunk and fronds.
Zoning, built fabric and projects
Palm Jumeirah’s built form combines high-rise residential towers, branded residences, hotel resorts and individual beachfront villas. The wider development includes 57 projects, including 18 active schemes and 34 completed projects, with a total of 12,276 units.
Several branded and notable projects are established on the island, including:
- The Pinnacle Palm Tower
- Palm Beach Towers
- Olaia Residences
- Maison Margiela Residences
- Como Residences
- Azure Residences
- Ava Palm Jumeirah Dorchester Collection
Completed developments include Palm Views East and Palm Views West by Nakheel, The Crescent by Damac Properties, and Fairmont The Palm Hotel & Resort, which began in 2007. Serenia Living Tower 1 by Palma Development has been under development since 2022. Other notable addresses include Palm Beach Towers, Oceana by Seven Tides and Shoreline Apartments.
The island offers a range of property types, from apartment clusters and branded residences to resort hotels and private villas.
Local infrastructure, services and recent market activity
Traffic and parking measures along the Crescent include an automated ticketless parking system and paid parking at AED 10 at all times. Nakheel completed beach enhancement works across a 55-kilometre stretch of beachfront at the end of 2023, replenishing 1.5 million cubic metres of sand. Nakheel has also secured Blue Flag Global Accreditation for multiple beaches, including at least one site on Palm Jumeirah.
Recent land and villa sales demonstrate activity at the top end of the market. Examples include:
- A plot sold for AED 88 million, brokered by B1 Properties.
- A 1.02 million sq ft plot sold for AED 2 billion.
- Sotheby’s International Realty closed a villa sale at AED 161 million.
- Innovate Living sold the villa Allegra for AED 230 million.
- A beachfront Signature Villa at Six Senses sold for AED 130 million.
- A luxury villa sold for AED 128 million.
- Savills Middle East completed a sale at AED 88 million.
- 25 Degrees and other developers have acquired development land for villa projects and high-value frond-tip plots.
Commercial and serviced office operations have also been introduced in retail nodes, including an 8,000 sq ft fully serviced business centre at Golden Mile Galleria for corporate and project teams.
Sub-communities on the Palm
The island is composed of multiple sub-areas and fronds, including:
Who this community suits
Palm Jumeirah is primarily oriented to buyers and residents seeking waterfront living, branded residences and resort-style amenities. Typical occupiers include owners of high-end apartments and villas, investors in prime beachfront plots, and hospitality operators. The island’s combination of hotel areas and private residences also attracts buyers looking for a mixed-use coastal address with direct beach access and proximity to Dubai Marina and JBR.
FAQ
How close is Palm Jumeirah to the Dubai Metro?
The nearest Red Line metro station, R35, is approximately 3,564 metres from the island’s central point. This distance is generally non-walkable for daily commuting.
What projects and brands are on the island?
The island hosts a mix of towers and branded residences, including The Pinnacle Palm Tower, Palm Beach Towers, Olaia Residences, Maison Margiela Residences, Como Residences, Azure Residences and Ava Palm Jumeirah Dorchester Collection.
How many projects and units are in Palm Jumeirah?
Palm Jumeirah includes 57 projects, with 18 active schemes, 34 completed projects and a total of 12,276 units.
Are there recent infrastructure or community management updates?
Updates include an automated ticketless parking system along the Crescent, a fixed three-year service-fee approval framework for community management, and major beach enhancement works involving sand replenishment and Blue Flag accreditation for several beaches.
Actual transaction prices in Palm Jumeirah, since 2025
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change. The median across the whole district moved +38% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.
How the price per square metre changed by year
From 2022 to 2025 — +24% on the price per square metre across 15 buildings that traded in both years.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 10 years, from 2015.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
Where people bought most
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Passo by Beyond - TOWER A | 193 | 63 583 |
| SEVEN HOTEL & APARTMENTS THE PALM - A | 154 | 31 932 |
| THE PALM TOWER | 93 | 42 589 |
| Passo by Beyond - TOWER B | 76 | 67 000 |
| PALM BEACH TOWERS-2 | 63 | 35 320 |
| AZURE RESIDENCES | 57 | 23 527 |
| PALM BEACH TOWERS -1 | 56 | 38 503 |
| SEVEN HOTEL & APARTMENTS THE PALM - B | 51 | 30 843 |
| Ellington Beach House | 51 | 40 345 |
| AZIZI MINA | 49 | 21 573 |
| BALQIS RESIDENCE 2 | 46 | 23 379 |
| PALM BEACH TOWERS- 3 | 41 | 38 869 |
Linked names lead to our pages for those projects.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
Nearby areas
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