Property for sale on Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is an address the whole world recognises: a palm-shaped island of villas set at the foot of their own beach and apartments looking out over the Gulf. Here you buy a piece of Dubai’s coastline, not simply floor space.
Palm Jumeirah is Nakheel’s palm-shaped island, formed from a trunk, 17 fronds and the crescent that encloses them. The fronds hold beachfront villas with private access to the water, the trunk carries apartments and beachside residences, and the crescent is home to ultra-prime hotels and residences. It is an address for buyers who want a life by the sea: high-net-worth individuals, families looking for a permanent home, and owners of holiday homes.
- Property types
- Beachfront villas on the fronds (Signature Villas, Garden Homes), apartments and penthouses on the trunk, ultra-prime residences on the crescent
- Ownership
- Freehold, full ownership for overseas buyers of any nationality
- Character
- A beachfront island of private beaches, hotels and marinas, laid out as a trunk, 17 fronds and a crescent
- Developer and communities
- Nakheel (the master developer); among others Shoreline, Golden Mile, Atlantis The Royal Residences, One at Palm, Six Senses
- Indicative price entry
- Apartments from a few million AED as a guide, villas on the fronds considerably higher; we confirm current prices against a specific home
- Landmarks and access
- Nakheel Mall, The Pointe, Atlantis; the monorail runs along the trunk, with Dubai Marina and Downtown around fifteen minutes away
The island’s character and lifestyle
Palm Jumeirah combines the calm of a coastal community with the standing of one of Dubai’s best-known addresses. The day begins with a view of the Arabian Gulf, and the beach is within reach, often straight from the garden.
Life revolves around a few points: Nakheel Mall on the trunk, The Pointe promenade facing Atlantis, and the restaurants and beach clubs on the crescent. The island feels self-contained, yet it stays well connected to the rest of the city.
- Private and hotel beaches along the whole island
- Nakheel Mall, The Pointe, Atlantis and premium hotel brands
- Marinas and moorings at selected projects
- The monorail along the trunk, with a quick run to Dubai Marina and Downtown
What you buy here
The fronds are dominated by beachfront villas with their own stretch of sand. Signature Villas are the largest and most exposed residences, closer to the tip of the frond, while Garden Homes are smaller, more intimate villas further along it. On the trunk you will find apartments and penthouses, from the older Shoreline and Golden Mile complexes to newer beachside residences.
The crescent is the ultra-prime segment: residences beside the hotels and branded projects. We handle the purchase of both villas on the fronds and apartments on the trunk, matching the project to how you actually want to live on the island.
- Signature Villas: large beachfront villas closer to the frond tip
- Garden Homes: intimate villas further along the frond
- Apartments and penthouses on the trunk: Shoreline, Golden Mile, newer beachside projects
- Ultra-prime residences on the crescent beside the hotels
Who buys here and why
Palm Jumeirah is chosen by people for whom the address and direct access to the sea matter most. These are affluent buyers looking for a permanent home with a private beach, and owners of holiday homes who treat the island as a base for their season in Dubai.
Some clients also look at the Palm with short-term and long-term letting in mind, since the island’s name draws tenants from the top of the market. For many buyers it is both a place to live and an asset they intend to hold for the long term.
What to watch for when buying on the Palm
Where you sit on the island genuinely changes daily life. A frond gives you privacy and a beach at the door, but can be further from the shops and the monorail; the trunk is the most convenient for getting around; and the crescent is a world of hotels and holiday traffic. It is also worth checking the aspect: which way the property faces and whether a neighbouring frond blocks the view.
With older projects, ask about the condition of the building and its maintenance history, and with villas about the plot boundary and beach access. In every case, factor in the service charge and the transaction costs, including the DLD fee of 4 per cent of the value. We go through these points with you before you put in an offer.
DLD fee: 4 per cent of the property value
Service charges depending on the project and floor area
Position: frond (beach, privacy) versus trunk (convenience) versus crescent (hotels)
Frequently asked questions.
Can foreigners buy property on Palm Jumeirah?
Yes. The whole of Palm Jumeirah is a freehold zone, so a buyer of any nationality can acquire a villa or apartment outright, with no requirement to hold UAE residency.
What is the difference between Garden Homes and Signature Villas?
Signature Villas are the largest and most exposed beachfront villas, closer to the tip of the frond, with a wide frontage onto the water. Garden Homes are smaller, more intimate villas further along the frond, also with beach access, but at a lower price point.
What apartments are available on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah?
On the trunk you will find both older complexes such as Shoreline and Golden Mile and newer beachside residences and penthouses. This is usually a lower entry point than the villas on the fronds, with easier access to the rest of the city.
How much does property on Palm Jumeirah cost?
Apartments begin, as a guide, from a few million AED, while villas on the fronds reach considerably higher depending on position and project. The crescent and branded residences form the ultra-prime segment. We confirm current prices against a specific home.
Your address on Dubai’s palm
We will show you the villas and apartments available on Palm Jumeirah, matched to how you want to live by the sea.