About Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is a palm-tree shaped island that's nestled on the south side of the city. Known as the eighth wonder of the world, the island consists of a trunk and 16 fronds along the crescent. This development features more than apartments, townhouses, villas, and beachfront mansions - it’s home to the city’s finest restaurants, experiences, and five-star hotels and sits right along on the Arabian Sea.
The Palm is perfect for all crowds, from families, singles, young professionals and couples as the community features all kinds of housing solutions ranging from studios, all the way up to seven bedrooms!
Since the community sits on the water, one might doubt the accessibility in and out of the community, but you can easily drive to the highlight spots of the city, such as:
- Dubai Marina - 9 minutes
- Downtown Dubai - 18 minutes
- Mall of the Emirates - 12 minutes
- Jumeirah Beach Residence - 12 minutes
In Palm Jumeirah, the fronds are home to the affluent signature and garden villas with every villa having beach access. Many celebrities have bought these villas such as David Beckham who purchased a signature villa in 2002, followed by Shah Rukh Khan in 2009, and the most expensive was purchased by Indian billionaire; Mukesh Ambani in 2023 for AED 165 million.
What can residents expect in Palm Jumeirah?
In Palm Jumeirah, residents experience an ultimate crème de la crème lifestyle that appeals to the rich and famous. Here residents have a variety of housing options available, from apartments, townhouses, villas, signature villas, mansions and branded residences.
There are fronds that house villas, townhouses and signature villas, while there are specific fronds with exclusive beach access for mansions. And for apartments - there are multiple across the trunk of the Island.
Branded residences have become a recent favourite for residents in Palm Jumeirah, with The Atlantis the Royal, FIVE, and Waldorf Astoria being the latest favourites. These sit across the crescent of the island, all coming with exclusive amenities and direct beach access.
Moving out and about the Palm is quite easy with multiple bus lines running through the community, a monorail of miles going through the island, multiple taxi stands and direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Road.
Plus, those who love a little ride in the water can also experience travelling through the water taxi!
The Palm apartments and villas are a stone’s throw away from the city’s finest amenities such as The Aura Skypool, a revolving swimming pool looking over the city with gourmet dishes and drinks to enjoy.
Residents can also explore Nasimi Beach, or Palm West Beach, which is a beachside surrounded by the finest bars and restaurants - making for the perfect beach day out!
Or The Atlantis, which is home to one of Dubai’s largest waterparks, Aquaventure, and offers residents of Dubai up to 40% off entry. From swimming with dolphins to riding in the world’s highest slide - there’s pretty much something for everyone here.
Other amenities include:
- Reel Cinemas
- 11km boardwalk for walking and cycling
- Dog parks, and gardens around the island
- Beach clubs
- A 3-mile long mono-rail
- Multiple retail outlets
- Fitness centres
- Public beach
- Two shopping malls - Nakheel Mall and Golden Mile Galleria
Palm Jumeirah is a thriving hub for foodies, with the world’s cuisine at your doorstep!
An array of cafes, restaurants and bars can be found in hotels and areas around the community - some popular ones to look out for are:
Club Vista Mare: offering beachside dining with 7 licensed restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines. The promenade of outlets gives visitors a relaxed European dining atmosphere for a refreshing breakfast, lunch or dinner whilst taking in the spectacular sea views. On weekends you can expect to see the promenade come to life with live musicians, residents and tourists lapping up this waterfront location. Most restaurants offer Entertainer voucher discounts which are perfect for families, friends and couples.
Some popular joints you can find in Palm Jumeirah are:
- SushiSamba
- Praia
- Cinque
- The Penthouse
- Black Flamingo
- Izakaya
- COYA
- Little Miss India
- SoBe
- RIVA
- Akira Back
- Couqley
- Maiden Shanghai
- Swiss Butter
The Palm Jumeirah is also home to some of the world’s most prestigious hotels such as The Waldorf Astoria, FIVE Hotel, The W Hotel and most famously, The Atlantis the Royal, which all provide plenty of dining options, theme nights and events.
FIVE hotels is a hive of activity every day of the week. The Penthouse bar at the top of the hotel offers the most incredible Dubai Marina skyline views to chill at for sunset cocktails and a night brunch every Thursday.
You can also find a selection of brunches of all cuisines and styles across the island. Looking for a party? Head to the Saffron brunch at Atlantis Hotel. For a more elegant affair and fine dining brunch, Nobu or Nobu by the Beach is a spectacular brunch with prices starting from AED 395.
This community is great for families as the community sits close to multiple schools, colleges, other nurseries and daycare centres.
Some schools in and around the Palm Jumeirah community are:
- American School of Dubai
- GEMS Wellington International School
- Dubai College
- Regent International School
- GEMS Dubai American Academy
For nurseries and daycare centres - the community is in close proximity to:
- Aysa’s Nursery
- Redwood Montessori Nursery
- Babilou Nursery
- Paddington Nursery
- Raffles Nursery
For those looking for options in higher education, Knowledge Park is a 10-minute drive from the community, hosting numerous universities and institutes. Prominent universities within the vicinity include the University of Bradford Dubai, the University of Wollongong Dubai, and Middlesex University Dubai, while the American University of Dubai is about 8 minutes away from Palm Jumeirah.
Palm Jumeirah is well surrounded by healthcare facilities, including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services whenever needed.
Hospitals and clinics you can find in and near the community are:
- Emirates Hospital
- Al Das Medical Clinic
- Dubai London Clinic
- Al Zahraa Hospital
- Saudi German Hospital
- American Hospital Jumeirah
There is also a wide range of pharmacies within the community such as Life Pharmacy, Aster Pharmacy, SuperCare, Boots and BinSina Pharmacy.
If you consider yourself a workout junkie, this community is definitely for you!
Hosting over 30 different fitness studios, three different gyms, outdoor walking and cycling tracks and a dedicated outdoor workout area around most corners of the island - there’s something buzzing for everyone here.
Some morning yoga perhaps? Golden Mile hosts sunrise yoga in their park. Or if you’re up for a walk, there is an 11km boardwalk on the crescent by the water for cyclists, walkers and joggers.
Plus with a wide range of fitness activities taking place around the island, there’s a great range of fitness studios one can check out such as:
- Fitness First Palm Jumeirah
- TOPGYM
- RightFit
- NRG Fitness
- Chalk Training Ground
- TOPGYM Marina
- Cota Fitness
- Mojo Pilates
- The Gym Club Dubai
- Eternity Yoga Centre
- Fithack
- UFC GYM
If you are considering buying in Palm Jumeirah, expect to pay average prices of:
If you are thinking about renting in Palm Jumeirah, expect to pay prices of:
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