Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island off the Dubai coast, shaped like a date palm. Nakheel, the master developer, says it stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, covers 560 hectares and was launched in 2001.
The island has three main parts: the trunk, the crescent and the fronds. Apartments sit mostly on the trunk, and villas sit on the fronds.
The Dubai Statistics Center estimated 26,391 residents at 31 December 2023, where the community appears as Nakhlat Jumira. Palm Jumeirah Mall and Al Ittihad Park are on the trunk, and Palm Gateway, the first Palm Monorail stop, is at the entrance to the island.
Community
- Master developer
- Nakheel
- Size and layout
- 560 hectares, five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, per Nakheel. Three parts: the trunk, the crescent and the fronds
- Residents
- 26,391 at 31 December 2023, per Dubai Statistics Center estimates
- Homes
- Apartments mostly on the trunk, villas on the fronds, with private beach access for frond villas
Access
- Palm Monorail
- Palm Gateway, Al Ittihad Park, Palm Jumeirah Mall and Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark stations
- Tram
- Palm Jumeirah tram station, which interchanges with Palm Gateway on the monorail
- To Dubai International (DXB)
- About 30 minutes by car, as area guides put it
- To Dubai Marina
- About 10 minutes by car, as area guides put it
Everyday
- Retail
- Palm Jumeirah Mall, formerly Nakheel Mall, and Golden Mile Galleria, both on the trunk
- Healthcare
- Emirates Hospital Clinic, Palm Jumeirah
- Schools
- Most schools are outside the island. American School of Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School and International School of Choueifat are nearby
Location and layout
Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island off the coast of Dubai. Nakheel, the master developer, says it stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf, takes the shape of a date palm and covers 560 hectares. It was launched in 2001.
Nakheel describes three main areas: the trunk, the crescent and the fronds. Atlantis, The Palm is at the crescent apex.
Area guides put the drive to Dubai International Airport at about 30 minutes, and the drive to Dubai Marina at about 10 minutes. Both depend on traffic.
Palm Monorail stations and the tram
The Palm Monorail has four stations, in order from the entrance: Palm Gateway, Al Ittihad Park, Palm Jumeirah Mall and Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Palm Gateway is the first stop at the entrance to the island.
Palm Jumeirah tram station interchanges with Palm Gateway. The Roads and Transport Authority says the tram runs along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road and links Dubai Metro with the Palm Monorail.
There is no Metro station on the island.
Schools near Palm Jumeirah
Area guides say most schools sit outside the island. Those they name as near Palm Jumeirah include American School of Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School and International School of Choueifat.
Name the school you have in mind, and our team will compare homes on the trunk and on the fronds for the journey there.
Palm Jumeirah Mall and Golden Mile Galleria
Palm Jumeirah Mall, formerly Nakheel Mall, is on the trunk and has its own Palm Monorail station. It opened on 28 November 2019 and includes a 15-screen VOX Cinemas complex.
Golden Mile Galleria is also on the trunk, beside Al Ittihad Park. The Al Ittihad Park monorail station links directly to it.
Restaurants at Palm Jumeirah Mall
Palm Jumeirah Mall lists Din Tai Fung, Chinese Palace, Daikan Ramen, Casa Della Pasta, 3 Cuts Bar & Grill, Chez Wam, Cheesefarm, Boon Coffee, Cafe Bateel and Arabica in its directory.
The mall also has the Depachika food hall.
Parks and the waterfront
Al Ittihad Park runs along the trunk and has jogging and cycling tracks. It has its own monorail station. According to The National in 2012, the park covers more than 10 hectares and is surrounded by a 3.2 kilometre jogging track.
Palm West Beach is by the Al Ittihad Park monorail station. Villas on the fronds have private beach access.
Clinics on and near Palm Jumeirah
Emirates Hospital Clinic, Palm Jumeirah, is on the island, according to its operator page.
For hospital care, area guides put Al Zahra Hospital about 10 to 15 minutes away by car.
Atlantis, The Palm and The View at The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm is at the crescent apex, with Aquaventure beside it. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is the last stop on the Palm Monorail.
The View at The Palm is on The Palm Tower, and visitors reach it through Palm Jumeirah Mall. St. Regis Dubai and Club Vista Mare are reached from the Palm Jumeirah Mall station.
Live listings in Palm Jumeirah
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Property listing
The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection – Off-Plan Apartment by Omniyat Group
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The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection – Off-Plan Apartment by Omniyat Group
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Questions buyers ask about Palm Jumeirah
Where is Palm Jumeirah?
Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island off the coast of Dubai. Nakheel says it stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf and covers 560 hectares.
Who is the master developer of Palm Jumeirah?
Nakheel is the master developer. It launched the island in 2001 and describes three main areas: the trunk, the crescent and the fronds.
How many people live on Palm Jumeirah?
The Dubai Statistics Center estimated 26,391 residents at 31 December 2023. In the official figures the community appears as Nakhlat Jumira.
Is there a Metro station on Palm Jumeirah?
No, there is no Metro station on the island. The Dubai Tram links Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail, and Palm Jumeirah tram station interchanges with Palm Gateway.
What is Palm Jumeirah known for?
Palm Jumeirah is known for its outline: Nakheel says the island is shaped like a date palm and stretches five kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. Atlantis, The Palm, The View at The Palm and Al Ittihad Park are all on the island.
Are there schools on Palm Jumeirah?
Area guides say most schools sit outside the island. American School of Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School and International School of Choueifat are named as nearby.
How far is Palm Jumeirah from Dubai International Airport?
Area guides put the drive at about 30 minutes. The time depends on traffic.
What types of homes are on Palm Jumeirah?
Apartments are mostly on the trunk and villas are on the fronds. Frond villas have private beach access.
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