New Dubai coast
Palm Jumeirah
A palm-shaped reclaimed island with apartment buildings along the trunk, beach villas on the fronds and resort hotels on the outer crescent. It sells a holiday-style life with private beaches and hotel dining, at some of the highest prices on the coast.
- Studio rent
- AED 114,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 173,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 252,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 689,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 3.35Maverage asking
- 3-bed villa
- AED 15.90Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Palm Jumeirah
Why people choose it
- Private beach access in many buildings and all frond villas
- Resort hotels, beach clubs and restaurants on the island
- Monorail and tram link toward Dubai Marina
Worth knowing
- No metro station on the island; car needed for most trips
- Single trunk road gets congested at peak times and during events
- Character
- Island resort living, villas and towers
- Master developer
- Nakheel
- Since
- 2001
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Palm Monorail along the trunk to Atlantis; tram connection at Palm Jumeirah stop toward Sobha Realty metro; bridges to Al Sufouh and Dubai Harbour
- Beach
- Private beaches for frond villas and many trunk buildings; West Beach for public access
- Schools
- —
Rent or buy
Palm Jumeirah in numbers
Renting
Suits high-budget tenants who want a resort lifestyle; expect premium rents and to rely on a car.
| Studio | AED 114,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 173,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 252,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 689,000 |
Buying
Prime coastal market with branded towers and frond villas; entry prices are high and yields sit below the inland average.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 3,354,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 15,900,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.25% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types); price per sq ft left out because transactions mix apartments and villas source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Palm Jumeirah
A major visitor destination with dozens of hotels, Atlantis, beach clubs and the monorail.
- Atlantis The Palm & Aquaventureresort & waterpark
Waterpark and aquarium at the tip of the island
- The View at The Palmobservation deck
Viewing deck at the top of The Palm Tower
- Nakheel Mallmall
Main mall on the trunk, opened in 2019
- The Pointedining
Waterfront restaurants facing Atlantis
- West Beachbeach
Stretch of beach clubs and cafés on the western side of the trunk
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Palm Jumeirah.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- The Palm Tower
- Atlantis The Royal Residences
- Shoreline Apartments
- Garden Homes (frond villas)
- Signature Villas
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Al Sufouh
quiet beachside villas and campuses
Dubai Harbour
new beachfront towers and marina
Dubai Marina
high-rise canal-side waterfront
Jumeirah Beach Residence
beachfront tower strip, very lively
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FAQ
Palm Jumeirah: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Palm Jumeirah: studio AED 114,000, one-bedroom AED 173,000, two-bedroom AED 252,000, three-bedroom villa AED 689,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. Palm Monorail along the trunk to Atlantis; tram connection at Palm Jumeirah stop toward Sobha Realty metro; bridges to Al Sufouh and Dubai Harbour
Private beach access in many buildings and all frond villas. Resort hotels, beach clubs and restaurants on the island. Monorail and tram link toward Dubai Marina. On the other hand: no metro station on the island; car needed for most trips. single trunk road gets congested at peak times and during events.
Atlantis The Palm & Aquaventure (waterpark and aquarium at the tip of the island); The View at The Palm (viewing deck at the top of the palm tower); Nakheel Mall (main mall on the trunk, opened in 2019); The Pointe (waterfront restaurants facing atlantis).