Illustration, not a photographPalm Jumeirah
Dubai
Palm Jumeirah is Nakheel's palm-shaped island off Dubai's coast. Apartment buildings line the trunk, private-beach villas sit on the fronds, and resorts including Atlantis occupy the outer crescent.
Lifestyle in Palm Jumeirah
What day-to-day life in Palm Jumeirah is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Beachfront villas on the fronds
Apartments along the trunk, many with sea views
Resorts, beach clubs and Nakheel Mall
Palm Monorail along the trunk to Atlantis
Linked to the mainland by road near Dubai Marina
Why people choose Palm Jumeirah
- Private beachesMany homes have direct access to the sea.
- Iconic addressOne of the world's best-known residential developments.
- Resort lifestyleBeach clubs, hotels and restaurants on the island.
Best suited to
- High-net-worth buyers
- Families wanting a beachfront villa
- Luxury and holiday-home investors
Worth knowing
- Among the most expensive addresses in the UAE
- Congestion on the trunk road at peak times
- Limited public transport beyond the monorail
- Visitor traffic around the hotels and beach clubs
Getting around
The island is reached by road from Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Marina and Dubai Internet City. The Palm Monorail runs along the trunk to Atlantis and connects with the Dubai Tram network on the mainland.