Area guide · Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah: Dubai’s island address.

The world-famous palm-shaped island: beachfront apartments, signature villas on the fronds and resort living minutes from Dubai Marina.

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Average priceAED 3,087per sq ft · −5.4% in a year
Gross rental yield5.1%before costs
1-bed rentAED 144,700a year · studio AED 83,400 · 2-bed AED 222,500
Drive timesDXB ~35 min · DIFC 20–25 minin normal traffic

Who Palm Jumeirah suits

Trophy-home buyers

Beach and sea-view living at one of the world’s best-known addresses.

Holiday-home investors

Strong short-let demand from visitors all year.

Downsizing families

Lock-up-and-leave apartments with resort amenities.

Living here

Landmarks: Atlantis The Palm, Nakheel Mall, The View at The Palm, Golden Mile Galleria, Club Vista Mare.

Getting around: Palm Monorail linked to the Dubai Tram, Sheikh Zayed Road via the Palm interchange.

Schools: Dubai College and Wellington International School in nearby Al Sufouh.

Healthcare: Mediclinic Al Sufouh nearby.

What to check before you buy

Service charges vary widely between buildings. Check which way the view faces and whether the building is run by a holiday-home operator.

Developers

Nakheel (master developer) and private developers. Ask us for the current launches and resale homes in Palm Jumeirah. How we help with off-plan →

Questions

Palm Jumeirah, answered

Is Palm Jumeirah a good place to invest?

Apartments and homes in Palm Jumeirah averaged about AED 3,087 per square foot in the latest quarter, with a gross rental yield of around 5.1%. Beach and sea-view living at one of the world’s best-known addresses. Service charges vary widely between buildings. Check which way the view faces and whether the building is run by a holiday-home operator.

How much is rent in Palm Jumeirah?

Average annual rents were about AED 83,400 for a studio, AED 144,700 for a 1-bed and AED 222,500 for a 2-bed. Rents vary by building, view and furnishing.

How far is Palm Jumeirah from the airport?

DXB about 35 min · DIFC 20–25 min, in normal traffic.

Who are the main developers in Palm Jumeirah?

Nakheel (master developer) and private developers. Ask us for the current launches and resale homes in Palm Jumeirah.

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Apartment resale averages, Q3 2026 (Metropolitan Premium Properties report from DLD data). Rents are average annual rents. Distances and travel times are approximate. General information, not investment advice.