Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is Nakheel's palm-shaped island off Dubai's coast between Al Sufouh and Dubai Marina. Its trunk road links to Sheikh Zayed Road, and a tunnel connects the trunk to the crescent. The Palm Monorail runs along the trunk to a station near the Dubai Tram at Al Sufouh, linking to the wider network.

Palm Jumeirah offers beachfront living, resort hotels, beach clubs and dining, with Nakheel Mall and The Pointe on the island. Villas line the fronds, while apartments sit mainly on the trunk and the crescent. Traffic on the trunk can be heavy at peak times, so test the drive.

There are few schools on the island itself. Families usually look to Al Sufouh, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha and Dubai Marina, where options include GEMS Jumeirah Primary School and Dubai British School Jumeirah Park. Drive times vary with traffic. Check curricula, fees and current ratings on the KHDA school directory before deciding.

It suits buyers seeking prime beachfront homes, from apartments to signature villas, and investors targeting the luxury, holiday-home and short-let markets. The entry point sits at the top end of Dubai. Launches here come from Nakheel, Omniyat and others, and specifications and service charges differ from project to project, so review each one carefully.

We currently list 11 off-plan projects in Palm Jumeirah, from developers including Nakheel, Omniyat, Arada. Each project shows its unit types, starting figures and handover date. See other launches across the emirate on our off-plan list, and read payment plans explained before you choose.

Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai's designated areas for foreign ownership. Designation applies to specific plots, not the whole district, so confirm the exact plot through the Dubai Land Department's Property Status Enquiry before you reserve.