Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Community guide

Apartments for sale in Palm Jumeirah

The most recognisable man-made island in the world, and the address most international buyers name before any other in Dubai.

Price per sqft
AED 3,200Community average
Entry price
AED 2,000,000Smallest stock
Gross yield
4.5%Before service charge
Occupancy
88%Typical for the area

Why Palm Jumeirah

The rental return looks modest against the price, and that is the point: the return here comes from the asset itself and from the depth of demand when you sell. Supply is effectively fixed, which is rare anywhere in Dubai.

What it costs to be here

Expect around AED 3,200 per sqft as a community average, with a realistic entry point near AED 2,000,000. Service charges run roughly AED 20 - 30 per sqft a year, and that comes straight off your net yield for as long as you own the property. Off-plan supply here is limited.

Getting around

A car is assumed. The monorail serves the trunk, Nakheel Mall covers daily needs, and DXB is around thirty-five minutes. Beach access is direct or private depending on the building.

Who buys here

Second-home buyers and ultra-high-net-worth purchasers, most of whom are not primarily chasing yield. Golden Visa eligibility is a given at these values.

Golden Visa in Palm Jumeirah

The ten-year UAE Golden Visa needs AED 2 million of freehold property. At the entry prices in this community, a single unit normally clears that threshold on its own. Since the 2026 rules, mortgaged and off-plan units count toward the threshold. Check whether your plan qualifies.

At a glance

Palm Jumeirah in numbers

Investor profileCapital growth
Capital appreciation8% a year
Nearest metro15 min drive
BeachDirect or private
ShoppingNakheel Mall, 5 min
Airport35 min to DXB
SchoolsPremium international
HealthcareExcellent
ParkingPrivate, easy
CharacterExclusive, resort-style, waterfront

Figures are indicative and move with the market. We confirm current numbers on any specific building before you commit.

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