The blue seas which lap the man-made shores are teeming with rays, hermit crabs and baracudas. Away from the ongoing construction, which has four years to run, life in the middle of the ocean is incredibly peaceful. But for Rachael Wilds, 42, an exhibition organiser from Surrey who moved in with her family to a palatial villa on one of the Palm's "fronds" a year ago, it was not what she expected. We were totally shocked at the closeness of the villas. Despite summer temperatures of 48C and high humidity, access to centralised air conditioning was not included in the purchase price of apartments, and residents are rebelling against plans to ask them to pay extra.
More seriously, there is evidence the low-pay and hard conditions endured by the thousands of migrant workers who built the area are driving many into despair and debt. It has made for an awkward start for a development that is far more than a whim of the Dubai royal family. Palm Jumeirah is the testing ground for the United Arab Emirates' strategy for life after oil - big-scale tourism.
Once complete, there will be homes and hotel rooms for 65, people. Crucially, the Palm adds 40 miles to Dubai's coastline.
The sheikhs are gambling this will keep the visitors coming back. Two even bigger man-made islands are under way along the coast: a replica of an existing island called The World and another called The Universe. The lab rats in this experiment are a strange mix. They include England footballers, a battalion of middle-class Britons from places such as Salisbury and Weybridge, and even, it is said, Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan, who is thought to have a house opposite Kieron Dyer, the West Ham midfielder.
Raffaele Cannas, 47, a British property consultant, was one of the first to pick up his keys in late and found himself squeezing a couple of England players into his Mini after they'd asked to see how he had decorated his apartment. The prices start from AED 6. The prices for the apartments and villas vary according to which development collection it falls under and the type of floor plans and sizes.
Obviously, the luxury developments have a heftier price tag compared to the mid-end properties, leading to a large price range for the same property type.
Investors can also consider studios and 2-bed flats following closely with 5. Those interested in investing in villas and townhouses can go for 1-bed and 2-bed units. The two villa types top the list with the highest rental yields of 5.
The master project is home to several apartment buildings and villa communities offering a range of property types to choose from. Interested tenants can take a look at the most popular communities in Palm Jumeirah Dubai to make their choice. Among the various developments, Shoreline Apartments on the trunk features a collection of 20 mid-rise buildings. Offering a range of 1 to 4-bed apartments, the project tops the list of the most popular developments in Palm Jumeirah Dubai.
The building features luxurious penthouses for rent spanning across 5, sq. Also, interested investors can find duplex 4-bedroom penthouses for sale in Shoreline Apartments with prices ranging from AED 3. Following Shoreline, Garden Homes offer an exclusive collection of villas located on the fronds of Palm Jumeirah. As the name suggests, the properties in this cluster come with private lawns and pools. One can choose to get 4 to 5-bedroom villas in Garden Homes offered at relatively competitive rents.
Similarly, Signature Villas are popular-favourite for anyone looking to buy or rent independent properties. The sub-community is located on the fronds with some offering views of the Atlantis resort. These luxurious villas are found in 5-bed and 6-bed configurations.
Prices start from AED 2. Rounding up the list, we have Marina Residences , a cluster of 6 and The Crescent , a residential sub-community. This man-made island is not only a residential paradise but a perfect holiday destination for tourists.
There are many beachfront hotels and resorts, each with a unique set of amenities and entertainment facilities on offer. We will look into a few top-favourite hotels in Palm Jumeirah including:. Starting from The Crescent on the left, Hotel Fairmont is a premium 5-star lodging hotel with access to a private beach.
It is also close to Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel , another 4-star staycation on the list. Dukes The Palm is a 5-star hotel on the trunk. Besides many waterfront suites, it has an indoor pool, spa, restaurants and bars. Atlantis The Palm is a major highlight of this area. It requires no introduction to being one of the most visited tourist sites in Dubai.
Helicopter tours at the Atlantis and family-favourite, water park adventures keep the resort booked in all four seasons.
The hotel has a range of facilities such as restaurants, a fitness centre, spa and steam and sauna room. The private beach is another foremost feature of the 5-star hotel. As for parking spaces in Palm Jumeirah, most apartments and villas come with a dedicated parking facility for residents, otherwise, there is street parking available. Visitors and tourists can explore the landmarks of the neighbourhood using the 5. Currently, it has four stations operating ; the Palm Gateway station, Al Ittihad Park station, Nakheel Mall station and Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark station while The Pointe station is scheduled to open soon in Other means of public transportation include tram and taxi service.
There are several supermarkets in Palm Jumeirah dotted along its Trunk. Residents can also shop daily essentials from Union Coop which is one of the best supermarkets in Dubai. Other options include Waitrose and Quick Buy Supermarket. The mosque features a dome and a 49m high minaret while the facade has layers of rough stones and patterned glass.
It can accommodate people while the dedicated prayer area for women has a capacity of females. It also has ample parking area to facilitate residents for congregational prayers.
For those who follow other faiths, the Fellowship, A Christian Church in Dubai is only minute away from the entrance of the Palm. Christian fellows can also reach Emirates Baptist Church and United Christian Church of Dubai in under minute or longer depending upon which part of the island you are living in.
The nearest temple is the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple which takes around 11 minutes to reach from the neighbourhood. There are several nurseries in Palm Jumeirah where you can send younger kids. Parents with school-going children do not have to worry about their schooling as there are several options at easily accessible locations. It will take a 6-minute drive to reach the school. The waterfront community is just next to Dubai Knowledge Park where there are several educational institutions as well as universities such as Middlesex University , University of Wollongong and the American University of Dubai.
The centre offers individual or group lessons classes for children, adults and professionals as well.
It also neighbours the residential hub and leisure destination, Dubai Marina. The community is accessible from the central marina in around 12 minutes by car via route D The iconic Golden Mile Galleria spread over an area of , sq.
It is located adjacent to Al Ittihad Park. The Pointe by Nakheel is another shopping mall featuring 1. The Palm Fountain is the foremost feature of the shopping mall.
Located on the trunk, Nakheel Mall is the latest shopping destination offering over retail outlets, a screen cinema complex and a range of dining facilities across five levels. Nakheel Mall Rooftop is a fine dining plaza while The View is a public observation deck connected with the Palm Tower offering spectacular views of Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf. Nail bars and spas also reside within the complex, along with a wide variety of the best retail outlets in town. Spinney's, a multinational hypermarket caters to all the residents' needs.
The Pointe is Palm Jumeirah's newest waterfront destination and is located at its tip, across the bay from Atlantis The Palm. It features more than 80 dining, retail and entertainment outlets. The centerpiece of The Pointe will feature a spectacular fountain display that the guests will be able to enjoy from the dining spots.
The dining outlets on offer include a wide range from gourmet restaurants to casual ones. The Pointe also hosts a dine-in cinema, a supermarket, children's entertainment area, etc.
The Pointe is located 5 kilometres out of the sea and features 1. It hosts a large number of parking spaces for those arriving by car and can also be accessed by bus, taxi as well as monorail. The exclusivity of the island makes residences extremely highly priced, and better-suited for those who earn high wages.
Even the amenities that the palm offers are above average in pricing, which makes it difficult for just any individual to access. Those residing in villas find the isolation endearing but not many do. Furthermore, even though the area is very family-friendly, it does not host any schools within the vicinity, which means parents either have to drop off their children nearby, or have the kids travel in a school bus.
There is still a lot of ongoing construction, which means those areas find occasional traffic jams and unappealing noise pollution. Palm Jumeirah offers exclusive luxury island living. Developed by the local developers Nakheel, their flagship, Palm Jumeirah is one of their proudest projects yet and for good reason. The impressive and elaborate palm tree shape of the island houses many residences; luxurious apartments on its trunk and exclusive villas on its sixteen fronds, along with an array of hotels on its crescent.
The 2-kilometer long trunk houses deluxe apartments, townhouses and penthouses, each of which boast unusually spacious floor plans. A dynamic residential setting, the complex offers private beach access and panoramic views, with an impressive array of amenities and services at hand. This residency hosts 7 buildings Adriatic, Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic, Aegean, Baltic and Southern in a gated community, with 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses.
Moreover, Tiara Residences deliver natural, seaside living, encircled by wonderful and tremendous beauty. The villas include Signature Villas, which are deluxe double-storied 5, 6 and 7 bedroom villas on the Palm Jumeirah. The villas are available in a range of distinct styles and themes and offer global architecture and interior furnishing.
Fitted with private pools and gardens, Signature Villas cater to those who value exclusivity and privacy; they are the ultimate family and holiday homes, with private access to the beach and ultimate security.
Furthermore, Garden Homes typically offer 4-bedroom villas and are available in different facades. All villas have private beach access and a pool, while hosting beautiful sea views in an exclusive, gated community.
The off-plan projects on the brilliant man-made island include Resort Five Palm Jumeirah previously instated as Viceroy The Palm , a beautifully engineered hotel which boasts its own private beach, as well as 3 outdoor swimming pools. It is meant to be a 5-star hotel with spacious guest rooms and suites, styled in a contemporary, architectural design.
The impressive new resort has an array of stunning facilities, including outstanding dining venues hosted by world-class chefs and a modern spa.
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