Palm Jumeirah is often proclaimed the eighth wonder of the world, a symbol of creativity and ambition. This huge tree-shaped island was built from sand, rock and sheer determination.
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Built from reclaimed land in a series of artificial archipelagos, Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above. The unique island is home to some of Dubai's top luxury resorts, including Atlantis, The Palm, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, One&Only The Palm and many more.
The Palm JumeirahThe island is shaped like a palm tree, and it's a great place to go for a walk and take in the stunning views of the Arabian Gulf on a Palm Jumeirah tour.
At least 1,380 acres (560 hectares) of new land were created in all, within an area about 3.1 miles (5 km) in diameter. The developer of Palm Jumeirah was Nakheel, a real estate company now owned by the government of Dubai.
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There are three islands in total that make up Dubai Palm Islands - Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira, however the only island open to visitors is Palm Jumeirah.
Palm Jumeirah, situated along the Persian Gulf coastline, takes the form of a palm tree and comprises a trunk, 16 fronds, and a crescent-shaped, 11-kilometer breakwater encircling the island. Access to the mainland is provided by a 300-meter bridge. Presently, the island is home to approximately 80,000 residents.
New research shows that rental prices for apartments in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah can range up to AED 2,900,000 a year. The lowest-priced rental option is a 548-square-foot studio, available for just AED 62,000 a year, or AED 113.86 per square foot.
While most of the beach is free and open to the public, some parts are used by the hotels within JBR, so you must be a guest – or have purchased a beach day pass – to sunbathe there.
It's a luxurious area with high-end amenities and a wide range of housing options. Renting an apartment in Palm Jumeirah can cost anywhere from AED 70,000 to AED 200,000 per year. Utilities, such as electricity and water, are also more expensive in this area.
Mukesh Ambani bought the Palm Jumeirah mansion last week for about $163 million from the family of Kuwaiti tycoon Mohammed Alshaya, said the people, asking not to be named as they're not authorized to speak publicly.