Why is Palm Jumeirah popular?

Dubai is famous for its soaring skyline – and that's not the only feat of engineering to capture the world's imagination. Built from reclaimed land in a series of artificial archipelagos, Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above.



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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.

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It is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in Dubai and is home to hotels, resorts, and private villas. There are plenty of things to see and do here – and whether going for a honeymoon or a family trip, a vacation in Palm Jumeirah Area is bound to be unforgettable.

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Tickets are required for everyone visiting The View at The Palm except for children aged 4 and below who can visit for free.

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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.

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The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk is a walkway hugging the coastline behind Atlantis, The Palm and built over the rocks of the Palm's breakwater. Stretching for 11km and spreading six metres wide, it is dotted with several dozen food trucks, refreshment stands and souvenir vendors.

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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.

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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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The Palm Jumeirah has buried and asphyxiated wildlife, increased turbidity, and changed the alongshore sediment transport. It has also created habitat along its rocky breakwater and within its lagoons.

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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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Rather than build a road over the water — which would disrupt the look of the palm — engineers decided to build an underwater tunnel. Connecting the tip of the island's trunk to the crescent, the project is gargantuan in scope, involving 200,000 cubic meters of reinforced concrete, and requiring…

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Most of the “fronds” on Palm Jumeirah are for private residences – the main public areas are the “trunk”, which houses parks, malls, shops, hotels and restaurants, and the outer crescent, which features luxury resorts and hotels.

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If you enjoy a quiet start, then mornings are the best time of the day to visit Palm Jumeirah. If you are the party animal, then visit the place at night. The island doesn't have a specific opening time however, it is best to visit the place from 11 am to 12 am.

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Living on Palm Jumeirah is both expensive and prestigious. While there are drawbacks related to transportation accessibility, these are offset by the tranquility, seclusion, luxurious accommodations for villa residents, stunning sea views, and ample shopping and entertainment options for apartment residents.

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A meal for one person at a mid-range restaurant in Dubai can cost between AED 50 and AED 150, which is about USD 14 to USD 41. A dinner for two at a high-end restaurant can cost between AED 500 and AED 800, which is about USD 136 to USD 218.

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