Palm Jumeirah is the largest manmade island on the planet. Set on the coast of the Arabian Sea, it is built in the shape of a palm tree, a common plant in the Middle East. The island consists of the Trunk, the Crescent and 16 Fronds, together forming its unique shape. This area is home to an exceptional collection of luxury villas, townhouses, apartments and hotels. Boasting world-class facilities and aesthetic views, living in Palm Jumeirah is an experience in itself. You can find an assortment of gourmet restaurants, chic cafes, and adventurous entertainment facilities that serve both the faint of heart and the adrenaline junkies.
Palm Jumeirah Dubai comes third among the most popular areas for renting luxury apartments, according to Bayut’s Annual Real Estate Market Report for Dubai 2020. It is a highly sought-after location for buying properties in Dubai, especially among investors.
The Palm Monorail is a popular mode of public transportation in Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Visitors and tourists can explore the landmarks of the neighbourhood using the 5.5 km monorail line. 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 2021. Other means of public transportation include tram and taxi service.
There are several nurseries in Palm Jumeirah where you can send younger kids. Blossom Nursery follows EYFS British Curriculum for children aged 4 months to 6 years. It is a part of Babilou Education and located on the mezzanine floor of Golden Mile Galleria Building 3. Other notable options include Redwood Montessori Nursery and Asya’s Nursery.
Parents with school-going children do not have to worry about their schooling as there are several options at easily accessible locations. GEMS Wellington International School and American School of Dubai are popular schools near Palm Jumeirah Dubai. The International School of Choueifat in Al Sufouh area is another notable option. The school offers the SABIS Educational System for children from Kindergarten to Grade 12. 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. There is also a music and dance school in Palm Jumeirah called the Melodica Music Centre. The centre offers individual or group lessons classes for children, adults and professionals as well.
Palm Jumeirah is a paradise for shoppers as it is home to three glitzy shopping malls including Golden Mile Galleria, The Pointe by Nakheel and Nakheel Mall. The iconic Golden Mile Galleria spread over an area of 400,000 sq. ft. with around 70 retail outlets of famous brands, dining options, a fitness centre and much more. It is located adjacent to Al Ittihad Park.
The Pointe by Nakheel is another shopping mall featuring 1.5km promenade, dine-in cinema, dining facilities and ample parking spaces. The Palm Fountain is the foremost feature of the shopping mall. Located on the trunk, Nakheel Mall is the latest shopping destination offering over 300 retail outlets, a 15-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.
You can’t really talk about Palm Jumeirah without mentioning the beaches. One of the main highlights of the residences in this man-made wonder is the exceptional beachfront living that it offers. Each of the villas along the fronds has their own private beach. Other than that, it is also home to some of the popular private beaches in Dubai attached to luxury hotels and resort. FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Sofitel The Palm and One&Only Royal Mirage are a few of them. Other beach activities on Palm Jumeirah include snorkelling and wildlife encounters at Aquaventure Waterpark.