Palm Jebel Ali area guide
Short answer: Palm Jebel Ali is Nakheel's second palm island, off the coast at Jebel Ali. Nakheel's latest description (20 August 2026) is seven islands and 16 fronds, with 120 km of coastline and more than 90 km of beachfront [1]. It says a phased handover of the first villas is due to start in late 2026 and continue through 2027 [1]. The island is freehold: Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists Palm Jebel Ali plot 001 [7]. Because it is still being built, we quote no rent or price data.
Last checked 12 November 2026. General information, not investment advice.
Location and access
- Off the coast at Jebel Ali, south-west of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.
- Nakheel points to access via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), towards Dubai and Abu Dhabi [6].
- DLD land area: Palm Jabal Ali (area 411) [8].
Freehold status
Listed in Regulation No. 3 of 2006 as Palm Jebel Ali, plot 001 [7]. Check each unit in the Property Status Enquiry [9]. See Dubai freehold areas.
The masterplan in numbers
| Item | Latest Nakheel figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 7 islands, 16 fronds (12 residential fronds under villa construction) | [1] |
| Coastline | 120 km of coastline, more than 90 km of beachfront | [1] |
| Planned population | About 35,000 families (May 2023 masterplan) | [5] |
| Hospitality | More than 80 hotels and resorts (May 2023 masterplan) | [5] |
| Contracts awarded | More than AED 13 billion in construction and infrastructure, as of August 2026 | [1] |
A note on the figures. Nakheel's releases have described the size in different ways over time. In May 2023 it gave "13.4 square kilometres" and about 110 km of coastline [5]. In September 2023 it gave 91 km of beachfront [6]. Its 2025 releases say "spanning 13.4 kilometres" with more than 90 km of beachfront [4]. We use the August 2026 wording above as the latest, and we have logged the unit difference in our open questions.
What is being sold and built
| Release | What Nakheel says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Collection villas (Oct 2025 release) | Five- and six-bedroom villas, 7,500–8,500 sq ft, direct beach access | [3] |
| Coral Collection villas (Oct 2025 release) | Six- and seven-bedroom villas, 11,500–12,500 sq ft | [3] |
| Frond F villas (Aug 2026 release) | 44 beachfront villas in 10 designs, five to seven bedrooms | [1] |
| Palm Central Private Residences (Jun 2026 phase) | 222 homes in three low- to mid-rise buildings: one- to four-bedroom apartments and four- to five-bedroom townhouses | [2] |
| Construction progress (Aug 2026) | Structure, MEP and infrastructure works on 544 villas on Fronds A–F; 728 villas on Fronds K–P in internal and external finishing | [1] |
| Infrastructure (Jun 2025) | Over AED 750 million of road and utility contracts for Fronds A–G and the Spine District, scheduled for completion in Q4 2026 | [4] |
These are developer statements. For any purchase, check the project's registration, escrow account and completion percentage in the DLD Project Status Enquiry [10], and read the handover clause in your SPA.
Schools, healthcare, rents
Not yet applicable or verified. We publish rent and price figures only when a dated source exists.
Who it suits
- Off-plan buyers of large villas who want a beachfront plot on a new island and can wait for the community to fill in.
- Buyers of apartments or townhouses in Palm Central who want a beach address at a lower entry point than a frond villa.
- Not suited to anyone who needs to move in or rent out immediately.
Nearby: Palm Jumeirah · Dubai South · Dubai Marina
Guides: Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai · Off-plan payment plans and escrow in Dubai · Off-plan handover and snagging in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
How big is Palm Jebel Ali?
Nakheel's August 2026 release describes seven islands and 16 fronds, with 120 km of coastline and more than 90 km of beachfront. Earlier releases gave other coastline figures, so we use the latest one.
Is Palm Jebel Ali freehold?
Yes. Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists Palm Jebel Ali, plot 001, as an area where non-UAE nationals can own property. Check each unit with the DLD Property Status Enquiry.
When will the first Palm Jebel Ali villas be handed over?
Nakheel said in August 2026 that a phased handover of the first villas is scheduled to begin in late 2026 and continue through 2027.
Are there apartments on Palm Jebel Ali?
Yes. Nakheel's Palm Central Private Residences includes one- to four-bedroom apartments and four- to five-bedroom townhouses; a 222-home phase was released in June 2026.
What are prices on Palm Jebel Ali?
None are quoted. The island is under development and we have no dated price or rent median from a source we trust.
Sources
- Nakheel unveils limited collection of 44 beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali's Frond F (20 August 2026). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Nakheel releases next phase of Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali (24 June 2026). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Nakheel unveils exclusive collection of premium waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali (23 October 2025). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Nakheel awards over AED 750 million in contracts for Palm Jebel Ali infrastructure works (16 June 2025). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Mohammed bin Rashid approves new futuristic masterplan for Palm Jebel Ali (31 May 2023). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Nakheel launches first villas on new futuristic Palm Jebel Ali (18 September 2023). Nakheel. Accessed .
- Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals. Dubai Legislation Portal (Supreme Legislation Committee). Accessed .
- DLD land areas lookup (lkp_areas), open data. Dubai Pulse / Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Property Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Project Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .