Palm Jabal Ali
mixed community
The planned second Palm island near Jebel Ali port. Reactivated in 2023 with villa launches along the waterfront.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Palm Jabal Ali has compounded 36% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+12.0%
3-yr growth
+36%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
1,674
Median PSF
AED 2,839
All types
YoY change
+12.0%
3-yr growth
+36%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Palm Jabal Ali is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 1,674 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,839, up 12.0% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Palm Jabal Ali median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 89K
Loan AED 15.96M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
What residents say about Palm Jabal Ali
Praised for potential for significant returns comparable to earlier palm developments. Criticised for proximity to busy airport creates significant noise pollution.
Resident sentiment
Below average
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Offers significant profit potential comparable to Palm Jumeirah”
“Early investors forced to sell back at steep losses to developer”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 60 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- investment100%
- resale74%
- price51%
- developer reputation51%
- construction31%
- amenities23%
Sentiment trend
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Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
investors
48% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q1 2022 to Q4 2024 moved from -0.64 to -0.47. Based on 28 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Potential for significant returns comparable to earlier palm developments×8
- +Exceptional investment opportunity with strong growth potential×4
- +Area is experiencing renewed development activity×2
- +Strong appreciation potential over next three years×2
- +Strong rental yield potential in growing waterfront market×2
What people criticise
- −Proximity to busy airport creates significant noise pollution×4
- −Stalled development with minimal infrastructure progress over decade×3
- −Major construction project remains unfinished and on hold indefinitely×2
- −Early investors forced to sell back at steep losses to developer×1
- −Project stalled for years with buyers unable to recover investments×1
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Offers significant profit potential comparable to Palm Jumeirah”
“Exceptional investment opportunity with strong growth potential”
“Lower entry costs and larger plots compared to Palm Jumeirah”
“Early investors forced to sell back at steep losses to developer”
“Proximity to major shipping port creates constant industrial disruption”
“Advertised prices misleading; actual units cost significantly higher”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 60 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Palm Jabal Ali is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 0 total outlets near Palm Jabal Ali
Almost All Errands Require a Car
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Palm Jabal Ali
Metro Stations
Al Rigga Metro
Nearest
Union Metro
Deira City Centre
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
City Centre Deira
BurJuman Centre
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
Dubai Frame
Museum of the Future
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Palm Jabal Ali
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Palm Jabal Ali
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Price per sqft · 2023–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 2.85M | 3,448 | 65 |
| 2 B/R | AED 4.51M | 3,529 | 70 |
| 3 B/R | AED 7.87M | 3,714 | 45 |
| 4 B/R | AED 14.2M | 3,749 | 15 |
Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2026Q1 · 8 quarters of data
AED 3,470/sqft → AED 3,723/sqft
Range AED 3,239 – 4,207· +2.6 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
0% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+0.2%
6 months
+30.4%
1 year
+24.4%
2 years
+31.1%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q1. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,470 | 105 | +0.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 3,462 | 193 | +30.1% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,662 | 16 | -7.5% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,877 | 241 | +3.2% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,789 | 322 | +7.5% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,595 | 52 | -1.9% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,646 | 58 | +2.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,579 | 25 | -2.6% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,647 | 90 | +3.4% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,559 | 572 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsNakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Omniyat
- •Exceptional quality
- •Unique architecture
- •Prime locations
- •Ultra-premium pricing
- •Limited availability
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Palm Jabal Ali
Average
AED 25/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan projects in Palm Jabal Ali
1 registered with DLD
Palm Central Private Residences - Frond M
THE PALM - JEBEL ALI CO. (L.L.C)
Residential Buildings comprising of 212 Residential units (1BHK=72, 2BHK=72, 3BHK=48, 4BHK=8, 4BR TH = 8, 5BHK=2, PH=2) as follows : - Building A : B+G+6+R (72 Residential Units). - Building B:
Per-building projection
3 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Palm Jabal Ali, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
Building A
+31.2%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 3,468/sqft
- vs community
- -0.1%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Data updated June 2026 · DLD Official Records
Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Palm Jabal Ali
What is the average property price in Palm Jabal Ali?
The median property price in Palm Jabal Ali is AED 21,284,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,839. Prices have changed +12.0% year-over-year as of the latest DLD data.
What types of properties are available in Palm Jabal Ali?
Palm Jabal Ali is a mixed-use community with approximately 9% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (158).
How is the real estate market performing in Palm Jabal Ali?
Palm Jabal Ali has seen 1,674 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +12.0%, with 1,102 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.