Properties for Sale in Palm Jumeirah

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Palm Jumeirah properties for sale recorded a ready-market median of AED 4,296,135 across 351 resale transactions in the trailing 12 months to 2026-06, based on Dubai Land Department (DLD) data — with the price-per-sqft median sitting at AED 2,764 for ready homes. The range is genuinely wide: resale studios change hands from around AED 1,480,000 while 4-bedroom apartments have a ready median of AED 17,375,000, reflecting the island's mix of trunk apartments, frond residences and crescent towers.

C&B is a secondary-market brokerage, so every listing you see here is a resale or transfer-ready unit from a current owner — not a developer launch. Prices and transaction counts on this page are sourced from DLD records and our live resale inventory; off-plan figures, where shown, are kept clearly separate because they trade at a significant premium to the resale market.

Roughly 37% of all Palm Jumeirah sales registered in the trailing 12 months were off-plan (developer) transactions, which pushes the all-segment median higher than the resale figure. Buyers comparing portal listings should confirm which segment they are assessing before drawing price conclusions.

Palm Jumeirah Market Snapshot

The table below draws on DLD transactions for the trailing 12 months to 2026-06. Ready (resale) and off-plan figures are separated; off-plan pricing reflects new-launch registrations and is not directly comparable to resale asking prices.

Source: DLD, trailing 12 months to 2026-06. Ready = resale/secondary market. Off-plan = developer registrations. Figures are medians; small bedroom cohorts (e.g. 4-bed ready: 14 transactions) should be treated as indicative only.
SegmentBedroomsMedian PriceMedian AED/sqftTransactions
ReadyStudioAED 1,480,000AED 3,67753
Ready1-bedAED 3,100,000AED 2,93279
Ready2-bedAED 4,700,000AED 2,548129
Ready3-bedAED 6,600,000AED 2,56765
Ready4-bedAED 17,375,000AED 3,36614
ReadyAll typesAED 4,296,135AED 2,764351
Off-plan1-bedAED 4,752,000AED 4,93034
Off-plan2-bedAED 8,500,000AED 5,26975
Off-plan3-bedAED 13,527,000AED 6,85870
Off-plan4-bedAED 51,480,000AED 6,10820
Off-planAll typesAED 10,764,000AED 6,020205
Land / plots—AED 48,000,000 (total only)n/a33

Note: Plot transactions report total price only; no per-sqft figure is available. The 5-bed-plus apartment cohort recorded a trailing-12-month median of AED 62,235,000 across 12 transactions (all-segment, including off-plan).

Resale vs Off-Plan: What the Numbers Mean for Buyers

Off-plan registrations accounted for approximately 37% of all Palm Jumeirah transactions over the trailing 12 months to 2026-06, and they trade at a premium of roughly 118% over the ready median on a per-sqft basis (AED 6,020 off-plan vs AED 2,764 ready, based on DLD data). That gap reflects new-build specification, developer payment plans and the brand premium of recently launched crescent towers — not a direct comparison of equivalent units.

For buyers seeking an immediately occupiable or tenanted asset, the resale market offers significantly lower entry points and the ability to inspect the unit, review service charge history and negotiate directly with the owner. C&B operates exclusively in this secondary market. Buyers interested in developer launches should be aware that off-plan pricing on Palm Jumeirah currently runs materially above resale, and that completion timelines and payment structures differ substantially from a standard transfer.

Sub-Communities and Property Types

Palm Jumeirah's layout shapes what is available for resale. The trunk contains the highest concentration of apartment buildings — including Golden Mile, Al Khudrawi and Tiara Residences — and accounts for the majority of ready transactions. The 16 fronds offer the island's freehold villa and townhouse stock, with larger plot sizes and direct beach access; frond villas trade far less frequently than trunk apartments and command a significant premium, particularly on shorter, more private fronds. The crescent hosts branded hotel residences and ultra-luxury towers; transactions here skew heavily towards larger formats and higher price-per-sqft, which is partly why the 4-bed-plus ready cohort shows wide price dispersion (AED 1,967–AED 4,846 per sqft at the interquartile range, based on DLD trailing 12-month data).

Apartment buyers dominate the transaction count: ready apartment sales totalled 321 of the 351 ready transactions in the trailing 12 months, with 2-bed units (123 transactions, median AED 4,700,000) representing the single most liquid resale format. Studios recorded zero off-plan registrations in the same period, making them a purely resale market on this island.

Why Buyers Choose Palm Jumeirah

The island is fully freehold and accessible to all nationalities, with direct connections to Sheikh Zayed Road via Palm Jumeirah Tunnel and the Palm Monorail linking the trunk to the crescent. Retail, dining and beach access are embedded within the community rather than requiring residents to leave the island. For buy-to-let investors, the mix of short-stay hotel residences and longer-term frond villas creates distinct rental profiles within the same postcode — a factor worth discussing with your agent before selecting a sub-community.

Transaction velocity across all segments ran at approximately 80 deals per month in June 2026 alone (based on DLD data), indicating sustained liquidity relative to many Dubai communities of comparable price point.

Talk to a C&B Resale Specialist

C&B's Palm Jumeirah team works exclusively on secondary-market transfers. Whether you are comparing trunk apartments, evaluating a frond villa or assessing rental yield potential on a crescent residence, contact us for a data-led conversation grounded in actual DLD transaction evidence — not developer brochure pricing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price for a ready property on Palm Jumeirah?

Based on DLD transactions for the trailing 12 months to 2026-06, the ready-market median across all property types was AED 4,296,135, at a median of AED 2,764 per sqft. This covers 351 resale transactions and excludes off-plan registrations, which traded at a significantly higher median of AED 10,764,000 over the same period.

How much does a 2-bedroom apartment cost to buy on Palm Jumeirah?

Ready 2-bedroom apartments on Palm Jumeirah had a DLD median of AED 4,700,000 (AED 2,548 per sqft) over the trailing 12 months to 2026-06, based on 129 resale transactions. Off-plan 2-bed registrations over the same period showed a median of AED 8,500,000 (AED 5,269 per sqft) — a different market segment reflecting new-launch pricing.

Is Palm Jumeirah freehold for non-UAE nationals?

Yes. Palm Jumeirah is a designated freehold area, meaning property can be purchased outright by any nationality with full ownership rights. This applies to apartments, penthouses, villas and plots across the trunk, fronds and crescent.

What is the difference between buying a ready property and an off-plan property on Palm Jumeirah?

A ready (resale) property is registered, built and transferable immediately — buyers can inspect it, check service charge records and move in or rent it out upon transfer. Off-plan units are purchased from a developer before or during construction, typically at a higher price per sqft (AED 6,020 off-plan median vs AED 2,764 ready, based on DLD trailing 12-month data) with payment plans spread over construction milestones. C&B focuses on the resale market only.

Which apartment size is the most liquid for resale on Palm Jumeirah?

Two-bedroom apartments recorded the highest volume of ready transactions — 123 deals in the trailing 12 months to 2026-06 per DLD data — making them the most actively traded resale format on the island. One-bedroom units (79 transactions) and studios (53 transactions) also show solid secondary-market activity.

Are there plots or land parcels available for sale on Palm Jumeirah?

Yes, frond plots do transact. DLD data for the trailing 12 months to 2026-06 recorded 33 land transactions with a median total price of AED 48,000,000. Per-sqft figures are not available for this segment due to the nature of plot registration data. Plot transactions are all-cash-comparable purchases and represent a distinct buyer profile from apartment buyers.

How active is the Palm Jumeirah property market overall?

Across all segments (ready and off-plan combined), Palm Jumeirah recorded 556 transactions in the trailing 12 months to 2026-06, including 80 deals in June 2026 alone, based on DLD data. The off-plan share was approximately 37% of that total, meaning the secondary market generated around 351 ready transactions over the year — broadly consistent month to month and indicative of a liquid market by Dubai luxury standards.