Palm Central Private Residences by Nakheel in Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai

Palm Central Private Residences is the first apartment community on Palm Jebel Ali, developed by Nakheel. It consists of three mid-rise buildings on the Spine of Palm Jebel Ali between Fronds M and N, with 212 residences across 6 luxury floors. Unit types range from 1-bedroom apartments (735 sq.ft, from AED 2.5M) through to 5-bedroom penthouses (9,796 sq.ft, from AED 31.81M), plus 4-bedroom townhouses with direct beach access (from AED 14.18M). All residences have private terraces, floor-to-ceiling glazing and sea views. Handover is Q3 2029 with a 70/30 payment plan and 20% down.

Palm Central Private Residences offers six residence formats across 212 units. Apartments range from 1-bedroom (735-843 sq.ft, from AED 2.5M) through 2-bedroom (from AED 4.26M), 2BR+Maid (from AED 5.22M), 3-bedroom (from AED 7.51M), 3BR Large (from AED 8.48M), 4-bedroom (3,880-5,118 sq.ft, from AED 12.62M) and 5-bedroom (4,812 sq.ft, from AED 17.58M). The 4-bedroom townhouses (3,781-4,445 sq.ft, from AED 14.18M) are ground-floor residences with private patios and direct beach access. Two 5-bedroom penthouses (9,796 sq.ft each, from AED 31.81M) occupy the rooftop with wraparound terraces and private terrace pools.

Palm Central Private Residences starts at AED 2.5M for a 1-bedroom apartment of 735-843 sq.ft, approximately AED 2,965-3,401 per sq.ft. The 2-bedroom starts at AED 4.26M from 1,233 sq.ft (~AED 3,455 per sq.ft). The 3-bedroom starts at AED 7.51M from 2,046 sq.ft (~AED 3,670 per sq.ft). The 4-bedroom townhouse starts at AED 14.18M from 3,781 sq.ft (~AED 3,750 per sq.ft). The 5-bedroom penthouse starts at AED 31.81M at 9,796 sq.ft (~AED 3,248 per sq.ft). These rates reflect the scarcity premium of the first and only apartment product launched on Palm Jebel Ali.

Palm Central Private Residences offers a 70/30 payment plan: 20% on booking, 50% across 9 construction milestone installments from 2026 through 2029 aligned to build progress, and 30% on handover at Q3 2029. The plan is interest-free throughout. All residences start from AED 2.5M, qualifying every buyer for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa immediately on the booking payment. The visa covers the buyer, spouse and dependent children, is renewable indefinitely, and grants full UAE residency rights. Freehold ownership is open to all nationalities.

Palm Central Private Residences is the first apartment community ever launched on Palm Jebel Ali. While the island has seen villa and frond-plot releases, this is the first time Nakheel has offered apartments on the island, making the 212 owners the earliest residential apartment community in what is set to become one of Dubai’s most significant waterfront destinations. This first-mover status is permanent. As Palm Jebel Ali builds out its hotels, beach clubs, marinas and retail over the next decade, Palm Central owners will have been on the island from the beginning – a position that carries both lifestyle and capital appreciation significance.

Palm Central Private Residences offers direct access to a private white-sand beach on the Arabian Gulf, an infinity pool with jacuzzi and bay views, family pools and splash areas, a spa with sauna and steam room, a gym and fitness studio, outdoor fitness zones, yoga and meditation areas, a wellness deck, padel court, beach volleyball, a beach cinema, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, a games room, an outdoor co-working deck with sea views, a multi-purpose event room, a residents club lounge, landscaped gardens, jogging and cycling paths along the Spine, private garages, and 24-hour concierge and security.

Nakheel was established in 2000 as a government-backed master developer and is responsible for Palm Jumeirah, one of the most recognised man-made structures in the world. Other major projects include The World Islands, Dubai Islands (formerly Deira Islands), Ibn Battuta Mall and Nakheel Mall. In 2021, Nakheel was merged with Meydan Group under Dubai Holding, reinforcing its financial stability and government backing. Nakheel’s delivery track record across Palm Jumeirah – which now supports thousands of villa and apartment owners, multiple five-star hotels and a full retail ecosystem – is the strongest available precedent for Palm Jebel Ali’s long-term development trajectory.

Palm Jebel Ali is Nakheel’s newest island masterplan, spanning more than 13 sq.km with over 110km of total coastline – approximately twice the scale of Palm Jumeirah in both land area and beach length. The island features 16 frond communities, a central Spine boulevard, luxury hotels, a premium yacht club and marina, beach clubs, parks, cycling paths, retail promenades and wellness destinations. Where Palm Jumeirah was built primarily as a villa and hotel destination, Palm Jebel Ali is designed from the outset as a more diverse and complete community with a broader residential and hospitality programme. The island is connected to the mainland via a new 5km dedicated access road linking to Sheikh Zayed Road.

Palm Central Private Residences sits directly on the Spine shoreline of Palm Jebel Ali between Fronds M and N, giving residents views across the Arabian Gulf and along the island’s geometry. The cascading stepped facade design means each floor is intentionally angled to maximise waterfront views rather than looking into another building. The private beach is a white-sand beach running along the shoreline adjacent to the development, sheltered by the island’s frond geometry creating calmer, lagoon-like water conditions. The 4-bedroom townhouses at ground level have direct walk-out beach access from their private patios.

Palm Central Private Residences carries several strong investment characteristics. First-mover position: as the first apartment product on Palm Jebel Ali, the 212 units represent the entire apartment supply at launch on an island expected to grow significantly. Projected yields are 7-9% once community infrastructure activates, with short-stay models potentially higher given the resort-beach positioning. Capital appreciation estimates range from 15-30% over 3-4 years as the island builds out. The Nakheel brand, government backing, Palm Jumeirah precedent for value growth, and scarcity of 212 units all support long-term resale liquidity. The 20% down entry point makes the phased investment structure manageable.

Palm Central Private Residences is located on the Spine of Palm Jebel Ali between Fronds M and N. A new 5km dedicated road along the Spine connects directly to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). From there, Dubai Marina is approximately 20 minutes and JBR is 20 minutes. Al Maktoum International Airport is 35 minutes, and Dubai International Airport is 40-45 minutes. The surrounding Dubai South entertainment zone includes Motiongate, Legoland and Bollywood Parks within 20 minutes. Riverland shopping and Carrefour hypermarket are 15 minutes. Within Palm Jebel Ali itself, community centres, wellness hubs, beach clubs and the marina are planned along the Spine.

Yes. Every unit at Palm Central Private Residences starts at AED 2.5M, above the AED 2M threshold for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. Every buyer qualifies immediately on their 20% booking payment of AED 500,000 on the entry 1-bedroom unit. The Golden Visa covers the buyer, spouse and dependent children, grants full UAE residency rights, and is renewable indefinitely. All residences are freehold and available to buyers of all nationalities with no restrictions.

The two 5-bedroom penthouses at Palm Central Private Residences each span 9,796 sq.ft across an entire rooftop level, with wraparound terraces offering 360-degree views of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jebel Ali and the Dubai skyline. Each penthouse includes a private terrace pool – among the very few residential rooftop pools available in any mid-rise building on either Palm island. Only two exist in the entire development. The 4-bedroom townhouses occupy the ground floor and include private patios with direct walk-out access to the white-sand beach – a format that gives owners the convenience of apartment living with the beach-villa experience of stepping directly from home onto the sand.