Palm Central Residences, Palm Jebel Ali

Palm Central Private Residences is the first apartment project on Palm Jebel Ali and the cheapest way to own on the island. It sits on the central spine between Fronds M and N, with the beach a short walk away rather than at the garden gate.

What is in the project?

Nakheel released it in two phases. The first, in October 2025, was 212 homes in three mid-rise buildings: 1- to 5-bedroom apartments plus penthouses with private pools (Dubai Media Office). The second, in June 2026, added 222 homes in three low- to mid-rise buildings, including 4- and 5-bedroom townhouses and duplexes with double-height living rooms (Nakheel). DLD registers 434 homes in total.

On Nakheel's floor plans, 1-bedroom apartments are about 730 to 830 sqft, 2-bedrooms 1,240 to 1,960 sqft, 3-bedrooms 2,050 to 3,410 sqft and 4-bedrooms 3,780 to 5,520 sqft. Shared facilities include infinity pools, a gym, a games room, a children's club and sports courts.

What do apartments sell for?

Palm Central was the busiest project on the island in the 12 months to October 2026, with 423 sales (DLD). Median prices were about AED 2.8m for a 1-bedroom, AED 4.5m for a 2-bedroom, AED 7.7m for a 3-bedroom and AED 13.3m for a 4-bedroom. Larger homes cost more per square foot, from about AED 3,390 for 1-bedrooms to about AED 3,940 for 4-bedrooms.

When is handover and how do you pay?

The DLD register gives July 2029 for all of the buildings. Buyers pay 20% on booking, 50% in instalments during construction (between 2026 and 2028) and the remaining 30% on handover. Almost every unit has already been sold, so most purchases now are resales; we can tell you what is available and at what premium.

Who is it for?

Buyers who want a foothold on Palm Jebel Ali without a villa budget, investors who plan to rent once the island opens, and families who prefer an apartment with shared pools and a children's club to a large house.