Palm Jebel Ali | Dubai’s Next Iconic Waterfront Mega Development

History of Palm Jebel Ali

Palm Jebel Ali was originally announced in the mid-2000s as the second and significantly larger counterpart to Palm Jumeirah, following the global success of Dubai’s first palm-shaped island. The project was master-planned and launched by Nakheel as part of Dubai’s long-term vision to expand its coastline, create new luxury destinations, and strengthen its position as a global waterfront real estate hub.

In May 2023, Palm Jebel Ali was officially revived after approval by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for a new and significantly upgraded master plan. The relaunch positioned Palm Jebel Ali as a core pillar of Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, with a strong focus on sustainable growth, expanded public beachfronts, premium lifestyle communities, and long-term population capacity.

Following the relaunch, Nakheel introduced a phased development strategy, beginning with ultra-luxury beachfront villa collections on the fronds, followed by branded resorts, marinas, leisure destinations, and future waterfront apartment communities. Major infrastructure works, construction contracts, and the first residential launches commenced between 2023 and 2025, marking Palm Jebel Ali’s transition from a legacy mega-project into one of Dubai’s most ambitious future residential and investment destinations.

Today, Palm Jebel Ali represents the next evolution of Dubai’s island-living concept: larger in scale, more sustainable in design, more diverse in lifestyle offerings, and purpose-built to serve both end users and long-term investors for decades to come.