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Nakheel
The government-backed master developer behind Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands and The World — Dubai’s best-known man-made islands.
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Nakheel — Dubai’s waterfront master developer
Nakheel is Dubai’s master developer for waterfront, behind Palm Jumeirah, the new Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands and The World. Its stock skews premium and scarcity-driven: apartments on Palm Jumeirah from ~AED 2.2M, beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali well into the tens of millions. Buyers come for capital growth, prime addresses and waterfront lifestyle rather than headline yield (typically 4–6%).
2026 market ranges for guidance. 1 USD ≈ AED 3.67. Sources: Property Finder, Bayut, DLD.
By area · 2026
Notable Nakheel destinations
Flagship Nakheel masterplans and entry points.
| Project | Area | From |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | Palm | from ~AED 2.2M |
| Palm Jebel Ali | Palm Jebel Ali | villas from ~AED 18M |
| Dubai Islands | Deira | from ~AED 1.5M |
| Como Residences | Palm | branded from ~AED 5M |
Worth knowing
Buying from Nakheel
In favour
- Scarcity-driven waterfront addresses (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali)
- Strong capital growth (Palm +31% prime YoY)
- Government-backed master developer
- Branded and ultra-luxury residences
- High resale liquidity at the top end
Worth knowing
- Premium entry prices
- Lower headline yield (4–6%)
- Some masterplans still delivering
- Service charges on prime towers
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1.5M25M AED
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Common questions
What is Nakheel known for?
It is Dubai’s waterfront master developer behind Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands and The World.
How much is property on Palm Jumeirah?
Apartments from ~AED 2.2M; Palm Jebel Ali beachfront villas run from ~AED 18M (2026).
Is Nakheel a good developer?
Yes — government-backed with iconic, scarcity-driven destinations and strong capital growth.
What yield do Nakheel properties give?
Typically 4–6% gross — Nakheel is bought for capital growth and lifestyle more than yield.
What is Palm Jebel Ali?
Nakheel’s new, larger palm-shaped island with beachfront villas, currently delivering in phases.
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